WMAL-FM 105.9 FM

About WMAL-FM 105.9 FM

WMAL-FM 105.9, based in Washington, D.C., United States, is a leading radio station owned by Cumulus Media, broadcasting on 105.9 FM. It specializes in conservative talk radio, offering a blend of local and national news, political commentary, and engaging discussions. The station features popular programs such as O'Connor & Company with Larry O'Connor, The Chris Plante Show, and The Vince Coglianese Show, alongside syndicated shows like The Dan Bongino Show and The Mark Levin Show.

Launched in 1958 as WBVA, the station cycled through formats like country and classic rock before adopting the WMAL-FM call letters in 2011, taking over the talk format from WMAL 630 AM. With studios in Northwest Washington, D.C., and a transmitter in Falls Church, Virginia, it serves the D.C. metro area. Its slogan, Making Sense of the News, underscores its commitment to delivering sharp, thought-provoking content to its audience.