Jane Hampton Cook on Ben Franklin, Cynthia Fisher on Health Reform, and Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize
Podcast:O'Connor & Company Published On: Sat Jan 17 2026 Description: In the 6 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: JANE HAMPTON COOK: Presidential historian Jane Hampton Cook joins to celebrate Ben Franklin's birthday and the importance of preserving American history. CYNTHIA FISHER: PatientRightsAdvocate.org founder Cynthia Fisher details the Trump administration’s push for radical medical price transparency. NOBEL MEDAL: Maria Corina Machado presents President Trump with her Nobel Peace Prize medal as a personal token of gratitude from the people of Venezuela. LIFESAVING COFFEE: A new study finds that drinking coffee may offset the mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods of time. 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: Friday, January 16, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.