Larry O’Connor and Kevin Walling named co-hosts of 2WAY’s ‘The Morning Meeting’

‘The Morning Meeting’ was built on the idea that people don’t just want to hear the news at the start of their day, they want to participate in the conversation.”

Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the program

NEW YORK — 2WAY, the interactive live video platform devoted to unique conversations, unbiased discourse and open debate, announced today a new lineup of hosts for its flagship program “The Morning Meeting.”

Larry O’Connor and Kevin Walling will join Mark Halperin as co-hosts, alongside a rotating roster of six new contributors: Hogan Gidley, Yemisi Egbewole, Erick Erickson, Hyma Moore, Steve Elmendorf and Tricia McLaughlin, who will appear throughout the year.

“The Morning Meeting” was built on the idea that people don’t just want to hear the news at the start of their day, they want to participate in the conversation,” said Mark Halperin, editor-in-chief of 2WAY and host of the program. “Bringing together Larry, Kevin and this exceptional group of rotating hosts expands the range of perspectives and lived experience on the platform while staying true to our core mission: creating a space where substantive discourse, sharp analysis, respectful disagreement and real-time engagement with our community can all coexist.”

Based on the TV network news divisions’ daily morning meeting, “The Morning Meeting” shares a unique look at the day ahead in government, politics and events around the country and the world that will drive the news cycle that day. The daybook, the analysis and the community engagement produce a conversation like no other anywhere in the media. Top officials at the White House, on Capitol HIll, governors, corporate America and everyday Americans all are members of “The Morning Meeting” community.

“The Morning Meeting” is watched at the highest levels of the White House, across the administration, on Capitol Hill and by key decision-makers nationwide. To date, the program has generated more than 13.5 million views and over 4.3 million hours of watch time. In 2026 alone, it has driven more than 4 million views and 685,000 hours watched, with audiences averaging 20+ minutes per session across its daily live broadcasts. The show continues to reach a highly engaged, loyal audience across the country seeking real-time political news and analysis.

Larry O’Connor, host of Washington, D.C.’s top-rated morning talk show “O’Connor & Company” on WMAL-FM and editor of Townhall, brings decades of media and broadcasting experience to the program. A veteran conservative commentator whose daily podcast “LARRY” reaches more than 500,000 viewers across Townhall, HotAir, RedState, PJ Media, Twitchy and Bearing Arms, O’Connor has also appeared widely in print and broadcast media throughout his career. Prior to radio, he worked in professional theater in Los Angeles, overseeing major productions including “Sunset Boulevard,” “Rent,” “Chicago” and “Ragtime.”

Kevin Walling joins as a nationally recognized Democratic strategist, political commentator and partner at HGCreative. A former Biden-Harris campaign surrogate and seasoned television analyst, Walling has logged more than 500 hours of commentary across CNN, MSNBC, Bloomberg and Fox News. He currently serves as lead political contributor and analyst for WTTG Fox 5 in Washington, D.C., and has often represented Democratic perspectives across conservative-leaning programs and major national political events.

Together, O’Connor and Walling reflect 2WAY’s foundation that the most compelling conversations happen when experienced voices with different perspectives engage directly in dialogue. That same spirit carries through the six new rotating hosts joining “The Morning Meeting,” who bring a wide range of professional backgrounds, viewpoints and lived experiences to the program: 

• Hogan Gidley, former White House deputy press secretary and national press secretary for the Trump campaign, currently serves as senior communications adviser to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, is a strategic communications, political and marketing consultant with more than 25 years of experience, and a frequent political commentator on national television.
• Yemisi Egbewole, founder of Podium Strategies and former White House chief of staff to the Biden Press Office. Egbewole is a regular political commentator and consultant who has appeared on CNN, BBC, NewsNation, MSNBC and Fox News. 
• Erick Erickson, nationally syndicated conservative radio host and commentator, former CNN and Fox News contributor, and influential commentator recognized for his candid, principled takes on politics and culture on “The Erick Erickson Show.”
• Hyma Moore, a Democratic strategist and public affairs executive who has worked across government, campaigns and advocacy organizations, and frequently provides commentary on politics and policy.
• Steve Elmendorf, one of Washington, D.C.’s preeminent political and legislative strategists, with a career in politics spanning more than 30 years. 
• Tricia McLaughlin, former top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, where she led high-profile communications efforts on national security, immigration and crisis response under Trump’s second term, and is now a political commentator and communications strategist.

The expanded bench of hosts brings experience spanning presidential campaigns, the White House, Capitol Hill, national television, political strategy and grassroots advocacy. As with all 2WAY programming, viewers are invited to engage directly with hosts and panelists in real time, sharing questions, reactions and commentary through the platform’s interactive video capabilities.

“The Morning Meeting” streams live weekdays on 2WAY at 9 a.m. ET, and across its digital platforms on YouTube and X. You can also catch the show at 10:00am ET on SiriusXM.

About 2WAY:

2WAY is an interactive, live video platform devoted to unique conversations, unbiased discourse and open debate. Our community of contributors engages in two-way conversations with users about today’s events, politics and significant issues, absent the one-sided partisanship and angry rhetoric that have come to dominate the discourse around current events on social media and cable news.

2WAY invites individuals of all backgrounds and viewpoints to join its growing community. Whether you are a seasoned political observer or simply someone looking to engage in thoughtful discussions about the issues that matter most, 2WAY provides a platform for meaningful dialogue.

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