The Dan Bongino Show – Ep. 2469
Title: SHOCKING POLL has Dems Scrambling
Date: March 10, 2026
Host: Dan Bongino
Overview
This episode dives deep into recent "shocking" polling data that shows Democrats reeling, upsets stone-cold media narratives about Trump, and underscores widespread discontent with current Democratic leadership. Bongino leans heavily into election ground-game strategy, warns about judicial system manipulation, rips into media spin, and explores the national security landscape amid escalating tensions with Iran. The show is characteristically energetic, blending sharp commentary, some rants, irreverence, and crowd banter, including calls-to-action for his listener base.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Importance of Grassroots Action: “10-10-10” Strategy
[00:02–03:00]
- Opens with high energy, addressing the listener community (“die hards”), and reiterates the vital importance of his “10-10-10” approach:
- 10 social posts, 10 phone calls, 10 emails before the midterms to drive conservative turnout.
- Warns: “We gotta win. We lose, President Trump gets impeached. Period.”
- Quote: “If you’re not gonna do the 10, 10, and 10 thing, you’re not serious about winning.” [37:38]
- Emphasizes that talking isn’t enough—winning takes action.
2. Hysteria Over “World War III” Predictions
[03:05–10:30]
- Responds to listener questions about “World War III” fears regarding Iran.
- Describes past repeated media hysteria (“Abraham Accords, World War Three... Baghdadi, World War III. It always World War III.”)
- Quote: “After you’ve made 20 predictions about World War 3 and zero of them have worked out, I’m kind of ready to move on from you. Am I crazy, folks?” [06:18]
3. Judicial System “Weaponization” and Jury Nullification
[10:31–19:53]
- Warns that left-leaning groups are actively infiltrating the judiciary, manipulating jury selection, and teaching activists how to force “not guilty” votes in Trump DOJ cases.
- Describes a “math problem” for conservatives in overwhelmingly Democratic jury pools (e.g., D.C.), leading to selective targeting of Trump officials and nullification when targeting left-leaning defendants.
- Predicts this will fragment the justice system and could lead to a “legal civil war.”
- Quote: “This is a huge problem…if there is ever going to be a breakup of the national justice system and a cold, legal civil war… this is going to be it.” [15:50]
4. Media Spin and Outrageous Framing
[19:54–27:00]
- Rips CNN for their distressingly soft framing of a bombing incident (“abnormally warm weather…”).
- Quote: “What the f*** does the weather have to do with the bombing?” [22:44]
- Satirizes coverage: “Their lives would drastically change—as the pair would be arrested for throwing homemade bombs…” [23:58]
- Issues a PSA: “It’s a good idea to not do a TATP bomb. Load it with shrapnel. And throw it at a van.” [26:42]
- Touches on the importance of honest reporting and directness.
5. Presidential Accessibility and Trump “Lame Duck” Myth
[27:01–35:00]
- Touts Trump’s accessibility to the press as the most in US history.
- Plays and comments on Jon Karl (ABC) describing Trump as always taking press calls.
- Destroys the "lame duck" narrative: Trump, unconcerned with media backlash, is "unencumbered by bullshit," and making bold moves (shrinking government, economic growth, low crime).
- Trump Quote: “Some of this s*** I’m doing, no other president…The things I’m doing, nobody else was going to do.” [32:19]
6. The Shock Poll: Trump/ICE Popularity & Dems’ Messaging Crisis
[35:01–42:45]
- Spotlights a poll (from left-leaning Mediaite) showing:
- Trump is more popular than Newsom and Kamala.
- ICE is more popular than the Democratic Party.
- “Wild new poll…Trump is more popular than Newsom…the Dems are like, ‘I don’t know what to do.’ They are clawing, the face clawing…”
- Mocks the Dems’ assumption that ICE is hated: “That doesn’t seem to be the case.”
- Ties polling to the importance of showing up in “safe” districts (gerrymandering backfire)—explains “wasted votes” and how Dem overreach risks exposing formerly safe seats.
- Quote: “This could be the biggest double barrel middle finger in American history.” [40:40]
7. Media Information Warfare and Oil Price Panic
[42:46–50:40]
- Critiques left-leaning outlets for stoking “World War III” and $100/barrel oil panic.
- Introduces the “Bongino Rule”: Wait at least 24–72 hours before reacting to ongoing news, avoiding knee-jerk reactions.
- Discusses how both foreign adversaries and domestic left-wing media are distorting reality via “information warfare”—CENTCOM’s warning about Iranian disinfo.
- Quote: “Nobody tunes in to this show to hear liberal media bullshit spin. And no, it’s not endless propaganda exercises either.” [49:54]
8. Iran Conflict, Oil Markets & Economic Realities
[50:41–59:45]
- Explains how Trump “took the mooseballs” to take action on Iran, risking short-term oil price fluctuation to seize long-term strategic advantage at the Strait of Hormuz.
- Charles Payne (Fox) segment: Explains oil price spikes as speculative, not fundamental, and how they quickly correct—urges calm, not panic.
- Wall Street Journal article: Potential for U.S. control of key oil chokepoints to drop global prices and “cripple the Russian war machine.”
- Derides “doomer class” always predicting disaster that never materializes.
9. Technology, Defense, and the AI Dilemma
[01:09:40–01:24:00]
- Discusses importance of U.S. technology superiority as AI, quantum, and robotics rapidly advance.
- Hits “woke” tech companies who resist working with the Department of Defense on ideological grounds.
- Plays a Pentagon official’s clip explaining why companies with political or policy biases in their AI can’t be trusted as weapons suppliers.
- Quote: “If China, Iran, North Korea… and enemies of the United States even in our own hemisphere get access to this technology before us, we’re finished.” [01:17:33]
- Quote: “If you don’t want your stuff to be used for Department War stuff, you shouldn’t be selling to the Department of War. Pretty stressful. It’s in the name.” [01:21:10]
10. Immigration, Election Security, & Democratic Hypocrisy
[01:00:00–01:09:39]
- Eviscerates Democrats for abandoning past positions: plays old Chuck Schumer audio arguing for IDs/anti-fraud.
- Describes real security threats (sleeper cells/bioweapons/cyber), but dismisses media-panic as “agitprop”; says Trump admin is on top of the intel.
- Lays blame for Department of Homeland Security/partial shutdown at Democrats’ feet, asking, “Why would you continue to vote for this?”
11. Media & Messaging Manipulation; Alinsky Tactics
[01:24:01–01:35:07]
- Exposes media hit pieces (specifically against Secretary Pete Hegseth) as Alinsky rule #13 in action: “Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it.”
- “They cannot argue the results... When you can’t pound the facts, pound the table.”
- Cites coverage of Iran military operation successes and supply chain/AI efficiency measures at the Pentagon.
12. Future Technology and Optimism
[01:35:08–End]
- Ends on a hopeful note about technological advancement, productivity booms, and AI-driven cost reductions.
- Marvels at present-day automation (“owning a Tesla in 2026 is wild… literally drive me out of my garage…”), ties into larger economic trends (robotics, cheaper goods).
- Quote: “We are getting there and we are all going to be better for it.” [01:41:41]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On World War III predictions: “After you’ve made 20 predictions about World War 3 and zero of them have worked out, I’m kind of ready to move on from you.” [06:18]
- On information warfare: “Nobody tunes in to this show to hear liberal media bullshit spin.” [49:54]
- On the “shock poll”: “Trump is more popular than Newsom… the Dems are like, ‘I don’t know what to do.’ They are clawing, the face clawing…” [38:27]
- On judicial nullification: “If there is ever going to be a breakup of the national justice system and a cold, legal civil war… this is going to be it.” [15:50]
- On tech and military: “If you don’t want your stuff to be used for Department War stuff, you shouldn’t be selling to the Department of War. Pretty stressful. It’s in the name.” [01:21:10]
- On future tech optimism: “We are getting there and we are all going to be better for it.” [01:41:41]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:02–03:00: Opening, 10-10-10 activism strategy
- 03:05–10:30: World War III talk and skepticism
- 10:31–19:53: Judicial system manipulation and left-wing jury nullification
- 19:54–27:00: Media spin/CNN criticism over bombing story
- 27:01–35:00: Presidential accessibility, Trump’s governing style, and “lame duck” myth
- 35:01–42:45: The “shock poll,” ICE/Trump popularity, gerrymandering consequences
- 42:46–50:40: Media’s information warfare, oil panic, and foreign disinformation
- 50:41–59:45: Oil markets, economic reality, and anti-doomer messaging
- 01:00:00–01:09:39: Immigration, security, and Dem hypocrisy
- 01:09:40–01:24:00: Tech, Pentagon, and AI/defense cooperation
- 01:24:01–01:35:07: Media Alinsky tactics, Hegseth/anti-personality attacks
- 01:35:08–End: Technology optimism and economic forecasts, closing remarks
Closing
Dan Bongino wraps up the episode urging his listeners to move from talk to action, cast aside fear-based media narratives, and seize the political moment. He ends on a note of technological optimism, arguing that, when handled correctly, progress will sharply enhance everyday American life.
Final Quote:
“We are getting there and we are all going to be better for it.” [01:41:41]