The Bongino Brief - 08/29/26
Summary
Dan Bongino returns to radio, announcing the launch of "The Bongino Report AM" and celebrating producer Gee’s new baby. He warns that foreign operatives are funding influencers to spread disinformation, urging listeners to scrutinize sources. Bongino critiques the "Trump Resistance" within both parties, highlighting Democrat nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s evasive tactics on issues like trans surgeries. He argues that Democrats hide their policies because exposure would change public opinion, comparing their strategy to cult isolation.
Topics discussed
Welcome back to radio and producer Gee's new baby
Dan Bonino's time in the Trump administration and values
Foreign influence operations and paid influencers
The 'Trump Resistance' and primary election results
Radio vs. Podcasting and show expansion news
Don't chase calm: Dealing with doom and gloom
Jesse Watters vs. Abdul El-Sayed: Trans surgery debate
Expanding the Bonino Report footprint on radio
Socialism, Medicare for All, and the Manson family analogy
Hakeem Jeffries' response to socialist candidates
Tribute to Dolly Parton and show transition
Dan's childhood in NY and the '7 Minute Abs' socialism analogy
Reagan's truth vs. free healthcare promises
Trump's top 25 achievements as political messaging
Saluting the military and the culture of blame
US military dominance in the Strait of Hormuz
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