Aaron DeNu on Potomac Phil, Anti-ICE Checkpoints, Kennedy Center Renovations
Aaron DeNu on Potomac Phil, Anti-ICE Checkpoints, Kennedy Center Renovations  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: GROUNDHOG DAY: AARON DENU previews the 15th annual celebration in DuPont Circle and the political wisdom of the D.C.-area’s local prognosticator, Potomac Phil. MILITANT BLOCKADES: Anti-ICE rioters in Minneapolis are reportedly detaining vehicles with out-of-state plates at community-driven checkpoints. CULTURAL SHUTTERING: President Trump announces a two-year closure of the Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations starting July 4. DOXXING AGENTS: ProPublica identifies the federal agents involved in the Alex Pretti shooting as Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez. 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, February 2, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.