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

• ECONOMY: Core inflation hits its lowest level in five years (2.5%), signaling that President Trump has successfully cooled the inflation crisis inherited from the previous administration.
• VIRAL AUDIO: A moving radio exchange between an Israeli and U.S. fighter pilot during Operation Epic Fury, with the Israeli pilot stating, "It is an honor to fight with you."
• SENATE BATTLE: Senator John Cornyn reverses his long-standing defense of the filibuster, urging Republicans to scrap the 60-vote threshold to pass the SAVE America Act and fund DHS.
• JILL BIDEN: Previewing the First Lady's forthcoming book, "View from the East Wing," which details her time in the White House and the end of her husband's reelection bid.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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

• MCAULIFFE RUN: Former Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe announces her candidacy for Congress in Virginia's potential new 7th District, positioning herself as an anti-ICE leader.
• CANCEL CULTURE: Actress Katherine Heigl faces backlash from fans for attending a dog rescue event at Mar-a-Lago; she hit back by stating, "Animals don’t vote."
• SOCIAL SECURITY: New warnings that Social Security could be insolvent within six years, driven by a shrinking worker-to-retiree ratio and increased life expectancy.
• LYNCHBURG ICE: The Lynchburg City Council unanimously votes to continue full cooperation with ICE, defying Governor Spanberger’s statewide sanctuary directives.

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Episode: Thursday, March 12, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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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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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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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.

• WEBSITE: JeannieForWoodbridge.com
• READ: GOP flips Woodbridge supervisor seat for first time in 38 years amid Democratic turmoil

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

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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."

• WEBSITE: KTMcFarland.com
• SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/realKTMcFarland

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

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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.

• WEBSITE: JimJordan.house.gov
• SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/Jim_Jordan

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

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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.

• WEBSITE: VAFairMaps.com
• SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/VA_ForFairMaps

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

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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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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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