Phil Kerpen, Driving in NYC to Get Worse, Chuck Thies, Larry’s Big Announcement

In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: INTERVIEW: Phil Kerpen: President of American Commitment on oil prices and Trump dropping Scottish whiskey tariffs. INTERVIEW: Chuck Thies: DC political analyst with a recap of the DC mayoral debate that happened this week. Driving in NYC to Get Worse: Manhattan thoroughfare Park Avenue will be reimagined as a pedestrian-friendly destination with a walkable greenspace down its center — complete with benches and maybe even a bike lane, according to new renderings released Wednesday. (New York Post) Larry’s Big Announcement: Larry O’Connor makes a big announcement regarding the future of “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM. 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: Friday, May 1, 2026 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.