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Joe Armacost, widely known as \u201cProducer Joe\u201d from The Dan Bongino Show<\/em>, passed away on Saturday, July 19th, after a battle with ALS. His death was publicly announced by Dan Bongino on social media, and further acknowledged by WCBM host Sean Casey during a Monday broadcast. Armacost had recently been staying with a close friend, Tommy Levin, during his declining health.<\/p>\n

Sean Casey recalled Joe\u2019s unique personality and his humorous on-air characters like \u201cThe Colonel,\u201d a name affectionately referenced upon his passing. Though Joe had been showing symptoms for over a year, he was only officially diagnosed with ALS after a visit to Johns Hopkins. His diagnosis and struggle had remained mostly private until recently.<\/p>\n

Armacost was a significant figure in conservative radio and podcasting, credited with producing over 2,900 episodes of The Dan Bongino Show<\/em>. He had moved to Florida after the show ended, which coincided with Bongino\u2019s appointment as Deputy Director of the FBI under President Trump.<\/p>\n

In addition to his production career, Joe was also a musician and known for his sharp wit. The Constitution Project, a family friend, remembered his contributions to local radio and his earlier days playing in a rock band. Joe\u2019s humor and conservative values made him a standout figure.<\/p>\n

Dan Bongino, meanwhile, has returned to work following a temporary absence after a dispute with Attorney General Pam Bondi over the Epstein investigation. His position at the agency remains uncertain.<\/p>\n

The DOJ is now seeking to unseal grand jury transcripts from Epstein\u2019s case, citing strong public interest and a renewed push for transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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