The Dan Bongino Show

Breaking developments in the Iran conflict and dramatic claims about targeted strikes. A surprise cabinet reshuffle at DHS and political maneuvering in GOP primaries. Analysis of AI and military tech changing modern warfare. Concerns about surveillance tech and civil liberties. Coverage of high‑profile law enforcement takedowns and a comical political misstep by Democrats.

Shocking battlefield videos and how advanced tech, AI and ISR are already reshaping modern combat. Precise strikes, torpedo kills and the exposed vulnerabilities of hangars and command networks. Rising drone threats and the political fallout for global supply chains and maritime security.

Sean Davis, co-founder of The Federalist and conservative analyst. He discusses foreign influence campaigns, CCP propaganda and staged protests. He covers election security, filibuster strategy and GOP messaging. Short, pointed takes on China’s interests and how outside actors try to fracture political unity.

A breakdown of why military action against Iran was timed when it was. Discussion of classified intelligence and how it forces leaders into hard decisions. Coverage of Iranian strikes, alleged leadership losses, and effects on Iran’s command and military capacity. Examination of strategic aims like energy pressure and preventing nuclear and proxy threats.

Kirk Lippold, retired U.S. Navy commander who led USS Cole during the 2000 terrorist attack and now advises on naval security. He and Dan discuss the recent military operation in Iran, targeting leadership and command-and-control. They examine timing, cyber and Tomahawk strikes, risks of drone and missile threats, regional naval balances, and broader strategic signals to rivals.

In this episode, I cover the steps we must take to cleanse the cancer that is threatening the conservative movement, Hillary Clinton's Epstein deposition, and a shocking video about what's going on in Democrat school districts. New Biden-Era FBI BOMBSHELL: Kash Patel and Susie Wiles Targeted⁠https://www.theblaze.com/news/deeply-alarming-patel-goes-on-firing-spree-after-revealing-biden-fbi-snatched-his-phone-records⁠ JD Vance Knows EXACTLY Why Democrats Refused to Stand for American Citizens at SOTU https://www.westernjournal.com/watch-jd-vance-says-dems-showed-cowardice-trumps-sotu-address-lack-conviction/ Rubio Says Iran Poses Grave Threat to U.S. as 3rd Round of Nuclear Talks Begin https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/rubio-says-iran-poses-grave-threat-to-us-as-3rd-round-of-nuclear-talks-begin-in-geneva-5991135?src_src=partner&src_cmp=BonginoReport Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - ⁠https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino⁠ code: Bongino10 Brickhouse Nutrition - ⁠https://BrickhouseNutrition.com/dan⁠ - code: dan Kalshi - ⁠https://kalshi.com/bongino⁠ Byrna - ⁠https://byrna.com⁠ Bon Charge - ⁠https://boncharge.com⁠ - code: Bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senator Mike Lee, a conservative Utah lawmaker focused on election integrity and constitutional limits, joins to discuss the SAVE Act and voting security. They debate proof-of-citizenship, photo ID, and risks of ballot harvesting. They also outline using a talking filibuster to force debate and contrast options for reforming federal agencies.

In this episode, I dissect yesterday's record-breaking State of the Union address by President Trump, plus a surprising new poll about 2028, and special guest Rep. Eli Crane joins the show. Gavin Newsom Is BIG MAD Everyone Noticed His Racist Views https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2026/02/23/newsoms-fiery-response-to-people-calling-him-out-on-his-racist-statements-n2671751 How the U.S. Helped Bring Down Powerful CJNG Cartel Leader "El Mencho" https://nypost.com/2026/02/23/world-news/inside-the-deadly-raid-to-take-out-mexicos-powerful-cartel-boss-el-mencho/ Professor Caught Uttering “Blatantly Racist” Statement on Hot Mic https://nypost.com/2026/02/24/us-news/cuny-professor-apologizes-for-blatantly-racist-hot-mic-moment/ Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino code: Bongino10 Chapter Advisory - Dial Pound Two-Fifty and say “Medicare Help.” Birch Gold - Text Dan to 989898 Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/dan Kalshi - https://kalshi.com/bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sean Farish, a conservative content creator and Trump impersonator who built grassroots movements and a Rumble show, joins to share his origin story. He talks about moving from activism to online content. He discusses outrage-driven media, infighting in the movement, and how messaging and accountability shape political influence.

A deep dive into the attempted breach at Mar-a-Lago, the shooting details, and how investigators piece together a crime scene. An explanation of use-of-force rules from a former Secret Service perspective. Discussion of possible motives and radicalization. Critique of media-driven outrage, bot activity, and liberal leadership failures. Reaction to a recent Supreme Court tariffs decision and its political implications.