The Chris Plante Show

The Chris Plante Show

by WMAL | Cumulus Podcast Network | Cumulus Media Washington

Last updated Oct 28, 2026Is this your podcast?

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...

AI overview.WMAL, part of the Cumulus Podcast Network and Cumulus Media Washington, is known for delivering conservative talk radio and insightful commentary on current eve…

Chris Plante · Mike Opelka · Chris
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Insights from recent episode analysis

On the show

Hosts: Chris Plante, Mike Opelka
Recent guests
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  • JD Vance1 ep
  • James Woods1 ep

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 1.5M to 7.9M
Listeners across platforms
  • politics and government accountability
  • media bias and integrity
general

Podcast Focus

Categories: government · news
+1 more
  • political commentary and critique
  • media analysis and insights

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Daily
1,000+ episodes since 2025
  • 1000 episodes produced
  • active for 1 year

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

politics
50
news
32
government
28
current events
23
media
9
trump
7

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Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

1.5M to 7.9M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 15 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · GovernmentHOME
    #4
    443K to 2.3M
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · Government
    #40
    1.1K to 5.8K
  • 🇩🇪
    Germany · Government
    #68
    505 to 2.7K
  • 🇯🇵
    Japan · Government
    #49
    463 to 2.4K
  • 🇪🇸
    Spain · Government
    #67
    259 to 1.4K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    446K to 2.4M
    🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published today
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    1.5M to 7.9M
    🇺🇸99%
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    817K to 4.3M
    7.1K real followers tracked across platforms

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Platform Distribution

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

WMAL, part of the Cumulus Podcast Network and Cumulus Media Washington, is known for delivering conservative talk radio and insightful commentary on current events. The network has established a reputation for its focus on political coverage and government-related issues, appealing to an audience seeking informed perspectives. "The Chris Plante Show" stands out with its unique blend of humor and incisive political commentary. Chris Plante, leveraging his 17 years of experience at CNN, tackles pressing topics in government and politics while engaging listeners with his sharp wit and extensive knowledge of pop culture. The show is formatted as a three-hour daily broadcast, allowing for in-depth discussion and listener interaction. Listeners are typically engaged individuals who seek accountability in media and politics, drawn to Plante's candid and humorous approach. They value the mix of serious analysis and entertainment, finding a refreshing alternative to traditional news sources while enjoying Plante's ability to articulate complex issues with clarity and charisma.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 11K
  • Total plays: 1.7M
  • Total reviews: 1.6K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 1.3K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 4.0K
    • Plays: 795K
    • Reviews: 21
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 3.8K
    • Views: 908K
    • Videos: 21K
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 1.8K
    • Reviews: 1.6K

Audience

general

Key insights

What the show covers

  • political commentary and critique
  • media analysis and insights
  • current affairs discussion
  • humorous storytelling and anecdotes

Audience interests

  • politics and government accountability
  • media bias and integrity
  • current events and news analysis
  • humor in serious discussions

Platform reach

  • Cumulus Podcast Network presence
  • available on major podcast platforms
  • potential for broad audience
  • unknown specific platform distribution

Publishing consistency

  • 1000 episodes produced
  • active for 1 year
  • weekly or more episodes
  • consistent publishing schedule

Chart history for The Chris Plante Show

Peaked at #4 in United States, top 10 in 1 of 15 tracked markets, currently #4 in United States.

MarketGenrePeakCurrentTrend
United States—#4#4—
Canada—#40#40—
Japan—#49#49—
NG—#60#60—
HK—#63#63—
Spain—#67#67—
ID—#67#67—
Germany—#68#68—
GR—#73#73—
TH—#86#86—
PL—#166#166—
PT—#176#176—
Australia—#178#178—
Norway—#189#189—
India—#189#189—

Chart Positions

15 placements across 15 markets.