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Dan Bongino, No Longer at the F.B.I., Will Return to Podcasting

Dan Bongino, a former deputy director at the FBI, is set to return to podcasting after a turbulent stint at the law enforcement agency. Bongino, known for his right-wing, pro-Trump views, had hosted a popular podcast before joining the FBI. However, his tenure at the agency was marked by controversies, leading to his eventual departure. Now, Bongino will restart his podcast, which is expected to continue his conservative commentary and support for former President Trump. The decision to return to podcasting comes as Bongino seeks to regain his platform and influence in the political discourse. The article highlights the polarizing nature of Bongino's political views and his willingness to embrace controversial positions, which often placed him at odds with the traditional norms and practices of the FBI. The move back to podcasting suggests that Bongino aims to continue his vocal advocacy for his political beliefs and to maintain his presence in the right-wing media landscape.

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Dan Bongino, No Longer at the F.B.I., Will Return to Podcasting

Dan Bongino, a former deputy director at the FBI, is set to return to podcasting after a turbulent stint at the law enforcement agency. Bongino, known for his right-wing, pro-Trump views, had hosted a popular podcast…

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T2 · Outlet reportBloombergJan 29, 2026

The Trump administration has defended the participation of Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, in an FBI raid of a Georgia county election office. The raid was part of an investigation into the 2020 presidential election.…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTJan 18, 2026

The recent 'Saturday Night Live' (S.N.L.) episode, hosted by Finn Wolfhard, parodied the popular Netflix series 'Stranger Things' and imagined a Harry Potter reboot titled 'Heated Rivalry.' The episode's focus was a sketch featuring a…

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T2 · Outlet reportNYTJan 12, 2026

Dan Bongino, a former deputy director at the FBI, is set to return to podcasting after a turbulent stint at the law enforcement agency. Bongino, known for his right-wing, pro-Trump views, had hosted a popular podcast before joining the…

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