This Can't Be Real Life (Ep. 2618) - 10/16/2026

The biggest stories of the week. Dan Bongino’s take — uncut and in one place. The Bongino Weekend Report brings together Dan’s opening monologues from each day’s radio show into one weekly podcast. Politics, breaking news, culture, and the stories driving the national conversation — with the analysis and perspective only Dan can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll explore Elon's latest "real life" tech flex lighting up the timeline, and why the innovation gap keeps widening. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino (https://rumble.com/bongino) DOJ Sues California After Flagging 20,000 Likely Noncitizens Registered to Vote https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/doj-sues-california-after-flagging-20000-likely-noncitizens-registered-to-vote-6104448 3 children, 1 adult killed in Oregon elementary school shooting; suspected gunman dead: police https://www.foxnews.com/us/3-children-1-adult-killed-oregon-elementary-school-shooting-suspected-gunman-dead-police Trump Shoots Down Report Claiming He Is Considering Replacing Susie Wiles https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/10/15/trump-shoots-down-report-claiming-he-is-considering-replacing-susie-wiles/ Sponsors: Blackout Coffee - https://blackoutcoffee.com/bongino - code: bongino Carshield - https://carshield.com/bongino - code: bongino Brickhouse Nutrition - https://brickhousenutrition.com/dan - code: dan Sundays for Dogs - https://sundaysfordogs.com/bongino - code: bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll expose the fake news "scoop" that collapsed in a matter of hours, and the pathetic display that followed. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino The Political Price of Democrats' Anti-Zionism https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-political-price-of-democrats-anti-zionism-807b89a2 It Gets Even Worse for Ilhan Omar: She Could Be Facing Denaturalization, Deportation https://townhall.com/news/mattvespa/2026/10/14/ilhan-omars-phone-has-been-seized-n2684701 Kamala Just Says It Out Loud: Democrats Will Pack Supreme Court, Add States If They Win https://www.foxnews.com/media/kamala-harris-calls-expand-supreme-court-add-states-dems-take-congress Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino - code: Bongino10 Senate Leadership Fund - Making your voice heard is easier than ever. You can get election reminders, look up your polling location, and pick a date to vote early. Learn more: https://www.gopvotes.org/. Paid for by Senate Leadership Fund PAC Dose - https://dosedaily.co/bongino - code: bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I highlight one of the most stunning interviews to ever air on TV, and the most intriguing data point in this entire midterms election. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino Ilhan Omar’s Nightmare Gets Worse: U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Confirms ANOTHER Investigation https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ilhan-omar-wealth-scandal-takes-turn-one-day-after-raid-dc-home YIKES! Democrats Throw Cold Water on Kamala Harris’ 2028 Presidential Hopes https://www.foxnews.com/politics/kamala-harris-faces-democratic-doubts-2028-allies-push-back-claims-squandered-chance FBI Arrests Saudi National Accused of Hiding Recording Device in OpenAI’s Office https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/saudi-national-accused-planting-recording-device-openai-executive-conference-room Sponsors: Birch Gold - Text DAN to 989898 Ziprecruiter - https://ziprecruiter.com/bongino Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan - code: dan Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/dan Senate Leadership Fund - Making your voice heard is easier than ever. You can get election reminders, look up your polling location, and pick a date to vote early. Learn more: https://www.gopvotes.org/. Paid for by Senate Leadership Fund PAC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I cover why the latest Senate map has Democrats sweating, and what the pollsters keep getting wrong about Republicans. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino (https://rumble.com/bongino) It's the Economy, Stupid—but How Stupid? https://www.wsj.com/opinion/its-the-economy-stupidbut-how-stupid-f1ef0b98 The Case for Firing Squads https://www.wsj.com/opinion/the-case-for-firing-squads-a9880cad 'Compelling evidence' of criminal activity drove feds to raid Rep. Ilhan Omar's home: sources https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/us-news/why-did-feds-raid-ilhan-omars-dc-home/ Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino - code: Bongino10 Brickhouse Nutrition - https://brickhousenutrition.com/dan - code: dan Z-Pix - https://zpixtoothpicks.com - code: DAN Birch Gold - Text DAN to 989898 Ethos - https://ethos.com/bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll explain why the panic on the left is growing heading into the midterms, and why a few tech voices are suddenly saying the quiet part out loud. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino (https://rumble.com/bongino) What Is Trumponomics? https://www.wsj.com/opinion/what-is-trumponomics-d2f802d9 The ICC Is a Threat to America https://www.wsj.com/opinion/marco-rubio-icc-sanctions-israel-u-s-72a540dc El-Sayed, Troy Jackson and Medicare for All https://www.wsj.com/opinion/troy-jackson-medicare-for-all-maine-healthcare-plan-3931c55a Sponsors: Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan - code: dan My Patriot Supply - https://preparewithdan.com American Financing - https://americanfinancing.net/bongino - NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Call 888- 994-7660 or visit AmericanFinancing.net/Bongino. Average savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99 Ethos - https://ethos.com/bongino Blackout Coffee - https://blackoutcoffee.com/bongino - code: bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The biggest stories of the week. Dan Bongino’s take — uncut and in one place. The Bongino Weekend Report brings together Dan’s opening monologues from each day’s radio show into one weekly podcast. Politics, breaking news, culture, and the stories driving the national conversation — with the analysis and perspective only Dan can deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll explain why a certain crowd suddenly can't keep its story straight, and how its resulting in chaos. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino (https://rumble.com/bongino) Will Obama Repeat His Most Infamous Promise? https://www.wsj.com/opinion/will-obama-repeat-his-most-infamous-promise-00bc0d70 DOJ Reportedly Seeking Criminal Indictment Against Cassidy Hutchinson https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-grand-jury-hears-evidence-probe-former-trump-aide-cassidy-hutchinson-jan-6-testimony JD Vance Accuses Microsoft of Visa Fraud, Laying Off Americans to Hire Foreigners https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/vance-microsoft-suspended-from-foreign-worker-green-card-program-6101189 Sponsors: Kalshi - https://kalshi.com/r/bongino - Disclaimer: 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Bonus credits do not expire. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Brickhouse Nutrition - https://brickhousenutrition.com/dan - code: dan Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan - code: dan50 Blackout Coffee - https://blackoutcoffee.com/bongino - code: bongino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I'll dive into a revolution eating its own and explain why the math heading into November looks a whole lot different than what the media is selling you. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776 (https://bongino.com/1776). Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino (https://rumble.com/bongino) We're Winning the War on Woke https://www.wsj.com/opinion/were-winning-the-war-on-woke-25bca650 FBI Arrests 18-Year-Old Accused of Plotting ISIS Mall of America Attack in Minnesota https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/fbi-arrests-18-year-old-accused-of-plotting-isis-mall-of-america-attack-in-minnesota-6100747 These Numbers Should Terrify Democrats Ahead of the Midterms https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/10/07/these-numbers-should-terrify-democrats-ahead-of-the-midterms-n4958086 Sponsors: All Family Pharmacy - https://allfamilypharmacy.com/bongino - code: Bongino10 Chapter Advisory - For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (667)-CHAPTER to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter. Paid Partnership Helix Sleep - https://helixsleep.com/dan Senate Leadership Fund - Making your voice heard is easier than ever. You can get election reminders, look up your polling location, and pick a date to vote early. Learn more: https://www.gopvotes.org/. Paid for by Senate Leadership Fund PAC Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and  recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I cover the crisis erupting in western Europe and how it could deeply affect our upcoming midterms. 1776 Live Club: No purchase necessary. Must be 18+ legal resident of (50) U.S. or D.C. Ends 12/18/26. See rules at https://Bongino.com/1776. Void where prohibited. Find the video podcast of The Dan Bongino Show exclusively on Rumble at https://Rumble.com/bongino France's Bonfire of Inanitieshttps://www.wsj.com/opinion/france-riots-schools-economy-jean-luc-melenchon-emmanuel-macron-9eb62d3eDeclassified records undercut what special counsel in anti-Trump case told Congresshttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-obama-spy-chief-prepped-anti-trump-trial-biden-era-special-counsels-team-records-revealTrump Says He Is Considering Suspending Federal Gas Taxhttps://www.theepochtimes.com/us/trump-says-he-is-considering-suspending-federal-gas-tax-6100444 Sponsors: Patriot Mobile - https://patriotmobile.com/dan - code: dan My Patriot Supply - https://preparewithdan.com Fast Growing Trees - https://fastgrowingtrees.com - code: dan Birch Gold - Text DAN to 989898 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices