Baltimore's Failing Schools, Boeing Flees Virginia, Redistricting Lawsuit
Baltimore's Failing Schools, Boeing Flees Virginia, Redistricting Lawsuit  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026
Description: In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: BALTIMORE SCHOOLS: Graduation rates in Baltimore hit a 14-year low despite record funding reaching $2 billion. PROTESTS: Baltimore students walk out of classes to join anti-ICE protests while failing academic metrics. VIRGINIA EXODUS: Boeing shifts its Defense, Space and Security HQ back to St. Louis, leaving Arlington under the Spanberger administration. CRIME: The arrest of an illegal alien rapist in Richmond following the Governor’s order to end cooperation with ICE. ICE AGREEMENTS: Governor Spanberger terminates 287(g) agreements, focusing state resources away from federal immigration enforcement. GERRYMANDERING: Delegate Dan Helmer runs for a newly drawn congressional seat he played a key role in creating. RNC LAWSUIT: The Republican National Committee sues to stop Virginia Democrats from moving forward with a deceptively worded redistricting referendum. 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: Thursday, February 19, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.