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

• POOPTOMAC: The massive raw sewage spill in the Potomac River, which may render the waterway unusable for the year.
• TOPIC: Drew Mullins joins the show to discuss Spotsylvania County’s new Second Amendment Sanctuary resolution.
• GUN CONTROL: A look at the aggressive slate of gun-related bills introduced in the 2026 Virginia legislative session.
• GIRL SCOUTS: A 6-year-old scout breaks a record by selling 87,000 boxes of cookies while the organization faces "woke" criticism over anti-ICE stances.

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Episode: Monday, February 16, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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