O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
CHILDHOOD CLASSICS: Reflecting on the favorite shows and movies that defined their upbringing.

MEAL CHALLENGE: Analyzing Brooke Rollins’ claim that Americans can eat for $3 a meal or $15.64 a day.

CHEF’S VIEW: Chef Andrew Gruel breaks down the real-world costs of a basic daily menu.

MS. RACHEL: The YouTube star’s tearful apology after "accidentally" liking an antisemitic post.

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
GREENLAND FRAMEWORK: Trump announces a future deal with NATO’s Mark Rutte, dropping tariff threats while beefing up Arctic security.

VMI CONTROVERSY: Governor Abigail Spanberger appoints Ralph Northam to the VMI Board of Visitors despite her previous "bigot" labeling.

FAMILY FRACTURE: Bethany Mandel’s new column on Brooklyn Beckham and the quiet danger of overexposed childhoods.

VICTORIA SPEAKS: Victoria Beckham ends her Instagram hiatus as the family drama reaches a tipping point.

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
CHUCK JENKINS: The Frederick County Sheriff joins the show to discuss the anti-ICE agenda in Annapolis and his reelection bid.

SNOW PREP: Washington Post warns of one of the area's biggest winter storms in a decade.

SARAH PARSHALL PERRY: Analyzing the radical shift in Virginia's history curriculum away from core facts.

DAVOS CRITIQUE: Citadel CEO Ken Griffin rips the previous administration’s economic handling at the WEF.

MUSK SURPRISE: Elon Musk joins the Davos schedule for a high-stakes panel with BlackRock's Larry Fink.

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
KT MCFARLAND: Discussing Trump’s Davos framework and Gavin Newsom’s mockery of the Greenland proposal.

MICHELLE’S WHINE: Michelle Obama complains about the press obsessing over her clothes while promoting her media projects.

LEMON LOGIC: Don Lemon gets corrected by a citizen after claiming a misdemeanor is "not a crime."

MANZUR MELTDOWN: New Hampshire Democrat Karishma Manzur has a total meltdown over her past "abolish ICE" stance.

LETTERHEAD FAIL: Virginia AG Jay Jones struggles with spelling and letterheads in his first week.

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: CHUCK JENKINS (Frederick County Sheriff) on Democrats in Annapolis targeting ICE and his decision to run for a sixth term as Sheriff.
READ: Jenkins Files for Re-Election

READ: Maryland Democrats Push ICE Breaker Act

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Episode: Thursday, January 22, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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