WMAL GUEST: NATHAN BRINKMAN (Executive Director of EdReform Virginia) on the significance of National School Choice Week, the state of charter schools in Virginia, and Governor Youngkin’s recent decision to opt the Commonwealth into the federal school choice tax credit program.


SOCIAL MEDIA:X.com/EdReformVA


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READ:Trump Issues School Choice Week Proclamation

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: NATHAN BRINKMAN (Executive Director of EdReform Virginia) on the significance of National School Choice Week, the state of charter schools in Virginia, and Governor Youngkin&rsquo;s recent decision to opt the Commonwealth into the federal school choice tax credit program.
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<li>READ: <a href="https://ednewsva.org/trump-issues-school-choice-week-proclamation/">Trump Issues School Choice Week Proclamation</a></li>
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"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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Nathan Brinkman on School Choice Week and Educational Freedom in Virginia

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


CAPITAL DISASTER: Residents and commuters vent over failures in D.C. snow removal that have left roads frozen and impassable.


SHUTDOWN WATCH: Senate funding negotiations hit a snag as Lindsey Graham and other Republicans object to the latest spending package.


DHS STANDOFF: The administration defends Kristi Noem as Senate critics demand her resignation following the Minneapolis shootings.


DEEP FREEZE: A rare cold alert for Florida as the arctic blast moves south, bringing sub-freezing temperatures to Tampa.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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CAPITAL DISASTER: Residents and commuters vent over <a href="https://x.com/CMBrookePinto/status/1884213194486571136">failures in D.C. snow removal</a> that have left roads frozen and impassable.
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SHUTDOWN WATCH: Senate funding negotiations hit a snag as <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5714316-senate-government-funding-shutdown/">Lindsey Graham</a> and other Republicans object to the latest spending package.
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DHS STANDOFF: The administration defends <a href="https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2026/jan/27/trump-says-homeland-security-secretary-kristi-noem-wont-step-calls/">Kristi Noem</a> as Senate critics demand her resignation following the Minneapolis shootings.
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DEEP FREEZE: A rare <a href="https://x.com/WSVN/status/1883925361981456529">cold alert for Florida</a> as the arctic blast moves south, bringing sub-freezing temperatures to Tampa.
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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

D.C. Snow Incompetence, Government Shutdown Standoff, Arctic Blast

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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


EMPOWERING PARENTS:TOMMY SCHULTZ breaks down the launch of the $10 million AFC Scholarship Fund and the new national school choice tax credit.


RICHMOND REVENUE: Virginia Democrats propose a new tax on fantasy sports as part of a flurry of tax hikes being introduced this session.


TAX RETURN BLOWBACK: President Trump files a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over the illegal leaking of his tax returns.


FED VACANCY: Discussing the nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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EMPOWERING PARENTS: TOMMY SCHULTZ breaks down the launch of the <a href="https://afcscholarshipfund.org/">$10 million AFC Scholarship Fund</a> and the new national school choice tax credit.
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RICHMOND REVENUE: Virginia Democrats propose a <a href="https://x.com/NickMinock/status/1884394513422782605">new tax on fantasy sports</a> as part of a flurry of tax hikes being introduced this session.
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TAX RETURN BLOWBACK: President Trump files a <a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/29/trump-sues-irs-leaked-tax-returns-00756718">$10 billion lawsuit against the IRS</a> and Treasury Department over the illegal leaking of his tax returns.
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FED VACANCY: Discussing the nomination of <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/29/trump-says-he-will-announce-a-replacement-for-powell-as-fed-chair-friday-morning.html">Kevin Warsh</a> to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve.
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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Tommy Schultz, Virginia Tax Proposals, $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:


RADICAL NURSING:DR. KURT MICELI warns against ideological bias training for Virginia nurses and the dangerous sabotage rhetoric coming from medical professionals.


EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM:NATHAN BRINKMAN of EdReform Virginia celebrates National School Choice Week and Governor Youngkin's expansion of educational access.


D.C. GRIDLOCK: Continued incompetence in D.C. snow management as "snowcrete" remains uncleared on residential streets days after the storm.


PRODUCT RECALL: A massive safety alert for Cheerios and Advil following rodent dropping contamination at major distribution facilities.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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RADICAL NURSING: DR. KURT MICELI warns against <a href="https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB22/text/SB22">ideological bias training</a> for Virginia nurses and the dangerous <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/us/vcu-anti-ice-nurse-fired-after-referencing-paralytic-drug-in-video-instructing-sabotage-of-ice-agents">sabotage rhetoric</a> coming from medical professionals.
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EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM: NATHAN BRINKMAN of <a href="https://edreformva.org/">EdReform Virginia</a> celebrates <a href="https://schoolchoiceva.com">National School Choice Week</a> and Governor Youngkin's expansion of <a href="https://ednewsva.org/virginia-is-first-state-to-formally-opt-in-to-education-freedom-tax-credit/">educational access</a>.
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D.C. GRIDLOCK: Continued incompetence in <a href="https://x.com/omriceren/status/1884491424359035024">D.C. snow management</a> as "snowcrete" remains uncleared on residential streets days after the storm.
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PRODUCT RECALL: A massive <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5712898-thousands-of-products-including-cheerios-gatorade-and-advil-recalled-in-3-states-due-to-rat-bird-droppings/">safety alert for Cheerios and Advil</a> following rodent dropping contamination at major distribution facilities.
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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Dr. Kurt Miceli, Nathan Brinkman, DC Snow Failures, Contaminated Cheerios

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Nathan Brinkman on School Choice Week and Educational Freedom in Virginia

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