In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• LAUREN ARIKAN: Md. Del. Lauren Arikan joins the show to discuss Maryland's energy policies and power grid concerns.

• LEAF BLOWERS: Virginia Senate Republicans help kill a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers.

• DC ROAD: A section of 14th Street NW in DC is closed due to the risk of a sewer line collapse.

• MAMDANI: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition by snubbing the installation ceremony of the new Catholic Archbishop.

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Episode: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour