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WMAL GUEST: MARK FISHER (Maryland State Delegate, District 27C) on a woman reporting students to Child Protective Services for starting a Turning Point USA chapter in Calvert County.
WEBSITE: MarkFisherForDelegate.com
SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Fisher4Maryland
READ: Maryland Woman Says TPUSA High School Event Raised 'Serious Concerns,' Says Child Protective Services Notified
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Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
POOP-TOMAC: The latest update on the disastrous Potomac sewage spill, which has now leaked over 240 million gallons of wastewater.
WES MOORE: Governor Wes Moore blames the Trump administration for the spill as the two spar over federal vs. local responsibility.
RIVER WARNING: D.C. and Virginia officials warn residents to avoid all contact with the Potomac River as cleanup efforts may take months.
MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the Spanish origins of cowboy culture at the Munich Security Conference.
AOC: President Trump slams Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as "incompetent" for her foreign policy stumbles and "below the equator" comments regarding Venezuela.
SECRET POLICE: Governor Gavin Newsom faces backlash for comparing American law enforcement and the National Guard to Nazi-era "secret police."
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Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
WES MOORE: A deep dive into the Washington Free Beacon investigation showing historical records contradict Governor Moore’s story about his great-grandfather fleeing the KKK.
ROBERT DUVALL: Honoring the legendary Middleburg resident and Oscar-winning "Godfather" actor who passed away at 95.
JESSE JACKSON: Civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson passes away at 84.
CALVERT COUNTY: A shocking report of a local woman reporting high school students to Child Protective Services for starting a TPUSA club.
ELANA MEYERS TAYLOR: Local connection Elana Meyers Taylor finally wins Olympic gold in the monobob, sharing the moment with her two sons.
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Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
TOM FITTON: Tom Fitton joins the show to discuss FBI records revealing radio warnings about a suspicious person prior to the Trump shooting in Butler.
POOP-TOMAC: President Trump directs federal authorities to coordinate the Potomac sewage cleanup as state and local officials fail to act.
CHUCK THIES: DC Political Analyst Chuck Thies discusses the latest bribery trial delay for Trayon White and ethics concerns in the D.C. mayoral race.
COFFEE: A new Harvard-led study suggests drinking 2-3 cups of coffee daily is linked to a lower dementia risk and slower cognitive decline.
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Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:
MARK FISHER: Maryland Delegate Mark Fisher joins the show to discuss the insane story of a Calvert County woman calling Child Protective Services on conservative students.
ONLINE SALES: A terrifying look at how Facebook Marketplace deals are turning deadly across the country.
MUNICH RECAP: President Trump’s reaction to Gavin Newsom and AOC’s performance on the world stage.
DHS SHUTDOWN: The impact of the Department of Homeland Security shutdown on FEMA and the ongoing Potomac sewage disaster response.
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Episode: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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