Kathy Szeliga on Maryland Issues, Lisa Daftari on Iran Protests, Higher Education Challenges

In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed:

• KATHY SZELIGA INTERVIEW: Maryland Delegate discusses new fraud scandal, rising electricity prices, bill to ban Trump-era ICE agents, property assessment hikes, and General Assembly preview.
• LISA DAFTARI INTERVIEW: Founder of Foreign Desk News provides analysis on ongoing protests and events in Iran.
• HIGHER EDUCATION: Elon Musk states college isn't necessary as knowledge is free online, while professors note Gen Z students struggle with reading sentences.

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Episode: Monday, January 12, 2026 / 8 AM Hour

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