In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Tom Sauer: Former Marine Infantry and Navy Bomb Squad officer on the latest developments in Iran.
INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC Political Analyst on DC’s curfew zones and latest on the DC mayoral race.
DHS Secretary: In an interview with Bret Baier, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats the idea of stripping CBP/customs officers from airports in large sanctuary cities as retaliation for refusing to cooperate with the federal government. International travelers wouldn’t be able to fly into airports and leave without going through customs.
Taylor Swift’s Wedding: Kylie Kelce, who is married to Travis Kelce's brother, Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, begged people on her latest "Not Gonna Lie" podcast to "stop f---ing asking" her and her mother-in-law about the upcoming nuptials between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Tom Sauer: Former Marine Infantry and Navy Bomb Squad officer on the latest developments in Iran.</li>
<li>INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC Political Analyst on DC&rsquo;s curfew zones and latest on the DC mayoral race.</li>
<li>DHS Secretary: In an interview with Bret Baier,&nbsp;DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin floats the idea of stripping CBP/customs officers from airports in large sanctuary cities as retaliation for refusing to cooperate with the federal government. International travelers wouldn&rsquo;t be able to fly into airports and leave without going through customs.</li>
<li>Taylor Swift&rsquo;s Wedding: Kylie Kelce, who is married to Travis Kelce's brother, Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, begged people on her latest "Not Gonna Lie" podcast to "stop f---ing asking" her and her mother-in-law about the upcoming nuptials between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 8 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>
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Tom Sauer, DHS Secretary, Chuck Thies, Taylor Swift’s Wedding

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor andBethany Mandel discussed:

Michigan Basketball: Wolverines win their first national title since 1989 with a 69-63 win over UCONN.

Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems: Virginia Gov. Spanberger's Approval Dips to Near-Even in Early Poll.

Eric Swalwell Faces Allegations: Eric Swalwell will soon face sexual harassment accusations from his former staffers, according to lawyer and activist Cheyenne Hunt.

Spencer Pratt’s LA Race: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has acknowledged living in Santa Barbara County after his home was destroyed in the Palisades fire last year, raising questions about his eligibility in the city’s June 2 primary election.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Michigan Basketball: Wolverines win their first national title since 1989 with a 69-63 win over UCONN.
Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems: Virginia Gov. Spanberger's Approval Dips to Near-Even in Early Poll.
Eric Swalwell Faces Allegations: Eric Swalwell will soon face sexual harassment accusations from his former staffers, according to lawyer and activist<a href="https://x.com/CheyenneHuntCA"> Cheyenne Hunt</a>.
Spencer Pratt&rsquo;s LA Race: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has acknowledged living in Santa Barbara County after his home was destroyed in the Palisades fire last year, raising questions about his eligibility in the city&rsquo;s June 2 primary election.
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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Michigan Basketball, Bad Numbers for Virginia Dems, Eric Swalwell, Spencer Pratt

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Sam Rosenbloom: Candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education on his unique background in biophysics and nuclear engineering and why he’s running for a seat on the board.
Trump’s Busy Day: President Trump hosts annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House during which he talks about Iran, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Panama Canal Explosion: A powerful explosion near a major bridge close to the Panama Canal has left one person dead and multiple people injured. The fuel tanker blast caused apocalyptic scenes.
Artemis II Update: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said on Monday that Artemis II reached its maximum distance from Earth at more than 250,000 miles away. The four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — were 252,756 miles away from Earth shortly after 7 p.m.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW: Sam Rosenbloom: Candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education on his unique background in biophysics and nuclear engineering and why he&rsquo;s running for a seat on the board.</li>
<li>Trump&rsquo;s Busy Day: President Trump hosts annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House during which he talks about Iran, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.</li>
<li>Panama Canal Explosion: A powerful explosion near a major bridge close to the Panama Canal has left one person dead and multiple people injured. The fuel tanker blast caused apocalyptic scenes.</li>
<li>Artemis II Update: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said on Monday that Artemis II reached its maximum distance from Earth at more than 250,000 miles away. The&nbsp;four astronauts &mdash; Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen &mdash; were 252,756 miles <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/science/air-and-space/spaceflight">away from Earth</a> shortly after 7 p.m.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Trump’s Busy Day, Panama Canal Explosion, Sam Rosenbloom, Artemis II Update

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
INTERVIEW:  Jim Hanson: President of Security Studies Group and served in US Army Special Forces with the latest on Iran.
INTERVIEW: Mary Margaret Olahan: White House Correspondent for the Daily Wire on a busy day at the White House.
Hilarious Trump: President Trump jokes with kids yesterday at the White House Easter Egg Roll.

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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
<ul>
<li>INTERVIEW:&nbsp; Jim Hanson: President of Security Studies Group and served in US Army Special Forces with the latest on Iran.</li>
<li aria-level="1">INTERVIEW: Mary Margaret Olahan: White House Correspondent for the Daily Wire on a busy day at the White House.</li>
<li>Hilarious Trump: President Trump jokes with kids yesterday at the White House Easter Egg Roll.</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Tom Sauer, DHS Secretary, Chuck Thies, Taylor Swift’s Wedding

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