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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1801
Ep. 793 The Democrats' Anti-Trump Battle Plan L...
Summary:In this episode I address the Democrats' leaked battle plan against Trump. I also address some of the keys to fighting back. I discuss the latest liberal head-fake on taxes, along with the question we should all be asking about this Clinton team source.  News Picks:Debunking liberal myths about the stock market surge. The Democrats’ plan to take down Trump has leaked into the media. It’s a disturbing look at what weaponized government looks like.  This piece lays out the Democrats’ strategy to move the witch hunt against Trump away from Mueller.  Don Trump Jr. fights back against another fake news story from CNN.  Democrats have been telling us for years that we should tax the “rich” more. Yet this report shows that this is just another liberal talking point.  The DNC has stripped its superdelegates of power. This is good news for Republicans.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
1802
Ep. 792 Exposing the Left’s Real Strategy
Summary:In this episode I address the need for the Department of Justice to move quickly on issues surrounding internal corruption. I also discuss the troubling liberal strategy to suppress our rights using pressure campaigns, along with what the strategy to fight back should look like.  News Picks:Here’s additional evidence that the Mueller probe is a destructive witch hunt. This PJ Media piece describes the Left’s new front in the war on our rights.  Republican sellouts are urging other Republicans to turn on Trump.  Democrats are not telling you the truth about their impeachment goals.  China is rattled by the trade fight.  South Africa’s land-grab proposals will destroy their economy if implemented. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
62 min
1803
Ep. 791 The Story is Rapidly Unraveling
Summary:In this episode I address the unbelievable U-turns by Clintonista Lanny Davis in the Cohen case, which destroy the liberal collusion narrative. I also discuss the latest revelations about the Clinton email case that shed new light on the failed investigation.  News Picks:Liberal Senator Elizabeth Warren’s latest plan to “save capitalism” will destroy it.  Chuck Ross reports on the latest interesting revelation about Michael Cohen and the dirty dossier.  This “Law and Crime” piece delves into the real reason Michael Cohen may have pled to those questionable charges.  Did the FBI even analyze the Clinton emails?  Some Republicans doubt the Trump pardon story. Who was the Russian source Glenn Simpson was referring to? The welfare state is out of control.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
56 min
1804
Ep. 790 What the Heck Happened Yesterday?
Summary: In this episode I address the Paul Manafort conviction and the Michael Cohen plea along with the disingenuous media coverage of these two breaking news events. I also address a stunning new detail in the Spygate setup.  News Picks:The Michael Cohen plea deal is a shameful effort to take down Trump. This piece addresses a major flaw in the deal.  The Cohen plea deal is a scam. This piece addresses the campaign “contribution” angle.  Is the inspector general properly investigating this angle in the Spygate scheme? This Chuck Ross piece details yet another suspicious interaction with George Papadopoulos.  This Byron York piece asks the question “Where’s the collusion?” Police-stater Chuck Schumer has a warning for President Trump.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
63 min
1805
Ep. 789 Liberalism and Socialism: What's the Di...
Summary:In this episode I address the liberals’ growing love affair with socialism. I also cover socialism horror stories from around the globe. Finally, I cover some suspicious communications that Bob Mueller’s team appear to be hiding.  News Picks:All roads lead to Hillary when it involves Russian collusion.  Was the Trump team “reverse targeted”? This latest Jeff Carlson piece addresses this question.  This Chuck Ross piece addresses yet another suspicious approach to George Papadopoulos.  The Oleg Deripaska story gets stranger by the day.  This international diplomat is shamefully trying to blame Trump for violence directed at the media.  Here’s the complete list of the vicious personal attacks on Donald Trump. Senator Elizabeth Warren is introducing legislation that would effectively bankrupt America.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
65 min
1806
Ep. 788 All Roads Lead to Hillary Clinton
Summary:In this episode I address the growing problem of internet censorship and how to fight back. I also discuss the suspicious message Bob Mueller appears to be covering up.Finally, I address the disgraceful behavior of former CIA Director John Brennan.  News Picks:All roads in the Spygate scandal lead to Hillary Clinton. This piece sums up the connections. Jeff Carlson’s piece asks why Bob Mueller’s team is ignoring these critical messages? Chuck Ross’s latest piece addresses the latest news regarding Stefan Halper, a CIA asset involved in the Spygate scandal.  If George Papadopoulos is a central player in the Spygate scandal, then why doesn’t the Mueller team say so? Byron York asks this question in this piece.  Daniel Greenfield covers the growing internet censorship crisis. Is the Left outsourcing its never-ending war on free speech? Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved. 
58 min
1807
Ep. 787 The Implosion Begins
Summary:In this episode I address the coming liberal implosion, as leftists run out of people to attack using their identity politics weapons. I also discuss a major secret the FBI and Justice Department appear to be hiding in the Spygate scandal. Finally, I address some persistent myths about socialism that are impacting the thinking of the next generation.  News Picks:This liberal entertainer said “not all Republicans are racist” and was promptly savaged on social media.  There is no such thing as “Democratic Socialism;” it’s a myth. This Washington Examiner piece addresses some of the myths surrounding socialism.  The DOJ lost a major battle in the Spygate scandal to keep secret their verification procedures.  As the support of the black community grows, expect liberals to double down on identity politics. Why won’t Colorado leave this baker alone?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
63 min
1808
Ep. 786 John Brennan Should Be Very Concerned
Summary:In this episode I address the real reasons disgraced former CIA Director John Brennan is panicking about the revoking of his security clearance. I also discuss the liberal media’s disingenuous efforts to attack the Trump economic bump. News Picks:This Daily Caller piece addresses the George Papadopoulos plea deal. Why did this government employee lose his security clearance after reporting irregularities about one of the players in the Spygate scheme?  This November piece from the Hill covers the leak investigations going on within the DOJ. Sara Carter has some interesting new reporting on newly revealed Bruce Ohr/Chris Steele texts.  This Investors Business Daily piece throughly debunks the “Obama handed Trump a strong economy” nonsense. Denmark is not a socialist country. The American public trusts Trump, more than the Democrats, on the economy.  Liberals are losing their minds because Jeff Sessions ate in this restaurant.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1809
Ep. 785 Rachel Maddow Drops a Bombshell and Doe...
Summary: Rachel Maddow dropped a bombshell about the Russian collusion hoax this week, yet she seems unaware of the consequences of what she’s asking for.  I also address new information about the framing of the Trump team, which will blow up the insane media narratives.  News Picks:This Margot Cleveland piece addresses some questions about the information laundering operation being run by Bruce Ohr.  Donny Deutsch just said something disgusting about the Secret Service. This piece debunks liberal nonsense about net neutrality.  Chicago is out of control. Something has to change.  The disingenuous media is trying to give Obama credit for the Trump economy. This Lee Smith piece addresses the real scandal behind the Trump Tower meeting.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1810
Ep. 784 The Media Needs a New Cover Story
Summary:In this episode I address the troubling media cover-up of the Spygate scandal. I also reveal a new connection to the FBI and the Trump team.  News Picks:Stop calling this hate group “anti-fascist.” They are fascists.  Here’s the real reason Peter Strzok was fired.  This Miami Herald piece about Roger Stone contains some troubling information about an FBI-connected individual.  This Chuck Ross piece covers the origins of the NRA/Russia story.  Here are the real costs of Ocasio-Cortez’s “socialism.” What’s really driving the deficits?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
62 min
1811
Ep. 783 The Democrats Need a Miracle
Summary: In this episode I address the strong likelihood that the collusion hoax is really a cover story for the Clinton campaign’s dealings with a Putin-connected oligarch. I also debunk liberal talking points about tax reform and address corporate censorship of speech.  News Picks:This Lee Smith piece asks the question “Was it a setup?” about the Trump Tower meeting. This John Solomon piece from May highlights some of the troubling conflicts Bob Mueller has.  Read this Russian oligarch’s op-ed and you’ll find a few clues about the collusion hoax. Another distraction by the Democrats in the Russia probe. Ocasio-Cortez gets fact-checked by the Washington Post. It doesn’t end well.  Omarosa has entirely disgraced herself. She’s an embarrassment.  The government is raising record tax revenue, yet it is still running a deficit. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
62 min
1812
Ep. 782 The Costs Are Mind-blowing
Summary:In this episode I address the explosive costs of the "democratic" socialist agenda. The costs are unfathomable. I also cover the developments in the Spygate operation and the information-laundering operation.  News Picks:This piece debunks common myths about “democratic” socialism.  This Vox piece destroys the myth of affordable “Medicare for all.”  Prominent liberal calls for more socialism. What does Julian Assange know?  Is China getting ready to buckle in this trade dispute?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
55 min
1813
Ep. 781 Who Is “Our Guy”?
Summary:The entire Spygate scandal is finally being exposed. In this episode I address the scandalous beginnings of the FBI investigation into Trump and the sources they may be hiding. News Picks:This Byron York piece addresses the curious links between a Russian oligarch and Christopher Steele.  This Sara Carter pieces addresses some troubling information about Bruce Ohr’s connections.  This Jeff Carlson piece addresses who “our guy” could be. Bob Mueller may have a troubling conflict in his investigation.  Why was Chris Steele trying to connect to Bob Mueller? Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
64 min
1814
Ep. 780 The Purge Begins
Summary:Liberals are hoping to weaponize government in an effort to silence speech they don’t approve of. I address their tactics in this episode. Also, I cover the stunning costs of socialism and some breaking details about the coordinated DOJ/FBI effort to take down the Trump team.  News Picks:This piece addresses the astonishing costs of socialism.  This Jeff Carlson piece covers the troubling connections between DOJ officials and Hillary Clinton opposition researchers.  Stunning new revelations by John Solomon about emails between Bruce Ohr and Christopher Steele. Socialism is getting very expensive. Unions are feeling the financial pinch.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1815
Ep. 779 This Lawsuit Could Destroy the Media's ...
Summary:This lawsuit could absolutely destroy the Russian collusion fairy-tale. I also debunk the latest liberal attacks on the Trump economy. News Picks:This Federalist piece addresses the BuzzFeed lawsuit that could cripple the collusion fairy-tale. A terrific piece by Louis Woodhill that debunks liberal economic arguments.  This Daniel Horowitz piece addresses Democrat DACA hypocrisy.  The elites' war on the deplorables continues.  More on the socialism disaster.  The media is lying again about the Trump Tower meeting.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1816
Ep.778 It's Getting Ugly Out There
Summary:In this episode I address the new rules for dealing with aggressive liberal violence. I also discuss the fascinating new details revealed in the Spygate probe.  News Picks:This Quin Hillyer piece takes issue with the new rules of political confrontation.  This Townhall piece covers the radical Left’s troubling double standards.  Twitter is talking cheap shots at conservatives, again! Look what they did to Candace Owens.  Trump is a class act. Watch what he did when he saw a group of local firefighters. This piece covers a sophisticated assassination attempt in Venezuela. Before an election is the best time for a budget fight. The University of Virginia takes a stand against liberal bullies.  Here’s the video of Candace Owens being confronted. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
1817
Ep. 777 The Footnote That Could Blow the Lid Of...
Summary:In this episode I address a footnote in the warrant application to spy on a former member of the Trump team that could blow this case wide open. I also address the latest economic numbers. Finally, I cover the latest Russian spying scandal.  News Picks:The media isn’t telling you these things about the Russia probe.  This Margot Cleveland piece addresses some stunning new information about Mifsud’s role in the Spygate scandal. We should all push to abolish tax withholding; here’s why.  Is economic growth in the next quarter going to be even better than this quarter?  Here are some of the details in the new Russian spy scandal.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved. 
64 min
1818
Ep. 776 The White House Fights Back
Summary:In this episode I address the devastating scandal that the media has forgotten about. I also discuss the anomalies of the Manafort trial and Trump’s impressive negotiating skills on trade.  News Picks:Sarah Sanders doesn’t take any garbage from the media.  This Law & Crime piece addresses some of the possible reasons behind Manafort’s refusal to take a plea.  What ever happened to the unmasking scandal?  Why are these cases from the Mueller probe being referred to the SDNY? The Fed is holding interest rates steady.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
59 min
1819
Ep. 775 Is the FBI Hiding This Damaging Informa...
Summary:In this episode I address the devastating information the FBI and the DOJ may be hiding in the FISA application. I also address some suspicious behavior by the Mueller probe. News Picks:What the media isn’t telling you about the Russian collusion hoax.  Does this Democrat senator know anything about our immigration laws?  Whatever happened to the “unmasking” scandal? This is a solid opinion piece about the depths of the FBI collusion in the Trump probe. Why isn’t Paul Manafort taking a plea deal?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1820
Ep. 774 Trump Owns the Liberal Media Again
Summary:In this episode I address the epic troll move President Trump pulled on the media yesterday. I also debunk the latest liberal attempt to cover up the Spygate debacle. Finally, I cover the liberal attacks on the economy and why they’re wrong.  News Picks:Please pick up a copy of my new Spygate book here. You won’t regret it.  Liberals are lying when they claim that wages are stagnant. This piece debunks that nonsense.  This Twitchy piece addresses the suspicious silence of Adam Schiff on the “redactions” issue. This law and crime piece touches on what I believe will be the new liberal narrative about the Spygate disaster.  The Daily Caller deserves better than the treatment they’ve received from liberal media types.  Medicare for all is an unaffordable disaster.  Stop believing the myths about government shutdowns. DNC head Tom Perez claims to be a class warrior, but look at what he was carrying.  These income inequality professors don’t seem to mind their inflated incomes. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved. 
61 min
1821
Ep. 773 How Deep Does This Scandal Go?
Summary:In this episode I address the explosive new Spygate information implicating some major political players. I also address the new liberal attack plan on the economy and why it will fail.  News Picks:This piece debunks the mythical Clinton surplus.  Another great interview with Devin Nunes this weekend that should really concern the Democrats. This piece in The Markets Works reveals some tantalizing new information about the depths of the leaking in the Spygate scandal.  Pay special attention to the corrections in this Washington Post piece.  Can we really afford Medicare for all? This Facebook post by a law enforcement officer is worth your time.  Socialism is awful. That’s a fact.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
1822
Ep. 772 Mueller’s Case Is Falling Apart
Summary:In this episode I address the increasingly desperate Mueller probe’s recent moves. I also address two reasons why the collusion narrative is dead, while the Spygate scandal grows.  News Picks:This piece debunks four crazy Ocasio-Cortez economic ideas.  If Michael Cohen is used as a witness in the Mueller probe, he is going to have a lot of explaining to do.  This Daily Caller piece provides significant clues to the Clinton connections of the Russians in the Trump Tower meeting.  Michael Cohen attacked the credibility of the dossier in a lawsuit.  Mollie Hemingway’s piece addresses the media’s involvement in the fake “collusion” narrative. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
61 min
1823
Ep. 771 New Rules
Summary:We’re done playing nice. The new rules are in effect, and liberals aren’t going to like them. Also, this has been a big week for the Trump team. I cover some of their enormous victories.  News Picks:Dear Liberals, stop lying about “Democratic Socialism.” This piece thoroughly debunks their silly arguments.  This Mollie Hemingway piece recaps how the media made fools of themselves with their collusion conspiracy theory Evan Sayet’s piece addresses Trump’s new rules. Why is Twitter shadow-banning conservatives? The House finally moves against Rod Rosenstein. Another huge win for Trump on trade.  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.  
61 min
1824
Ep. 770 The Liberal Rage Machine
Summary:What is the Swamp hiding? This latest revelation by Republicans looking into Spygate offers us some tantalizing clues. In this episode I address the growing efforts by the Swamp to sweep the scandal under the rug.  News Picks:This Victor Davis Hanson piece addresses the limitless rage of the Left directed at President Trump. This Chuck Ross piece discusses the questionable sourcing of the dirty dossier. This Byron York piece addresses some questionable redactions in the FISA application. What is going on in New York with the governor? Escaping New York’s high taxes may be more difficult than you thought. Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
60 min
1825
Ep. 769 A Trap Is Being Set
Summary:In this episode I address the grave error the anti-Trump crowd, and the media, are making after the release of the FISA application.  News Picks:This Byron York piece asks a critical question: Why is Bob Mueller handing off critical cases? This blog post perfectly describes the differences between capitalism and socialism.  Will Donald Trump veto the upcoming spending measures? This piece fact-checks the “fact-checkers.”  Why are liberals so concerned about this new IRS mandate?  Copyright CRTV. All rights reserved.
62 min