The Dan Bongino Show

He’s a former Secret Service Agent, former NYPD officer, and New York Times best-selling author. Join Dan Bongino each weekday as he tackles the hottest political issues, debunking both liberal and Republican establishment rhetoric.

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1701
Ep. 891 There Will Be No Retreat
In this episode I address the partial government shutdown. We cannot lose this fight. There must be no retreat. I address the devastating consequences of a surrender in the shutdown fight. I also address the Democrats’ new trick to try and implement government-run healthcare. Finally, I address the devastating correction The NY Times had to issue on the “collusion” case.  News Picks:Fantastic new economic numbers you must read about.  My latest commentary, “Americans are all in for the Border Wall.” Pelosi and Schumer are wasting the President’s time. New polling shows that Americans understand the crisis at the border. The NY Times screws up another “collusion” story. Another angle on The NY Times major screw up.   Copyright Dan Bongino all rights reserved.
61 min
1702
Ep. 890 The Pressure is on
In this episode I address the media’s false attacks on President Trump after his Oval Office speech. I also address the real story behind the new charges levied against the Russian lawyer at the center of the “collusion” hoax. Finally, I debunk liberal talking points on taxes and I address a growing Democrat scandal involving voter suppression.  News Picks:Radical, far-left congresswoman refuses to properly apologize for her vicious attack on President Trump. Rod Rosenstein is headed out at DOJ. Are Democrats beginning to sour on the Mueller probe? Looks like the Democrats have some major explaining to do regarding election interference. High tax rates were a bad idea decades ago, they’re an even worse idea now. 5 key takeaways from the charges against the Russian lawyer working for the company hired by the Clinton team.  This piece does a fine job of fact checking the President’s Oval Office address last night.     
56 min
1703
Ep. 889 It’s Worse Than You Thought
Don’t miss this show. In this episode I address explosive new connections in the Obama administration’s efforts to spy on the Trump team. I also address inconvenient facts liberals choose to ignore about the immigration crisis and our exploding national debt crisis.  News Picks:Geraldo and I got into a heated debate about immigration last night on the Sean Hannity show. Was LTG Mike Flynn framed? Who was behind it?  The liberal argument about the wealthy paying their “fair share” is nonsense. These numbers prove it. Hollywood hypocrites were flanked by armed security as many of them fight against your Right to own a firearm.  A troubling new poll indicates that Democrats are now more positive about socialism than capitalism.  This piece points out the uncomfortable irony of the Democrats’ vile attacks on President Trump. 
60 min
1704
Ep. 888 The Democrats Are Descending into Madness
In this episode I address the latest outrageous comments by prominent Democrats about tax policy and immigration. These Democrats are lonely lying to you and this episode throughly discredits their nonsense.  News Picks: This piece debunks silly liberal myths about tax policy.   What is “Pay Go” and why do we need it?   The government-class gets to do whatever they wish, seemingly without consequences.    Even left-leaning Politifact debunked the “terrorists are not crossing the southern border” myth.    The media is terrified of President Trump’s Immigration message.
59 min
1705
Ep. 887 The Unhinged Democrats
In this episode I address the latest meltdown by the unhinged Democrats. I also address the latest positive job numbers and the economic challenges ahead. Finally, I address the threat of financial blacklisting and the threat of a cashless economy.  News Picks:The latest job numbers are incredible! Newly elected liberal congresswoman goes on an obscene anti-Trump tirade. President Trump makes a surprise appearance at the press briefing. Financial blacklisting is a real and growing threat to free speech. The global debt situation is approaching the danger zone. 
59 min
1706
Ep. 886 The Scandal Exposed !
In this episode I address the disastrous decision by Mitt Romney to attack President Trump. I also address the stunning new revelations about the Obama administration’s efforts to destroy LTG Mike Flynn and the Trump team.  News Picks:President Trump is not backing down on the wall. Sell-out Mitt Romney gets slammed by his own niece for his disgusting attack on President Trump. Stunning new evidence emerges that LTG Mike Flynn was set up.  Was the Steele dossier the basis for the framing of the Trump team?  4 spicy debates to monitor in the incoming congress.  Are we physically training our soldiers the wrong way?  
59 min
1707
Ep. 885 Screw the Mediocracy !
In this episode I devour the DC Swamp-Rat class which Victor Davis Hanson refers to as the “Mediocracy.” This is one of my most important shows I’ve ever done as I break down the significant damage the Swamp Rats have done to this country.  News Picks:One of the finest pieces I’ve read in a long time about the political elite’s war on Trump. 2 things about economics everyone must know. 5 threats to national security in 2019. The number of sick kids soars at the border.  CNN’s “journalist of the year” admits to faking news stories.     
65 min
1708
Ep. 884 The Government IS Your Problem
In this episode I address the specifics of the debunked anti-Trump dossier point by point. I also address our growing deficit and debt problem and what it means for your wallet. Finally, I address three current news stories which collectively show that government is awful at “solving problems.”  News Picks:The Steele dossier debunked point by point.  Three years in and the Paris climate agreement is already failing. Facebook takes action against users for calling accused cop killer an illegal alien.  Here’s an economic outlook report for 2019. The liberal media is now accusing Trump of lying about being at the White House.  
51 min
1709
Ep. 883 Do Something!
In this episode I address the immigration crisis and the Democrats’ continued use of absurd talking points. I also address the failure of the GOP congressional committees to address the DOJ and FBI malfeasance. Finally, I address the liberal assault on law and order in our big cities.  News Picks:The House GOP ended the probe into FBI and DOJ bias against Trump.  This American hero would still be alive today if we had better border security. Are we closing in on a trade deal with China? What’s behind this mystery case in the Mueller probe that is working its way through the courts? Is this Obamacare regulation killing people? Did you catch the radical Left’s latest effort to stop you from purchasing a firearm? This Women’s March was canceled because the participants were “overwhelmingly white.” Our national spending is entirely out of control. 
58 min
1710
Ep. 882 Don’t Fall for the Latest Anti-Trump “B...
In this episode I debunk the latest media “bombshell” on the collusion hoax. I also address the latest tragedy in the illegal immigration crisis and the status of the government shutdown. Finally, I address President Trump’s most important accomplishment.  News Picks:The Democrats don’t want to open the government up. The repeatedly debunked Michael Cohen/Prague story has resurfaced again.  More reasons to doubt the new Michael Cohen reporting. A left-wing billionaire assisted in an online disinformation campaign meant to influence an election. But you won’t hear much about it in the liberal media outlets.  Poll says Republicans overwhelmingly support President Trump in the shutdown. The remaking of the federal courts is the Trump administration’s greatest success.  
56 min
1711
Ep. 881 A Presidential Surprise
In this episode I address the surprise presidential trip to Iraq and the hysterical media response to it. I also discuss three troubling oddities in the Gen. Michael Flynn interview with the FBI. Finally, I address the national debt crisis and the government shutdown endgame.  News Picks:President Trump makes a surprise visit to the troops in Iraq. The Mueller probe is a scam designed to keep the heat on President Trump. Three oddities in the FBI’s handling of the Gen. Michael Flynn interview. Rudy Giuliani asks for an investigation of Bob Mueller. Disturbing video of suspected drug cartel hit men ambushing local police officers. Are we reaching a breaking point with our national debt?  
58 min
1712
Ep. 880 Did You Miss the Latest NeverTrump Attack?
In this episode I address the NeverTrump crowd’s newest attacks on Trump’s “character.” I address why this is a grossly misguided analysis of the Trump presidency thus far.  News Picks:President Trump stands strong on the border wall. The Democrats are preparing to blow up the government budget and to rapidly expand spending. Are the Russians and Chinese listening in on your phone calls? Texas leads the country, again, in population growth. Former ICE director slams Nancy Pelosi for her absurd comments on the border wall.  
59 min
1713
Ep. 879 What Happened to the Market Yesterday
In this episode I address the stock market dive and the top fake news stories of 2018. News Picks: Here are the top fake news stories for 2018. President Trump has a shutdown message. Why is Bob Corker going after the president, again? The Democrats are all in on radical leftism for 2019. An alternative view on interest rates.
53 min
1714
Ep. 878 Do Not Cave In
In this episode I address the partial government shutdown and why President Trump must win this fight. I also address the Syrian drawdown and the lack of substantive action by the Department of Justice against the Clinton cabal.  News Picks:Support for the border wall is peaking; Trump is right. Will the Democrats ever see justice? What is John Huber doing? The FBI is fighting transparency again. Here are the Democrats, in their own words, supporting border enforcement, before they changed their minds. Here is the definitive list of 2018 fake news stories. President Trump names Patrick Shanahan acting Secretary of Defense.  Middle-class residents are moving out of New York City in droves. 
59 min
1715
Ep. 877 This Is a Fight We Can Win
In this episode I address the border wall funding fight and President Trump’s refusal to cave in to Democrats’ demands. I also address a brewing scandal surrounding the use of communications by the Obama administration.  News Picks:Good! Acting Attorney General Whitaker will not recuse himself from overseeing the Mueller witch hunt.  Solid move. President Trump will not sign the budget bill without border wall funding. More fake news. “Journalist” gets busted for fabricating key details. This Colorado baker is under attack again for his religious beliefs. Public support for the border wall hits a record high.  Another epic liberal failure. California, despite its outrageously high taxes, cannot educate its citizens.
58 min
1716
Ep. 876 This is the Make-or-Break Moment
In this episode I address President Trump’s most important fight: the border wall. This is the make-or-break moment for President Trump. I also address the stunning revelations about prominent Republicans' roles in the scheme to take down the Trump team. Finally, I address another privacy scandal brewing at Facebook and what it means for you.  News Picks:The judge in the Gen. Flynn case strikes again, this time ordering asylum seekers back to the United States. These prominent Republicans have been outed for their roles in the dissemination of the dirty dossier.  What did this John McCain associate do to promote the dirty dossier? You are the product being sold on Facebook.  One-third of Americans say they would pay for the border wall themselves if Congress doesn’t fund it. This poll indicates that government is the problem in America. RINO Jeff Flake cannot stop damaging the Republican Party.   
59 min
1717
Ep. 875 Here’s What Really Happened Yesterday
In this episode I address the real scandal the FBI is covering up in the Hillary email scandal and the astonishing comments by Jim Comey this week regarding the infamous meeting between Loretta Lynch and Bill Clinton. I also address what really happened in the Mike Flynn hearing yesterday. Finally, I address the immigration crisis and the only path forward to save the GOP.  News Picks:The judge has delayed sentencing in the Mike Flynn persecution.  Jim Comey doesn’t appear to care who funded the anti-Trump dossier. Jim Comey’s credibility continues to evaporate.  This piece describes the disaster that the FBI/Carter Page investigation was.  Major advertisers are refusing to cave in to another attempted liberal boycott. This entrepreneurial inventor constructed a device to combat package thieves. 
60 min
1718
Ep. 874 Their Entire Hoax Just Collapsed
In this episode I address the stunning new developments that will destroy the entire case against President Trump. I also address a suspicious attack on the Trump tax cuts and the growing calls for “Medicare for all.”  News Picks:Jim Comey humiliates himself again. Was Christopher Steele paid by Hillary Clinton’s team to challenge the 2016 election results? A stunning admission by a Clinton ally that will blow up the entire case against President Trump. This Washington Post investigative reporter is dismissing the dossier as a hoax.  The FBI finally turns over the missing paperwork in the Mike Flynn case. Here’s the Gen. Mike Flynn 302 for you to read. Liberals completely blew it on net neutrality.
58 min
1719
Ep. 873 The Big Lie Exposed
In this episode I ask the question, “Is Bob Mueller’s team getting worried about critical evidence?” Also, are key players lying about lying? I address the Obamacare ruling and what it means for your health care. Finally, I cover the recent developments in the net neutrality debate.  News Picks:Is Gen. Mike Flynn’s conviction going to be overturned? Is Bob Mueller’s team concerned about this piece of critical evidence? Federal judge rules Obamacare is unconstitutional. Nancy Pelosi is wondering why the media is focused on allegations against Trump. What? Net neutrality supporters were all wrong. This latest study debunks all of the hysteria over the repeal of net neutrality. The father of the deceased young migrant girl says the Border Patrol did everything they could do.
58 min
1720
Ep. 872 What’s Being Hidden in This Secret Docu...
In this episode I address John Solomon’s bombshell revelation on the Sean Hannity Show last night. I also address the contentious hearing on Capitol Hill regarding the Clinton Foundation. Finally, I cover the persistent liberal myth that tax cuts cost the government revenue.  News Picks:This piece summarizes the troubling efforts to frame Gen. Mike Flynn. Did FBI investigators delete key messages that would have exposed the scheme to take down the Trump team?  Another deeply troubling revelation by John Solomon last night on the Hannity show. Is this what the government is hiding? President Trump’s tax cuts are growing the economy, and tax revenue is surging.  The Clinton Foundation hearing exploded on Capitol Hill. President Trump’s poll numbers are holding steady.  Democrats double down on police state tactics. One is suggesting speech should be regulated.  
57 min
1721
Ep. 871 Big Trouble for Mueller and the Clinton...
In this episode I address the emergence of three Clinton Foundation whistleblowers and what they may offer in congressional testimony. I also address the explosive new developments in the Gen. Mike Flynn case. Finally, I address the latest media false narratives about the economy and the Trump tax cuts.  News Picks:Time is up for the Clinton Foundation. Stunning new developments in the persecution of Gen. Mike Flynn. What is the FBI hiding with regard to Gen. Mike Flynn? Excellent! President Trump has canceled the White House Christmas party for the media. Liberals are now openly bragging about weaponizing government and abusing power. Are Democrats setting a trap for us with “Medicare for all”?  President Trump’s poll numbers are improving. Are you prepared for this potential disaster? Copyright Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
61 min
1722
Ep. 870 A Victory for the Good Guys Yesterday
In this episode I address the stunning information now available in the Mike Flynn sentencing documents. I also address Trump’s big win in the Oval Office yesterday. Finally, I cover the collapse of the dossier and the media’s efforts to change the narrative.  News Picks:The Washington Post must have forgotten about all the journalists the Obama administration hired. Is Andrew Gillum running for president? Why is this key piece of information from the dossier missing in the Mueller filings? The sentencing memo shows the disgraceful actions taken against Mike Flynn. More evidence that the Democrats are looking to impeach Trump. Clarence Thomas is an American hero.  Copyright Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
59 min
1723
Ep. 869 The Implosion Begins
In this episode I address the panic developing among the liberal and media class as their case against the president collapses. I also address a slick, strategic play by Jim Comey to change the narrative. Finally, I discuss the fractures developing in the liberal movement.  News Picks:Jim Comey absolutely humiliated himself on Capitol Hill last week. This excellent Byron York piece describes the Democrats’ new line of attack now that the collusion hoax has been exposed. This October 31, 2016, NY Times piece is clear evidence that the investigation into the Trump team was not kept “secret.” Why is the FBI hiding the reasons behind its raid of a Clinton Foundation whistleblower’s residence? The Democrats are preparing to go to war with the Trump administration. The costs of minimum wage hikes are passed on to consumers, according to a new study. Copyright Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
60 min
1724
Ep. 868 Jim Comey Exposes the Police State
In this episode I address the troubling details of Jim Comey’s Capitol Hill testimony. I also address the abusive government practices of the Democrats in the Trump era and their calls for the jailing of President Trump.  News Picks:Is Mark Meadows going to be Trump’s next chief of staff? Troubling details of Jim Comey’s Capitol Hill testimony are released. Read the FBI procedures for verifying information in the FISA court yourself and you can see they broke the rules. Jim Comey admits that the FBI targeted Americans in the counterintelligence probe. Are the witch hunters going to try to indict President Trump? Is worthless Adam Schiff threatening the president with jail time? ABC “journalist” gets destroyed on Twitter for pushing the collusion hoax. Copyright Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
60 min
1725
Ep. 867 Explosive Revelations on the Clinton Fo...
In this episode I address the explosive new revelations about a Clinton Foundation whistleblower and the devastating allegations being aired. I also discuss a socialist’s appearance on the Tucker Carlson show and why it matters for the 2020 presidential election. News Picks: A federal judge opens up discovery into the Clinton private email system. Explosive revelations by John Solomon regarding the investigation into the Clinton Foundation.  Is there an FBI email chain out there that’s going to blow up the Spygate case?  President Trump unloads on Mueller.  The feds ramp up the probe into the Podesta Group and this former Obama administration official. 10 key questions for Jim Comey. The Bush family praises President Trump for his actions during the funeral of George H.W. Bush.  Another enormous oil field discovered in the United States. This is terrific economic news. Copyright Blaze Media LLC. All rights reserved.
58 min