In the 6 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
INTERVIEW: Sam Rosenbloom: Candidate for the Frederick County Board of Education on his unique background in biophysics and nuclear engineering and why he’s running for a seat on the board.
Trump’s Busy Day: President Trump hosts annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House during which he talks about Iran, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Panama Canal Explosion: A powerful explosion near a major bridge close to the Panama Canal has left one person dead and multiple people injured. The fuel tanker blast caused apocalyptic scenes.
Artemis II Update: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said on Monday that Artemis II reached its maximum distance from Earth at more than 250,000 miles away. The four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen — were 252,756 miles away from Earth shortly after 7 p.m.
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Episode: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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