O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WEATHER FIZZLE: A deep dive into why Monday's predicted "severe storm outbreak" failed to materialize, with meteorologist Matthew Cappucci admitting he had doubts the night before.
JASMINE CROCKETT: Rep. Jasmine Crockett defends her security guard who was killed in a police standoff, despite revelations he was a wanted fugitive impersonating a federal agent with stolen plates and fake uniforms.
2020 MEDDLING: Explosive reports that the U.S. intelligence community has known since 2020 that China gained access to American voter registration data spans multiple states as part of an influence effort.
SAVE ACT PREVIEW: A first look at why President Trump is making proof-of-citizenship voting laws a non-negotiable priority for current legislation.
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
TRUCKER CRACKDOWN: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy implements a new rule stripping 200,000 migrant truck drivers of their commercial licenses to ensure English proficiency and safety on the road.
FAIRFAX GROPER: Parents at Fairfax High School express fury after an adult illegal immigrant student is charged with groping a dozen girls in school hallways throughout the entire school year.
BILL ALEXANDER: NLEOMF CEO Bill Alexander joins to discuss Law Enforcement Appreciation Night and current trends in national police recruitment.
KENNEDY CENTER: The board of the Trump Kennedy Center votes unanimously for a $257 million renovation that will shutter the iconic facility for two years.
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
PAUL TELLER: Longtime Capitol Hill veteran Paul Teller discusses the procedural hurdles for the SAVE Act and the pressure on Senate leadership to act.
WAPO EXODUS: Left-wing journalists, including Dana Milbank, flee the Washington Post for a new nonprofit outlet called "NOTUS," prompting a viral reaction from President Trump.
STEPHANIE LUNDQUIST-ARORA: The Fairfax mom and Independent Women's Network leader provides exclusive details on the groping scandal and the school district's lack of transparency.
GENDER-NEUTRAL MD: Discussion on Maryland House Bill 1488, which aims to strip gendered language from the state's constitution.
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
INTERVIEW: CHUCK THIES: DC political analyst on the proposed congestion tax in Washington, D.C. by council member Janeese Lewis George.
STORMS THAT NEVER WERE: Predictions of severe weather across the DMV yesterday fell short.
IRAN UPDATE: Israel says it killed Iran’s top security leader as Tehran targets US embassy in Baghdad.
TRUMP THOUGHTS: President Trump shares his feelings on the new Ayatollah in Iran and the latest developments in Cuba.
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: BILL ALEXANDER (CEO, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund) on the Wizards Law Enforcement Appreciation Night this Thursday and the "Pathways in Criminal Justice" career fair series designed to bolster officer recruitment.
WEBSITE: NLEOMF.org
EVENT: Washington Wizards First Responders Night
EVENT: Pathways in Criminal Justice Career Fair
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Episode: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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