Chris Plante is an American journalist and radio talk show host & tv host for Wmal Fm.
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Best Known For:The television program The Chris Plante Show
Breakthrough:Left CNN after nearly two decades to transition to live talk radio at WMAL, expanding into national syndication in 2005
10 Quick Facts About Chris Plante
- Full Name: Chris Plante
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Radio host,radio personality,commentator,analyst
- Current Role: Radio talk show host & TV host
- Current Employer: WMAL Fm
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1959
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Popular As: Christopher Plante
Chris Plante Age
Chris Plante is about 67 years old as of 2026. Chris Plante was born in 1959.
Education
His educational background includes studies at New Trier High School, Santa Barbara City College, and other institutions.
- New Trier High School
- Qualification: High School Diploma
- Santa Barbara City College
- University of California, Santa Barbara
Career & Work
Chris Plante's career includes news and reporting roles with Newsmax TV and WMAL.
Organization: Newsmax TV
Role: TV Show Host
Period: 2023–Present
Details: Hosts a nightly primetime panel talk program on the network.
Organization: WMAL
Role: Radio Talk Show Host
Period: 2005
Details: Hosts a highly rated, nationally syndicated talk radio program distributed via Westwood One.
Organization: CNN
Role: Pentagon Correspondent & Senior Producer
Period: 1988–2005
Details: Washington Bureau
Rise to Fame
Chris Plante rose to prominence for his role on the radio program The Chris Plante Show.
Notable Works
- Radio Program: The Chris Plante Show (Host, 2005-Present) — A daily syndicated news and political talk radio show
Notable Coverage
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks - cnn - 2001 - Reported live from the Pentagon on September 11th, being the first to report that the building had been attacked
Awards & Achievements
- Edward R. Murrow Award — Radio & Television News Directors Association — Live coverage of the terrorist attack on the Pentagon
- Reed Irvine Award for Excellence in Journalism — Accuracy in Media
- Bulldog Award — Media Research Center
Chris Plante Family & Relationships
- Father: Jules Orteig
- Mother: Barbara Barnes Orteig Plante
Personal Information
- Full Name: Chris Plante
- Popular As: Christopher Plante
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Radio host,radio personality,commentator,analyst
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1959
- Age: 66
- Birthday: December 12
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jules Orteig
- Mother: Barbara Barnes Orteig Plante
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Sarah Gilmore de Ruiter (Ex-wife)
- Jules Orteig (Parent)
- Barbara Barnes Orteig Plante (Parent)
- Bill Plante(Parent • Stepfather)
