Jonathan Alexandre, Rubio at Munich, AOC’s Taiwan Stumble
Jonathan Alexandre, Rubio at Munich, AOC’s Taiwan Stumble  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Mon Feb 16 2026
Description: In the 8 AM hour, Larry O'Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: TOPIC: Jonathan Alexandre discusses the Maryland bill that aims to muzzle pastors and religious nonprofits. MUNICH SECURITY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s "fire" speech on defending Western civilization receives a standing ovation. AOC DISASTER: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stumbles through a question on defending Taiwan at the Munich conference. MUNICH OBSERVERS: Reactions to Hillary Clinton moderating a women's rights panel featuring a transgender panelist. GAVIN NEWSOM: Governor Newsom’s controversial comparison of American law enforcement to Nazi stormtroopers while in Germany. 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 16, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.