WMAL GUEST: BRANDON GILL (Member of Congress, TX-23)
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Episode: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 / 5 AM Hour

WMAL GUEST: BRANDON GILL (Member of Congress, TX-23)
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Episode: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 / 5 AM Hour

Enjoy O'Connor & Company from the nation's capital! Heard weekdays from 5am to 9am on WMAL in Washington, D.C.

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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>
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Rep. Brandon Gill on the Kash Patel Hearing

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andCassie Smedile discussed:
Larry and Cassie are still adjusting to Daylight Savings Time and amazing weather outside.
Senate Leader John Thune schedules doomed SAVE America Act vote as MAGA pushes filibuster showdown
For the first time in its 52-year history, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the construction of a nuclear reactor based on core coolant technology invented after 1960.
Stephen Moore and John Arnold on X argue that data centers in Loudoun County bring jobs, growth and massive property tax revenue.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour 

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>Larry and Cassie are still adjusting to Daylight Savings Time and amazing weather outside.</li>
<li>Senate Leader John&nbsp;<a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4487049/thune-save-america-act-vote-next-week-talking-filibuster/">Thune schedules doomed SAVE America Act vote as MAGA pushes filibuster showdown</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/ErikSTownsend/status/2031138097010979041">For the first time in its 52-year history, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has approved the construction of a nuclear reactor based on core coolant technology invented after 1960.</a></li>
<li>Stephen Moore and John Arnold on X argue that data centers in Loudoun County bring jobs, growth and massive property tax revenue.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:&nbsp;
Follow the Show Podcasts on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141"> Apple podcasts</a>,<a href="https://amzn.to/3sBvPqe"> Audible</a> and<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0"> Spotify</a>.
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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour&nbsp;

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, LATEST ON THE SAVE ACT, NUCLEAR ENERGY ON THE RISE, LOUDOUN DATA CENTERS

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
CIS director Jessica Vaughan states that “The Fairfax County sheriff declined to honor 744 detainers for criminals that she had in custody…some of these are gang members with long rap sheets…others are child predators and sex offenders.”
Family of murdered woman wants Fairfax County prosecutor held accountable.
Starbucks to open new office in Nashville, move some jobs from Seattle.
Starbucks founder Howard Schultz announces that his family is leaving Seattle for Florida the same day Democrats passed an income tax on Washington state.
WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist

        TOPICS:

        Trump holds news conference Monday in Doral, Florida.

        Fear of "sleeper cells" across America and other places as war continues.

        Ronald Reagan warned what would likely happen after Jimmy Carter overthrew the Shah of Iran.
Republican Jeannie LaCroix has won the Prince William County special election to represent the Woodbridge District on the Board of County Supervisors. LaCroix defeated a Democratic nominee who faced bipartisan calls to withdraw and a write-in challenger from within his own party.

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Follow the Show 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

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Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/

How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and&nbsp;Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>CIS director Jessica Vaughan states that &ldquo;The Fairfax County sheriff declined to honor 744 detainers for criminals that she had in custody&hellip;some of these are gang members with long rap sheets&hellip;others are child predators and sex offenders.&rdquo;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/family-of-murdered-woman-wants-fairfax-county-prosecutor-held-accountable/ar-AA1XW8ug">Family of murdered woman wants Fairfax County prosecutor held accountable</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/starbucks-open-new-office-nashville-move-some-jobs-from-seattle">Starbucks to open new office in Nashville, move some jobs from Seattle</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/thehoffather/status/2031583168328057109">Starbucks founder Howard Schultz announces that his family is leaving Seattle for Florida the same day Democrats passed an income tax on Washington state</a>.</li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; TOPICS:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Trump holds news conference Monday in Doral, Florida.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fear of "sleeper cells" across America and other places as war continues.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ronald Reagan warned what would likely happen after Jimmy Carter overthrew the Shah of Iran.
<ul>
<li>Republican Jeannie LaCroix has won the Prince William County special election to represent the Woodbridge District on the Board of County Supervisors. LaCroix defeated a Democratic nominee who faced bipartisan calls to withdraw and a write-in challenger from within his own party.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:&nbsp;
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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

FAIRFAX SANCTUARY POLICIES, STARBUCKS LEAVING WASHINGTON STATE, CAL THOMAS, REPUBLICAN WINS IN PW COUNTY

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DAVID BOZELL - President of the Media Research Center 

        X: @theMRC

       TOPICS: Media coverage of the Iran conflict

        MRC has a new study showing EXTREME left wing/anti-American “jokes”  about Operation Epic Fury in Iran. 

       Also a study showing MSN news in February promoted left-leaning news sites 68-2 over right leaning news sites.
DC Dentist convicted for over $4 million worth of Medicare fraud.
DC broadband fraud uncovered by the Commerce Department.
CBS News on X: "CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FRAUD: There's a stretch in Los Angeles with 500 registered hospice companies within just three miles of each other. And 89 in a single building. But when we visited, we found empty offices, piled-up mail, and phone lines dead.”
Nick Shirley: “Did I just make CBS News do their job?”
Grandfather charging his Tesla is stabbed by homeless man... then a second STEALS the ambulance that could have saved him, heartbroken family say.

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Follow the Show 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

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How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/

Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DAVID BOZELL - President of the Media Research Center&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; X: @<a href="https://x.com/theMRC">theMRC</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPICS: Media coverage of the Iran conflict
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; MRC has a new study showing EXTREME left wing/anti-American &ldquo;jokes&rdquo;&nbsp; about Operation Epic Fury in Iran.&nbsp;
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Also a study showing MSN news in February promoted left-leaning news sites 68-2 over right leaning news sites.
<ul>
<li>DC Dentist convicted for over $4 million worth of Medicare fraud.</li>
<li>DC broadband fraud uncovered by the Commerce Department.</li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/CBSNews/status/2031490599447310557">CBS News on X: "CALIFORNIA HOSPICE FRAUD: There's a stretch in Los Angeles with 500 registered hospice companies within just three miles of each other. And 89 in a single building. But when we visited, we found empty offices, piled-up mail, and phone lines dead.</a>&rdquo;</li>
<li>Nick Shirley: &ldquo;Did I just make CBS News do their job?&rdquo;<a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15626071/family-man-stabbed-downey-city-library-ambulance-homeless-california.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=social-twitter_dailymailus"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15626071/family-man-stabbed-downey-city-library-ambulance-homeless-california.html?ns_mchannel=rss&amp;ns_campaign=1490&amp;ito=social-twitter_dailymailus">Grandfather charging his Tesla is stabbed by homeless man... then a second STEALS the ambulance that could have saved him, heartbroken family say</a>.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Rep. Brandon Gill on the Kash Patel Hearing

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