O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Former Yankees World Series great Mark Teixeira wins GOP House primary race in Texas
Trump says he will endorse 'soon' in Texas Senate primary
Elisabeth Hasselbeck challenges 'The View' on border security, sparks heated immigration debate
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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Nonprofit tied to Baltimore mayor’s wife stops operations after receiving $100K in taxpayer funds
Mayor of Baltimore spent nearly $1M on lavish perks like crab feasts and tabs at Ravens football games for staffers
Maryland spent $1B renovating Baltimore schools. Fixing the heat could add millions.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem questioned about her relationship with Corey Lewandowski
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Iran has reportedly expressed displeasure over the poor performance of Chinese equipment in the ongoing war
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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
According to emails by ABC 7’s Nick Minock, Fairfax County police didn't warn Fairfax County Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano's office once, but at least three times last year about a violent illegal immigrant who is now charged with murdering a Virginia mother.

WMAL GUEST 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - REP. JOHN MCGUIRE – R-VA and former Navy SEAL
TOPICS:
Abigail Spanberger's push to limit cooperation with ICE despite crime concerns.
Early voting on Virginia Redistricting Referendum starts Friday.
Loudoun County School Board to hold a special meeting tonight to vote on putting school resource officers in elementary schools.
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, @bethanyshondark and @heatherhunterdc.
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Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/
How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/
Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - KT MCFARLAND - Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION"
X: @realKTMcFarland
TOPIC: PREVIEW OF A PIECE BY KT MCFARLAND THAT WILL BE PUBLISHED ON FOX NEWS: “OPERATION EPIC FURY IS BOTH AMERICA FIRST AND MAGA.”
Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) held the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing on March 4 titled, “Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II,” with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison.

WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - RNC CHAIRMAN JOE GRUTERS
TOPICS: Fundraising hauls show RNC vastly outpacing Democrats ahead of midterm elections
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters and Kiersten Pels on how Trump’s Operation Epic Fury sends a clear message that America will defend its citizens
Trump says he will endorse 'soon' in Texas Senate primary
DC Coalition Against Foie Gras claims to have successfully pressured 22 restaurants to remove foie gras dishes from their menus. These campaigns have lasted between a few hours and almost a year.
The D.C. Board of Elections held a hearing on three different proposed ballot initiatives: One that would ban the sale of foie gras in D.C.
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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Crockett accuses Republicans of cheating.
James Talarico’s has controversial interpretations of the Bible.
John Cornyn and Ken Paxton heading towards a runoff in the Republican Primary for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Mamdani criticizes Iranian regime’s ‘brutal government’ while still condemning U.S. and Israeli attacks. He also refuses to say if Iran is better off with or without the Ayatollah
California Governor Newsom says Netanyahu taking Israel down path that could lead US to rethink military support
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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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, March 4, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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