In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• MINNESOTA SHOOTING FALLOUT: Details emerge on Renee Nicole Good's involvement in anti-ICE activism, with media coverage and public responses intensifying amid protests and doxxing concerns.
• PORTLAND SHOOTING: U.S. Border Patrol agent shoots and wounds two people during a vehicle stop involving a suspected Venezuelan gang member, prompting calls for calm from local officials.
• TEHRAN PROTESTS: Massive anti-government demonstrations continue in Iran, with crowds chanting against the regime and reports of deaths and arrests amid internet shutdowns.

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Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• ECONOMIC NEWS: U.S. productivity surges to 4.9%, trade deficit cut in half to lowest in nearly two decades, with experts noting minimal consumer impact from tariffs.
• BESSENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to prosecute Minnesota fraud, investigate other states, and restrict money wiring for those on public assistance.
• MARK MIX INTERVIEW: President of National Right to Work Foundation discusses College Park MOM’s Organic employees' vote to block UFCW union forced dues.

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Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:

• MINNESOTA FRAUD UPDATE: Ongoing scrutiny of welfare fraud schemes in Minnesota, with federal probes expanding and accusations against state leaders like Governor Tim Walz.
• JONATHAN FAHEY INTERVIEW: Former Acting Director of ICE discusses fallout from the Minneapolis shooting involving Renee Nicole Good and escalating tensions with local officials.
• WALZ DROPS OUT: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term amid fraud allegations and criticism from the Trump administration.

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Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

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