In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
PHIL WEGMANN: Reflecting on the anniversary of Trump’s Inauguration and his arrival at the World Economic Forum.
MINNESOTA PROBE: DOJ and FBI serving subpoenas to Tim Walz and Minnesota officials over ICE obstruction.
SANCTUARY DANGER: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem warns of arrests following an anti-ICE protest in St. Paul.
MOCO MASK BAN: Montgomery County leaders propose bills to limit ICE access and ban law enforcement from wearing masks.
CAPTAIN'S BREAKFAST: 94-year-old William Shatner seen eating cereal while driving in Los Angeles.
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Episode: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

6 AM: Rubio’s 'Epic' Presser, the Rebirth of the Fitness Test, and the Iran Pause
38:19

7 AM: Fairfax School Waste, DC Police Firings, and the 'NICE' Rebrand
37:15

8 AM: Obama’s Marriage Tension, the 'Death Star' Library, and Kamikaze Dolphins
36:43