O'Connor & Company

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 Democrat running for Congress in Philadelphia, cannot answer who should be in charge of immigration enforcement if ICE is abolished.
New Midterm Polls Show 50/50 Split: A new Harvard/Harris poll asking “If the congressional election were held today, would you be more likely to vote for a Democrat or Republican for Congress?” shows a 50/50 split.
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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company
Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 interpreted as a coded message referencing President Donald Trump. (FOX News)
Secret Service Director Questioned: U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran defended the agency’s response to Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting. (CBS News).
NYC’s Budget Crisis: ‘Crisis of historic magnitude': New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the State should help with the multi-billion budget gap. (NBC New York)
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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company
Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 “special relationship” with Great Britain and how other royal visits to Washington have gone.
Trump’s Remarks on King Charles: President Trump delivers poignant remarks on King Charles’ visit to the White House yesterday and admits his mother used to have a crush on King Charles.
Trump’s Face on Passports: President Trump will be featured prominently on new US passports designed by the State Department to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company
Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Margaret Thatcher Center for Freedom at The Heritage Foundation and former aide to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on King Charles’ visit and our “special relationship” with Great Britain.
King Charles in Congress: King Charles gave an address to Congress yesterday during which he joked about Great Britain and the USA’s “special relationship.”
Riley Gaines’ Hospital Bills: Riley Gaines on social media questions why she is still receiving hospital bills 7 months after she gave birth to her baby.
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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company
Episode: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Bethany’s Super Viral Tweet: Bethany reposts an email on social media that she received on behalf of California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter with the subject line “F Trump” just 18 hours after a third assassination attempt.
Hakeem Jeffries’ Warfare: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on demands for “maximum warfare” nationwide, after Trump almost got killed.
Chuck Todd Avoids Trump: Former “Meet The Press” host Chuck Todd says that “I'm not going to any more events where Trump is at them. I don't feel safe."
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, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor
Instagram: WMALDC
Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company
Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.