Ric Grenell on Kennedy Center Holiday Events

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: STEPHANIE HARIDOPOLOS (Surgeon General’s Chief of Staff) on HHS Lyme Roundtable and Investments REINER TRAGEDY: Trump Comments Draw Bipartisan Criticism JAMES WOODS: Emotional Tribute to Late Director Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: STEPHANIE HARIDOPOLOS (Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor in Surgeon General’s Office) on New Treatments and Diagnostics WEBSITE: HHS.gov/About/Leadership/Stephanie-Haridopolos BIO: Former Primary Care Physician Leading Health Policy Efforts Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: SON ARRESTED: Nick Reiner Charged in Parents' Deaths TRUMP STATEMENT: President Blames TDS in Social Media Post Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: HOLIDAY CELEBRATION: Kennedy Center Tree Lighting and “Noel: Jesus Is Born!” WMAL GUEST: RIC GRENELL (President of Kennedy Center) on Upcoming Festivities WMAL GUEST: VICTORIA COATES (Heritage Foundation) on Australia Hanukkah Attack and Paris NYE Cancellation WHOLE MILK RETURN: Schools Restore Options After Bill Passage Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: VICTORIA COATES (Vice President at The Heritage Foundation, Former Deputy National Security Advisor) on Hanukkah Attack and Paris NYE Cancellation WEBSITE: Heritage.org BIO: Expert on National Security and Foreign Policy Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: RIC GRENELL (President of the Kennedy Center) on Christmas Tree Lighting and “Noel: Jesus Is Born!” WEBSITE: Kennedy-Center.org SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/RicGrenell Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: HOLLYWOOD HORROR: Rob Reiner and Wife Found Dead in Home FAMILY TRAGEDY: Son Nick Suspected in Double Homicide BROWN ATTACK: Two Killed in Classroom Shooting Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, December 15, 2025 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: CAMPUS TRAGEDY: Ongoing Manhunt After Deadly Attack VICTIM DETAILS: One Killed Was Republican Club Leader Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, December 15, 2025 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: WMAL GUEST: JOE DIGENOVA (Legal Analyst, Former U.S. Attorney) on Current Legal Headlines POLICE PROBE: DOJ Draft Accuses Chief of Fostering Fear Culture REINER REACTION: Tributes and Shock Over Hollywood Loss Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, December 15, 2025 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: REINER MURDERS: Director and Wife Stabbed in Home, Son Arrested WMAL GUEST: PHIL WEGMANN (White House Correspondent, Real Clear Politics) on Latest Administration News WMAL GUEST: CHUCK THIES (DC Political Analyst) on Police Chief Resignation and DOJ Report BROWN SHOOTING: Manhunt Continues After Two Students Killed Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Omny Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Monday, December 15, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.