O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Larry and Bethany’s Weekend: Larry talks about traveling to L.A. to visit his sons while Bethany speaks about one of her children having tonsil surgery. Virginia Gerrymandering: Eric Holder, Tim Kaine, Virginia House Speaker Don Scott and Virginia Senator Louise Lucas make the case for Virginia Redistricting while Virginia Integrity Coalition PAC puts out an ad stating how redistricting would harm the black vote in Virginia. Joe diGenova News: The Justice Department is turning to former Trump attorney Joe diGenova to spearhead a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and others over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, as the department reshuffles leadership of the sprawling inquiry. (FOX News) Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Kash Patel: The Atlantic publishes a hit piece on FBI Director Kash Patel alleging on multiple occasions Patel’s security detail had difficulty waking him because he was seemingly intoxicated. Patel and his team responded saying “see you in court.” Iran Update: U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, President Trump says. He also said Iran is breaking the ceasefire and needs to make a deal or lose “every single power plant and every single bridge in Iran.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Joe diGenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on the legal news of the day and his new DOJ job. INTERVIEW: Jason Miyares: Former Virginia Attorney General on the Virginia redistricting vote on Tuesday. Mets Mamdani Curse: New York Mets $500 million team has lost 11 games in a row after Zohran Mamdani meeting. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Impeachment: Apple Leaving Towson: Wes Moore & Kids: Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst and Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia) on being sworn in today as Counsel to the Attorney General to lead the investigation into the Russia collusion hoax. He also discusses the D.C. Appeals Court ruling allowing construction to resume on the $400 million White House ballroom and bunker complex. diGenovaToensing.comAppeals court green lights Trump’s White House ballroom construction Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JASON MIYARES (Former Virginia Attorney General) on Tuesday’s high-stakes special election and the effort to stop the proposed redistricting amendment, which critics argue is a partisan power grab designed to create a 10-1 Democrat map advantage. JasonMiyares.comX.com/JasonMiyaresVA Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, April 20, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: GEORGE TAPLIN (Chair of the Loudoun County Republican Committee) on today’s 4:00 PM "Vote No" rally in Leesburg with Governor Glenn Youngkin and the grassroots effort to defeat the proposed redistricting amendment in Virginia. LoudounGOP.comX.com/LoudounGOP Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Justin Fairfax Murder/Suicide: Disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his estranged wife and then himself inside their million-dollar home in the Washington, DC, suburbs early Thursday. Supreme Court: The Supreme Court is reportedly poised to significantly limit race-based congressional districts under the Voting Rights Act, per former White House press secretary Sean Spicer. Virginia Allows Incapacitated Voting: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger approves a measure taking effect on July 1 that will allow incapacitated residents to vote. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Jason Snead: Iran Update: TPS Vote in Congress: Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW:INTERVIEW: Don Lemon 2028?: Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Josh Christenson: DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post discusses the latest reporting on Justin Fairfax murder/suicide. Kamala Talks Gas Prices: Former Vice President Kamala Harris posts a video of her standing outside a gas station in Charlotte, NC blaming President Donald Trump for high fuel prices. Missing Scientists: There are calls for investigations to ramp up after nearly a dozen of America's top scientists either died or disappeared with few answers. President Trump and Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt respond when asked about the scientists. Artemis II Astronauts: Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover share their thoughts on faith upon returning to Earth following their journey around the moon. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JASON SNEAD (Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project) on the amicus brief filed at the Virginia Supreme Court arguing that the April 21 redistricting referendum is illegal due to the unconstitutional nature of the special session. HonestElections.orgX.com/JasonWSnead Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOHN SOLOMON (CEO of Just the News and Investigative Journalist) on the newly declassified ODNI records revealing coordination between the intelligence community and political actors during the 2019 Trump impeachment. JustTheNews.comX.com/JSolomonReports Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: JOSH CHRISTENSON (DC Bureau Chief at the New York Post) on the investigation into the death of disgraced ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who killed his estranged wife and himself in their Annandale home. NYPost.com/Author/Josh-ChristensonX.com/JChristenson_ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, April 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Redistricting Vote No Rally: NOVA Illegal Immigrant Crime: An illegal alien from Guatemala with 25 prior charges has been arrested for an attempted rape outside the Whole Foods in Clarendon, Virginia. ICE announced it is asking Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Arlington officials not to release Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Virginia Gun Control Bill: Spanberger’s Husband: B**bs for Illegals: Illegal aliens cross border seeking ‘free’ sex changes in California. UK Royals Coming to DC Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: George Taplin: Great American State Fair: Iran Blockade: CENTCOM releases what the US Navy is telling EVERY TANKER even THINKING about breaching President Trump's Iran blockade Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: “REVOLUTION" INTERVIEW: Mercedes Schlapp:Clarence Thomas: Lt. Gov. Murder/Suicide: Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump) on the full implementation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, reports of Iranian use of Chinese spy satellites, and the strategic pressure on the regime's global assets. KTMcFarland.comX.com/realKTMcFarland Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: MERCEDES SCHLAPP (CPAC Senior Fellow) on the "line in the sand" being drawn in Northern Virginia today against the redistricting amendment and why high-income voters are swinging toward the "Vote No" position. CPAC.orgX.com/MercedesSchlapp Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Thursday, April 16, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.