O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: AXIOS: Trump's Week 1 revenge tour rips through Washington Trump and GOP think Hegseth has the votes to win Senate confirmation Trump names new Secret Service head after two attempts on president's life National Security Council staffers grilled about loyalty to Trump ON TUESDAY: Trump orders all federal diversity, equity and inclusion employees placed on paid leave starting WednesdayTrump's team wants snitches to expose DEI work Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 5 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: Immigration executive orders so far ON MONDAY: Trump shuts down immigration app, dashing migrants' hopes of entering U.S. House passes Laken Riley Act, sending bill to Trump's desk Scoop: ICE returns to calling immigrants "aliens" JENNIE TAER: EXCLUSIVE: Here are some of the illegal migrants ICE arrested on Trump’s first day in office. ICE made the arrests in Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, Baltimore and Miami, a senior Trump admin official tells me.  JENNIE TAER:  ICE arrested 308 illegal migrants — including attempted murderer, child molester — on Trump's first full day in office JENNIE TAER: Trump rapidly fortifies US borders with plans for 10,000 troops, immediate deportation of illegal crossers  WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CURTIS HOUCK - Managing Editor at NewsBusters SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/CurtisHouckCNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees, cut costs as NBC plots firings  Tim Burchett and CNN’s Jim Acosta throw down fiery exchange over Jan. 6 pardons Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 6 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - President of Judicial Watch President Trump issues a DARK warning to President Biden: "This guy went around giving everybody pardons, and you know, the funny thing, maybe the sad thing, is he didn't give himself a pardon.” Trump says he’ll release the JFK, MLK assassination files ‘immediately’ Trump suggests it was a mistake Biden didn’t pardon himself 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE THEISMANN - legendary Redskins quarterback to preview this weekend’s game Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker forgets how to spell, misspells 'Eagles' while leading a chant. House Speaker Johnson captures VP JD Vance's first visit to the Oval Office on video Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Mercedes Schlapp discussed: WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JENNIE TAER - NY Post Texas Reporter covering the border & immigration SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JennieSTaer JENNIE TAER: EXCLUSIVE: Here are some of the illegal migrants ICE arrested on Trump’s first day in office. ICE made the arrests in Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, Baltimore and Miami, a senior Trump admin official tells me.  JENNIE TAER:  ICE arrested 308 illegal migrants — including attempted murderer, child molester — on Trump's first full day in office JENNIE TAER: Trump rapidly fortifies US borders with plans for 10,000 troops, immediate deportation of illegal crossers  DAILY MAIL: EXCLUSIVE: Inside former VP Kamala Harris marriage turmoil as Doug Emhoff's scandals are blamed for losing presidency WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PETER DOOCY - Senior White House Correspondent, FOX News Channel – shared what week 1 was like in Trump’s second term. SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/pdoocy PETER DOOCY: We can exclusively report for the first time anywhere the contents of President Biden’s letter to President Trump https://x.com/pdoocy/status/1882111028143489285Brent Bozell’s new gig Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 8 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - PETER DOOCY - Senior White House Correspondent, FOX News Channel – shared what week 1 was like in Trump’s second term.  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/pdoocy PETER DOOCY: We can exclusively report for the first time anywhere the contents of President Biden’s letter to President Trump https://x.com/pdoocy/status/1882111028143489285 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 8 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JENNIE TAER - NY Post Texas Reporter covering the border & immigration SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JennieSTaer JENNIE TAER: EXCLUSIVE: Here are some of the illegal migrants ICE arrested on Trump’s first day in office. ICE made the arrests in Denver, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Seattle, Baltimore and Miami, a senior Trump admin official tells me.  JENNIE TAER:  ICE arrested 308 illegal migrants — including attempted murderer, child molester — on Trump's first full day in office JENNIE TAER: Trump rapidly fortifies US borders with plans for 10,000 troops, immediate deportation of illegal crossers  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 8 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE THEISMANN - legendary Redskins quarterback to preview this weekend’s game Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker forgets how to spell, misspells 'Eagles' while leading a chant. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - TOM FITTON - President of Judicial Watch SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/tomfitton President Trump issues a DARK warning to President Biden: "This guy went around giving everybody pardons, and you know, the funny thing, maybe the sad thing, is he didn't give himself a pardon.” Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CURTIS HOUCK - Managing Editor at NewsBustersSOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/CurtisHouck CNN plans to lay off hundreds of employees, cut costs as NBC plots firings  Tim Burchett and CNN’s Jim Acosta throw down fiery exchange over Jan. 6 pardons Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 6 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: SCOOP: Trump State Dept Bars US Outposts from Raising Anything But the American Flag President @realDonaldTrump has (again) returned Sir Winston Churchill to the Oval Office. Rep. Nadler on X: "I never imagined we would see the day when what appears to be a Heil Hitler salute would be made behind the Presidential seal. This abhorrent gesture has no place in our society and belongs in the darkest chapters of human history. I urge all of my colleagues to unite in" Trump tells NBC's Peter Alexander on why he revoked the security clearance of "dumb" and "stupid person" John Bolton Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 5 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Trump Administration shuts down White House Spanish-language page, social media Senate passes Laken Riley Act as Trump readies border crackdown At the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral, woke Bishop @Mebudde gave a political speech against President Trump, asking his administration to support illegal migrants and transitioning children. WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist – discussed the crazy Episcopal bishop and Biden’s pardons. President Trump announces he will visit North Carolina on Friday to assess the progress of relief after the hurricanes, followed by a visit to Los Angeles to survey the wildfires devastation. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 6 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed; WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - IAN PRIOR - Loudoun Dad and Senior Advisor, America First Legal SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/iandpriorTrump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs Chef José Andrés responds to President Trump's 'dismissal' weeks after earning Presidential Medal of Freedom WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARYLAND STATE DELEGATE KATHY SZELIGA SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MDFreedomCaucusTrump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds ON MONDAY: the Maryland Freedom Caucus sent  a letter to Governor Moore RE: EV mandate Unemployed Kamala Harris’ neighbors annoyed by her return to LA as city burns: ‘I’m embarrassed that she lives here’ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - Media Research Center on Trump’s J6 executive order and his son SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/BrentBozell/status/1881693440083415279 Trump demands apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on transgender kids, immigrants Trump State Dept Bars US Outposts from Raising Anything But the American Flag Trump taps Jan. 6 activist as U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 8 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENT BOZELL - Media Research Center on Trump’s J6 executive order and his sonSOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/BrentBozell/status/1881693440083415279 Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 23, 2025 / 8 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARYLAND STATE DELEGATE KATHY SZELIGA SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/MDFreedomCaucus Trump revokes Biden 50% EV target, freezes unspent charging funds ON MONDAY: the Maryland Freedom Caucus sent  a letter to Governor Moore RE: EV mandate Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - IAN PRIOR - Loudoun Dad and Senior Advisor, America First Legal SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/iandprior Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist – discussed the crazy Episcopal bishop and Biden’s pardons. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 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, January 22, 2025 / 6 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Inauguration Day fashion steals the show as Trump returns to Washington Trump’s executive orders  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / 5 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians for Safe CommunitiesSOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/VA4SafeComm/ Sex offender who identifies as transgender exposes himself to kids again at Va. school WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - STEVEN SUND - chief of the United States Capitol Police from 2019 to 2021 and author of book "Courage Under Fire: Under Siege and Outnumbered 58 to 1 on January 6" – discussed the January 6 executive actions and pardons SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/ChiefSund BIDEN PARDONS J6 COMMITTEE: Biden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by TrumpTrump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants Biden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as presidentBiden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / 6 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - HANS VON SPAKOVSKY  -  the manager of the Election Law Reform Initiative at The Heritage Foundation, a former member of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and formerly served on Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections, which administered elections in the largest county in Georgia – discussed  Biden’s last-minute pardons and Trump’s executive actions SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/HvonSpakovskyBiden issues pre-emptive pardons for members of his family in one of his final acts as presidentBiden pardons Fauci, Milley and the Jan. 6 panel. It’s a guard against potential ‘revenge’ by Trump Trump pulls security clearance of 51 national security officials Trump pardons about 1,500 Jan. 6 defendantsTrump signs flurry of executive actions and memos on Day 1WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARC MORANO - Climate Depot – Discussed Trump’s executive action on climate change and the environment  SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/ClimateDepot President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from the Paris Agreement – again.Donald Trump signs EV order Monday, hold off on tariffsBarron Trump and Joe Biden talk  Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show 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 Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 / 7 AM Hour  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.