In hour 2, Chris talks about Kevin McCarthy and his battle to become Speaker of the House.  Will he be able to get the votes?  Also, more on the Virginia Merit story.

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In hour 2, Chris talks about Kevin McCarthy and his battle to become Speaker of the House.  Will he be able to get the votes?  Also, more on the Virginia Merit story.
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow

Tired of politicians and so-called “Journalists” who lie constantly and aren't held accountable?  Chris Plante takes the microphone three hours a day, five days a week, and calls balls & strikes to hold the mainstream media’s feet to the fire! 

With a quick wit and a 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. 

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Tired of politicians and so-called &ldquo;Journalists&rdquo; who lie constantly and aren't held accountable?&nbsp; Chris Plante takes the microphone three hours a day, five days a week, and calls balls &amp; strikes to hold the mainstream media&rsquo;s feet to the fire!&nbsp;
With a quick wit and a 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.&nbsp;
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1-2-23 Hour 2 - Kevin McCarthy As Speaker?

In hour 3, Chris talks about the Washington Post crowing about Trump's Taxes, and also tells the tale of Bill Gates giving 5 billion dollars to his own charity.

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In hour 3, Chris talks about the Washington Post crowing about Trump's Taxes, and also tells the tale of Bill Gates giving 5 billion dollars to his own charity.
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow

1-2-23 Hour 3 - Trump's Taxes and Bill Gates

In hour 1, Chris gets caught up on what he missed being off for a week.  Also, more on the Thomas Jefferson High School story about keeping Merit-based awards from students in the name of Equity.

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In hour 1, Chris gets caught up on what he missed being off for a week.  Also, more on the Thomas Jefferson High School story about keeping Merit-based awards from students in the name of Equity.
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow

1-2-23 Hour 1 - Equity Versus Merit

In hour 2, Chris talks about the 18 republicans who voted in favor of the Omnibus Spending bill, and the list includes some unexpected names.  Why would they do it?  What should we call them?

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In hour 2, Chris talks about the 18 republicans who voted in favor of the Omnibus Spending bill, and the list includes some unexpected names.  Why would they do it?  What should we call them?
For more coverage on the issues that matter to you download the WMAL app, visit WMAL.com or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 from 9:00am-12:00pm Monday-Friday. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @WMAL and @ChrisPlanteShow

1-2-23 Hour 2 - Kevin McCarthy As Speaker?

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