O'Connor & Company

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: IRAN UPDATE: President Trump pausing “Project Freedom” while maintaining the blockade, citing significant progress toward a final agreement. EPIC RUBIO: Highlights from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful briefing, where he described stranded sailors as “starving” and “sitting ducks” due to the Iranian blockade. GUEST INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS: Expert analysis of the Rubio briefing as a "master class" in geopolitical communication. PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS: President Trump restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren, reviving a tradition aimed at making America healthy again. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: GUEST INTERVIEW: STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: Exposing Fairfax County Public Schools for funding administrator PhDs while increasing class sizes. DC POLICE SCANDAL: Thirteen DC police officials facing termination for allegedly manipulating crime statistics to minimize their seriousness. GUEST INTERVIEW: CHRIS SUNUNU: Warning about state policies that could rob Americans of their credit card rewards points. NICE REBRAND: President Trump’s viral Cinco de Mayo post featuring “NICE” (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) branding and his endorsement of the idea. DC CURFEWS: The DC Council approving long-term youth curfew measures following recent “teen takeovers.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: GUEST INTERVIEW: REAGAN REESE: Breaking down the latest reporting on the Iran ceasefire and Secretary Rubio’s performance. OBAMA DRAMA: Barack Obama confessing in a New Yorker interview that President Trump’s return to power has caused “genuine tension” in his marriage. THE DEATH STAR: Criticism of the $850 million Obama Presidential Center’s design and its “ugly” merchandise, such as $30 lapel pins made of paper clay. GUEST INTERVIEW: REP. JIM JORDAN: An update on the House Judiciary Committee’s probe into sanctuary city policies in Arlington and Philadelphia. KAMIKAZE DOLPHINS: Mocking reports of Iranian “mine-carrying dolphins” as Gen. Dan Caine likens the concept to “sharks with laser beams.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s recent White House press conference, which Thomas describes as a “master class” in communication and presidential war powers. He analyzes the strategic implications of the Iran conflict and the administration's resolve in the face of ongoing regional instability. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA (Fairfax Chapter Leader of the Independent Women’s Network) on her reporting for the Daily Signal regarding Fairfax County Public Schools funding Ph.D. programs for highly-paid administrators while cutting 275 teaching positions and increasing class sizes. She discusses the disconnect between Superintendent Michelle Reid’s claims of “chronic underfunding” and the district’s allocation of taxpayer resources. WEBSITE: IWNetwork.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IWN Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS SUNUNU (President & CEO of Airlines for America; Former Governor of New Hampshire) on the legislative efforts in Colorado and Pennsylvania to change credit card processing rules, which he warns could cause millions of Americans to lose their travel points and rewards. He also discusses the status of air traffic control modernization and the latest developments regarding Spirit Airlines. WEBSITE: Airlines.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChrisSununu Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: REAGAN REESE (White House Correspondent for The Daily Caller) on Secretary Marco Rubio’s explosive press briefing and President Trump’s response to questions regarding the Iran ceasefire. She shares insights from the White House on “Project Freedom” and the administration's willingness to resume military action if terms are not met. WEBSITE: DailyCaller.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ReaganReese_ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee) on the committee's expanded investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions, including Arlington County and Philadelphia. He discusses the subpoenas issued to prosecutors and sheriff’s offices for documents related to the refusal to cooperate with ICE, and the upcoming testimony of Fairfax officials before Congress. WEBSITE: Judiciary.House.gov SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jim_Jordan Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Neumark: Founding President of Frederick Classical Charter School on the upcoming Frederick School Board elections. Speaker Johnson is a Beast: Trump signs DHS legislation, ending record-breaking shutdown (POLITICO) while Congress passes 45-day extension of nation’s spy powers. (The Hill) Maine Senate Race: Democrats are coalescing around progressive political outsider Graham Platner and his bid to oust incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine after primary rival Gov. Janet Mills ended her struggling bid Thursday.  Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday also defended Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that “people should have second chances.” (The Hill) Birthright Citizenship Amendment: Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., on Thursday introduced a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship, ahead of an expected Supreme Court ruling on President Donald Trump's executive order to that effect. (Just The News) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Mary Margaret Olohan: White House Correspondent for The Daily Wire on her exclusive story on Biden DOJ prosecutors discussing their desire to target Catholic nuns. New Cole Allen Video: New footage released by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro shows 31-year old Cole Allen, who allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump and his cabinet members at the White House Correspondents' dinner on Saturday night.  The Royals Visit Fort Royal: King Charles and Queen Camilla participate in an America 250 parade down Fort Royal’s Main Street on Thursday. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool: The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is taking on a noticeably bluer hue this week as crews paint the basin in a project President Donald Trump said will be finished ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary on July 4. (DC NEWS NOW) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Phil Kerpen: President of American Commitment on oil prices and Trump dropping Scottish whiskey tariffs. INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC political analyst with a recap of the DC mayoral debate that happened this week. Driving in NYC to Get Worse: Manhattan thoroughfare Park Avenue will be reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly destination with a walkable greenspace down its center — complete with benches and maybe even a bike lane, according to new renderings released Wednesday. (New York Post) Larry’s Big Announcement: Larry O’Connor makes a big announcement regarding the future of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: TOM NEUMARK (President of Better Maryland Schools and Parent Activist) on the upcoming Frederick County School Board elections. He discusses the four available seats and the high stakes for the district following controversial changes to gender equity policies and preferred pronoun mandates. WEBSITE: BetterMarylandSchools.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/BetterMDSchools Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @PatriceOnTheAir, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MARY MARGARET OLOHAN (White House Correspondent for The Daily Wire) on her exclusive report detailing text messages from Biden DOJ prosecutors who discussed "fantasizing" about prosecuting Catholic nuns.  WEBSITE: DailyWire.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MaryMargOlohan Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @PatriceOnTheAir, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst and Consultant) providing a recap and analysis of the first DC mayoral debate between candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChuckThies Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @PatriceOnTheAir, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: PHIL KERPEN (President of American Commitment and Unleash Prosperity) on the recent surge in oil prices to wartime peaks and President Trump's strategic decision to remove tariffs on Scottish whiskey following the state visit of King Charles III. WEBSITE: UnleashProsperity.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Kerpen Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @PatriceOnTheAir, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andCassie Smedile discussed: Marc Sanford Ends Bid: Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is ending his return to electoral politics, suspending his 2026 congressional campaign just 30 days after entering the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District. No Friendly Fire at WHCA: The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday's shooting outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taking place was not friendly fire, multiple senior law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday. Voting Rights Act: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law. (Politico) Obama Roasted for SCOTUS Take: Former President Barack Obama slams SCOTUS decision on Voting Rights Act. CNN’s Scott Jennings and Matt Whitlock call Obama a hypocrite since he pushed for gerrymandering in Virginia. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Hans Von Spakovsky: Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. Florida Passes Redistricting: Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday passed a new congressional map that could help the GOP pick up four more seats in the state, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced a far-reaching ruling that could reshape redistricting. Scott Jennings: On CNN last night, former Daily Beast Editor-in-Chief John Avlon attempted to make the case that Republicans were so racist they haven’t elected a black Republican governor since the reconstruction era. Scott Jennings responded with an epic burn. Fauci Associate Indicted: David Morens, a former senior NIH official and senior aide to Anthony Faucil, has been charged with conspiracy against the U.S. and with the deliberate concealment, destruction, alteration or falsification of records for allegedly attempting to evade record requests related to the COVID pandemic’s origins. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Fitton: President of Judicial Watch on the DOJ indicting former Fauci advisor David Morens on charges related to the COVID pandemic. Fitton also discusses Judicial Watch announcing a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists.  Hegseth on the Hill: For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. (PBS) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" on King Charles’ visit to the U.S., the latest on Iran and Trump’s phone call to Putin. Apprentice Reboot: 'The Apprentice' Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amazon. (Variety) King Charles Update: King Charles and Queen Camilla visited New York City yesterday. They met NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who prior to their meeting said at a press conference “If I was to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.”  Queen Camilla also met Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour before she and King Charles traveled to Front Royal, VA today for the city’s America 250 parade. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and Former FEC Commissioner) on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @CassieSmedile, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: TOM FITTON (President of Judicial Watch) on the DOJ indictment of former Fauci senior adviser David Morens for allegedly evading record requests related to COVID-19 origins. WEBSITE: JudicialWatch.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TomFitton Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @CassieSmedile, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor and Author of "REVOLUTION") on the latest escalation in the Iran war, the impact of rising oil prices, and President Trump’s recent phone call with Vladimir Putin regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. WEBSITE: KTMcFarland.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/realKTMcFarland Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @CassieSmedile, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed: Trump Hosts King Charles: President Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camila for a state dinner last night after King Charles gave an address to Congress. Royal Fashion: Larry and Bethany review the fashion choices of the state dinner attendees, including First Lady Melania Trump. Dem Candidate on ICE: Dr. Ala Stanford, a Democrat running for Congress in Philadelphia, cannot answer who should be in charge of immigration enforcement if ICE is abolished. New Midterm Polls Show 50/50 Split: A new Harvard/Harris poll asking “If the congressional election were held today, would you be more likely to vote for a Democrat or Republican for Congress?” shows a 50/50 split. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated columnist on King Charles’ visit to Washington and the latest developments from Iran.  James Comey Indicted: Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second indictment as the Justice Department expands its probe, following renewed scrutiny over a social media post that some interpreted as a coded message referencing President Donald Trump. (FOX News) Secret Service Director Questioned: U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency’s response to Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. (CBS News). NYC’s Budget Crisis:‘Crisis of historic magnitude': New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the State should help with the multi-billion budget gap. (NBC New York) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Erich Pratt: Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA) on with the latest on the legal battles in Virginia over gun rights and the radical gun bills pushed through the Virginia General Assembly. INTERVIEW: Craig Shirley: Presidential historian and bestselling authoron King Charles’ visit, our “special relationship” with Great Britain and how other royal visits to Washington have gone. Trump’s Remarks on King Charles: President Trump delivers poignant remarks on King Charles’ visit to the White House yesterday and admits his mother used to have a crush on King Charles. Trump’s Face on Passports: President Trump will be featured prominently on new US passports designed by the State Department to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Ian Prior: Senior Advisor at America First Legal and Loudoun dad on a Virginia transgender substitute teacher who was arrested for allegedly plotting a chilling “murder spree” at a Loudoun County school — and bragging online about having a disturbing hit list. INTERVIEW: Nile Gardiner: Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation and former aide to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on King Charles’ visit and our “special relationship” with Great Britain. King Charles in Congress: King Charles gave an address to Congress yesterday during which he joked about Great Britain and the USA’s “special relationship.” Riley Gaines’ Hospital Bills: Riley Gaines on social media questions why she is still receiving hospital bills 7 months after she gave birth to her baby. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on King Charles III's state visit to Washington and the strategic implications of the newly implemented naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump warns of military escalation. WEBSITE: CalThomas.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CalThomas Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatriceOnTheAir, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: ERICH PRATT (Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America) on the latest legal challenges to the gun control measures recently passed by the Virginia General Assembly and the grassroots effort to overturn the semi-automatic firearm ban. WEBSITE: GunOwners.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ErichMPratt Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatriceOnTheAir, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CRAIG SHIRLEY (Presidential Historian and Bestselling Author) on the historical significance of King Charles III’s visit to Washington, the "special relationship" between the U.S. and Great Britain, and how this visit compares to those of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II. WEBSITE: CraigShirley.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/CraigSMPA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatriceOnTheAir, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: IAN PRIOR (Senior Advisor at America First Legal and Loudoun Parent) on the arrest of a transgender substitute teacher in Loudoun County who allegedly plotted a murder spree and documented a disturbing hit list online. WEBSITE: AmericaFirstLegal.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ianDPrior Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatriceOnTheAir, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: NILE GARDINER (Director of the Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation) on King Charles III’s address to Congress and the importance of maintaining the U.S.-UK alliance in the face of global instability in Iran and the Middle East. WEBSITE: Heritage.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/NileGardiner Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatriceOnTheAir, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed: Bethany’s Super Viral Tweet: Bethany reposts an email on social media that she received on behalf of California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter with the subject line “F Trump” just 18 hours after a third assassination attempt. Hakeem Jeffries’ Warfare: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on demands for “maximum warfare” nationwide, after Trump almost got killed. Chuck Todd Avoids Trump: Former “Meet The Press” host Chuck Todd says that “I'm not going to any more events where Trump is at them. I don't feel safe." Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Libs Lament That Trump is Alive: Libs of Tik Tok reposts on X several posts of deranged leftists, including a United Health Care worker and some teachers, lamenting that Trump wasn’t assassinated on Saturday night. WHCD Shooter Charged: Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting charged with assassination attempt. Ilhan Omar “World War 11”: During a press conference, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar misreads her notes, calling World War II “World War 11.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Ken Cuccinelli: Former Attorney General of Virginia and current Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative on the Virginia Supreme Court considering whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats. Leavitt Delays Maternity Leave: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt heaped with praise as she cancels maternity leave at 39 weeks pregnant. Katie Miller on WHCD: Katie Miller appeared on Laura Ingraham last night talking about social media trying to attack her husband, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, after WHCD photos came out. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Dr. Matthew Spalding: Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence.”             (Dr. Spalding appears as part of America 250: A Conversation with Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus & Graduate School of Government, in partnership with WMAL DC.) INTERVIEW: Michael Boes: The first chief MAHA officer for Steak ‘n Shake who previously served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). His newly created executive role is tied to the fast‑food chain’s growing alignment with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement. King Charles in DC: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia from April 27 through April 30 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence. King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress on Tuesday. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: KEN CUCCINELLI (Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and Former Attorney General of Virginia) on the Virginia Supreme Court considering whether to block the voter-approved US House map. He analyzes the legal challenges to the Democratic redistricting plan, which critics argue is a partisan power grab designed to favor one party. WEBSITE: ElectionTransparency.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KenCuccinelli Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @bethanyshondark, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: DR. MATTHEW SPALDING (Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College) on the historical significance of April 1776 in the lead-up to American independence. He discusses the Continental Army’s repositioning after the evacuation of Boston and the growing momentum toward the Declaration of Independence. WEBSITE: DC.Hillsdale.edu SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Hillsdale Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @bethanyshondark, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MICHAEL BOES (Chief MAHA Officer at Steak 'n Shake) on his new role responsible for advancing nutritional integrity and ingredient transparency at the fast-food chain. A former senior adviser to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Boes discusses the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement’s influence on the food industry. WEBSITE: SteaknShake.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/SteaknShake Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @bethanyshondark, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed: WHCD Shooting: Cole Allen, 31, from Torrance, California is the man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect is in custody as authorities are continuing to investigate a motive for the shooting. President Donald Trump was whisked away from the Washington Hilton Hotel by the Secret Service along with First Lady Melania Trump and other high-level cabinet officials. (FOX NEWS) Calls for WH Ballroom: Security at the Washington Hilton is called into question after the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday. Sen. John Fetterman and others call for the White House ballroom to be completed. Trump Administration Chivalry: Larry and Bethany Trump, Stephen Miller, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio for how they protected and took care of their wives throughout the WHCD shooting incident. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Trump Reacts to WHCD Shooting: President Trump held a press conference at the White House after the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. He also gave an interview to 60 Minutes and CBS’ Norah O’Donnell. WHCD Security Questioned: CBS’ Norah O’Donnell on 60 Minutes told President Trump that the WHCD shooter said in his manifesto that the security at the Washington Hilton was bad. FOX News Contributor Miranda Devine also called the security “lax.” Secret Service Still Unfunded: Many Republican politicians and figures point out that the DHS, including the Secret Service, remain unfunded due to the partial government shutdown pushed by Democrats. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Mary Katherine Ham: Former WMAL morning show co-host and a columnist for Outkick on the White House Correspondents Dinner and what she saw there. INTERVIEW: Steven Sund: Former U.S. Capitol Police Chief on the security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. WHCD Reporters Under Tables: Reporters at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night filmed themselves on their phones hiding under tables while the shooting was taking place. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Dr. Ben Carson: Retired neurosurgeon, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021 and founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute on what happened at the WHCD over the weekend and his reaction to having been targeted by SPLC. INTERVIEW: Susan Crabtree: Real Clear Politics National Correspondent with her latest reporting on Secret Service. INTERVIEW: Jon Voight: Academy award winning actor on his new movie “Monument.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MARY KATHARINE HAM (OutKick Columnist and Host of "Getting Hammered") on the unprecedented security breach at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the unit of the room following the shooting, and the media’s bizarre focus on their own reactions. WEBSITE: MKHammerTime.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MKHammer Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @AndrewLanger, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: STEVEN SUND (Former Chief of the U.S. Capitol Police) on how a gunman with multiple weapons and a manifesto was able to breach the security perimeter at the Washington Hilton and the critical difference between outer and inner perimeter safety. BOOK: Courage Under Fire: The Definitive Account From Inside the Capitol on January 6 SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChiefSund Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @AndrewLanger, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: DR. BEN CARSON (Founder and Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute) on the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and his reaction to being targeted by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which was recently indicted for fraud. WEBSITE: AmericanCornerstone.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/RealBenCarson Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @AndrewLanger, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent) on the White House review of Secret Service protocols and the significant questions emerging regarding whether the agent wounded during the WHCD shooting was a victim of "friendly fire." WEBSITE: RealClearPolitics.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/SusanCrabtree Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @AndrewLanger, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: JON VOIGHT (Academy Award-Winning Actor) on his new film "Monument," which tells the true story of Israeli architects tasked with building a memorial for Lebanese soldiers, and his unwavering support for the state of Israel. WEBSITE: Monument.film SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JonVoight Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @AndrewLanger, @JGunlock, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 27, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andPatrice Onwuka discussed: Virginia Referendum Analysis: Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli appears with Jake Tapper on CNN and says the Virginia Supreme Court may unanimously rule against redistricting. Violent Loudoun Teacher: A substitute teacher in Loudoun County has been arrested after authorities say they made threats of violence against a local high school. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) announced that Hadyn Dollery, 19, of Chantilly, was taken into custody on April 20 following an investigation into concerning statements reported through the Safe2Talk app. (Isabel Soisson) WJLA ABC 7’s Nick Minock reports that the teacher is a biological male who identifies as a woman.  Over in Fairfax: ICE arrested another illegal immigrant in Fairfax County after Sheriff Stacey Kincaid ignored ICE's detainer and released him back into the community. Court records show Steve Descano dropped several charges against the accused child predator. (Nick Minock, WJLA ABC 7) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 24, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Carroll Harris: DC Chapter Leader of the Travis Manion Foundation on its DC installment of their national Manion WOD CrossFit event at the Iwo Jima Memorial on Saturday, April 25 at 9 a.m. Fraud in the USA: Hospice CEO asks Congress how a provider can operate 'out of a burrito stand in California' with no oversight. (MSN)        Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced Tuesday           that his agency would request plans from all 50 states to conduct reevaluations of their                     Medicaid providers, to be submitted within the next 30 days. (FOX News)        U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro on Thursday announced charges of               wire fraud conspiracy against Chinese bosses for a scam in Burma and Cambodia that                     targeted Americans. (NBC 3 Las Vegas) FDA Approves Miracle Drug: The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the first gene therapy for inherited hearing loss, a one-time treatment that proved to be life-changing for a small number of children in a clinical trial who were born without hearing. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 24, 2026 / 6 AM Hour