Cumulus Media today announced Dan Bongino’s return to the podcasting world with the relaunch of The Dan Bongino Show. Beginning February 2, 2026, The Dan Bongino Show will be a two-hour podcast that will drop daily, Monday – Friday from 10 am – 12 pm ET. The video livestream will be available exclusively on Rumble with recorded audio available on all major podcast platforms. Westwood One is the exclusive sales partner for The Dan Bongino Show.
In March 2025, Bongino stepped away from his flagship radio show and podcast to join President Trump’s administration as the Deputy Director of the FBI. This past week, Bongino announced his return to his podcast, with new insights, a sharp message, fiery debates and a perspective few can offer.
The relaunch marks Bongino’s most extensive digital commitment to date, designed to meet increasing audience demand for long-form and in-depth content. The two-hour format strengthens the show’s position as a major voice in independent media, offering a highly engaging, daily destination for listeners seeking headline analysis, guest interviews, cultural commentary, and special “Bongino Army” segments.
“I'm excited to get back behind the mic and reconnect directly with the audience,” said Bongino. “This show has always been about cutting through the noise and talking honestly about what matters. We’re coming back bigger, bolder, and always unfiltered — exactly how people want it.”
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The latest on Dan Bongino's possible return to radio via a deal with Westwood One is a bit mixed, with some initial excitement followed by clarification.
Just days ago ago), Bongino confirmed he is returning to media in early February 2026 after stepping down as FBI Deputy Director in early January. He made the announcement during an appearance on "Hayley Caronia’s Nightly Scroll," describing it as "the beginning of a new chapter" and saying things like: “I loved the job, but I missed you guys. Loud, obnoxious Dan Bongino, taking on the world of grifters, bums, and losers, is absolutely back.”
Westwood One will handle advertising sales for the digital show/podcast, but it won't displace current syndicated hosts like The Chris Plante Show or The Brian Kilmeade Show in that 9 AM-Noon slot, nor Vince Coglianese (who took over Bongino's old 12-3 PM slot) in the afternoon.
Just days ago ago), Bongino confirmed he is returning to media in early February 2026 after stepping down as FBI Deputy Director in early January. He made the announcement during an appearance on "Hayley Caronia’s Nightly Scroll," describing it as "the beginning of a new chapter" and saying things like: “I loved the job, but I missed you guys. Loud, obnoxious Dan Bongino, taking on the world of grifters, bums, and losers, is absolutely back.”
He teased a new two-hour show airing weekdays from 10 AM to Noon ET, with a joint press release expected from Westwood One (Cumulus Media's syndication arm) and Rumble to provide final details.
This comes after his previous syndicated radio show on Westwood One (originally 12-3 PM ET) ended in March 2025 when he joined the FBI — a move that reportedly cost the network significant revenue (around $15 million estimated in 2025, with network declines of 20-27% in some quarters attributed to his absence).
Industry reporting quickly clarified an important distinction: Bongino is returning to his podcast (also expanding to video on Rumble), not necessarily to a full nationally syndicated terrestrial radio program on Westwood One's news/talk lineup.
Westwood One will handle advertising sales for the digital show/podcast, but it won't displace current syndicated hosts like The Chris Plante Show or The Brian Kilmeade Show in that 9 AM-Noon slot, nor Vince Coglianese (who took over Bongino's old 12-3 PM slot) in the afternoon.
Bongino's own site doesn't yet have announcements reflecting this (as of the most recent checks), and social media chatter echoes the news with excitement from fans but no new official posts from him on the specifics.