In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
INTERVIEW: Rachel Macy: Vice Chair, Fredericksburg Young Republicans on the gerrymandering fight in Virginia and an upcoming rally on Saturday in Fredericksburg.
INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Former White House Senior Advisor for President Trump with a preview of CPAC in Dallas this weekend.
Melania & the Robot: First Lady Melania Trump was joined by a humanoid robot named Figure 3 developed by the AI robotics company, Figure, at the White House yesterday.

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Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Rachel Macy: Vice Chair, Fredericksburg Young Republicans on the gerrymandering fight in Virginia and an upcoming rally on Saturday in Fredericksburg.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp: Former White House Senior Advisor for President Trump with a preview of CPAC in Dallas this weekend.</li>
<li>Melania &amp; the Robot: First Lady Melania Trump was joined by a humanoid robot named Figure 3 developed by the AI robotics company, Figure, at the White House yesterday.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 7 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

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"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>

Rachel Macy, Melania & The Robot, Mercedes Schlapp

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
INTERVIEW: Dan Schneider: Vice President for Free Speech at the Media Research Center on Meta and YouTube being found negligent in a landmark social media addiction case.
Maryland’s War with ICE: The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed a bill Monday to prevent city cooperation with ICE while Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, are opposing a proposed immigrant processing facility in Washington County.
Stephen Colbert’s Next Move: Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new “Lord of the Rings” movie.
Trump to Visit China: President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Dan Schneider: Vice President for Free Speech at the Media Research Center on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/technology/social-media-trial-verdict.html">Meta and YouTube being found negligent in a landmark social media addiction case</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Maryland&rsquo;s War with ICE: The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed a bill Monday to prevent city cooperation with ICE while Maryland officials, including Gov. Wes Moore, are opposing a proposed immigrant processing facility in Washington County.</li>
<li>Stephen Colbert&rsquo;s Next Move: Warner Bros. has revealed that Stephen Colbert and his son are developing a brand new &ldquo;Lord of the Rings&rdquo; movie.</li>
<li>Trump to Visit China: President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14 and 15.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Maryland’s War with ICE, Stephen Colbert’s Next Move, Dan Schneider, Trump to visit China

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBeverly Hallberg discussed:
Larry in Dallas: Larry gives his early impressions as the 2026 CPAC Convention kicks off today in Dallas, TX.
CPAC Straw Poll Talk: Larry and Beverly discuss whether JD Vance or Marco Rubio has the edge in this year’s CPAC Straw Poll.
Virginia Redistricting: Virginia Democrats ramp up efforts for April 21 special election, while early voting may have higher turnout than the 2025 election.
Landmark Meta Lawsuit: The social media company Meta and the video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress, a jury found on Wednesday.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
<ul>
<li>Larry in Dallas: Larry gives his early impressions as the 2026 CPAC Convention kicks off today in Dallas, TX.</li>
<li>CPAC Straw Poll Talk: Larry and Beverly discuss whether JD Vance or Marco Rubio has the edge in this year&rsquo;s CPAC Straw Poll.</li>
<li>Virginia Redistricting: Virginia Democrats ramp up efforts for April 21 special election, while early voting may have higher turnout than the 2025 election.</li>
<li>Landmark Meta Lawsuit:&nbsp;The social media company Meta and the video streaming service YouTube harmed a young user with design features that were addictive and led to her mental health distress, a jury found on Wednesday.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Larry in Dallas, CPAC Straw Poll Talk, Virginia Redistricting, Landmark Meta Lawsuit

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
INTERVIEW:  Amb. Rick Grenell: Former Ambassador to Germany on stepping down as President of the Trump-Kennedy Center as well as the latest developments in Iran.
INTERVIEW: Kurt Schlichter: Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, Army COL (R), author of new book, “Blue Flame,” on CPAC, Iran and the Army changing enrollment restrictions.
Spanberger & Nick Minock: WJLA 7’s Nick Minock asked Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger what her message is to Stephanie Minter’s family and children who have been harmed by illegal immigrants.
Peak Bloom!: The DC Cherry Blossoms have officially reached Stage 6: Peak Bloom!

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Beverly Hallberg discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: &nbsp;Amb. Rick Grenell: Former Ambassador to Germany on stepping down as President of the Trump-Kennedy Center as well as the latest developments in Iran.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Kurt Schlichter: Senior Columnist at Townhall, Lawyer, Army COL (R), author of new book, &ldquo;Blue Flame,&rdquo; on CPAC, Iran and the Army changing enrollment restrictions.</li>
<li>Spanberger &amp; Nick Minock: WJLA 7&rsquo;s Nick Minock&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/NickMinock/status/2036895974694523387">asked Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger what her message is to Stephanie Minter&rsquo;s family and children who have been harmed by illegal immigrants.</a></li>
<li>Peak Bloom!:&nbsp;The DC Cherry Blossoms have officially reached Stage 6: Peak Bloom!</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Thursday, March 26, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

Rachel Macy, Melania & The Robot, Mercedes Schlapp

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