The Dan Bongino Show CNN Does It Again (Ep. 2471)
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Mar 12, 2026 A fiery take on media misreporting and repeated CNN errors. A defense of troop meal purchases and critique of sensational narratives. Analysis of Iran’s new leader, threats to shipping lanes, and battlefield imagery. Discussion of election probe coverage and Schumer’s SAVE Act comments. A simple health tip: hourly air squats to counter sitting.
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Dan’s Dinner With Pete Shows Purchase Wasn’t Personal
- Dan recounts seeing Pete Hegseth share food with his wife at a dinner, arguing Hegseth couldn't personally consume $15 million in steak.
- He uses that meeting to rebut CNN claims that the purchases were for Hegseth himself.
Support Troop Morale With Real Meals
- Defend service members from media attacks and support morale by emphasizing the value of hot meals in the field.
- Dan urges making steak and lobster available to troops as a morale boost during deployments.
Old Intelligence Can Fuel New Hysteria
- Dan warns older law-enforcement intelligence bulletins can be repackaged to create media hysteria about threats like drone attacks.
- He differentiates between an aged law-enforcement warning and an imminent operational threat.