O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WAPO LAYOFFS: The Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, cutting a third of its staff and closing departments.

WES MOORE: A Free Beacon investigation challenges Gov. Wes Moore's claim that his great-grandfather fled the KKK.

CALIFORNIA MAP: The Supreme Court clears the way for California to use a new congressional map that favors Democrats.

SPANBERGER & ICE: Governor Spanberger directs state law enforcement to end 287(g) agreements with ICE.

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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
RICHARD COX: Sean Kennedy discusses the guilty verdict for transgender sex offender Richard Cox in Arlington.

CALIFORNIA: Hans von Spakovsky joins to discuss the Supreme Court allowing California's new congressional map.

VOTER ID: Republicans acknowledge the Senate roadblock for the SAVE Act and voter ID legislation.

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

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In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WAPO LAYOFFS: Tim Graham discusses the massive layoffs at the Washington Post and the decline of the paper.

SHAMWOW GUY: Vince Shlomi, the "Shamwow Guy," releases his first campaign ad for Congress in Texas.

WES MOORE: Andrew Kerr debunks Wes Moore's story about his great-grandfather and the KKK.

BALTIMORE MAYOR: Updates on the corruption scandal involving Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his wife's nonprofit.

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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
VIRGINIA GUNS: John Commerford discusses the NRA's fight against new gun control bills in Virginia.

BESSENT VS DEMS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent faces screaming Democrats during a heated House hearing.

COLUMBUS STATUE: President Trump prepares to install a statue of Christopher Columbus on the White House grounds.

HELMER'S AGENDA: Discussion on Va. Del. Dan Helmer's legislative push, including bills on "assault weapons" and private schools.

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Episode: Thursday, February 5, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER: Trump and Amb. Grenell launch $257M fast-tracked restoration of the Trump Kennedy Center after years of neglect.

SAVANNAH GUTHRIE: Updates on Savannah Guthrie pulling out of the Olympics as the investigation into her missing mother continues.

THE VIEW: The View co-hosts defend Don Lemon after his arrest.

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