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The Chris Plante Show

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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 the Pentagon and intelligence, giving him insight into both the Mainstream Media machine and the Washington swamp. He's appeared on Fox News, Newsmax, and more.

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Episodes

1-3-25 Hour 2 - Can Republicans get it Together? 03.01.2025 41:59

In hour 2, guest host Mike Opelka talks more about Speaker Johnson trying to keep his job, and about the two terror attacks still being investigated For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your a...

1-3-25 Hour 3 - Will Republicans Unite or Fall? 03.01.2025 41:59

In hour 3, guest host Mike Opelka takes more calls and plays more audio about the big news of the day... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

1-2-25 Hour 1 - A Terror Attack on New Years 02.01.2025 41:56

In hour 1, guest host Mike Opelka talks about a terror attack in New Orleans, and perhaps one in Vegas as well... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

1-2-25 Hour 2 - Biden Sleepily Comforts the Nation 02.01.2025 41:50

In hour 2, guest host Mike Opelka plays audio of allegedly-current President Joe Biden sleepily trying to comfort people in the wake of a terror attack... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about...

1-2-25 Hour 3 - Some Fun from New Years 02.01.2025 41:45

In hour 3, Guest host Mike Opelka talks more about the terror attacks in New Orleans and Vegas, and plays some audio from CNN's New Years coverage, even some moments that were actually Funny?! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL...

12-31-24 Hour 1 - Best Soundbites of 2024 31.12.2024 41:41

In hour 1, Mike Opelka goes through some of his favorite sound clips of 2024, with callers adding some of their favorites as well! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

12-31-24 Hour 2 - Was Biden the Biggest Loser, or was it Kamala? 31.12.2024 41:54

In hour 2, Mike Opelka goes through some of his favorite sound clips of 2024, with callers adding some of their favorites as well! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

12-31-24 Hour 3 - More of our Favorite Audio of 2024 31.12.2024 42:04

In hour 3, guest host Mike Opelka goes through some of his favorite sound clips of 2024, with callers adding some of their favorites as well! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choi...

12-30-24 Hour 1 - Remembering Jimmy Carter 30.12.2024 41:31

In hour 1, Guest host Mike Opelka looks back on the life of Jimmy Carter, and takes calls from people who want to share stories about the President whose post-presidency was much better than his Presidency... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check u...

12-30-24 Hour 2 - Media Blunders of the year 30.12.2024 42:08

In hour 2, guest host Mike Opelka talks more about the passing of former president Jimmy Carter, and starts to go through the top media blunders of the year For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more abo...

12-30-24 Hour 3 - Remembering Carter and More Media Blunders 30.12.2024 42:01

In hour 3, guest host Mike Opelka takes calls on the passing of Jimmy Carter and continues down the list of the biggest media blunders of 2024 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad cho...

12-27-2024 Hour-2 51st state?, immigration, more left 27.12.2024 41:23

Mike Opelka in for Chris Plante 12-28, In this second Hour: Canada the 51st state?; ", Immigration; How the left sees Donald Trump For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

12-27-2024 Hour-3 Dems suppressed, On this day, New Appointees 27.12.2024 41:04

Mike Opelka in for Chris Plante. 12/27, In this third hour : which Dems are being suppressed, What happened on this day a look back, The new Appointees, election day review For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteSho...

12-27-2024 Hour-1 Woke Olympics, Kwanzaa, The left 27.12.2024 41:23

Mike Opleka in for Chris Plante 12-27, In this first hour: Your "Woke Olympics'", nominations; Kamala Harris and Kwanzaa, The left and Trump For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choi...

12-26-2024 Hour-1 Dems, Boxing day, World events 26.12.2024 40:14

12/26 Mike Opelka in for Chris Plante In this first hour: Dems, Boxing day, World events For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-26-2024 Hour-2 Biden, What the left is doing 26.12.2024 40:56

12/26 Mike Opelka in for Chris Plante In this second hour: Biden, What the left is doing For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-26-2024 Hour-3 World events review, , Your calls, more 26.12.2024 41:26

12/26 Mike Opelka in for Chris Plante In this third hour: World events review, , Your calls, more For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12-24-24 Hour 1 - Christmas Eve with Mike Opelka 24.12.2024 42:05

In hour 1, Guest host Mike Opelka takes you through some of the most fun stories of the year, along with the news of the day! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

12-24-24 Hour 2 - God Bless Term Limits, One and All 24.12.2024 41:48

In hour 2, Guest host Mike Opelka takes you through some of the most fun stories of the year, along with the news of the day! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

12-24-24 Hour 3 - Merry Christmas from the Chris Plante Show 24.12.2024 41:44

In hour 3, Guest host Mike Opelka takes you through some of the most fun stories of the year, along with the news of the day! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

12-23-24 Hour 1 - Biden Celebrates Christmas with Commutations 23.12.2024 41:37

In hour 1, Guest host Mike Opelka talks about Biden commuting the sentences of almost every Federal Death Row inmate, Trump giving a big speech and more! For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about...

12-23-24 Hour 2 - Trump Throws Red Meat to the TPUSA Crowd 23.12.2024 40:56

In hour 2, guest host Mike Opelka plays audio from Trump's big speech to the group Turning Point USA... For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice...

12-23-24 Hour 3 - AOC Fears the Broligarchy 23.12.2024 41:49

In hour 3, guest host Mike Opelka plays audio from AOC who continues to be less intelligent than a pack of tissues For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

12-20-24 Hour 1 - The Government Shutdown Still Looms 20.12.2024 41:51

In hour 1, Chris talks about every democrat but two voting against keeping the government open, but somehow Republicans are to blame? For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

12-20-24 Hour 2 - Democrats Play the Blame Game 20.12.2024 41:46

In hour 2, Chris talks more about the bill (or bills) to keep the government open, is Trump playing chess or checkers? For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in love on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday To join the conversation, check us out on X @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...