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Want to make sense of the seismic shifts in American news, politics and entertainment? Larry O’Connor has a way of breaking down and explaining the most complicated topics as he delivers succinct, bite-sized summaries of the stories everybody’s talking about. Always good-natured and never preachy or shouty, LARRY will get you up-to-speed on today’s hottest topics with common-sense, conservative and, yes, funny analysis. Like what you hear? Join Townhall VIP Gold with promo code "LARRY" to enjoy all the exclusive benefits at 50% off!

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New Charges Against James Comey As FBI Raid Home Linked to Eric Swalwell Donor

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The FBI raids a Beverly Hills mansion reportedly connected to Eric Swalwell’s political circle, and the questions are piling up! Meanwhile, former FBI Director James Comey faces another round of criminal charges and releases a defiant video denying wrongdoing. But Larry O’Connor has unearthed an old congressional exchange that could make Comey’s situation even more uncomfortable. Plus, a liberal commentator calls for investigations into Trump’s family, and Elon Musk fires back at a Democratic senator with a response you have to hear!

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Ilhan Omar’s Memoir Raises New Questions About Her Citizenship Timeline

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Ilhan Omar’s OWN BOOK is raising new questions about her past! National Review’s Jim Geraghty has identified a potential discrepancy involving Omar’s childhood in Somalia and the timeline of her family’s immigration to America. Now, as President Trump renews his criticism of the Minnesota congresswoman, Omar is making headlines for an appearance alongside controversial streamer Hasan Piker. Larry O’Connor breaks down the memoir passage, the questions surrounding Omar’s immigration history, and the latest political fireworks in Minnesota.

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Michigan Senate Race Erupts: El-Sayed Campaign Worker Caught on Hidden Camera

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

A hidden-camera video is causing new controversy in Michigan’s Senate race! An outreach worker for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is caught discussing the Muslim Brotherhood and calling Americans “idiots.” Meanwhile, a controversial anti-Israel campaign ad is drawing criticism from an unlikely source: CNN! With Republican Mike Rogers fighting for the Senate seat, Bernie Sanders jumping into the race, and JD Vance weighing in, Larry O’Connor breaks down the footage, the backlash, and what it could mean for Michigan voters just days before Election Day.

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Gavin Newsom Caught on Hidden Camera And He Let It Slip

Monday, October 26, 2026

Gavin Newsom was caught on hidden camera discussing the future of the Democratic Party, and what he told a young voter is raising serious questions about where Democrats are headed. Larry O’Connor breaks down Townhall Media’s exclusive footage of Newsom predicting the rise of democratic socialism, then turns to Kamala Harris’s bizarre appearance in New Hampshire, new Justice Department election-related charges, and a heated CNN confrontation in which Todd Blanche challenges Dana Bash over an Alaska Senate ballot controversy.

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Obama Attacks Trump and Hegseth in Michigan as Democrats Face Senate Race Trouble

Monday, October 26, 2026

Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail, and his latest speech in Michigan is raising eyebrows. Larry O’Connor breaks down Obama’s attacks on Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, his surprising comments about political anger and division, and the contradictions Larry says expose the former president’s legacy. Meanwhile, Trump takes aim at Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and a fellow Democrat’s evasive answer about supporting him raises even more questions about the race.

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Brazil’s Election Results Spark MAJOR Controversy After Last-Minute Voting Decision

Monday, October 26, 2026

Something VERY strange happened in Brazil’s presidential election. Larry O’Connor breaks down the controversial last-minute decision to extend voting hours, the surprising election results, and the serious questions being raised about Lula’s victory over Jair Bolsonaro. With election lawyers questioning the decision, Bolsonaro speaking out, and Lula already discussing restrictions on social media, the controversy could have major consequences for Brazil.

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Trump’s Pollster Just Revealed a HUGE Problem for Democrats

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Could the voters Democrats are counting on simply stay home? Larry O’Connor sits down with Bob Ward of Fabrizio Ward, the polling firm partnered with President Trump’s longtime pollster Tony Fabrizio, and AARP's John Hishta to break down a revealing new AARP survey of the nation’s most competitive congressional districts. They examine a stunning 30-point voter enthusiasm gap, the outsized influence of Americans over 50, and why younger independent voters could determine whether Democrats’ narrow polling advantage translates into actual votes on Election Day.

The full poll results, methodology, and additional findings are available at https://www.aarp.org/cdelectionpoll. You can also find information about AARP's 2026 battleground polling series at https://www.aarp.org/voterpolls2026.

Ilhan Omar and the Case of the Mysterious Names

Friday, October 23, 2026

President Donald Trump is escalating his confrontation with Rep. Ilhan Omar, questioning her name and calling for her resignation from Congress. Larry O’Connor breaks down Trump’s extraordinary remarks, new reporting involving a marriage certificate connected to Omar’s family, and legal analyst Jonathan Turley’s assessment of what the allegations could mean. Omar denies the claims, and key questions remain unresolved.

Morning Joe’s MAGA Derangement Syndrome

Friday, October 23, 2026

Joe Scarborough is calling himself a “real conservative” while declaring political disaster for Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Larry O’Connor isn’t buying it. Larry breaks down Scarborough’s extraordinary comments, Thom Tillis’s warning about Trump’s political coalition, and Trump’s blistering response to Karl Rove. With the midterms approaching, the battle over the future of the Republican Party is getting increasingly intense.

Hillary Clinton’s Election Hypocrisy, Trump’s California Showdown, and the Fight Over the Midterms

Friday, October 23, 2026

Hillary Clinton is warning about election disinformation ahead of the midterms. But Larry O’Connor remembers what happened after the 2016 election, and he’s bringing the receipts. From Clinton’s latest comments to a revealing passage in the book Shattered, Larry examines how her campaign responded to Donald Trump’s victory and why those events are relevant to today’s election debate.

Trump’s FBI Just Delivered a DEVASTATING Blow to One of Virginia’s Most Powerful Democrats

Thursday, October 22, 2026

One of Virginia’s most powerful Democrats is facing a stunning federal indictment. State Senate leader Louise Lucas was arrested on charges involving an alleged multimillion-dollar marijuana operation, racketeering, and money laundering. Larry O’Connor breaks down the FBI’s allegations, the involvement of Lucas’s family members, and the old Trump posts that have suddenly come back to haunt her.

Ilhan Omar’s Chris Hayes Interview Raises New Questions About Her Marriage, Finances and FBI Raid

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ilhan Omar finally sat down for a major television interview after federal agents searched her home, and her answers are raising eyebrows. From her stunning “not to my knowledge” response about her former husband to her claim that she lives paycheck to paycheck, Larry O’Connor breaks down the most revealing moments, Chris Hayes’s questions, and President Trump’s reaction.

Mike Rogers Confronts Abdul El-Sayed Over Muslim Brotherhood Ties in Explosive Senate Debate

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed went HEAD-TO-HEAD in Michigan’s explosive Senate debate, with Rogers confronting his Democratic opponent over his record, political affiliations, and immigration policies. But the biggest blow may have come AFTER the debate, when a former Michigan Democratic Party chairman encouraged voters to leave the Senate race BLANK rather than support El-Sayed. Larry O’Connor breaks down the confrontation and what it means for one of the most consequential Senate races of 2026.

Ilhan Omar Responds to Trump as Minnesota Fraud Scrutiny Intensifies

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ilhan Omar has finally resurfaced in a new TikTok video following a period of public silence, and Larry O’Connor has questions. President Trump has delivered a blistering attack on the Minnesota congresswoman, while Omar accuses his administration of intimidation and asks supporters to keep sending campaign donations. Larry examines the video, new reporting about taxpayer funding connected to a nonprofit formerly led by Omar’s sister, and the growing political pressure on Minnesota Democrats as the midterm elections approach.

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The Fake Polling Scandal That Fooled the Media and Shook Up the Midterms

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

A polling firm admits its numbers were fabricated, but not before major media outlets and polling aggregators treated them as legitimate. Larry O’Connor breaks down the Wedgewood polling scandal, the devastating impact described by Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow, and the questions surrounding a $1.2 million Democratic investment in Mississippi. Plus, Steve Kornacki acknowledges how close the midterms could be, and Jesse Watters explains why the anticipated blue wave may not materialize.

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Zelensky Signals Major Shift on Ukraine Peace Deal After Trump’s Warning

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

President Trump publicly pressures Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an end to the war with Russia. Hours later, Zelensky makes a remarkable statement about freezing the current front lines as part of a possible peace deal. Larry O’Connor breaks down what changed, why this could represent a major turning point, and the growing controversy surrounding Elon Musk’s Starshield satellite system. Plus, Trump clashes with a reporter in the Oval Office, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio fires back at accusations involving U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

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Ilhan Omar’s Problems May Be JUST BEGINNING

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

New reports are raising serious questions about the expanding investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar and her family. Larry O’Connor breaks down Fox News reporting about DNA evidence and a passport reportedly obtained by investigators, questions surrounding a former spouse’s withdrawn immigration petition, and the latest allegations involving citizenship records and financial disclosures. Plus, Jesse Watters examines the investigation, Joy Reid responds to the controversy, and President Trump weighs in on Omar.

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Trump Just Turned France’s Nightmare Into a WARNING for America

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

President Trump says he warned Emmanuel Macron years ago that France’s immigration policies would lead to serious consequences. Now, as unrest in France dominates the headlines, heated arguments are erupting on American television over what’s really driving the violence. Larry O’Connor breaks down Trump’s warning, an explosive NewsNation confrontation, CNN’s competing explanations, and the surprising moment former Biden official Neera Tanden pushes back against rhetoric that she says rationalizes political violence.

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Are the Midterm Polls Wrong Again? Republicans See New Signs of Hope

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Democrats were supposed to be cruising toward a massive midterm victory. So why are so many supposedly safe races suddenly competitive? Larry O’Connor breaks down the latest Senate battleground polls, Donald Trump’s warning about misleading surveys, surprising MAGA voter loyalty, and early-voting activity in Texas and Florida that could signal a very different election than the experts predicted. With Election Day just two weeks away, the Democrats’ expected blue wave may not be nearly as inevitable as we’ve been told.

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France Is BURNING and They Just EXPOSED Who’s Behind the Chaos

Monday, October 19, 2026

France is burning, and a bombshell investigation is raising new questions about the organizations involved in the unrest. Larry O’Connor breaks down Asra Nomani’s Fox News report identifying 54 groups in France’s protest movement and its wider network, including communist organizations, revolutionary socialists, and international activists. Plus, the Shanghai-based billionaire connected to organizations amplifying the protests, Macron’s response, Trump’s warning, and why planned demonstrations across Europe could signal a much bigger political confrontation.

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