O'Connor & Company

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
DUTY TO PROTECT: President Trump challenged Congress to stand if they agree the government’s first duty is to protect citizens over illegal aliens; Democrats remained seated.
ILLEGAL INVASION: Trump slammed Democrats for allowing an influx of millions, including thousands of violent criminals, through open borders.
SAVE ACT: Trump mocked NYC Mayor Mamdani for requiring social security cards to shovel snow but opposing ID requirements for voting.
SOMALI FRAUD: A look at Trump’s announcement of a "War on Fraud" following reports of massive taxpayer pillaging in Minnesota.
SOTU HIGHLIGHTS: Rashida Tlaib’s "Eff ICE" pin, Speaker Johnson on the shame of Tlaib and Omar, and the "weirdos" at the Democratic counter-event involving giraffe costumes and frog brigades.
OPTIMISM: Trump’s closing message of a "Golden Age" and his direct confrontation with Nancy Pelosi over insider trading.
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
SPANBERGER RESPONSE: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivered the official Democratic rebuttal from Williamsburg, focusing on affordability while jockeying for party leadership.
TELEPROMPTER TROUBLE: Discussion on Spanberger losing her place during the address and stumbling through a "Russia gaffe."
DEM COUNTER-EVENT: More on the "normal vs. crazy" divide seen at Democratic side-events, including Senator Chris Murphy being heckled by a MAGA supporter.
MARYLAND NEWS: Attorney General Anthony Brown and Governor Wes Moore sue the Trump administration to block a planned ICE detention facility in Washington County, citing environmental concerns.
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 6 AM Hour
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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
RETALIATION: VA State Senator Bryce Reeves discussed being targeted by Virginia Democrats and removed from the Commerce and Labor committee for his vocal criticism.
NYC UNREST: A debate over the Washington Square Park "snowball fight" that resulted in injuries to multiple NYPD officers and Mayor Mamdani’s refusal to seek charges.
SOTU RESET: Re-visiting the most powerful moments from the State of the Union, including Trump honoring Iryna Zarutska’s mother, fallen National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, and rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan.
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 7 AM Hour
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In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:
JIM JORDAN: The House Judiciary Chairman shared his perspective on the SOTU and the Democrats' refusal to stand for common-sense law and justice.
NICK FREITAS: The former VA Delegate and Green Beret veteran analyzed Governor Spanberger’s rebuttal and the current state of Virginia politics.
HONORING HEROES: A look at the presentation of an award to Scott Ruskan, the Coast Guard swimmer who saved 165 lives during Texas floods.
CHRIS PLANTE: A tease for the upcoming Chris Plante show.
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Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:
GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Newsom’s spokesman tells reporter Susan Crabtree to "eff off" when asked for paperwork regarding the Governor's dyslexia diagnosis; meanwhile, Newsom tells a crowd in Georgia he "can't read" while previously bragging about reading 260 pages in two hours.
DNC AUTOPSY: A secret DNC report suggests Kamala Harris lost significant support due to the Biden-Harris administration's approach to the war in Gaza.
CRUISE SHIP MURDER: A 16-year-old stepbrother is charged in the Florida cheerleader Anna Kepner murder mystery on a Carnival cruise ship.
VIRGINIA REDISTRICTING: A new Roanoke College poll shows 52% of Virginia voters oppose the Democrats' proposed redistricting map.
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Episode: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 / 5 AM Hour
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