The Chris Plante Show, hosted by Chris Plante, is a three-hour daily talk program on WMAL in Washington covering political and news stories of the day, with a former CNN Pentagon and intelligence correspondent at the mic. It airs five days a week with episodes around 42 minutes, or about 2,490 seconds, per hour segment. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying a host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.
Daily Washington political talk with a 1,666-rating Apple audience
- Three hours of daily news commentary from a host with 17 years of CNN Pentagon and intelligence coverage.
- Over 2,000 Apple Podcasts episodes and a 4.6 average rating from 1,666 ratings.
- Audience skews toward older listeners, estimated 45 and over, per the feed and Apple data.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, listener mailbag
- Tone
- opinionated, combative
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- about 40 to 42 minutes per segment, three segments daily
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Cumulus Podcast Network
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is distributed through Cumulus Podcast Network.
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Episode titles cover shootings, a botched execution, and heated partisan attacks, and the show is explicitly political commentary.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO6859523866 |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id785026885 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO6859523866 |
Benchmark score: 50 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10-16-26 Hour 1 - Armed Community Member stops Oregon School Shooter | 2026-10-16 | 41 min |
| 10-16-26 Hour 2 - Charles Blow says Trump's Father was a Terrorist | 2026-10-16 | 42 min |
| 10-16-26 Hour 3 - Omar calls Elon Musk Stupid and Lucky | 2026-10-16 | 42 min |
| 10-15-26 Hour 1 - No Livestreamed Hasan Execution After All | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| 10-15-26 Hour 3 - Professor John Yoo on Omar Troubles | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
| 10-15-26 Hour 2 - Down Memory Lane with Ilhan Omar | 2026-10-15 | 42 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago.
Tired of politicians and so-called journalists who lie constantly and aren't held accountable? Chris Plante takes the microphone 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, calls balls & strikes, and holds their feet to the fire! With quick wit and bottomless memory for songs and movie quotes, Chris relates the serious stories of the day in a way that will make you laugh. Chris spent 17 years at CNN, covering…
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About The Chris Plante Show
The Chris Plante Show is a daily talk program on WMAL in Washington, D.C., hosted by Chris Plante, according to the feed and Apple Podcasts. The program runs three hours a day, five days a week, covering political and news stories with commentary and a mailbag segment. Each segment runs about 40 to 42 minutes, and the feed lists over 1,000 episodes since June 2025, with Apple Podcasts showing 2,001 episodes total.
Apple Podcasts shows 1,666 ratings with a 4.6 average. Listener estimates are based on these signals rather than published download figures: roughly 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, with an audience skewing older and centered in the United States. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, and the show is distributed through the Cumulus Podcast Network.
Brands seeking political news audiences in the Washington market, or regional government service providers, may find the show a fit, with an estimated host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode. Its political tone suits campaigns that accept partisan adjacency.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Chris Plante Show can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Chris Plante Show
How much does The Chris Plante Show charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll rate is roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current rate card.
What is The Chris Plante Show about?
The show is a three-hour daily political and news talk program on WMAL in Washington, hosted by Chris Plante. It features commentary, interviews, and listener mailbag segments.
How do I contact The Chris Plante Show about sponsoring an episode?
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