In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:


WAPO LAYOFFS: The Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, cutting a third of its staff and closing departments.


WES MOORE: A Free Beacon investigation challenges Gov. Wes Moore's claim that his great-grandfather fled the KKK.


CALIFORNIA MAP: The Supreme Court clears the way for California to use a new congressional map that favors Democrats.


SPANBERGER & ICE: Governor Spanberger directs state law enforcement to end 287(g) agreements with ICE.

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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
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WAPO LAYOFFS: The Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, cutting a third of its staff and closing departments.
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WES MOORE: A Free Beacon investigation challenges Gov. Wes Moore's claim that his great-grandfather fled the KKK.
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CALIFORNIA MAP: The Supreme Court clears the way for California to use a new congressional map that favors Democrats.
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SPANBERGER &amp; ICE: Governor Spanberger directs state law enforcement to end 287(g) agreements with ICE.
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Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
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Instagram: WMALDC
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Website: <a href="https://WMAL.com/OConnor-Company">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a>
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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 5 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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WaPo Layoffs, Wes Moore's KKK Story, California Map Scheme

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