The "Bongino Boom" Returns: Will NewsTalk 107.9 Bring Back the Show?
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December 17, 2025
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IDAHO FALLS — The question we’ve heard more than any other over the last nine months is finally reaching a fever pitch: Is Dan Bongino coming back to East Idaho?
On Wednesday, President Trump all but confirmed the news that listeners across the region have been waiting for. Speaking to reporters, the President announced that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be resigning his post next month. “Dan did a great job,” the President said. “I think he wants to go back to his show.”
Bongino himself took to social media shortly after, confirming he will officially exit the Bureau in January 2026.
Setting the Record Straight
For local listeners, the history here is important. When Dan Bongino left the airwaves in March 2025 to join Director Kash Patel at the FBI, NewsTalk 107.9 made the decision to drop the show. At the time, with no clear timeline for a return and a transition to the federal government that required Bongino to "divorce" himself from his media entities, the station moved in a different direction to ensure East Idaho had consistent, active conservative voices.
Since then, we have filled that midday slot with other programming. But as Bongino prepares to trade his badge back in for a microphone, the landscape is shifting once again.
Why January Changes Everything
Bongino’s tenure at the FBI was anything but quiet. From reopening the 2021 pipe bomb investigation to clashing with the Department of Justice over the Epstein files, he has spent the last year inside the very "Deep State" he spent years criticizing from his studio.
For us at NewsTalk 107.9, the calculus for January is simple:
The Demand: The "Bongino Army" in East Idaho has not gone away. If anything, his time at the FBI has only increased his local popularity.
The Content: Bongino hinted at his return during a recent interview, stating, “I was paid in the past for my opinions... and one day I will be back in that space.” He is expected to return with a wealth of "insider" knowledge that would be exclusive to his program.
The Decision: With Bongino officially becoming a free agent in January, the opportunity to bring his voice back to the 107.9 airwaves is on the table.
What’s Next for NewsTalk 107.9?
While no official programming change has been inked yet, the departure of Bongino from the FBI creates a massive opportunity for the January 2026 lineup. We know our audience wants the most aggressive, informed, and fearless commentary available—and there is no denying that a post-FBI Dan Bongino fits that description perfectly.
As we move toward the new year, stay tuned. We are monitoring the situation in D.C. closely, and we’ll be the first to tell you if the "Bongino Show" officially finds its way back home to NewsTalk 107.9.
On Wednesday, President Trump all but confirmed the news that listeners across the region have been waiting for. Speaking to reporters, the President announced that FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino will be resigning his post next month. “Dan did a great job,” the President said. “I think he wants to go back to his show.”
Bongino himself took to social media shortly after, confirming he will officially exit the Bureau in January 2026.
Setting the Record Straight
For local listeners, the history here is important. When Dan Bongino left the airwaves in March 2025 to join Director Kash Patel at the FBI, NewsTalk 107.9 made the decision to drop the show. At the time, with no clear timeline for a return and a transition to the federal government that required Bongino to "divorce" himself from his media entities, the station moved in a different direction to ensure East Idaho had consistent, active conservative voices.
Since then, we have filled that midday slot with other programming. But as Bongino prepares to trade his badge back in for a microphone, the landscape is shifting once again.
Why January Changes Everything
Bongino’s tenure at the FBI was anything but quiet. From reopening the 2021 pipe bomb investigation to clashing with the Department of Justice over the Epstein files, he has spent the last year inside the very "Deep State" he spent years criticizing from his studio.
For us at NewsTalk 107.9, the calculus for January is simple:
The Demand: The "Bongino Army" in East Idaho has not gone away. If anything, his time at the FBI has only increased his local popularity.
The Content: Bongino hinted at his return during a recent interview, stating, “I was paid in the past for my opinions... and one day I will be back in that space.” He is expected to return with a wealth of "insider" knowledge that would be exclusive to his program.
The Decision: With Bongino officially becoming a free agent in January, the opportunity to bring his voice back to the 107.9 airwaves is on the table.
What’s Next for NewsTalk 107.9?
While no official programming change has been inked yet, the departure of Bongino from the FBI creates a massive opportunity for the January 2026 lineup. We know our audience wants the most aggressive, informed, and fearless commentary available—and there is no denying that a post-FBI Dan Bongino fits that description perfectly.
As we move toward the new year, stay tuned. We are monitoring the situation in D.C. closely, and we’ll be the first to tell you if the "Bongino Show" officially finds its way back home to NewsTalk 107.9.
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