Ash Wednesday Observations, Q&A With Alex Swoyer, Tariff Rulings
Ash Wednesday Observations, Q&A With Alex Swoyer, Tariff Rulings  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Thu Feb 19 2026
Description: In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Alex Swoyer discussed: ASH WEDNESDAY: Long lines for ashes in New York City and Mayor Mamdani’s snub of the new bishop. LEGAL NEWS: Alex Swoyer on her new book "Lawless Lawfare" and the legal landscape facing the Trump administration. TARIFFF DECISION: Anticipation for the Supreme Court's upcoming ruling on President Trump’s tariffs. VOTING RIGHTS: How upcoming SCOTUS decisions on the Voting Rights Act could reshape the U.S. election landscape. SAVE ACT: Senator Mike Lee compares the SAVE America Act filibuster to the debate over the 1964 Civil Rights Act. PAM BONDI: The Attorney General’s efforts to revive cases against James Comey and Letitia James despite previous dismissals. GUTHRIE CASE: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos pleads with the suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie to "just let her go." ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: A federal judge rules that Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia cannot be re-detained despite human smuggling indictments. 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 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.