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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Ep. 754 Socialism Is for Imbeciles
Summary:In this episode I address the myth of “Democratic Socialism” and the useful idiots who propagate it. I also discuss some explosive new connections in the Spygate scandal.  News Picks:Today’s edition of liberal myth-busting: Is there really a “Muslim ban”?  Some key insights from Rod Rosenstein’s testimony on the Hill.  What’s going on with the investigation into the investigators? Big time narrative-buster: Trump’s approval among Hispanics is up ten points.  Did the FBI ignore evidence that it was being lied to? Obama is back in the game.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
58 min
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Ep. 753 The Real Story Behind the Witch Hunt
Summary:In this episode I address another bizarre twist in the Mueller probe that has escaped wide media scrutiny. I also address the troubling actions of Rod Rosenstein and the reasons that some blue states are celebrating Donald Trump.  News Picks:Here’s another bizarre twist in the Mueller probe.  Here’s what is really at stake with this Supreme Court vacancy.  The economy is motoring along.  Mueller’s investigation isn’t as strong as we’ve been lead to believe.  Why was this Democrat-connected lobbyist visiting Julian Assange?  Is Twitter responding to conservatives?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
63 min
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Ep. 752 Expect the Democrats to Double Down on ...
Summary:In this episode I address the liberal meltdown over the Supreme Court vacancy announced yesterday with Anthony Kennedy's retirement. I also address the role of President Trump in elections and how it’s causing a media meltdown.  News Picks:How does Mexico treat its illegal immigration population? President Trump can drain the swamp in the Republican primaries.  This Supreme Court opening is devastating for the Democrats. Here are 6 rulings that could be overturned by a constitutionalist Supreme Court.  Here are the political implications of the Anthony Kennedy retirement. These filibuster tweets by Democrats look pretty silly now.  Mike Lee should be the Supreme Court pick.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 751 President Trump's Big Day
Summary:In this episode I address the big political wins for President Trump yesterday. I also address the decision from the Supreme Court about union dues and what it means to you. I also discuss the growing violence and aggression on the Left.  News Picks:Elaine Chao gives it right back to aggressive leftist protestors.  This may be the best political ad I’ve ever seen. Four big takeaways from last night’s huge electoral upset in a congressional race.  The Democrats suffered a big loss at the Supreme Court yesterday.  The media is largely fake news, and Americans are starting to realize it.  This piece sums up liberals' misguided views on tax cuts.  A big loss at the Supreme Court for organized labor. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 750 The Fix Is In
Summary:The latest twist in the Mueller probe is deeply troubling. The fix appears to be in. Also, I address the socialism scam. Socialism is a farce, and its advocates are complete frauds.  News Picks:Maxine Waters knows she’s in deep trouble. What is Bob Mueller up to now? Read this piece from a left-leaning website about people involved in the Mueller probe. A solid piece about the Obama “fixer.”  More single-payer horror stories.  Is the next step organized violence from the Left?  The seven preludes of the FBI Trump probe.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.    
57 min
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Ep. 749 Liberal Aggression Is Getting Dangerous
Summary:In this episode, I address increasing liberal aggression and the reasons that Donald Trump is a threat to the media/Democrat establishment. I also address a fascinating theory about “income equality.” Finally, I discuss how Mexico treats illegal immigration.  News Picks:Did you ever wonder how Mexico treats its illegal immigration problem? Maxine Waters is openly advocating for mob aggression. Obama’s former DHS secretary admits they detained children to deter illegal immigration.  Why did the FBI ignore these explosive revelations in the Hillary email case?  Did the FBI frame Gen. Mike Flynn?  Bernie Sanders is getting very rich advocating for socialism. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
59 min
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Ep. 748 Why Are They Still Pushing Us?
Summary:In this episode I address the continued calls for violence from the radical Left and the potential consequences. I also discuss a brilliant analysis of the handling of the Clinton email investigation and how it may actually benefit President Trump.  News Picks:Five things you need to know about separations at the border. This is a brilliant analysis of the consequences of the Clinton email investigation.  America won’t go down without a fight.  Peter Strzok loses his security clearance.  Your tax bill is about to go up if you shop online.  The media screws up, again.  A warning sign for the economy?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 747 The Media Is Desperate to Hide this Story
Summary:In this episode I address President Trump’s immigration executive order and how he tactically played both the media and the Democrats with its wording. I also address the explosive revelations revealed in the congressional hearing on the Clinton email investigation and the Russia probe.  News Picks:President Trump’s executive order was a stroke of genius.  The Obama administration gave a stand-down order on Russian efforts to intrude on our election?  Why was the Obama administration laundering information through the State Department? The State Department official involved in the Russia scandal has some interesting ties.  The activist who confronted Trump’s DHS secretary is actually a government employee.  More on President Trump’s executive order jiujitsu.  Bombshell moments from day two of the inspector general’s testimony.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
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Ep. 746 We Are Living in Dangerous Times
Summary:In this episode I address the Left’s growing calls for violence and the avoidable, devastating consequences that will result. I also discuss the grotesque media hypocrisy in coverage of the immigration crisis.  News Picks:Yes, Obama paid a 1.7 billion dollar ransom to Iran.  The anti-Trump FBI agents have been unmasked. Look at these horrible photos of the Obama administration’s detention conditions.  The fix was in on the Clinton email scandal.  The Senate Democrats are frauds. They turned down an opportunity to fix the immigration crisis. The Obama administration made some similar statements about the detention of immigrant children.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
60 min
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Ep. 745 Don’t Let The Democrats Get Away With T...
Summary:In this episode I address the Democrats’ new story that they’re using to attack President Trump and to provide cover for Hillary. I also discuss the inside baseball reasons that the FBI management leaned left and the coming economic crisis surrounding the national debt.  News Picks:Does California prove that liberal economics works? Democrat Senator Feinstein gets called out on her lies. The media hysteria continues on the immigration issue. Are we headed for a debt crisis? Jim Comey is in a world of trouble.  The Southern Poverty Law Center loses big time. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 744 The Democrats Are Lying, Again
Summary:The Democrats are not telling you the truth about the latest illegal immigration reports. Also, I explain why former Obama administration officials are desperate to change the timeline on the Trump investigation.  News Picks:This piece debunks some common liberal myths about immigration.  The truth about separating kids at the border. The immorality of the radical, open-borders Left. Why does the timeline in the FBI’s Trump team investigation keep changing? Peter Strzok’s testimony could be explosive.  Another approach to the Trump team by someone connected to the FBI?  Liberals are defending gang members, again.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
59 min
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Ep. 743 The Aftermath
Summary:In this episode I address the IG report and the findings. The report was devastating, and no amount of media spin otherwise is going to change that.  News Picks:Trump’s Five Rules. Here’s the link to the full IG report for you to read. Why was this horrifying text hidden from all of us? Hillary’s email was accessed by foreign actors.  Wait, what? Jim Comey used personal email too while investigating the use of personal email.  Five more FBI employees are in trouble over their actions regarding Trump. Mueller’s team gets smacked down in court again. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
59 min
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Ep. 742 Today Could Change Everything
Summary:Today could be a game-changer. The report about the Hillary email investigation is expected to be released. I’ll cover what to look for. Also, I’ll address the continued liberal culture war against us, along with a recent Obamacare study. News Picks:Why are some liberal commentators trying to turn Russiagate into Israelgate? Here’s what to look for in today’s IG report on the Hillary email investigation.  A disgusting story about the liberal culture war.  A January story that debunks the myth that wages rose faster under Obama.  Social Security is in trouble.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
59 min
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Ep. 741 The Two Questions Everyone Wants Answered
Summary:In this episode I address the disturbing news about both the Mueller witch hunt and Rod Rosenstein’s threats to Congress. I also debunk liberal myths about California’s economy and address some new economic news.  News Picks:This piece debunks some common economic myths about California. Why were these redactions made in the FBI texts? Hollywood is inadvertently helping Trump’s re-election efforts. Is the Mueller probe’s investigation into the Russian influence campaign collapsing? Food stamp enrollment drops again.  Despite record income tax revenue, we are still running massive deficits.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
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Ep. 740 A New Low for the Media
Summary:In this episode I address the absurd, hysterical media coverage of the Trump-Kim summit. I also discuss how liberalism is eating itself alive in Seattle and elsewhere.  News Picks:The Secret Service has its hands full with the North Korean summit. The Democrats, and the media, are engaged in a dangerous game of anti-American rhetoric.  CNN’s Jim Acosta grandstanding, again.  The media coverage of the North Korean summit has been horrendous. The CEO of Twitter actually apologized for eating at a Chik-fil-A Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 739 Hidden Bombshells in the Leak Investiga...
Summary:In this episode I address the explosive information contained in the court paperwork in the leak investigation. I also address President Trump’s comments at the G-7 and the recent decision by the DOJ that could decimate Obamacare. News Picks:This piece destroys the ongoing, disgraceful media spin about Spygate. The DOJ is still withholding documents from congressional oversight.  This piece debunks another desperate liberal economic narrative.  Obamacare is in deep trouble due to these recent decisions by the DOJ. Obamacare is driving premiums up dramatically. Another Obama administration scandal brewing at the National Archives. The court documents from the leak investigation are interesting. Pay attention to the dates.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
61 min
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Ep. 738 All of a Sudden, the Liberal Media Care...
Summary:In this episode I address the indictment of a U.S. Senate staff member for leaks and the hypocritical response of the liberal media. I also address the ruthless attacks on Sean Hannity by liberal goons along with more liberal economic nonsense.  News Picks:The indictments start to rain down in the DOJ leaks probe.  Why are Google, Facebook, and Amazon partnering with a hate group to police their Internet presence? The Eagles embarrassed themselves with their White House stunt.  Another disgusting attack on Sean Hannity.  Ten paradoxes of our time.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.      
60 min
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Ep. 737 The Media Continues to Ignore this Expl...
Summary:In this episode I address Paul Ryan’s troubling comments about Spygate along with his trepidation on the explosive Awan scandal. I also address the media’s losing efforts to derail the Trump presidency.  News Picks:This is an older piece, but it provides a timeline that proves the discussion about Hillary’s emails started long before George Papadopoulos. The anti-Trump FBI agent had a larger role in the investigation than previously reported.  What ever happened to the Samantha Power unmasking scandal? Explosive information about the House IT scandal involving the Awan brothers. Tax cuts are wonderful, but we need to do more. Mick Mulvaney fires the entire CFPB advisory board.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved. 
61 min
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Ep. 736 No More Apologies
Summary: In this episode I address the allegations that NSA databases were being used to illicitly spy on the Trump team. I also address the big takeaways from yesterday’s elections and the disgraceful actions of the Philadelphia Eagles’ organization.  News Picks: Today’s edition of liberal myth-busting hammers Hillary’s ridiculous claims about Red States.  Was another member of the Trump team targeted by an FBI spy? Trump is winning the culture war and even the swampy Republicans are starting to realize it. Social Security and Medicare are going bankrupt. More ominous signs.  More Obama administration corruption.  Some takeaways from last night’s election. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
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Ep. 735 Why the Rush to Shut This Guy Up?
Summary:In this episode I address the curious circumstances behind the rushed arrest of George Papadopoulos. What is the Mueller probe hiding? I also address the response by Ben Shapiro to yesterday’s show. Finally, I address the key takeaways from yesterday’s ruling in the gay marriage wedding cake case and some critical new economic figures.  News Picks:Why was the arrest of George Papadopoulos rushed? What were they hiding? More revelations from George Papadopoulos’ wife. Ben Shapiro’s response to my show yesterday. This piece provides a strong synopsis of the gay marriage wedding cake case.  Some good news and bad news about the recent job numbers. Two Hillary Clinton tweets from before the election that indicate she was already prepared for the “Trump/Russia” story.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
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Ep. 734 Answering Ben Shapiro’s Spygate Questions
Summary:In this episode I cover explosive new revelations in the Spygate scandal about the origins of the case. I also address some questions Ben Shapiro has about the case. Finally, I discuss an incident at the White House between the Secret Service and CNN’s Jim Acosta.  News Picks:John Brennan is a liar. He is knee-deep in Spygate. A fascinating timeline of the use of NSA technology to spy on the Trump team. Why can’t the FBI get its story straight about how the Trump team investigation began? More suspicious activity surrounds the case of George Papadopoulos. Jim Acosta from CNN thinks the rules don’t apply to him at the White House.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
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Ep. 733 The Radical Left Is Eating Itself Alive
Summary:In this episode I address liberalism’s never-ending love affair with victimhood and identity politics. This will not end well because this is a nihilistic approach. I also address the collapsing origin story for the Trump investigation.  News Picks.Today’s edition of liberal myth-busting. The London to Langley spy ring. Canada and Mexico announce retaliatory tariffs. Was the spy working the Trump team for information while simultaneously speaking to the press? Black unemployment hits record lows as the economy continues to grow.  Homeschooling is surging. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
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Ep. 732 The Real Reason Behind the Deep State P...
Summary:In this episode I address the panic brewing in the D.C. Swamp over the collapsing Russia probe and the increasing public frustration over the Mueller witch hunt. I also address the moral basis for capitalism and how we should explain it to the next generation.  News Picks:A terrific piece which entirely debunks Trey Gowdy’s outrageous statements about Spygate. Did Trey Gowdy even see the documents he based his misguided comments on?  Mark Levin torched Trey Gowdy last night. Listen here. A great piece about the moral basis for capitalism.  The N.Y. Times complains about fake news as it reports fake news.  An older piece about the translator in the room for the Trump Tower meeting.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
63 min
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Ep. 731 There's Only One Way to Fix This
Summary:In this episode I address the controversial tweet by Roseanne Barr. I also address the explosive revelations about Spygate and the origins of the case. Finally, I discuss the expanding Trump economy and the electoral ramifications for Democrats.  News Picks:This piece debunks the latest liberal myths about Trump’s immigration policy. Lee Smith’s explosive piece about the origins of the Spygate case.  How is the Mueller witch hunt going to end? The Trump economy is giving the Democrats headaches.  Debunking myths about immigration enforcement. The solution to the liberal assault on conservatives is economic growth.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
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Ep. 730 Mutually Assured Political Destruction
Summary:There is only one way to stop the liberal weaponization of our government: the employment of mutually assured destruction. In this episode I address what this means going forward. I also address the terrible economic and job advice given to our next generation.  News Picks:Despite all of the police-state Democrats’ conspiracy theories, they still can’t explain why the government spied on the Trump team.  Andy McCarthy explains the government’s hypocrisy on Spygate. Did this key figure in Spygate admit it’s all bunk? A great piece about liberals’ culture wars against us and how we may be winning. The media tried to attack President Trump yet inadvertently attacked Obama.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min