In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• MICHIGAN ATTACK: A suspect identified as a naturalized citizen from Lebanon rammed his vehicle into a West Bloomfield synagogue; security guards are being hailed as heroes for stopping the threat.
• ODU SHOOTING: A deadly attack at Old Dominion University carried out by Mohamed Jalloh, a former National Guard member with previous ISIS ties; a heroic ROTC cadet reportedly stopped the shooter by fatally stabbing him.
• LOBSTERGATE: Backlash over reports that the Pentagon spent $6.9 million on lobster tails and $15.1 million on ribeye steaks during a "use-it-or-lose-it" spending spree.
• MORALE VS. WASTE: Marine veteran Joey Jones defends the "surf and turf" meals as a critical morale booster for troops in combat zones.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour