Red States Lead in K-12 Education, Deportation Stats, DHS Sex Trafficker Arrest
Red States Lead in K-12 Education, Deportation Stats, DHS Sex Trafficker Arrest  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Tue Feb 10 2026
Description: In the 6 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: EDUCATION: New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof highlights how red states like Mississippi and Alabama are outperforming blue states in education through phonics and accountability. DEPORTATIONS: CBS News claims few ICE arrests are violent criminals, while DHS pushes back with data on drug trafficking and other crimes. SEX TRAFFICKER: DHS agents stop a registered sex offender attempting to smuggle a child across the border. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.