O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
Marc Sanford Ends Bid: Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is ending his return to electoral politics, suspending his 2026 congressional campaign just 30 days after entering the race for the state’s 1st Congressional District.
No Friendly Fire at WHCA: The round that struck a U.S. Secret Service officer during Saturday's shooting outside the ballroom where the White House Correspondents' Dinner was taking place was not friendly fire, multiple senior law enforcement officials told CBS News Wednesday.
Voting Rights Act: The Supreme Court significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act in a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, further eroding the impact of the landmark civil rights-era law. (Politico)
Obama Roasted for SCOTUS Take: Former President Barack Obama slams SCOTUS decision on Voting Rights Act. CNN’s Scott Jennings and Matt Whitlock call Obama a hypocrite since he pushed for gerrymandering in Virginia.
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Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
INTERVIEW: Hans Von Spakovsky: Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom’s (AAF) on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision on the Voting Rights Act.
Florida Passes Redistricting: Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Wednesday passed a new congressional map that could help the GOP pick up four more seats in the state, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court announced a far-reaching ruling that could reshape redistricting.
Scott Jennings: On CNN last night, former Daily Beast Editor-in-Chief John Avlon attempted to make the case that Republicans were so racist they haven’t elected a black Republican governor since the reconstruction era. Scott Jennings responded with an epic burn.
Fauci Associate Indicted: David Morens, a former senior NIH official and senior aide to Anthony Faucil, has been charged with conspiracy against the U.S. and with the deliberate concealment, destruction, alteration or falsification of records for allegedly attempting to evade record requests related to the COVID pandemic’s origins.
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Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
INTERVIEW: Tom Fitton: President of Judicial Watch on the DOJ indicting former Fauci advisor David Morens on charges related to the COVID pandemic. Fitton also discusses Judicial Watch announcing a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists.
Hegseth on the Hill: For the first time since the U.S. went to war with Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faced sharp questions on Wednesday from Congress. (PBS)
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Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
INTERVIEW: KT McFarland: Former Deputy National Security Advisor to President Trump and author of “REVOLUTION" on King Charles’ visit to the U.S., the latest on Iran and Trump’s phone call to Putin.
Apprentice Reboot: 'The Apprentice' Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amazon. (Variety)
King Charles Update: King Charles and Queen Camilla visited New York City yesterday. They met NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who prior to their meeting said at a press conference “If I was to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.” Queen Camilla also met Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour before she and King Charles traveled to Front Royal, VA today for the city’s America 250 parade.
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Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: HANS VON SPAKOVSKY (Senior Legal Fellow at Advancing American Freedom and Former FEC Commissioner) on the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling that significantly narrowed a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.
WEBSITE: AdvancingAmericanFreedom.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/HvonSpakovsky
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Episode: Thursday, April 30, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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