Episode Description
In the 8 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
- HEALTH DISASTER: Dr. Marc Siegel discusses the hazardous E. coli levels in the Potomac River and the risk of gastrointestinal illness.
- ICE BAN: Governor Wes Moore signs legislation banning Maryland law enforcement from cooperating with ICE.
- CONTRACTING FRAUD: Luke Rosiak joins to break down how "Alaskan Native" firms in Virginia are vacuuming up billions in Pentagon contracts.
- OLYMPIC SLAY: Alysa Liu ends a 24-year drought for U.S. women’s figure skating by capturing individual gold in Milan.
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Episode: Friday, February 20, 2026 / 8 AM Hour
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