In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Sean Kennedy discussed:
WMAL GUEST: SEN. RON JOHNSON (R-WI) on the Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON EXAMINER:Trump Blasts Alyssa Farah Griffin for Breaking MAGA Hat Promise: ‘She’s a Total Joke’
WMAL GUEST: JOE GRUTERS (Chairman, Republican National Committee) on the Virginia Election
NY POST: Dramatic Video Shows Moment Alec Baldwin Rams Head-On Into Tree in Hamptons Car Crash

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Episode: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Sean Kennedy discussed:
<ul>
<li>WMAL GUEST: SEN. RON JOHNSON (R-WI) on the Government Shutdown</li>
<li>WASHINGTON EXAMINER: <a href="https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3850133/trump-blasts-alyssa-farah-griffin-breaking-maga-hat-promise-shes-a-total-joke/">Trump Blasts Alyssa Farah Griffin for Breaking MAGA Hat Promise: &lsquo;She&rsquo;s a Total Joke&rsquo;</a></li>
<li>WMAL GUEST: JOE GRUTERS (Chairman, Republican National Committee) on the Virginia Election</li>
<li>NY POST: <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/10/14/entertainment/dramatic-video-shows-moment-alec-baldwin-rams-head-on-into-tree-in-hamptons-car-crash/">Dramatic Video Shows Moment Alec Baldwin Rams Head-On Into Tree in Hamptons Car Crash</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 / 8 AM Hour

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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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Sen. Ron Johnson, Trump Mocks Alyssa Farah, Joe Gruters, Alec Baldwin's Car Crash

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:
Gavin Newsom questioned about being dyslexic by reporter, his communications team responds crudely.
Top Democratic officials who worked on the party's still-secret autopsy of the 2024 election concluded that Kamala Harris lost significant support because of the Biden administration's approach to the war in Gaza.
Shock bust made after cheerleader Anna Kepner found dead in cabin of cruise ship as stepbrother charged for killing
Roanoke College poll: Redistricting vote would fail 52% to 44% if held now

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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>Gavin Newsom questioned about being dyslexic by reporter, his communications team responds crudely.</li>
<li>Top Democratic officials who worked on the party's still-secret autopsy of the 2024 election concluded that Kamala Harris lost significant support because of the Biden administration's approach to the war in Gaza.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15586865/Anna-Kepner-stepbrother-charged-murder.html">Shock bust made after cheerleader Anna Kepner found dead in cabin of cruise ship as stepbrother charged for killing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://cardinalnews.org/2026/02/24/roanoke-college-poll-redistricting-vote-would-fail-52-to-44-if-held-now/">Roanoke College poll: Redistricting vote would fail 52% to 44% if held now</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

MORE ON GAVIN NEWSOM, DNC BLAMES SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL FOR KAMALA’S LOSS, CRUISE SHIP MURDER MYSTERY, VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING IN TROUBLE?

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Trump declares ‘National Angel Family Day’ honoring Laken Riley, others. 
Angel Moms speak out, CNN & MS NOW ignore their speeches

WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM -  INTERVIEW -  GROVER NORQUIST - President of Americans for Tax Reform 

       TOPIC: Preview State of the Union - Trump’s effort to tackle affordability, taxes and tariffs
Stephen Moore: 9 of the 10 most expensive states to live in are solid Blue. 9 of the 10 most affordable states are solid Red

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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and&nbsp;Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/trump-alleged-immigration-crimes-angel-families/">Trump declares &lsquo;National Angel Family Day&rsquo; honoring Laken Riley, others</a>. </li>
<li>Angel Moms speak out, CNN &amp; MS NOW ignore their speeches </li>
<li>WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM -&nbsp; INTERVIEW -&nbsp; GROVER NORQUIST - President of Americans for Tax Reform&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPIC: Preview State of the Union - Trump&rsquo;s effort to tackle affordability, taxes and tariffs
<ul>
<li><a href="https://x.com/StephenMoore/status/2025990425618624586">Stephen Moore: 9 of the 10 most expensive states to live in are solid Blue. 9 of the 10 most affordable states are solid Red</a></li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM Hour&nbsp;

ANGEL PARENTS AT WHITE HOUSE / MEDIA IGNORES, GROVER NORQUIST, BLUE STATES COST MORE 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
U.S. women's hockey team declines invitation to attend the State of the Union
WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KATIE GORKA - Fairfax GOP Chairwoman 

        SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/FairfaxGOP

       TOPICS: Upcoming Fairfax GOP Chair election, Fairfax taxes and the restricting battle in Virginia 
Reset of Gavin Newsom's dyslexia controversy.

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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/usa-womens-hockey-team-declines-invitation-state-of-the-union/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us">U.S. women's hockey team declines invitation to attend the State of the Union</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - KATIE GORKA - Fairfax GOP Chairwoman&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; SOCIAL MEDIA: <a href="https://x.com/FairfaxGOP">https://x.com/FairfaxGOP</a>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;TOPICS: Upcoming Fairfax GOP Chair election, Fairfax taxes and the restricting battle in Virginia&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Reset of Gavin Newsom's dyslexia controversy.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM Hour&nbsp;

Sen. Ron Johnson, Trump Mocks Alyssa Farah, Joe Gruters, Alec Baldwin's Car Crash

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