Dan Bongino has set a firm date for his long-anticipated return to the microphone, ending months of speculation among his audience and within conservative media circles.
According to RedState, the former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, who stepped away from his broadcast duties after entering government service, had hinted at a comeback in December. At the time, he told listeners, "We will have something for you soon," prompting widespread conjecture about when and how he would re-enter the media arena.
Those questions were answered Monday morning, when the Bongino Report account on X announced that Bongino will relaunch his show on February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern. The post, accompanied by a graphic declaring, ALERT: @dbongino RETURNS to the mic on February 2, 2026, confirmed that his return is now officially on the calendar.
From the formal announcement, Bongino is described as a Conservative commentator, bestselling author, and former FBI Deputy Director who 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 new program is designed to reestablish his presence as a leading conservative voice at a time when many on the right believe legacy media has grown increasingly hostile to dissenting viewpoints.
The show will not be a traditional radio broadcast but a digital-first production. 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 format shift means Bongino is returning as a podcaster and livestream host, but not to the terrestrial radio airwaves that helped cement his national profile. His absence from radio had fueled speculation about the future of the coveted 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time slot, long dominated by the late Rush Limbaugh and later occupied by Bongino on hundreds of stations before he left for the FBI.
After Bonginos move into government, that influential midday slot was filled by Vince Coglianese, signaling a reshuffling of conservative talk radios daytime lineup. For now, Bongino appears content to focus on the on-demand and streaming space, where conservative voices have increasingly migrated to escape Big Tech censorship and corporate pressure.
RedState has previously noted that the Salem Media Radio Network recently revamped its own midday schedule, with Alex Marlow and Scott Jennings taking over the 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern block formerly held by The Charlie Kirk Show. That change, combined with Bonginos digital relaunch, underscores how center-right media is diversifying across platforms rather than relying solely on traditional radio.
Rumble, the free-speech-oriented video platform created as a competitor to YouTube, is positioning Bonginos return as a major milestone in its challenge to Big Tech dominance. The company said the show will "feature headline analysis, guest interviews, cultural commentary, and highly engaging listener segments" and that "[t]he relaunch marks Bonginos most extensive digital commitment to date, designed to meet growing audience demand for long-form and in-depth content."
Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski hailed the move as a defining moment for the platform and for independent conservative media. Were 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, Pavlovski said, adding, Dan Bongino was Americas number one livestreamer on most days, and on some days, he was number one on the planet. Having Dans livestream exclusively on Rumble marks a new era, one where Rumble takes the lead going into the 2026 midterms.
For Bongino, the relaunch is both a homecoming and a statement about where he believes the future of conservative commentary lies. Im excited to get back behind the mic and reconnect directly with the audience, he said of his return. This show has always been about cutting through the noise and talking honestly about what matters. Were coming back bigger, bolder, and always unfiltered exactly how people want it.
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