O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Bethany’s Tonsil Talk: Bethany Mandel talks about her fifth child having tonsil surgery this week and the preparations leading up to it.
Mark Kelly Attacks White Men: At a summit with Rev. Al Sharpton, Democratic Senator Mark Kelly says “The last thing I would want in a Space Shuttle crew would be seven white-guy U.S. navy test pilots like me.”
More Fairfax Crime: Just one month after Stephanie Minter was stabbed to death at a bus stop, an illegal immigrant from Guatemala is charged with second-degree murder after fatally stabbing a man in Bailey's Crossroads.
Youngkin on Virginia Referendum: Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks out against the efforts by Democrats to redraw Virginia’s congressional districts.
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Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Eric Swalwell: U.S. Representative suspends his campaign for California Governor as he faces multiple claims of sexual misconduct.
Maryland Sanctuary Bill: After a marathon session, the Maryland House approved an amended version of the Community Trust Act on Saturday. House Republicans said the bill would not only make Maryland a sanctuary state for criminals, but would also eliminate partnerships between local law enforcement and federal agencies.
Artemis II Astronauts Return to Earth: The first astronauts to travel to the Moon in more than half a century are back on Earth. The 4 Artemis II astronauts splashed down on Friday off the coast of San Diego, completing a nearly 10-day journey that took them 252,756 miles from home at their farthest distance from Earth.
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Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Joe Digenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California Governor as well as President Trump’s conflict with Pope Leo and Trump’s controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as Jesus.
INTERVIEW: Dr. Tom Jones: Astronaut and author of new book "Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions” on the successful Artemis II splashdown and what’s next for NASA.
Iran Update: President Trump announces a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Ireland Protests: Farmers, truck drivers, agricultural contractors and other transport workers whose businesses are heavily dependent on diesel protest Ireland’s high fuel taxation, including carbon taxes.
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Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: MD Del. Lauren Arikan: Republican, District 7B, Harford County and member of the Maryland House Freedom Caucus on the Maryland sanctuary bill called the “Community Trust Act.”
INTERVIEW: Steve Moore: Economist, Writer and Television Commentator on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz.
Eric Swalwell: U.S. Representative suspends his campaign for California Governor as he faces multiple claims of sexual misconduct.
Trump DC Changes: Trump officials formally unveil designs for the President’s planned 250-foot triumphal arch as well as plans to paint the Eisenhower Building white.
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Episode: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
Patrice’s Wedding Party in Chicago: Patrice Onwuka talks about her experience attending a friend’s wedding in Chicago, IL, including her impressions of the city and the wedding party.
Trump Blasts So-Called Influencers: President Trump Slams ‘Nut Jobs’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones for Opposing Iran War: ‘They’re Stupid People’
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Episode: Friday, April 10, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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