In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
WEEKEND RECAP: Larry’s Daughter at Yale and Kennedy Center Honors
NEWSOM RETROACTIVE TAX: California Targets Wealthy Who Left
ILLEGAL DRIVER TRAGEDY: Migrant with CA License Kills Newlyweds

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Episode: Monday, December 8, 2025 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed:
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<li>WEEKEND RECAP: Larry&rsquo;s Daughter at Yale and Kennedy Center Honors</li>
<li>NEWSOM RETROACTIVE TAX: California Targets Wealthy Who Left</li>
<li>ILLEGAL DRIVER TRAGEDY: Migrant with CA License Kills Newlyweds</li>
</ul>
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Episode: Monday, December 8, 2025 / 5 AM Hour

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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>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>

Weekend Recap, Newsom Retroactive Tax, Illegal Driver Tragedy

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration.
VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you."
SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS.
JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration.</li>
<li>VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you."</li>
<li>SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS.</li>
<li>JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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</ul>
Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Economic Good News, Viral Israeli Pilot Audio, Cornyn's Filibuster Flip-Flop

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader.
CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don’t vote."
SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy.
LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger’s statewide sanctuary directives.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader.</li>
<li>CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don&rsquo;t vote."</li>
<li>SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy.</li>
<li>LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger&rsquo;s statewide sanctuary directives.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJM9GJQ">Audible</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0GdK5LslF4wJCd4VQoRFd0">Spotify</a></li>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Dorothy McAuliffe's Run, Katherine Heigl's Mar-a-Lago Backlash, Social Security Insolvency

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County.
EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU.
GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves.
BLOOM WATCH: D.C.’s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
<ul>
<li>GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County.</li>
<li>EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU.</li>
<li>GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves.</li>
<li>BLOOM WATCH: D.C.&rsquo;s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul>
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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

Weekend Recap, Newsom Retroactive Tax, Illegal Driver Tragedy

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