6 AM: Rubio’s 'Epic' Presser, the Rebirth of the Fitness Test, and the Iran Pause

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor discussed: IRAN UPDATE: President Trump pausing “Project Freedom” while maintaining the blockade, citing significant progress toward a final agreement. EPIC RUBIO: Highlights from Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful briefing, where he described stranded sailors as “starving” and “sitting ducks” due to the Iranian blockade. GUEST INTERVIEW: CAL THOMAS: Expert analysis of the Rubio briefing as a "master class" in geopolitical communication. PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS: President Trump restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren, reviving a tradition aimed at making America healthy again. 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, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 / 6 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.