In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:


CHILDHOOD CLASSICS: Reflecting on the favorite shows and movies that defined their upbringing.


MEAL CHALLENGE: Analyzing Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat for $3 a meal or $15.64 a day.


CHEF’S VIEW:Chef Andrew Gruel breaks down the real-world costs of a basic daily menu.


MS. RACHEL: The YouTube star’s tearful apology after "accidentally" liking an antisemitic post.

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
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CHILDHOOD CLASSICS: Reflecting on the favorite shows and movies that defined their upbringing.
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MEAL CHALLENGE: Analyzing Brooke Rollins&rsquo; claim that Americans can eat for <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2011549641326608597">$3 a meal</a> or <a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2013653852629667894">$15.64 a day</a>.
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CHEF&rsquo;S VIEW: <a href="https://x.com/ChefGruel/status/2014028493999448143">Chef Andrew Gruel</a> breaks down the real-world costs of a basic daily menu.
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MS. RACHEL: The YouTube star&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-884240">tearful apology</a> after "accidentally" liking an <a href="https://honestreporting.com/not-a-mistake-but-a-pattern-ms-rachels-tearful-non-apology-for-liking-an-antisemitic-post/">antisemitic post</a>.
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Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/">Larry O'Connor</a>
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Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wmal_dc/">WMALDC</a>
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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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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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Meal Simulations, Favorite Childhood Shows, Ms. Rachel Controversy

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