Joe Digenova, Iran Update, Dr. Tom Jones, Ireland Protests
Joe Digenova, Iran Update, Dr. Tom Jones, Ireland Protests  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Mon Apr 13 2026
Description: In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: INTERVIEW: Joe Digenova: Legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney to the District of Columbia on Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California Governor as well as President Trump’s conflict with Pope Leo and Trump’s controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as Jesus. INTERVIEW: Dr. Tom Jones: Astronaut and author of new book "Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions” on the successful Artemis II splashdown and what’s next for NASA. Iran Update: President Trump announces a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that will begin at 10 a.m. on Monday. Ireland Protests: Farmers, truck drivers, agricultural contractors and other transport workers whose businesses are heavily dependent on diesel protest  Ireland’s high fuel taxation, including carbon taxes. 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: Monday, April 13, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.