Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Hegseth Presser, VA Schools to Close for Elections, Artemis II Update
Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer, Hegseth Presser, VA Schools to Close for Elections, Artemis II Update  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Wed Apr 08 2026
Description: In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: INTERVIEW: Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer: Retired Department of War senior intelligence operative, President of Project Sentinel, former U.S. Army lieutenant colonel and CIA-trained intelligence officer on the latest developments from Iran. Hegseth Presser: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth holds a press conference Wednesday morning to provide updates on the conflict in Iran. VA Schools to Close for Elections: Several school districts in Virginia will be closed on April 21 for the special redistricting election. Meanwhile, parents in Fairfax and parts of Maryland are voicing displeasure with the lack of 5-day school weeks. Artemis II Update: Images from Artemis II have been released, including the far side of the Moon, captured from Orion as Earth dips beyond the lunar horizon as well as the Moon eclipsing the Sun, revealing a view few in human history have ever witnessed. 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: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.