The Chris Plante Show
by WMAL | Cumulus Podcast Network | Cumulus Media Washington
Is this your podcast?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 coverag…
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Audience Interest
- politics and government accountability
- media bias and integrity
Podcast Focus
- political commentary and critique
- media analysis and insights
Publishing Consistency
- 1000 episodes produced
- active for 1 year
Platform Reach
- Cumulus Podcast Network presence
- available on major podcast platforms
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 12 chart positions in 12 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Government#51M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Government#7630K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Government#1495K to 30K
- 🇮🇳IN · Government#6410K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Government#9910K to 30K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
330K to 1.0M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.1M to 3.4M🇺🇸90%🇨🇦3%🇬🇷3%+9 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
606K to 1.8M11K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 55 epsHosts
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7-20-26 Hour 1 - Don Lemon says MAGA is America's Nazi Party
Jul 20, 2026
41m 29s
7-20-26 Hour 2 - Preparing for the Midterms
Jul 20, 2026
40m 25s
7-20-26 Hour 3 - Hunter on Mafia of Closeted Republicans
Jul 20, 2026
41m 27s
7-17-26 Hour 1 - Newsom says Trump Election Speech disqualifying
Jul 17, 2026
23m 10s
7-17-26 Hour 2 - Joe and Mika don't like Trump Election speech
Jul 17, 2026
41m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | politicsnews+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+3 | — | Don LemonMAGA+3 | — | 41m 29s | ||
| 7/20/26 | midtermspolitics+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+4 | — | midtermspolitics+3 | — | 40m 25s | ||
| 7/20/26 | politicsRepublicans+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+4 | — | HunterMafia+3 | — | 41m 27s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Trump election speechdisqualification+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | NewsomTrump+5 | — | 23m 10s | ||
| 7/17/26 | TrumpElection speech+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | TrumpJoe+5 | — | 41m 36s | ||
| 7/17/26 | Maine Democratspolitical debate+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Maine | MaineDemocrats+3 | — | 41m 43s | ||
| 7/16/26 | Floridalicense plate+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | FloridaWMAL-FM 105.9 | Floridasenior citizen+3 | — | 41m 30s | ||
| 7/16/26 | leftist terrorismpolitical speech+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+4 | — | Rubioleftist terrorism+5 | — | 41m 29s | ||
| 7/16/26 | SocialismJoe Rogan podcast+3 | JD Vance | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | JD VanceJoe Rogan+3 | — | 41m 22s | ||
| 7/15/26 | E Jean Carrollnews+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | E Jean CarrollWMAL+3 | — | 41m 36s | ||
| 6/12/26 | TrumpUFC+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | TrumpUFC+4 | — | 40m 59s | ||
| 6/12/26 | Trumpmissing children+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Biden | Trumpmissing children+5 | — | 40m 32s | ||
| 6/12/26 | OmarSeinfeld+4 | — | Seinfeld | Palestine | OmarSeinfeld+4 | — | 40m 57s | ||
| 6/11/26 | negotiationpolitics+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+3 | — | negotiationpolitics+3 | — | 41m 27s | ||
| 6/11/26 | DemocratsHigh Road+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Washington | DemocratsHigh Road+3 | — | 40m 58s | ||
| 6/11/26 | reparationspolitics+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+3 | — | reparationsDems+3 | — | 41m 31s | ||
| 6/10/26 | SPLCpolitics+3 | — | SPLCWMAL+2 | Washington | SPLCMike Opelka+3 | — | 41m 13s | ||
| 6/10/26 | Maine primaryDemocratic scandals+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Maine | Maine primaryDemocrats+3 | — | 41m 20s | ||
| 6/10/26 | driverless truckstechnology+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | WMAL-FM 105.9 | driverless truckstechnology+3 | — | 41m 24s | ||
| 6/9/26 | TrumpKnicks Game+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | TrumpKnicks+3 | — | 41m 09s | ||
| 5/8/26 | democracyBlack Americans+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | AOCBlack Americans+3 | — | 41m 21s | ||
| 5/8/26 | politicsDemocrats+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | KamalaDemocrats+3 | — | 41m 07s | ||
| 5/8/26 | Tennessee redistrictingDemocratic response+1 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Tennessee | Tennesseeredistricting+3 | — | 41m 16s | ||
| 5/7/26 | immigrationpolitics+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | Texas | TexasDemocrat+3 | — | 41m 34s | ||
| 5/7/26 | LiberalsLeftists+3 | — | WMALCumulus Podcast Network+1 | — | ObamaColbert+4 | — | 41m 18s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
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
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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 #5 in United States, top 10 in 1 of 12 tracked markets, currently #5 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| GR | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| PL | — | #59 | #59 | — |
| NG | — | #62 | #62 | — |
| India | — | #64 | #64 | — |
| Canada | — | #76 | #76 | — |
| PT | — | #85 | #85 | — |
| HK | — | #96 | #96 | — |
| Japan | — | #99 | #99 | — |
| PH | — | #99 | #99 | — |
| Spain | — | #136 | #136 | — |
| Germany | — | #149 | #149 | — |
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.
Chart Positions
12 placements across 12 markets.