O'Connor & Company

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: KT MCFARLAND INTERVIEW: Former Deputy NSA discusses Rubio-Greenland-Denmark meeting, fundamental disagreement with Trump, Iran protests, and unclear U.S. military action. LOUDOUN STUDENT DEATH: Stonebridge High School student struck and killed by school vehicle while walking to school. HAWLEY VS DOCTOR: Senator Josh Hawley questions expert on whether men can get pregnant, with extended exchange. 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: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TRUMP AND IRAN STRIKE: Discussion on potential U.S. military action against Iran amid protests and regime crackdown. SETH MANDEL OP-ED: Commentary piece criticizing Kathy Hochul for equating anti-Semitism with Islamophobia in addressing protests at synagogues. JOE ROGAN CLAIM: Rogan's statement on ICE as "Gestapo" fact-checked, showing low rate of improper detentions. 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: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY INTERVIEW: Senior Legal Fellow discusses Supreme Court 7-2 ruling allowing GOP congressman to sue over ballot-counting law. SENATE ON VENEZUELA: Vice President JD Vance defeats anti-Trump War Powers vote on Venezuela with tie-breaking 51-50 vote. SOMALI FRAUD: Somalis caught trafficking hundreds of millions through Minneapolis airport amid massive fraud scandals. 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: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: MIGNON HOUSTON INTERVIEW: Deputy Spokesperson discusses record-breaking visa enforcement milestone with 100K visas revoked. PATRICE ONWUKA INTERVIEW: WMAL co-host shares her visit to the White House. CLINTONS IN CONTEMPT: Oversight Committee moves contempt proceedings against Bill Clinton for ignoring subpoena, potential for Hillary. 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: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY - Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom (AAF) SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com 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: Thursday, January 15, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.