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

In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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LAUREN ARIKAN: Md. Del. Lauren Arikan joins the show to discuss Maryland's energy policies and power grid concerns.
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LEAF BLOWERS: Virginia Senate Republicans help kill a bill that would have banned gas-powered leaf blowers.
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DC ROAD: A section of 14th Street NW in DC is closed due to the risk of a sewer line collapse.
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MAMDANI: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks tradition by snubbing the installation ceremony of the new Catholic Archbishop.
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Enjoy O'Connor & Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

Enjoy O'Connor &amp; Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

O'Connor & Company

"O'Connor & Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at WMAL.com, on the WMAL App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC

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"O'Connor &amp; Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at <a href="http://www.wmal.com">WMAL.com</a>, on the <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">WMAL App</a> or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC<a href="https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/"></a>
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Lauren Arikan, Virginia Leaf Blower Ban, DC Road Closure, Mamdani Snub

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