WMAL GUEST: CAL THOMAS - Syndicated Columnist

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• WEBSITE: CalThomas.com

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Episode: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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WMAL GUEST: CARRIE SEVERINO - President of the Judicial Crisis Network

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• WEBSITE: JudicialNetwork.com

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Episode: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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WMAL GUEST: GORDON CHANG - Foreign Policy Expert

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• BOOK: Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America

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Episode: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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WMAL GUEST: JOEL POLLAK - Opinion Editor at California Post, Co-host of "3 Homeless Guys" and Scott Adams Biographer

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• WEBSITE: Breitbart.com/Author/Joel-B-Pollak

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Episode: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS: Debate on whether it's bad to still have decorations up, with traditional guidelines like Epiphany on January 6.
• MORE CHRISTMAS TALK: Continuation on holiday topics, including Cassie and kids receiving too many gifts.
• THE NATION ARTICLE: Radical left publication The Nation acknowledges Antifa's existence and role in identifying neo-Nazis, amid dismissals from liberals.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• Norah O’Donnell and Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi clash about what's next for Iran amid protests.

• A Democratic lawmaker’s details her proposal to award AP credits for shop classes 

• Rising property assessments in Maryland - homeowners reacting to repeated increases in home values and assessments.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• JOHN MYRICK INTERVIEW: Republican candidate discusses rising property assessments for Marylanders, Governor Moore's no-tax-raise stance amid budget deficit, and skyrocketing electricity bills.
• MARYLAND PRIORITIES: Governor Wes Moore outlines investments in public safety, education, and housing without raising taxes.
• RUBIO RESPONSE: Secretary of State Marco Rubio torches EU critics over U.S. actions in Venezuela, highlighting hypocrisy on international law.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed:

• DR. MATTHEW SPALDING INTERVIEW: Hillsdale College discusses America 250 initiatives for the year.
• SEN. MARSHA BLACKBURN INTERVIEW: Senator pushes bill to deport and denaturalize fraudsters amid Minnesota scandal, targeting illegal immigrants and naturalized citizens.
• RUBIO UPDATE: Secretary Marco Rubio responds to EU critics on Venezuela, emphasizing U.S. security interests and hypocrisy in international complaints.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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WMAL GUEST: JOHN MYRICK - Republican Running for Maryland Governor

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• WEBSITE: JohnMyrickForMDGovernor.org

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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As America approaches its 250th birthday, O’Connor & Company welcomes Dr. Matthew Spalding, Vice President for Washington Operations and Dean of the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus on Capitol Hill.

Dr. Spalding discusses the ideas behind the Declaration of Independence and the events that led to 1776, drawing from his new book, The Making of the American Mind: The Story of Our Declaration of Independence. From the Founders’ debates to the philosophical roots of America’s founding, this conversation explores why the Declaration still matters today.

Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., Campus is home to the Van Andel Graduate School of Government, which offers a part-time M.A. in Government for young professionals.

Learn more at DC.Hillsdale.edu.

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Episode: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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