O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
Pam Bondi Out as AG: Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving her position, President Donald Trump announced Thursday, amid reports that he was frustrated with her handling of some of his key priorities.
Army Chief Retires: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, sources familiar with the decision told CBS News.
Gun Ban on Bases Lifted: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Thursday that he was lifting a ban on service members’ ability to carry personal firearms on U.S. military bases.
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Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
Catholic Church Surge: Numerous media outlets reporting on the rise of attendance at Catholic churches, especially among Gen Z.
No Easter Message from King Charles: Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles will not issue an Easter message this year. However, he did deliver a message earlier this year for Ramadan.
Fraud Rampant in U.S.: Colin McDonald was sworn in as the first-ever assistant attorney general for National Fraud Enforcement by Vice President JD Vance. Also, Larry and Alex discuss the hospice fraud uncovered in California.
Trump Ballroom Approved: The National Capital Planning Commission voted Thursday to green light President Trump's 90,000-square-foot East Wing makeover, the final regulatory obstacle for a project that hit legal headwinds earlier this week.
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Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
INTERVIEW: Dr. Ryan Hanning: Executive Vice President of Catholics Come Home on the rise of attendance at Catholic churches, especially among Gen Z, as Easter Sunday approaches.
INTERVIEW: Father Paul Scalia: Episcopal Vicar for Clergy at the Diocese of Arlington and Pastor at Saint James Catholic Church in Falls Church, Virginia reflecting on Holy Week and Easter.
Latest on Artemis II: Larry and Alex provide updates on the current trek of Artemis II as it orbits the Moon and also hears from cute kids who have gone viral with their reactions to the rocket launch.
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Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
INTERVIEW: Al Corbi: President/Founder of SAFE, whose company makes doomsday bunkers, with his thoughts and tips on what he'd advise President Trump for his White House bunker.
INTERVIEW: Teasel Muir-Harmony: National Air & Space Museum’s curator of the Apollo collection on NASA's Artemis II mission and the National Air and Space Museum's Plans to celebrate 50 years.
Overheard at DCA Airport: Larry talks about someone losing their copy of the Declaration of Independence at Reagan Airport as well as the increase in cherry blossom and MAGA souvenirs at the airport.
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Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: DR. RYAN HANNING (Executive Vice President of Catholics Come Home) on why record numbers of adults, particularly those aged 19-35, are entering the Catholic Church this Easter and how they are using technology to seek traditional faith and community.
WEBSITE: CatholicsComeHome.org
READ: Catholicism Is Finding a New Audience With Gen Z
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Episode: Friday, April 3, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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