Westwood One has announced that Vince Coglianese will replace Dan Bongino in his nationally syndicated noon–3 p.m. Eastern radio timeslot.

Who is replacing Dan Bongino?

  • Cumulus Media/Westwood One selected Vince Coglianese, currently an afternoon host on WMAL-FM in Washington, D.C., to take over the midday program previously hosted by Dan Bongino.
  • The new show, often referred to as The VINCE Show , is scheduled to air from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern across hundreds of affiliates, the same historic slot once associated with Rush Limbaugh and then Bongino.

What happens to Bongino’s slot and show?

  • Dan Bongino’s final Westwood One radio show in that slot is set for mid-March, after which Coglianese’s program will officially launch.
  • Reports note that Bongino is exiting the Westwood One lineup as he moves on to other roles and projects, with the network opting to keep the timeslot filled by a politically conservative talk format under Coglianese.

Quick context on Vince Coglianese

  • Vince Coglianese is a conservative talk radio host and program director who has built a profile in Washington, D.C. media, making him a familiar voice to many political news listeners.
  • In reacting to the news, he has described stepping into the noon–3 slot as an “immense honor,” referencing the legacy of Rush Limbaugh and the national audience that comes with the position.

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