In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andPatrice Onwuka discussed:
Patrice’s Economic News: Patrice Onwuka discusses President Trump signing an executive order expanding access to retirement accounts along with positive news on manufacturing, the housing market and overall economic growth.
Trump Removes Scottish Whisky Tariffs: President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will remove tariffs on Scotch whisky, touting the move as a celebration of the connection between the U.S. and United Kingdom to cap off King Charles III and Queen Camilla’s four-day U.S. visit. (POLITICO)
SPLC Update: Two Major Companies Bankrolling SPLC Will Cut Off Grants After DOJ Indictment. (Daily Signal)
Biden DOJ and Catholic Nuns: Biden DOJ Lawyers Fantasized About Prosecuting Catholic Nuns, Emails Show. (Daily Wire)

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Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
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<li>Patrice&rsquo;s Economic News: Patrice Onwuka discusses President Trump signing an executive order expanding access to retirement accounts along with positive news on manufacturing, the housing market and overall economic growth.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump Removes Scottish Whisky Tariffs: President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will remove tariffs on Scotch whisky, touting the move as a celebration of the connection between the U.S. and United Kingdom to cap off King Charles III and Queen Camilla&rsquo;s four-day U.S. visit. (POLITICO)</li>
<li aria-level="1">SPLC Update: Two<a href="https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/04/30/which-major-companies-have-been-bankrolling-splc/"> Major Companies Bankrolling SPLC Will Cut Off Grants After DOJ Indictment</a>. (Daily Signal)</li>
<li>Biden DOJ and Catholic Nuns: <a href="https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-biden-doj-lawyers-fantasized-about-prosecuting-catholic-nuns-emails-show">Biden DOJ Lawyers Fantasized About Prosecuting Catholic Nuns, Emails Show</a>. (Daily Wire)</li>
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Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 5 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

Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany

"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>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>