O'Connor & Company

WMAL GUEST: STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA (Fairfax Chapter Leader of the Independent Women’s Network) on her reporting for the Daily Signal regarding Fairfax County Public Schools funding Ph. D. programs for highly-paid administrators while cutting 275 teaching positions and increasing class sizes. She discusses the disconnect between Superintendent Michelle Reid’s claims of “chronic...

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS SUNUNU (President & CEO of Airlines for America; Former Governor of New Hampshire) on the legislative efforts in Colorado and Pennsylvania to change credit card processing rules, which he warns could cause millions of Americans to lose their travel points and rewards. He also discusses the status of air traffic control modernization and the latest developments regarding Spiri...

WMAL GUEST: REAGAN REESE (White House Correspondent for The Daily Caller) on Secretary Marco Rubio’s explosive press briefing and President Trump’s response to questions regarding the Iran ceasefire. She shares insights from the White House on “Project Freedom” and the administration's willingness to resume military action if terms are not met. WEBSITE: DailyCaller.com SOCI...

WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee) on the committee's expanded investigation into sanctuary jurisdictions, including Arlington County and Philadelphia. He discusses the subpoenas issued to prosecutors and sheriff’s offices for documents related to the refusal to cooperate with ICE, and the upcoming testimony of Fairfax officials before Congress. W...

Larry dives into the latest news and politics from the nation's capital. He's joined by Katie Pavlich, a media superstar and host of her own primetime show on News Nation, and Kevin Walling, a Democrat strategist who's worked in the Biden White House. They discuss the ongoing conflict in Iran, the President's stance on the Second Amendment, and the latest on the midterms. Larry also shares his tho...

In this episode of O'Connor and Company, Larry O'Connor dives into the latest news and politics. He discusses the ongoing situation in Iran, where President Trump has announced the end of Operation Epic Fury, marking a shift to a humanitarian phase. Larry is joined by Hans von Spakowski, a senior legal fellow at Advancing American Freedom, to break down the implications of this move and the potent...

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: Patrice’s Economic News: Patrice Onwuka discusses President Trump signing an executive order expanding access to retirement accounts along with positive news on manufacturing, the housing market and overall economic growth. Trump Removes Scottish Whisky Tariffs: President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will remove tariffs...

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Neumark: Founding President of Frederick Classical Charter School on the upcoming Frederick School Board elections. Speaker Johnson is a Beast:  Trump signs DHS legislation, ending record-breaking shutdown (POLITICO) while Congress passes 45-day extension of nation’s spy powers . (The Hill) Maine Senate...

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Mary Margaret Olohan: White House Correspondent for The Daily Wire on her exclusive story on Biden DOJ prosecutors discussing their desire to target Catholic nuns. New Cole Allen Video: New footage released by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro shows 31-year old Cole Allen, who allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald...

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Phil Kerpen: President of American Commitment on oil prices and Trump dropping Scottish whiskey tariffs. INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC political analyst with a recap of the DC mayoral debate that happened this week. Driving in NYC to Get Worse: Manhattan thoroughfare Park Avenue will be reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly...

WMAL GUEST: TOM NEUMARK (President of Better Maryland Schools and Parent Activist) on the upcoming Frederick County School Board elections. He discusses the four available seats and the high stakes for the district following controversial changes to gender equity policies and preferred pronoun mandates. WEBSITE: BetterMarylandSchools.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/BetterMDSchools Where to find more about...

WMAL GUEST: MARY MARGARET OLOHAN (White House Correspondent for The Daily Wire) on her exclusive report detailing text messages from Biden DOJ prosecutors who discussed "fantasizing" about prosecuting Catholic nuns.  WEBSITE: DailyWire.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/MaryMargOlohan Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Audible , and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O...

WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst and Consultant) providing a recap and analysis of the first DC mayoral debate between candidates Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie. SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/ChuckThies Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Audible , and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC , @LarryOConnor , @PatriceOnT...

WMAL GUEST: PHIL KERPEN (President of American Commitment and Unleash Prosperity) on the recent surge in oil prices to wartime peaks and President Trump's strategic decision to remove tariffs on Scottish whiskey following the state visit of King Charles III. WEBSITE: UnleashProsperity.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Kerpen Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts , A...

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: Marc Sanford Ends Bid: Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is ending his return to electoral politics, suspending his 2026 congressional campaign just 30 days after entering the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District. No Friendly Fire at WHCA: The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday'...

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Hans Von Spakovsky: Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act. Florida Passes Redistricting: Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday passed a new congressional map that could help the GOP pick up four more...

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Tom Fitton: President of Judicial Watch on the DOJ indicting former Fauci advisor David Morens on charges related to the COVID pandemic. Fitton also discusses Judicial Watch announcing a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for rev...

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" on King Charles’ visit to the U.S., the latest on Iran and Trump’s phone call to Putin. Apprentice Reboot: 'The Apprentice' Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amaz...

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and Former FEC Commissioner) on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Audible , and Spotify Fol...

WMAL GUEST: TOM FITTON (President of Judicial Watch) on the DOJ indictment of former Fauci senior adviser David Morens for allegedly evading record requests related to COVID-19 origins. WEBSITE: JudicialWatch.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/TomFitton Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts , Audible , and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC ,...

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor and Author of "REVOLUTION") on the latest escalation in the Iran war, the impact of rising oil prices, and President Trump’s recent phone call with Vladimir Putin regarding a potential ceasefire in Ukraine. WEBSITE: KTMcFarland.com SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/realKTMcFarland Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcast...

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: Trump Hosts King Charles: President Trump hosts King Charles and Queen Camila for a state dinner last night after King Charles gave an address to Congress. Royal Fashion: Larry and Bethany review the fashion choices of the state dinner attendees, including First Lady Melania Trump. Dem Candidate on ICE: Dr. Ala Stanford, a Democr...

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Cal Thomas: Syndicated columnist on King Charles’ visit to Washington and the latest developments from Iran.  James Comey Indicted: Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a second indictment as the Justice Department expands its probe, following renewed scrutiny over a social media post that some interpre...

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Erich Pratt: Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA) on with the latest on the legal battles in Virginia over gun rights and the radical gun bills pushed through the Virginia General Assembly. INTERVIEW: Craig Shirley: Presidential historian and bestselling author on King Charles’ visit, our “...

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Ian Prior: Senior Advisor at America First Legal and Loudoun dad on a Virginia transgender substitute teacher who was arrested for allegedly plotting a chilling “murder spree” at a Loudoun County school — and bragging online about having a disturbing hit list. INTERVIEW: Nile Gardiner: Director of the...