O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andPatrice Onwuka discussed: Spring is Here!: Today marks the Spring Equinox and the Cherry Blossoms are at Stage 3 of the blooming process. Affordability: Patrice Onwuka discusses the latest Independent Women special report on “Reclaiming Affordability.” Iran: Larry and Patrice discuss the latest developments in the war in the Middle East. Trump and Japan PM: Trump makes Pearl Harbor joke during meeting with Japanese prime minister. 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, March 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Markwayne Mullin: Senate committee advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS secretary. The Bachelorette: ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Domestic Violence Allegations. SAVE Act: Debate continues on the SAVE America act on the Senate Floor. 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, March 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Diana Mayhew:  President of the National Cherry Blossom Festival  on the National Cherry Blossom Festival and the start of Spring today. Newsom News: Gavin Newsom’s wife calls herself the “First Partner” and two Republicans lead in the jungle poll to replace Newsom as California Governor. More on Iran: Israel takes out another Iranian regime official, Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open Strait of Hormuz. 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, March 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: KEN CUCCINELLI: Former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security (2019–2021, Trump administration), on the DHS/TSA shutdown, DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and the redistricting effort in Virginia. IWF Mortgage Report: Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over 3 months. INTERVIEW: Jillian Anderson: Former contestant on the 19th season of “The Bachelor” on the new “Bachelorette” season being canceled after leaked video of assault. CHUCK NORRIS: The action star has been hospitalized in Hawaii according to TMZ. 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, March 20, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed: Modern Love: A New York Times article about a writer in a non-monogamous marriage goes viral. Cesar Chavez: The Civil Rights icon, Is accused of abusing girls for years according to an investigation by The New York Times.  ADL: Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, says that right-wing extremists have committed the most violent acts in the last 25 years. Kid Needs App to Tell Time: Kid discovers he can use ChatGPT to help him read clock with hands. 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, March 19, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Gavin Newsom: California’s unfinished wildlife ‘bridge to nowhere’ tops $100M Crazy Politicians’ Wives: Gavin Newsom’s wife goes viral for her Valley Girl uptalk, while NYC Mayor Zohran Mandami’s wife celebrated palestinian terrorists in social media posts. Joe Kent: Former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center appears on Tucker Carlson’s podcast shortly after his resignation. 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, March 19, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Ian Prior (Senior Counsel for America First Legal and former DOJ official) on the latest controversy surrounding Fairfax Public Schools. Jamie Raskin: U.S. representative from Maryland claims that Thomas Paine and Thomas Jefferson were undocumented immigrants. Welfare Fraud: The House narrowly passes legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants participating in welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most Democrats. INTERVIEW:Virginia Del. Wren Williams (R-47) on the Virginia General Assembly passing a new payroll tax for paid family leave. Val Kilmer: Deceased actor resurrected by AI to star in ‘As Deep as the Grave’ movie. 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, March 19, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: KT McFarland (Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump) on the latest developments in Iran.  Critter News: A state shark? Maryland mulls becoming the first state to have one. DC Speed Cameras: The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal to shut down the District's expansive traffic camera system. Illegals in Schools: Rep. Harriet Hagemen asks at a hearing about Public schools enrolling a growing number of illegal aliens. 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, March 19, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: IAN PRIOR (Senior Counsel at America First Legal and former DOJ official) on his recent Fox News op-ed detailing five disturbing examples of why parents have lost trust in Fairfax County Public Schools, ranging from "equity-based" discipline policies to the handling of an illegal immigrant student charged with sexual assault.  WEBSITE: AFLegal.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/IanDPrior READ: 5 Disturbing Examples That Show Why Parents Can't Trust Fairfax County Schools 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, March 19, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: WREN WILLIAMS (Virginia State Delegate, District 47) on the Virginia General Assembly passing a new payroll tax for paid family leave, despite Democrats running on an affordability platform, and how this will shrink paychecks for workers across the Commonwealth.  SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/WrenWilliamsVA READ: Virginia Democrats ran on affordability — then passed a new payroll tax 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, March 19, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on the strategic landscape of the war in Iran, the impact of Operation Epic Fury on the regime's infrastructure, and how the Trump administration's foreign policy is positioning the U.S. globally. 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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, March 19, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: ST. PATRICK'S DAY: A recap of the holiday celebrations and the cultural significance of the day. LEGAL NEWS: The House Oversight Committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files. JOE KENT: Analyzing the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over the war in Iran and what it reveals about divisions in the MAGA coalition. LOCAL CRIME: A report from Nick Minock on the Fairfax County "Trust Policy" and revelations that police warned officials about the dangerous history of the suspect in Stephanie Minter's murder. MEMORY OF STEPHANIE: A video message from Cheryl Minter on the life and legacy of her daughter, Stephanie. 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, March 18, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS: Cal covers Joe Kent’s resignation and the latest from Iran.  SAVE ACT: Senate begins extended debate over the SAVE America Act, with Voter ID debate at the center. COLDPLAY WOMAN SPEAKS OUT: Oprah Winfrey conducts an interview with woman at the center of the Coldplay “Kiss Cam” controversy. 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, March 18, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY: Senior Legal Fellow Hans von Spakovsky joins to break down the legal and political fight over voter integrity in the Senate. MAMDANI'S ST. PATRICK'S: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's attempt to "mend fences" with the Catholic community and NYPD while criticizing foreign policy during holiday events. IRISH RELATIONS: President Trump's meeting with the Irish Prime Minister and the debate over the U.K. leadership. CHERYL MINTER: Stephanie Minter's mother joins to discuss the details of the Hybla Valley stabbing and the need for accountability in Fairfax County. 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, March 18, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: INTERVIEW: MATT SCHLAPP - Chairman of the American Conservative Union and CPAC on next week’s CPAC convention in Dallas, TX and the news of the day. NICK SHIRLEY: The prominent YouTuber heads to California to dig into the hospice care fraud in the state. IRAN UPDATE: Israel confirms it has taken out Iran’s intelligence chief Esmaeil Khatib, who oversaw global terror operations and was tied to plots targeting U.S. officials, including President Trump. 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, March 18, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on the resignation of National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent, the ongoing debate over the "imminent threat" in Iran, and his latest column regarding national fraud. 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, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Heritage Foundation and Advancing American Freedom) on the strategic battle in the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act and the push for photo ID requirements in federal elections. WEBSITE: Heritage.org 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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CHERYL MINTER (Mother of Stephanie Minter) on the tragic loss of her daughter in a random bus-stop stabbing and her call for accountability from Fairfax officials regarding the county's "Trust Policy" and previous warnings about the suspect. READ MORE: Family of Murdered Woman Wants Fairfax County Prosecutor Held Accountable GOFUNDME: Remembering Stephanie With Love and Light 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, March 18, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MATT SCHLAPP (Chairman of the American Conservative Union) on the upcoming CPAC Texas gathering and a review of the current political landscape, including the SAVE Act fight and the conflict in Iran. WEBSITE: CPAC.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MSchlapp 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, March 18, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before. JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms. 2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort. SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation. 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, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: TRUCKER CRACKDOWN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implements a new rule stripping 200,000 migrant truck drivers of their commercial licenses to ensure English proficiency and safety on the road. FAIRFAX GROPER: Parents at Fairfax High School express fury after an adult illegal immigrant student is charged with groping a dozen girls in school hallways throughout the entire school year. BILL ALEXANDER: NLEOMF CEO Bill Alexander joins to discuss Law Enforcement Appreciation Night and current trends in national police recruitment. KENNEDY CENTER: The board of the Trump Kennedy Center votes unanimously for a $257 million renovation that will shutter the iconic facility for two years. 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, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: PAUL TELLER: Longtime Capitol Hill veteran Paul Teller discusses the procedural hurdles for the SAVE Act and the pressure on Senate leadership to act. WAPO EXODUS: Left-wing journalists, including Dana Milbank, flee the Washington Post for a new nonprofit outlet called "NOTUS," prompting a viral reaction from President Trump. STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: The Fairfax mom and Independent Women's Network leader provides exclusive details on the groping scandal and the school district's lack of transparency. GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Discussion on Maryland House Bill 1488, which aims to strip gendered language from the state's constitution. 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, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: CHUCK THIES: DC political analyst on the proposed congestion tax in Washington, D.C. by council member Janeese Lewis George. STORMS THAT NEVER WERE: Predictions of severe weather across the DMV yesterday fell short. IRAN UPDATE: Israel says it killed Iran’s top security leader as Tehran targets US embassy in Baghdad. TRUMP THOUGHTS: President Trump shares his feelings on the new Ayatollah in Iran and the latest developments in Cuba. 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, @CMSmedile and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: BILL ALEXANDER (CEO, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund) on the Wizards Law Enforcement Appreciation Night this Thursday and the "Pathways in Criminal Justice" career fair series designed to bolster officer recruitment. WEBSITE: NLEOMF.org EVENT: Washington Wizards First Responders Night EVENT: Pathways in Criminal Justice Career Fair 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, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: PAUL TELLER (Executive Director of Advancing American Freedom) on the strategic fight to pass the SAVE America Act, the potential for filibuster workarounds, and whether Vice President J.D. Vance will be needed for a tie-breaking vote. READ: House Republicans Ratchet Up Senate Pressure on SAVE Act SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/AmericanFreedom 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, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA (Fairfax mother and leader of the county's Independent Women’s Network chapter) on the illegal immigrant student charged with nine counts of assault after allegedly groping a dozen girls in school hallways. READ MORE: Fairfax County’s Leaders Protect Adult Illegal Immigrants at the Peril of Students 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, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on the socialist DC mayoral candidate advocating for a $10 congestion tax to enter the District and Mayor Muriel Bowser’s rejection of the "tax scheme." READ: Mayor Bowser says charging $10 to drive into DC is a ‘bad idea’ 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, March 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:: TUCKER & MEGYN: Tucker Carlson's alleged backchannel foreign policy with Iran and President Trump defending Mark Levin against vicious attacks from Megyn Kelly. MEDIA BIAS: New MRC data showing only 2% of Google News' top stories in February came from right-leaning media. GRAHAM PLATNER: Maine Senate hopeful Graham Platner backtracks on his apology for a "Nazi skull" tattoo, now calling it "eminently reasonable." NAVY YARD: Chaos in D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood as 200 juveniles flood the area, ending in robberies, assaults, and gunfire. 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, March 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: LT. GEN. BOB WOOD: The CEO of American Veterans Vote on the redistricting battles in Virginia. OPERATION EPIC FURY: Details of the massive bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island and Trump's call for China to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. VENEZUELA: A new chapter as the American flag is raised at the U.S. Embassy in Caracas for the first time in seven years following the capture of Nicolás Maduro. OIL MARKETS: Kevin Hassett laughs off Iranian threats to the U.S. economy, noting America's dominant position in global oil flows. 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, March 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: JOE DIGENOVA: Legal analyst Joe diGenova on youth crime in Navy Yard and the legal blockade protecting Jerome Powell from investigation. SEVERE WEATHER: A rare Level 4 "moderate" risk storm outlook for D.C., with tornadoes, hurricane-force winds, and hail possible through the afternoon. GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller testifies in favor of stripping gendered language from the state constitution. POKEMON GO: How 143 million players unknowingly built one of the world's largest AI visual datasets through Niantic's mobile game. 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, March 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: MD DEL. MARK FISHER: The latest updates on the Annapolis legislative session and the fight against "MeatOut Day." INTERVIEW: BEHNAM BEN TALEBLU: A deep dive into the Iran strategy and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. OSCARS RECAP: A review of the 98th Academy Awards, including One Battle After Another taking Best Picture and Michael B. Jordan winning Best Actor for Sinners. POTOMAC RIVER: Lee Zeldin's latest report on the environmental crisis facing the Potomac. JANE FONDA: The Hollywood activist's "Block the Merger" pin at the Oscars party and her unusual defense of CNN. 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, March 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: LT. GEN. BOB WOOD (CEO of American Veterans Vote) on the high-stakes redistricting effort in Virginia and the role of veteran advocacy in ensuring fair maps. WEBSITE: AVVAction.org TOPIC: Discussing the strategic and political implications of the redistricting effort across the Commonwealth. 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, March 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for D.C.) on the latest "teen takeover" violence in D.C.'s Navy Yard and a federal judge quashing the DOJ's criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. READ: Two teens arrested after robberies, assaults and shot fired as 200 flood Navy Yard READ: Court blocks probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, DOJ to appeal 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, March 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: MD DEL. MARK FISHER on the Maryland General Assembly's push to replace masculine pronouns in the state constitution with gender-neutral language and Governor Moore's controversial "MeatOut Day" proclamation. READ: MD HOUSE BILL 1488 - Constitutional Language Modernization SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Fisher4Maryland 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, March 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: BEHNAM BEN TALEBLU (Senior Director, FDD's Iran Program) on the strategic impact of the U.S. bombing raid on Kharg Island and the emerging "Hormuz Coalition" to reopen the Strait. SOCIAL MEDIA: FDD on X: Behnam Ben Taleblu on Iran Strategy TOPIC: Analyzing the total destruction of military targets in Iran's "crown jewel" and the potential for U.S. boots on the ground at oil depots. 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, March 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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. 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, March 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: GUEST INTERVIEW: ADAM ZIMMERMAN: A local Hebrew school teacher shares his reaction to the targeted act of violence against the Jewish community in Michigan. MOJTABA KHAMENEI: Iran's new Supreme Leader vows vengeance and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite global pressure and ongoing air strikes. OIL PRICES: Oil surges above $100 a barrel as the U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil to stabilize the market. LOCAL CRIME: Police search for seven teenagers who cornered and stabbed a man in a bathroom at Wheaton Mall in Maryland. 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, March 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: GUEST INTERVIEW: TIM STEWART: The U.S. Oil & Gas Association President breaks down the "largest supply disruption" in history and the plan for naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz. MORNING ROUTINES: Supermodel Cindy Crawford is "roasted" online for her 2.5-hour morning routine featuring red light therapy and a fabulous oceanfront view. JULI BRISKMAN: The Loudoun Supervisor proposes freezing pay raises for deputies until the Sheriff cancels the county's agreement with ICE. FAIRFAX "TRUST": A local mother demands changes to the "Trust Policy" after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant with a violent criminal history. 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, March 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: GUEST INTERVIEW: LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER: Intelligence expert Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer analyzes the recent wave of terror attacks and the risk of domestic sleeper cells. GUEST INTERVIEW: KURT SCHLICHTER: Kurt Schlichter discusses his latest thriller "Blue Flame" and why the U.S. must maintain "overwhelming strength" against Iran. MEATOUT DAY: Governor Wes Moore declares March 20 "MeatOut Day" in Maryland, drawing sharp criticism from farmers and proponents of the carnivore diet. BOBBY KENNEDY DIET: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. shares his "Bobby Kennedy diet" as a model for healthy living. 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, March 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: ADAM ZIMMERMAN (Great-grandson of Holocaust survivors and a local Hebrew school teacher) on the terrifying attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building. READ: Man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue was naturalized citizen from Lebanon, DHS says 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, March 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: TIM STEWART (President, U.S. Oil & Gas Association) on skyrocketing oil prices as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and the U.S. prepares for potential naval ship escorts. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/US_OGA READ: Trump officials: Ship escorts to start in Strait of Hormuz "soon" 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, March 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER (Retired DoD Intelligence Operative, President of Project Sentinel) on the deadly Old Dominion University shooting, the Michigan synagogue attack, and the strategic landscape of the war in Iran. WEBSITE: ColonelTonyShaffer.com READ: Who was Mohamed Jalloh? Ex-Army National Guard member accused of Old Dominion University shooting 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, March 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: KURT SCHLICHTER (Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, Army COL(R)) on his new book "Blue Flame," the escalation of domestic terror attacks, and the U.S. military's heavy bombing campaign against the Iranian regime. FORTHCOMING BOOK: People's Republic: Blue Flame SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KurtSchlichter 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, March 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration. VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you." SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS. JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid. 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, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader. CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don’t vote." SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy. LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger’s statewide sanctuary directives. 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, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County. EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU. GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves. BLOOM WATCH: D.C.’s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather. 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, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TRUMP IN OHIO: President Trump visits Cincinnati and Hebron, KY, declaring that the U.S. has "won the bet" in the first hour of the Iran conflict. GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN: The House Judiciary Chairman discusses the DHS shutdown and the critical need for proof-of-citizenship requirements in federal elections. GUEST: JASON MIYARES: Former VA Attorney General Jason Miyares joins to discuss the fight against Democratic gerrymandering in the Virginia redistricting referendum. CULTURAL EROSION: The Bank of England confirms it will remove Winston Churchill from banknotes and replace historical figures with images of wildlife. 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, March 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX (Republican winner of the Prince William County special election for the Woodbridge District) on flipping a supervisor seat held by Democrats for 38 years, the residency and social media controversies surrounding her opponent, and her top priorities for the Board of County Supervisors. WEBSITE: JeannieForWoodbridge.com READ: GOP flips Woodbridge supervisor seat for first time in 38 years amid Democratic turmoil 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, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. has "won" in Iran, the strategic release of oil reserves to counter price spikes, and why the conflict turned out to be "easier than we thought." 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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio, House Judiciary Chairman) on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the reconciliation push for HR-2 immigration reforms, and the high-stakes fight to pass the SAVE Act in the Senate. WEBSITE: JimJordan.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, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour