Garrett Exner, Maryland State Shark, MD State Senator Justin Ready, CA Targets Nick Shirley
Podcast:O'Connor & Company Published On: Wed Apr 15 2026 Description: In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: INTERVIEW: Garrett Exner: Former special operations officer in the Marine Corps and a board member at Veterans on Duty on Fairfax County Public Schools nixing a school holiday for Veterans Day after a debate over the school calendar. INTERVIEW: MD State Senator Justin Ready: MD State Senator for District: 5: Frederick and Carroll on the closing of the Maryland General Assembly closing and what happened. Maryland State Shark: Maryland officially named the megalodon the state shark this week, becoming the first state in the country with the designation. California Targets Nick Shirley: California Democrats Advance “Stop Nick Shirley Act” to criminalize investigative journalism. 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 Episode: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.