O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: President Trump asked Congress: “Stand if you agree: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens."Trump calls out Democrats for border chaos and fraud in Minnesota. Somali Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlab yell at Trump from the crowdOlympic Gold Medal winning USA Men’s Hockey Team makes grand entranceTRUMP SLAMS NANCY FOR INSIDER TRADING TO HER FACE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE IN CONGRESS Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @carrielukas and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union in Williamsburg, Virginia.Democratic counter event includes Portland Frog Brigade and a man dressed as a giraffe.WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist TOPICS: President Trump’s State of the Union speech and reaction. Maryland sues to block planned ICE detention center claiming it could harm the environment, including a waterway that flows to the Potomac River and serves as a habitat to protected species. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @carrielukas and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - VA SEN. BRYCE REEVES TOPICS: Spanberger’s State of the Union response and how Dems have been punishing him for speaking out against Spanberger Huge Snowball Fight in New York Escalates After Police ArriveZohran Mamdani says NO charges have been filed against the individuals who injured multiple NYPD officers because he thinks it was just "a snowball fight."A recap of President Trump’s State of the Union speech last night. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @carrielukas and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. JIM JORDAN - R-OHIO, House Judiciary Committee Chairman SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/Jim_Jordan TOPIC: Reaction the State of the Union and all of the Dem theatrics MORE STATE OF THE UNION HIGHLIGHTSWMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - NICK FREITAS - Podcaster and former VA Delegate – on Spanberger’s response to the State of the UnionTrump honors Rescue Swimmer Scott Ruskan, whose Coast Guard aircrew saved 165 lives as catastrophic floods swept through Central Texas. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @carrielukas and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. MATTHEW SPALDING - Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence” Semi quincentennial Celebration Website URL: DC.Hillsdale.EDU TOPICS: Washington & Lincoln’s Birthday, and discuss the Siege at Boston, Knox, and Dorchester Heights. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany 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 killingRoanoke College poll: Redistricting vote would fail 52% to 44% if held now Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 UnionWMAL 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 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. MATTHEW SPALDING - Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence” Semi quincentennial Celebration Website URL: DC.Hillsdale.EDU Title of Series: America 250: A Conversation with Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus & Graduate School of Government, in partnership with WMAL DC TOPICS: Washington & Lincoln’s Birthday (Presidents Day - was Feb. 16), and discuss the Siege at Boston, Knox, and Dorchester Heights. WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - SUSAN CRABTREE - national political correspondent for RealClearPolitics and author of “Fool's Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All” SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/susancrabtree TOPIC: Gavin Newsom’s press guy telling her off and her latest reporting on the Mar-a-Lago shooting Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: GROVER NORQUIST (President of Americans for Tax Reform) on the upcoming State of the Union address and President Trump’s efforts to tackle affordability through tax and tariff policies. ATR.orgX.com/GroverNorquistWhere Trump’s Affordability Ideas Stand Ahead of SOTU Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: KATIE GORKA (Fairfax GOP Chairwoman) on the upcoming Fairfax GOP Chair election, rising local taxes, and the ongoing redistricting battle in Virginia. X.com/FairfaxGOPFairfax GOP on the Redistricting Referendum Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: SUSAN CRABTREE (National Political Correspondent for RealClearPolitics) on Governor Newsom’s communications team telling her to "f*** off" when asked about his dyslexia diagnosis, and her latest investigative reporting on the Mar-a-Lago shooting. RealClearPolitics.comX.com/SusanCrabtreeCrabtree on Newsom Press Team Incident Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Snow totals so far for DC region: Maryland, Virginia and West VirginiaZohran Mamdani Defends Requiring ID to Shovel Snow in NYC Bernie Sanders says he doesn’t have his birth certificate or know how to get oneGavin Newsom says we can't require voter ID because he lost his birth certificate when he was seven Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOURNALIST KEVIN MOONEY - author of "Climate Porn" TOPIC: New Book Explores How Offshore Wind Undermines National Security Secret Service kills shotgun-wielding man at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago after he broke through security perimeter Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia TOPICS: Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling and Trump’s Immediate New Levies Add New Uncertainty in Global Trade Students at Battlefield High School in Prince William County, VA walked out of school & skipped class to protest ICE. They misspelled the name of their own school on the poster.USA Men’s and Women’s Hockey Teams both defeat Canada for Olympic Gold Medal.President Trump FaceTimes USA Men’s Hockey Team while Kash Patel parties with team after the win. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel leader "El Mencho" killed in military operation11 Million Visitors Short: Inside America’s Continuing Tourism SlumpWMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - VA STATE DELEGATE TOM GARRETT TOPICS: Latest insanity happening in Richmond Looking ahead to Spanberger’s SOTU response Social Media Memes about after USA Hockey Gold Medal win Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: KEVIN MOONEY (Journalist and Author) on his new book, Climate Porn, and research showing how wind turbines compromise military radar and sonar systems along the East Coast, creating vulnerabilities for foreign adversaries to exploit. Restoration-News.comNew Book Explores How Offshore Wind Undermines National SecurityClimate Porn: How and Why Anti-Population Zealots Fabricate Science Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 6 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 the 6-3 Supreme Court ruling striking down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs and the resulting uncertainty for global trade markets. diGenovaToensing.comSupreme Court’s Tariff Ruling and Trump’s Immediate New Levies Add New Uncertainty in Global Trade Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: TOM GARRETT (Virginia State Delegate, District 56) on the current legislative session in Richmond, Democratic priorities including gun limits and marijuana sales, and Governor Spanberger’s selection to deliver the Democratic SOTU response. TomForDelegate.comX.com/GarrettInExileTom Garrett on Virginia's Radical Redistricting and Tax Hikes Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Apple PodcastsAudibleSpotify@WMALDC@LarryOConnor@JGunlock@PatricePinkfile@HeatherHunterDCWMALDCLarry O'ConnorWMALDCWMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, February 23, 2026 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: CNN's Kasie Hunt pressed Maryland Gov. Wes Moore yesterday on Free Beacon reporting showing that his great-grandfather was not "exiled" to Jamaica by the Ku Klux Klan as he often claims.Fairfax County judge accepts insanity plea in fatal shooting of charity CEO, family decries lack of justiceJasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivatedHunter Biden's former 'sugar brother' lawyer drops big money on Swalwell's campaign: 'Biggest cheerleader' Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 5 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.