O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Holiday Recap: Larry and Bethany look back at their Passover and Easter weekend activities with their families.
Downed Airmen Rescue: The United States has rescued two American service members from Iran after their fighter jet was shot down during a combat mission earlier this week, U.S. Central Command said Sunday, as military operations in the region continue to escalate. (NewsNation)
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Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Fairfax Illegal Immigrant Crime: WJLA ABC 7’s Nick Minock reports on two illegal immigrants that will only have to serve five years behind bars for murdering someone in Fairfax County after Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano’s office offered them a plea deal. Meanwhile, Cheryl Minter says she is in contact with groups to remove Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano from office after her daughter was brutally murdered.
Trump Says Open the Strait: President Trump puts out a provocative post on Truth Social on Easter Sunday telling Iran to “open the f—ing strait!”
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Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed:
INTERVIEW: Joe Digenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on Pam Bondi’s firing at DOJ and the birthright citizenship arguments at the Supreme Court last week.
INTERVIEW: Capt. Chuck Nash: Retired Naval aviator on the latest from Iran, including the rescue of two U.S. airmen deep inside Iran.
NY Antisemitism vs Islamophobia: NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch reports that 55% of NYC hate crimes were against Jews in the first quarter of 2026.
Rubio on NATO: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says if Europe won’t allow the U.S. to use the bases it mans and funds for its defense when it needs them, then the U.S. ought to close them down and remove its troops from Europe.
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Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Bryce Reeves: Virginia State Senator on Gov. Abigail Spanberger getting blowback for her immigration policies and the latest on the gerrymandering efforts in the state.
INTERVIEW: PATRICE ONWUKA: WMAL morning show co-host reporting on the ground at the White House Easter Egg Roll.
INTERVIEW: John Jott: President of the Crime Prevention Research Center and former Justice Dept. senior advisor for research and statistics on why military bases should never have been gun-free zones.
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Episode: Monday, April 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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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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