Overview of The Dan Bongino Show — Episode Zero Mission Statement
This episode is a short mission-statement promo for The Dan Bongino Show (Westwood One Podcast Network). Host Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent and former Republican candidate for federal office, outlines the podcast’s purpose: to challenge liberal policies and mainstream-media narratives, defend individual liberty and the constitutional republic, and provide daily political commentary from a conservative/populist viewpoint.
Host background
- Dan Bongino’s stated credentials in the episode:
- Former Secret Service agent
- Former New York City police officer (referenced from his time on the streets of New York)
- Former Republican nominee/candidate for U.S. Senate and Congress
- Multiple-time New York Times bestselling author
- Uses personal experience in federal protection and street policing to frame credibility and perspective.
Core themes and claims
- Main mission: debunk “silly liberal talking points” and expose what Bongino calls failures of “big government liberalism.”
- Criticisms raised:
- Government mismanagement of taxpayer money
- Opposition to government-controlled healthcare (skepticism that government can manage critical services)
- Condemnation of identity politics and preference for arguments “based in facts and data”
- Assertion that liberalism destroys institutions and traditions (big cities, public schools, retirement/Social Security, holidays)
- Targets of critique: mainstream media, Hollywood, academic elites — labeled as a “tidal wave of liberal propaganda.”
Tone and style
- Combative, populist, and unapologetically partisan.
- Emphasizes skepticism of centralized government and elite institutions.
- Presents the show as activist-oriented: providing “critical information you need to fight back.”
What listeners can expect
- Daily, hard-hitting political commentary focused on current news.
- Perspective: conservative/libertarian-leaning, anti-establishment critiques of the left and media.
- Practical emphasis on defending liberty and the constitutional framework.
Call to action
- Tune in daily to The Dan Bongino Show on Westwood One.
- Subscribe and download for free via Apple Podcasts and Google Play.
Notable quotes
- “If you've ever asked yourself questions like… why should I give the government more of my hard-earned money when they flush the money I give them now down the toilet?”
- “Whatever liberalism targets it destroys.”
- “I'll give you the critical information you need to fight back against this growing tidal wave of liberal propaganda.”
Key takeaways
- The podcast exists as a conservative counterpoint to mainstream media narratives.
- Bongino leverages law-enforcement and Secret Service experience to build authority.
- Expect strongly opinionated, action-oriented commentary aimed at mobilizing listeners who favor limited government and constitutional principles.