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.”
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.
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.