In hour 1, Chris talks about the breaking news that Biden had secured the exchange of WNBA player Brittney Griner with a prisoner swap for an arms dealer nicknamed the Merchant of Death.  We play audio of Biden making the announcement, and CNN reacting joyously.

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.
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In hour 1, Chris talks about the breaking news that Biden had secured the exchange of WNBA player Brittney Griner with a prisoner swap for an arms dealer nicknamed the Merchant of Death.  We play audio of Biden making the announcement, and CNN reacting joyously.
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. 

The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 9AM-12PM EST on 105.9 FM, online at WMAL.com, on the WMAL App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation check us out on Twitter @ChrisPlanteShow  

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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