Pooptomac Sewage Crisis, Moore vs. Trump, AOC's Munich Incompetence
Podcast:O'Connor & Company Published On: Tue Feb 17 2026 Description: In the 5 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Cassie Smedile discussed: POOP-TOMAC: The latest update on the disastrous Potomac sewage spill, which has now leaked over 240 million gallons of wastewater. WES MOORE: Governor Wes Moore blames the Trump administration for the spill as the two spar over federal vs. local responsibility. RIVER WARNING: D.C. and Virginia officials warn residents to avoid all contact with the Potomac River as cleanup efforts may take months. MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio discusses the Spanish origins of cowboy culture at the Munich Security Conference. AOC: President Trump slams Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as "incompetent" for her foreign policy stumbles and "below the equator" comments regarding Venezuela. SECRET POLICE: Governor Gavin Newsom faces backlash for comparing American law enforcement and the National Guard to Nazi-era "secret police." 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.