Dan Bongino is set to return to broadcasting on February 2, 2026, with a new two-hour daily program on Rumble that will stream live at 10:00 a.m. Eastern and be available on podcast platforms, marking his shift back to independent digital media after a year of government service.
Fans have been waiting since December when Dan Bongino announced he was stepping away from his role at the FBI, and he has since teased a comeback, hinting that “We will have something for you soon.” Speculation mounted about whether he would reclaim a radio slot or focus on a digital-first approach, and the new plan makes his direction clear.
The official return date and time are February 2 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern, and the announcement was posted on the Bongino Report X account. The program will be a two-hour weekday show airing from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET and will be streamed exclusively on Rumble while also being distributed on-demand across major podcast platforms.
Conservative commentator, bestselling author, and former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will return to broadcasting on February 2, 2026, with a brand-new two-hour daily program airing weekdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET.
The show will be exclusively live-streamed on Rumble, and distributed on-demand on all major audio podcast platforms, bringing Bongino’s unique insider perspective back to his loyal audience following a year of government service. Westwood One will serve as the exclusive sales partner for The Dan Bongino Show.
This relaunch emphasizes livestreaming and podcasting rather than a return to syndicated radio. For years Bongino filled a midday slot once associated with Rush Limbaugh, and after Bongino went into government service his radio slot was claimed by another host, so this move sidesteps terrestrial airwaves in favor of direct digital reach.
Rumble described the relaunch as Bongino’s most extensive digital commitment to date, promising headline analysis, guest interviews, cultural commentary, and interactive listener segments. The platform framed the partnership as a big win for its free speech positioning and for audiences seeking long-form, unfiltered commentary ahead of the 2026 midterms.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Dan Bongino back to Rumble! His voice has been a cornerstone of free speech and independent media, and his return marks a powerful moment for our platform,” said Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski. “Dan Bongino was America’s number one livestreamer on most days, and on some days, he was number one on the planet. Having Dan’s livestream exclusively on Rumble marks a new era, one where Rumble takes the lead going into the 2026 midterms.”
Bongino’s own statement kept the tone familiar: he said he’s eager to get “back behind the mic and reconnect directly with the audience.” He added, “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.”
The format aims to lean into long-form conversations and live interaction, areas where livestream platforms tend to excel compared with traditional radio. By putting the broadcast on Rumble first and making episodes available later as podcasts, the show will cater to live viewers while still reaching listeners who prefer on-demand audio.
Westwood One’s role as the exclusive sales partner suggests the venture still has commercial muscle behind it, even as the distribution shifts away from FM and AM syndication. That partnership should help monetize the broadcasts through advertising and sponsorships tied to the livestream and podcast audience.
This relaunch arrives at a time when digital platforms are positioning themselves as alternatives to mainstream outlets and when political media figures are increasingly choosing direct-to-audience distribution. Bongino’s move reinforces that trend and signals confidence in a model built around live streaming, subscription-friendly engagement, and podcast archives.
Listeners who followed Bongino for his commentary and insider perspective will find him back in a familiar role, now focused on a format that prioritizes immediacy and audience interaction. The show’s weekday schedule and two-hour runtime give him a steady window for consistent coverage, interviews, and listener segments aimed at keeping the program dynamic and timely.
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