In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• SCOTT FITZGERALD: The Wisconsin Representative joins to discuss his confrontation with Jack Smith over the former special counsel's appointment.

• VIRGINIA INSANITY: Democrat Del. Marcia Price claims Republicans will bring back slavery without redistricting, stating, "some of us would be in chains."

• TAX HIKE: Analyzing HB 979 and HB 378, which could combine to give Virginia a staggering 13.8% top tax rate.

• SNOW TALK: Final thoughts on the looming winter storm and grocery store chaos before the weekend.

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Episode: Friday, January 23, 2026 / 8 AM Hour