O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
CAPITAL DISASTER: Residents and commuters vent over failures in D.C. snow removal that have left roads frozen and impassable.

SHUTDOWN WATCH: Senate funding negotiations hit a snag as Lindsey Graham and other Republicans object to the latest spending package.

DHS STANDOFF: The administration defends Kristi Noem as Senate critics demand her resignation following the Minneapolis shootings.

DEEP FREEZE: A rare cold alert for Florida as the arctic blast moves south, bringing sub-freezing temperatures to Tampa.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
EMPOWERING PARENTS: TOMMY SCHULTZ breaks down the launch of the $10 million AFC Scholarship Fund and the new national school choice tax credit.

RICHMOND REVENUE: Virginia Democrats propose a new tax on fantasy sports as part of a flurry of tax hikes being introduced this session.

TAX RETURN BLOWBACK: President Trump files a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over the illegal leaking of his tax returns.

FED VACANCY: Discussing the nomination of Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
RADICAL NURSING: DR. KURT MICELI warns against ideological bias training for Virginia nurses and the dangerous sabotage rhetoric coming from medical professionals.

EDUCATIONAL FREEDOM: NATHAN BRINKMAN of EdReform Virginia celebrates National School Choice Week and Governor Youngkin's expansion of educational access.

D.C. GRIDLOCK: Continued incompetence in D.C. snow management as "snowcrete" remains uncleared on residential streets days after the storm.

PRODUCT RECALL: A massive safety alert for Cheerios and Advil following rodent dropping contamination at major distribution facilities.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
ARCTIC THRILLER: Author BRAD THOR previews his upcoming book Cold Zero and the news that Netflix is adapting the thriller for film.

FEDERAL RESERVE: Economist STEVE MOORE analyzes the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Fed and what it means for interest rates.

LEMON IN CUFFS: Independent journalist Don Lemon is arrested in Los Angeles by federal agents in connection with his coverage of the Cities Church protest in Minnesota.

MANGIONE CASE: A new hearing for Luigi Mangione and the strange arrest of a man who tried to free him by impersonating a federal official.

HOLLYWOOD HYPERBOLE: Molly Ringwald labels ICE supporters as "collaborationists" as celebrities continue to attack the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: TOMMY SCHULTZ (CEO of the American Federation for Children) on the launch of a new $10 million scholarship fund designed to help families secure school placements that are the best fit for their children.
SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Tommy_USA

WEBSITE: AFC Scholarship Fund

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Episode: Friday, January 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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