About this episode

Larry O’Connor discusses the latest updates on Iran, highlights from Marco Rubio's briefing, and the revival of the Presidential Fitness Test.

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: IRAN UPDATE: President Trump pausing “Project Freedom” while maintaining the blockade, citing significant progress toward a final agreement. EPIC RUBIO: Highlights from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful briefing, where he described stranded sailors as “starving” and “sitting ducks” due to the Iranian blockade. GUEST INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS: Expert analysis of the Rubio briefing as a "master class" in geopolitical communication. PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS: President Trump restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren, reviving a tradition aimed at making America healthy again. 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 , and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 6 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Larry O’Connor

Guest: Cal Thomas

Topics covered

• Iran update
• Marco Rubio briefing
• geopolitical communication
• Presidential Fitness Test
• health initiatives

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: President Trump, Project Freedom, WMAL, Cumulus Media

Places: Iran

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