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Michigan Synagogue and Old Dominion Terror Attacks, 'Lobstergate' Spending13 Mar 202600:30:10

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • MICHIGAN ATTACK: A suspect identified as a naturalized citizen from Lebanon rammed his vehicle into a West Bloomfield synagogue; security guards are being hailed as heroes for stopping the threat.
  • ODU SHOOTING: A deadly attack at Old Dominion University carried out by Mohamed Jalloh, a former National Guard member with previous ISIS ties; a heroic ROTC cadet reportedly stopped the shooter by fatally stabbing him.
  • LOBSTERGATE: Backlash over reports that the Pentagon spent $6.9 million on lobster tails and $15.1 million on ribeye steaks during a "use-it-or-lose-it" spending spree.
  • MORALE VS. WASTE: Marine veteran Joey Jones defends the "surf and turf" meals as a critical morale booster for troops in combat zones.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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Adam Zimmerman, Iran's New Supreme Leader, Wheaton Mall Stabbing13 Mar 202600:31:45

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • GUEST INTERVIEW: ADAM ZIMMERMAN: A local Hebrew school teacher shares his reaction to the targeted act of violence against the Jewish community in Michigan.
  • MOJTABA KHAMENEI: Iran's new Supreme Leader vows vengeance and refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz despite global pressure and ongoing air strikes.
  • OIL PRICES: Oil surges above $100 a barrel as the U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil to stabilize the market.
  • LOCAL CRIME: Police search for seven teenagers who cornered and stabbed a man in a bathroom at Wheaton Mall in Maryland.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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Jeannie LaCroix, KT McFarland, EU Deportation Push, Cherry Blossoms12 Mar 202600:27:52

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX: The Republican winner of the Woodbridge special election joins the show to discuss flipping a long-held Democratic seat in Prince William County.
  • EUROPEAN SANITY: Right-wing groups in the EU Parliament seal a major deal to increase migrant deportations and establish "return hubs" outside the EU.
  • GUEST: KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor breaks down Trump's declaration of victory in Iran and the release of strategic oil reserves.
  • BLOOM WATCH: D.C.’s cherry blossoms officially reach the first stage of the bloom process following abnormally warm weather.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Trump on Iran, Rep. Jim Jordan, Jason Miyares, UK Banknote Insanity12 Mar 202600:27:19

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • TRUMP IN OHIO: President Trump visits Cincinnati and Hebron, KY, declaring that the U.S. has "won the bet" in the first hour of the Iran conflict.
  • GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN: The House Judiciary Chairman discusses the DHS shutdown and the critical need for proof-of-citizenship requirements in federal elections.
  • GUEST: JASON MIYARES: Former VA Attorney General Jason Miyares joins to discuss the fight against Democratic gerrymandering in the Virginia redistricting referendum.
  • CULTURAL EROSION: The Bank of England confirms it will remove Winston Churchill from banknotes and replace historical figures with images of wildlife.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Republican Jeannie LaCroix on Her Woodbridge Victory and Local Issues12 Mar 202600:08:17

WMAL GUEST: JEANNIE LACROIX (Republican winner of the Prince William County special election for the Woodbridge District) on flipping a supervisor seat held by Democrats for 38 years, the residency and social media controversies surrounding her opponent, and her top priorities for the Board of County Supervisors.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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KT McFarland on Operation Epic Fury and the End of the Iran Conflict12 Mar 202600:08:30

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. has "won" in Iran, the strategic release of oil reserves to counter price spikes, and why the conflict turned out to be "easier than we thought."

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Rep. Jim Jordan on the DHS Shutdown and the SAVE Act Battle12 Mar 202600:06:27

WMAL GUEST: REP. JIM JORDAN (R-Ohio, House Judiciary Chairman) on the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the reconciliation push for HR-2 immigration reforms, and the high-stakes fight to pass the SAVE Act in the Senate.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Jason Miyares on Virginia's Redistricting Referendum12 Mar 202600:07:49

WMAL GUEST: JASON MIYARES (Former Virginia Attorney General, Co-Chair of Virginians for Fair Maps) on the critical battle over Virginia’s redistricting amendment and early voting models showing high turnout in Western Virginia.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Daylight Saving, SAVE Act, Nuclear Energy on the Rise, Loudoun Data Centers11 Mar 202600:29:12

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • THE SAVE ACT: President Trump vows not to sign any legislation until Congress passes strict proof-of-citizenship requirements for voting, as Senate Leader John Thune warns he lacks the votes for a filibuster workaround.
  • NUCLEAR BREAKTHROUGH: The Trump administration greenlights the first new-technology nuclear reactor in a decade, to be built in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
  • DATA CENTERS: How Loudoun County’s massive data center cluster has allowed the county to lower property tax rates by 38% since 2010 despite rising assessments.
  • DAYLIGHT SAVING: Adjusting to the time change and celebrating the record-breaking warm weather in the DC region.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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Cal Thomas, Fairfax Sanctuary Failures, Starbucks/Zuckerberg Red State Exodus, Woodbridge GOP Win11 Mar 202600:26:58

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • CAL THOMAS: Syndicated Columnist Cal Thomas joins to discuss Trump’s Iran strategy and the threat of internal "sleeper cells."
  • SANCTUARY CITIES: Explosive testimony on Capitol Hill reveals the Fairfax County Sheriff declined over 700 ICE detainers for criminals, including child predators and gang members.
  • FAIRFAX OUTRAGE: The family of Stephanie Minter demands accountability for Prosecutor Steve Descano after her alleged killer was repeatedly freed despite police warnings.
  • THE EXODUS: Starbucks founder Howard Schultz and corporate offices flee Washington for Florida and Tennessee, while Mark Zuckerberg splashes $170M on a Miami mansion to escape California taxes.
  • WOODBRIDGE WIN: Republican Jeannie LaCroix flips a Prince William County supervisor seat for the first time in nearly 40 years amid Democratic turmoil.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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David Bozell, D.C. Broadband Fraud, Massive California Hospice Scandal11 Mar 202600:28:39

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • DAVID BOZELL: MRC President David Bozell exposes the extreme media bias in coverage of Operation Epic Fury.
  • D.C. FRAUD: Federal oversight uncovers D.C.’s attempt to spend $4 million in broadband funds to connect empty fields and sheds to the internet.
  • HOSPICE FRAUD: Two months after Dr. Oz warned of rampant hospice fraud in California, CBS News releases an investigation confirming 89 registered hospices in a single building.
  • MEDICAID FRAUD: A D.C. dentist and hygienist are convicted in a $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme.
  • CRIME WAVE: The horrifying story of a grandfather stabbed while charging his Tesla in California, only for the responding ambulance to be stolen by a second vagrant.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Brent Sadler on Naval War, Dorothy McAuliffe’s Run, Virginia Redistricting Battle11 Mar 202600:25:31

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • BRENT SADLER: Naval expert Brent Sadler breaks down the military successes against Iran and the "ruthless precision" of U.S. Central Command.
  • WAR COSTS: Reports indicate the Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion in munitions during the first 48 hours of the Iran war.
  • DOROTHY MCAULIFFE: The former Virginia First Lady announces a run for Congress, joining a crowded field in what could be the state's new 7th District.
  • VA REDISTRICTING: Early voting data shows Western Virginia is turning out in high numbers to oppose the Democrat-led redistricting referendum.
  • GENE SIMMONS: The KISS co-founder tells Hollywood celebrities to "shut the eff up" and stop lecturing hard-working Americans.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Tim Stewart, Cindy Crawford’s Routine, Loudoun’s ICE Battle13 Mar 202600:28:57

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • GUEST INTERVIEW: TIM STEWART: The U.S. Oil & Gas Association President breaks down the "largest supply disruption" in history and the plan for naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • MORNING ROUTINES: Supermodel Cindy Crawford is "roasted" online for her 2.5-hour morning routine featuring red light therapy and a fabulous oceanfront view.
  • JULI BRISKMAN: The Loudoun Supervisor proposes freezing pay raises for deputies until the Sheriff cancels the county's agreement with ICE.
  • FAIRFAX "TRUST": A local mother demands changes to the "Trust Policy" after her daughter was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant with a violent criminal history.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Cal Thomas on Trump's Strategy in Iran and the 'Sleeper Cell' Threat11 Mar 202600:07:28

WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS (Syndicated Columnist) on President Trump’s recent news conference in Florida regarding the timeline for the conflict in Iran, the growing fear of "sleeper cells" within the U.S., and NYC Mayor Mamdani’s controversial hosting of an anti-Israel activist.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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David Bozell on Media Bias and Operation Epic Fury11 Mar 202600:09:22

WMAL GUEST: DAVID BOZELL (President of the Media Research Center) on new MRC studies exposing extreme anti-American bias in late-night comedy coverage of the Iran conflict and a massive 68-to-2 left-wing slant in MSN’s political news aggregation.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Brent Sadler on the Destruction of Iran’s Naval Fleet11 Mar 202600:15:47

WMAL GUEST: BRENT SADLER (Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation) on President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. military has "completely destroyed" Iran’s mine-laying vessels and the strategic implications of Iran’s attempts to block the Strait of Hormuz.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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ZOHRAN MAMDANI’S SPECIAL GUEST, BETHANY VS. PIERS MORGAN, FORMER JAN 6 COP ARRESTED, JETBLUE BRIEFLY GROUNDED10 Mar 202600:29:22

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 5 AM Hour 

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VIRGINIA LOOKS TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS AND HAND-COUNTING BALLOTS, TRUMP SPEECHES ON SAVE ACT AND IRAN10 Mar 202600:27:50

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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JOHN COMMERFORD, FREEDOM 250 GRAND PRIX IN DC, JAMES ROSEN, CATHOLIC GWEN STEFANI BEING CALLED “RIGHT WING”10 Mar 202600:27:54

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN COMMERFORD - Executive Director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action

       TOPIC: Virginia anti-gun bills close to becoming law 

       TOPIC: Trump’s presser yesterday on Iran 

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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DR. LUKE FOSTER, CHRIS SUNUNU, TIMOTHEE CHALAMET SAYS NO ONE CARES ABOUT BALLET OR OPERA10 Mar 202600:27:46

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. LUKE FOSTER - Assistant Professor of Government, Van Andel Graduate School of Government

        Dr. Foster recently published an op-ed in The American Mind titled, We Need Friends, Not Flatterers: https://americanmind.org/salvo/we-need-friends-not-flatterers/

       Semi quincentennial Celebration

       Website: DC.Hillsdale.EDU

      TOPIC: The Franco-American alliance that helped the U.S. win the Revolutionary War.

  • WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHRIS SUNUNU - former NH Governor and President and CEO of Airlines for America  

       TOPIC: Discuss the chaos and delays at airports due to partial DHS shutdown

  • During an interview with MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, TIMOTHEE CHAMELET said that he didn’t want theatrical movie going to end up like the “ballet or opera,” where artists want to “keep this thing alive” even though “no one cares” about it anymore.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Hillsdale's Dr. Luke Foster on America 250 10 Mar 202600:14:57
  • WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. LUKE FOSTER - Assistant Professor of Government, Van Andel Graduate School of Government

        Dr. Foster recently published an op-ed in The American Mind titled, We Need Friends, Not Flatterers: https://americanmind.org/salvo/we-need-friends-not-flatterers/

       Website: DC.Hillsdale.EDU

      TOPIC: The Franco-American alliance that helped the U.S. win the Revolutionary War.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME, SAVE ACT, ZOHRAN MAMDANI NEWS09 Mar 202600:30:05

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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SEAN KENNEDY, NY MAGAZINE ARTICLE ON CHILD REGRET, EILEEN GU HONORED IN PARADE09 Mar 202600:28:28

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SEAN KENNEDY - Virginians for Safe Communities

        X: @VA4SafeComm

       TOPIC: Fairfax Soros DA Steve Descano LIED to the public to cover up how his lazy incompetence got Stephanie Minter killed by illegal alien Abdul Jalloh Descano NEVER called previous witnesses ever. Then he blamed the victims & witness. 

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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Kurt Schlichter, Maryland’s "MeatOut Day" Proclamation13 Mar 202600:27:50

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • GUEST INTERVIEW: LT. COL. TONY SHAFFER: Intelligence expert Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer analyzes the recent wave of terror attacks and the risk of domestic sleeper cells.
  • GUEST INTERVIEW: KURT SCHLICHTER: Kurt Schlichter discusses his latest thriller "Blue Flame" and why the U.S. must maintain "overwhelming strength" against Iran.
  • MEATOUT DAY: Governor Wes Moore declares March 20 "MeatOut Day" in Maryland, drawing sharp criticism from farmers and proponents of the carnivore diet.
  • BOBBY KENNEDY DIET: HHS Secretary RFK Jr. shares his "Bobby Kennedy diet" as a model for healthy living.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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JOE DIGENOVA, CHAOS AT AIRPORTS, NICK MINOCK, BALTIMORE TIKTOK POST BY A REALTOR IS GOING VIRAL09 Mar 202600:29:45

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia

        TOPICS: Trump voting bill ultimatum adds to pressure on Congress

        Two arrested after an explosive device was thrown at a protest near Mayor Zohran Mamdani's house.

        What’s next in Iran?

       TOPIC: Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano letting off a violent criminal who killed a Fairfax mother. 

  • MAN POSTS TOUR OF A $1,275/MONTH “FULLY RENOVATED” BALTIMORE RENTAL — THE INTERNET IS LOSING IT

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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

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PHIL WEGMANN, JAMES VAN DER BEEK’S DAUGHTER SPEAKS, JESSE JACKSON’S SON BLASTS PRESIDENTS FOR FUNERAL REMARKS09 Mar 202600:24:10

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - PHIL WEGMANN - White House Correspondent at RealClearPolitics

        X: @PhilipWegmann 

        TOPIC: The latest White House news (Kristi Noem, Iran, SAVE ACT, 

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Episode: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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LATEST IRAN NEWS, PAXTON MAKES A MOVE, TRANS POLICIES IN SCHOOLS06 Mar 202600:29:55
VIRGINIA DEMS BLAME TRUMP FOR FAIRFAX MURDER, MORE ON VIRGINIA GERRYMANDERING06 Mar 202600:28:14

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • Virginia Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell and Virginia Sen. Mark Warner blamed Trump and ICE for the murder of Stephanie Minter, who was stabbed to death in Fairfax by an illegal alien with 40 prior charges.
  • Early voting begins Friday for Virginia redistricting referendum
  • President Obama and Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger release ads endorsing referendum, Virginia GOP releases counter ad.

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Episode: Friday, March 6, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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KRISTI NOEM FIRED AS DHS SECRETARY, VICTORIA COATES, SOMALI FRAUDSTER CAUGHT BRIBING JUROR06 Mar 202600:27:05

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

       X: https://x.com/VictoriaCoates

       TOPIC: The latest developments in U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime.

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Episode: Friday, March 6, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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TESLA FULL SELF-DRIVING, MIKE LITTERST, DR. WALID PHARES, DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME06 Mar 202600:26:57

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

  • Tesla owners are embracing full self-drive feature in their cars.
  • WMAL GUEST 8:15 AM - INTERVIEW - MIKE LITTERST - National Park Service 

        TOPIC: PEAK BLOOM ANNOUNCED! Cherry Blossoms are predicted to hit peak bloom in Washington, D.C. between March 29 and April 1, according to the National Park Service.

  • WMAL GUEST 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. WALID PHARES - former foreign policy advisor to President Trump and author of "Iran: An Imperialist Republic and US Policy "

        TOPIC: The latest developments in U.S.-Israeli strikes against the Iranian regime.

  • Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday.

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Episode: Friday, March 6, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Baseball Star Wins Texas Primary, Trump Endorsement Update, Hasselbeck on Dems' Border Hypocrisy05 Mar 202600:32:19

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • MARK TEIXEIRA: Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins the GOP House primary for Texas' 21st District.
  • TEXAS SENATE: Trump says he will endorse "soon" in the Cornyn-Paxton runoff.
  • ELISABETH HASSELBECK: Hasselbeck returns to The View, using studio security as an analogy to challenge hypocrisy on border security. 
  • BIPARTISAN APPEAL: Texas Democrats select James Talarico as their Senate nominee.

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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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Baltimore Spending Scandals, Noem Rumors, Iran Update05 Mar 202600:30:45

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • BRANDON SCOTT: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott faces fire for $890k in taxpayer spending on parties and perks.
  • HVAC FAILURES: A $1 billion school renovation effort in Baltimore leaves many schools with faulty energy-efficient systems.
  • KRISTI NOEM: Rumors swirl that President Trump is mulling the replacement of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following heated hearings.
  • IRAN NAVY: Reports show Iran’s navy has been decisively crushed by US and Israeli strikes.

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Episode: Thursday, March 5, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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Rep. John McGuire, Fairfax Murder Scandal, Loudoun SRO Vote05 Mar 202600:29:49

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • REP. JOHN MCGUIRE: Congressman John McGuire discusses Spanberger's anti-ICE stance and the war with Iran as a former Navy SEAL.
  • FAIRFAX SCANDAL: Emails reveal Fairfax police warned Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano about the suspect in a brutal Hybla Valley murder.
  • LOUDOUN SROs: The Loudoun School Board faces a critical vote tonight on placing SROs in elementary schools.

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KT McFarland, Joe Gruters, Minnesota Fraud Hearings, DC Foie Gras Ban05 Mar 202600:27:19

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • KT MCFARLAND: Former Deputy National Security Advisor KT McFarland breaks down the strategic national security necessity of Operation Epic Fury in Iran.
  • JOE GRUTERS: RNC Chair Joe Gruters previews the midterms and contrasts President Trump's strength with past administrations.
  • WALZ HEARING: Highlights from the House Oversight Committee hearing where Gov. Walz was grilled on Minnesota's social services fraud.
  • FOIE GRAS BAN: Discussion on a potential local DC ballot initiative to ban the sale of foie gras.

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Adam Zimmerman on the Michigan Synagogue Attack13 Mar 202600:10:10

WMAL GUEST: ADAM ZIMMERMAN (Great-grandson of Holocaust survivors and a local Hebrew school teacher) on the terrifying attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, where a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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Rep. John McGuire on Spanberger's ICE Policy and the War in Iran05 Mar 202600:10:05

WMAL GUEST: REP. JOHN MCGUIRE (R-VA-05, Former Navy SEAL) on Governor Spanberger’s push to limit ICE cooperation despite rising crime, the upcoming Virginia redistricting referendum, and his perspective on the destruction of Iran’s navy.

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KT McFarland on Operation Epic Fury and the Iran War05 Mar 202600:10:08

WMAL GUEST: KT MCFARLAND (Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on why President Trump’s strike on Iran is quintessentially "America First" and how "Operation Epic Fury" aims to prevent a nuclear-armed Iranian regime.

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RNC Chairman Joe Gruters on Midterm Fundraising05 Mar 202600:07:13

WMAL GUEST: JOE GRUTERS (RNC Chairman) on the GOP's significant fundraising lead over Democrats and how Trump’s military action in Iran signals a return to "overwhelming strength" for the U.S.

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TEXAS PRIMARY RESULTS, ZOHRAN MAMDANI CAN’T CONDEMN AYATOLLAH, GAVIN NEWSOM PUSHES ANTI-ISRAEL RHETORIC04 Mar 202600:31:44

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

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Episode: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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LATEST ON IRAN, CAL THOMAS, MISSOURI SENATOR CRITICIZES VIRGINIA GOVERNOR04 Mar 202600:27:27

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

        CAL’s latest column: Trump fulfills his promise, He did what no other U.S. president would do

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Episode: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 / 6 AM Hour 

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JONATHAN FAHEY, MOCO SCHOOL BUSES, REP. ROB WITTMAN, D.C. RESTAURANTS LOVE ILLEGAL LABOR 04 Mar 202600:28:40

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JONATHAN FAHEY - Former Federal Prosecutor and former Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

       SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JonforFairfax

       TOPIC: Spanberger slammed by DHS, ICE for 'protecting' illegal immigrant accused of murder

       X - @RobWittman

      TOPICS:

      Governor Spanberger’s push to limit cooperation with ICE despite recent crime concerns.

      Early voting on Virginia redistricting starts today

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Episode: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 / 7 AM Hour 

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MD SEN. JUSTIN READY, KRISTI NOEM HEARING BEFORE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE04 Mar 202600:26:32

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MD SEN. JUSTIN READY - MD State Senator for District: 5: Frederick and Carroll

       TOPIC: MARYLAND HB 432 - would stop counties and towns from outlawing vagrancy and clearing encampments.

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Episode: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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IS WINTER OVER IN D.C.?, IRAN STRIKE IS BIG HIT ON CHINA’S OIL, CRAZY OPINIONS ABOUT IRAN03 Mar 202600:31:55

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

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Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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RUBIO & HEGSETH on IRAN’S ROLE IN THE WORLD, CHRIS EKSTROM, TRUMP TO ATTEND WCHA DINNER03 Mar 202600:29:24

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio answer questions about U.S. strikes in Iran.
  • WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - CHRIS EKSTROM - Chairman of the Texas Truth PAC on today’s Texas primaries, particularly Texas House District 56

        X: @TexasTruthPAC

       TOPIC: Major Statewide & Federal Races in the TEXAS PRIMARIES TODAY

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Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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MD DEL. MATT MORGAN, SPANBERGER WON’T WORK WITH I.C.E., ADAM GUILLETTE, SUPREME COURT BLOCKS GAVIN NEWSOM03 Mar 202600:27:54

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 7:05 AM -  MATT MORGAN - Republican, District 29A, St. Mary's County and member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus 

        X: https://x.com/MattMorgan29A

       TOPICS: 

       Dems wrong on immigration in Maryland, targeting ICE agents

       The redistricting effort seems to have fallen apart in Maryland

       X: @adamguillette

      TOPICS: 

      Columbia University anti-Israel group posts ‘Death to America’ after US and Israel kill Khamenei

      Hegseth bans military from attending Princeton, Columbia, other elite universities: ‘Wokeness and weakness’

  • Supreme Court blocks California ban on notifying students' parents about gender transitions

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Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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Tim Stewart on Oil Prices and the Strait of Hormuz Crisis13 Mar 202600:09:37

WMAL GUEST: TIM STEWART (President, U.S. Oil & Gas Association) on skyrocketing oil prices as Iran's new Supreme Leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and the U.S. prepares for potential naval ship escorts.

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Episode: Friday, March 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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PAT HERRITY, SMASHING PUMPKINS / BILLY CORGAN, SANA EBRAHIMI03 Mar 202600:25:27

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - SUPERVISOR PAT HERRITY - Fairfax County Supervisor -  represents the Springfield District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors 

        TOPICS: 

        Fairfax taxes may be going up AGAIN

        Crime in Fairfax enabled by Descano

        X: @_Injaneb96

       TOPICS:

       Reaction inside Iranian dissident community

       What Khamenei’s death means for the Iranian people

      Difference between regime propaganda and street-level reality

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Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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Chris Ekstrom on the High-Stakes Texas Primaries03 Mar 202600:09:00

WMAL GUEST: CHRIS EKSTROM (Chairman of the Texas Truth PAC) on today’s Texas primary elections, the Trump-Abbott "Proxy War," and why House District 56 serves as a bellwether for the conservative movement against the Austin establishment.

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Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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U.S. AND ISRAEL STRIKE IRAN OVER THE WEEKEND, BELTWAY STABBER, AUSTIN MASS SHOOTER02 Mar 202600:27:30
DANIEL TURNER, POPE WEIGHS IN ON IRAN STRIKES, GEN. JACK KEANE, ISRAEL DATING APP FOR SHELTERS02 Mar 202600:28:53

In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • WMAL GUEST 6:05 AM - INTERVIEW - DANIEL TURNER - Founder, Power the Future on the impact to oil prices

       TOPIC: Oil prices surge after strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader, tankers hit near Strait of Hormuz

  • Pope Leo XIV calls for “reasonable, sincere and responsible dialogue" in place of weapons in response to strikes against Iran.
  • WMAL GUEST 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - GEN. JACK KEANE - a retired four-star general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and chairman of the Institute for the Study of War.

       TOPIC: Gen. Keane’s analysis on the strikes on Iran and what’s next 

  • Israeli singles sheltering from bombs are utilizing a special dating app for the bunker.

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Episode: Monday, March 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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