O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Bethany’s Super Viral Tweet: Bethany reposts an email on social media that she received on behalf of California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter with the subject line “F Trump” just 18 hours after a third assassination attempt.
Hakeem Jeffries’ Warfare: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries doubles down on demands for “maximum warfare” nationwide, after Trump almost got killed.
Chuck Todd Avoids Trump: Former “Meet The Press” host Chuck Todd says that “I'm not going to any more events where Trump is at them. I don't feel safe."
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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
Libs Lament That Trump is Alive: Libs of Tik Tok reposts on X several posts of deranged leftists, including a United Health Care worker and some teachers, lamenting that Trump wasn’t assassinated on Saturday night.
WHCD Shooter Charged: Suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting charged with assassination attempt.
Ilhan Omar “World War 11”: During a press conference, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar misreads her notes, calling World War II “World War 11.”
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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Ken Cuccinelli: Former Attorney General of Virginia and current Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative on the Virginia Supreme Court considering whether to block voter-approved US House map favoring Democrats.
Leavitt Delays Maternity Leave: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt heaped with praise as she cancels maternity leave at 39 weeks pregnant.
Katie Miller on WHCD: Katie Miller appeared on Laura Ingraham last night talking about social media trying to attack her husband, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, after WHCD photos came out.
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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Dr. Matthew Spalding: Vice President for Washington Operations & Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College and author of “The Making of the American Mind: The Story of our Declaration of Independence.” (Dr. Spalding appears as part of America 250: A Conversation with Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus & Graduate School of Government, in partnership with WMAL DC.)
INTERVIEW: Michael Boes: The first chief MAHA officer for Steak ‘n Shake who previously served at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). His newly created executive role is tied to the fast‑food chain’s growing alignment with the “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement.
King Charles in DC: King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Washington, D.C., New York City and Virginia from April 27 through April 30 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary of independence.
King Charles is also scheduled to address Congress on Tuesday.
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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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WMAL GUEST: KEN CUCCINELLI (Chairman of the Election Transparency Initiative and Former Attorney General of Virginia) on the Virginia Supreme Court considering whether to block the voter-approved US House map. He analyzes the legal challenges to the Democratic redistricting plan, which critics argue is a partisan power grab designed to favor one party.
WEBSITE: ElectionTransparency.org
SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/KenCuccinelli
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Episode: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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