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Aaron DeNu on Potomac Phil, Anti-ICE Checkpoints, Kennedy Center Renovations

Aaron DeNu on Potomac Phil, Anti-ICE Checkpoints, Kennedy Center Renovations

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In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed:

  • GROUNDHOG DAY: AARON DENU previews the 15th annual celebration in DuPont Circle and the political wisdom of the D.C.-area’s local prognosticator, Potomac Phil.

  • MILITANT BLOCKADES: Anti-ICE rioters in Minneapolis are reportedly detaining vehicles with out-of-state plates at community-driven checkpoints.

  • CULTURAL SHUTTERING: President Trump announces a two-year closure of the Trump Kennedy Center for major renovations starting July 4.

  • DOXXING AGENTS: ProPublica identifies the federal agents involved in the Alex Pretti shooting as Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez.

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Episode: Monday, February 2, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

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