The Dan Bongino Show

We're NOT Doing This Again (Ep. 2511)

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May 8, 2026
A rapid rundown of recent UAP file releases and why to scrutinize the footage. A warning against repeating COVID-style panic over hantavirus and mask hysteria. Political accountability through ubiquitous cameras and redistricting fallout. A look at crime, homelessness reporting, and tensions over partisan double standards.
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ADVICE

Reject Panic Driven Narratives

  • Do not fall for panic-driven media narratives like UAPs or hantavirus; panic creates clicks and profit.
  • Dan Bongino warns listeners repeatedly to resist fear-based behavior and mass re-adoption of COVID-era measures like masking.
ADVICE

Require Accountability Before Trusting Health Authorities

  • Demand apologies from institutions that promoted harmful COVID policies before accepting future health mandates.
  • Dan says CDC/WHO/FDA and major news outlets must own up to school closures and masking harms to rebuild trust.
INSIGHT

Declassification Enables Public Scrutiny Of UAPs

  • Transparency can come from presidential declassification; Dan credits Trump with releasing UAP files the public hadn't seen.
  • He notes many released UAP clips are unresolved but often explainable by parallax, drones, balloons, or camera limits.
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