Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: Big Victory for Trump, William J. Kelly on Chicago’s National Guard Controversy, How Chuck Schumer’s Actions Are Hurting the Nation & CNN's Leftist Bias
Date: September 10, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

Overview

In this episode, Bill O’Reilly zeroes in on what he describes as a “big victory” for former President Trump in the Supreme Court, the ongoing controversy over deploying the National Guard in Chicago, the negative impact of Senator Chuck Schumer's Senate tactics, and the left-leaning bias of CNN. O’Reilly is joined by Chicago journalist William J. Kelly to discuss the city’s crime epidemic and persistent resistance to tough-on-crime policies. The episode is a blend of legal analysis, political critique, and commentary on media trends—with O’Reilly maintaining his signature, combative “No Spin” style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Supreme Court Victory for Trump & Law Enforcement

• Trump Administration Win

  • O’Reilly opens with a detailed Talking Points Memo on a recent Supreme Court ruling overturning a lower court decision that restricted Homeland Security from questioning people in California based on language or ethnicity.
  • The case, brought by left-leaning groups, was dismissed by the Supreme Court’s conservative majority. O’Reilly calls this “a big victory for Donald Trump,” emphasizing its potential impact on border enforcement.
  • Quote:

    “The Supreme Court takes a look at the lawsuit and the non liberal judges, the six of them go, ‘no.’ Okay, throws it out. So…the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security can question and stop anyone they want in California. It's a big victory for Donald Trump.” (07:43)

• Progressive Policies and Crime

  • O’Reilly argues that Democratic “soft on crime” and “open borders” policies are responsible for crime waves in blue cities.
  • Cites recent violent incidents and claims progressive leaders refuse to address the root causes.

2. Chicago’s National Guard Controversy

• Constitutional Constraints

  • The discussion pivots to why deploying the National Guard in Chicago is not straightforward due to the Posse Comitatus Act, which limits federal use of the military in law enforcement.
  • O’Reilly argues that local resistance is less about constitutional issues and more about political ideology.

• Critique of Illinois Leadership

  • O’Reilly lambasts Governor Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Johnson for opposing National Guard intervention, calling it “an evil thing.”
  • Plays a soundbite of both officials expressing their concerns about political motives and potential for civil rights violations.
  • Quote:

    “Governor Pritzker is doing an evil thing, and so is the Mayor of Chicago, Brandon Johnson.” (10:29)

  • O’Reilly draws parallels to accepting federal help to extinguish a burning house—insisting the refusal is irrational.

3. Interview with William J. Kelly: On Chicago Crime & Political Inaction

• Background on Kelly

  • Described by O’Reilly as a confrontational, well-connected journalist in Chicago, similar to legendary reporter Mike Royko.
  • Kelly’s past challenge to former Mayor Lori Lightfoot resulted in loss of his press credentials.
    • Memorable moment: Kelly directly asking Lightfoot if most criticism is due to her being a Black woman. (11:52)

• Kelly’s Perspective

  • Kelly highlights the “hypocrisy” of Illinois officials, who welcomed National Guard presence for DNC donor protection but oppose it to protect poor neighborhoods.
  • Focuses on the “Safety Act,” allowing release of repeat offenders without bail.
  • Quote:

    “They welcomed the National Guard to protect the mega donors at the DNC in Chicago…But they, for whatever reason, think that it would be a threat to democracy for the National Guard to defend defenseless women and children who are being attacked on a regular basis.” (13:02)

  • Kelly claims Pritzker avoids directly justifying the law and repeatedly dodges press questions.

• O’Reilly’s View on Voters

  • O’Reilly asserts that, despite the crime, both Pritzker and Johnson would be re-elected, implying “the voters…don’t care or don’t know.”
  • Kelly suggests Illinois’ GOP is ineffectual and proposes DOJ intervention akin to Reagan’s “Operation Graylord.” (16:42)

4. New York City Mayor’s Race: Critique of Progressive Frontrunner

• Mandani’s Policy Positions
  • O’Reilly harshly criticizes candidate Mandani for seeking to cut NYPD funding, label the force as racist, and oppose incarceration.
  • Asserts that voting for such a candidate constitutes “an evil act,” anticipating a surge in crime and “anarchy.”
    • Quote:

      “If you know an action that you take…is going to lead to the deaths of innocent people, and you take that action anyway, you're committing an evil act. Come on.” (24:23)

  • Draws a deliberately provocative historical parallel to Germans voting for Hitler in 1934.

5. Trump’s War on Drug Cartels

• New Tactics
  • Reports a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug ship off Venezuela and increased designations of cartels as terrorist organizations.
  • No “due process”—just decisive action.
  • Trump’s focus is both South/Central American and U.S.-based perpetrators (notably, 617 DEA arrests reported last week).

6. Schumer’s Obstruction in the Senate

• Appointment Gridlock
  • O’Reilly claims Minority Leader Schumer is intentionally blocking presidential appointments, with just 98 confirmed in seven months (vs. 238 during Obama’s term).
  • Says Schumer is sabotaging not just Trump, but the nation.
    • Quote:

      “Schumer's holding it up on purpose. Okay. He's sabotaging the US Government, not the Trump administration. Schumer is sabotaging the entire government.” (25:35)

7. Education in Crisis

• Declining Test Scores
  • Alarming drop in 12th grade math and reading—scores at their lowest in decades.
  • O’Reilly pins the blame on bad parenting, lack of school discipline, and societal frivolity.
  • Predicts serious future consequences as American youth become less competitive.
  • Quote:

    “We are on the skids as far as younger Americans knowing anything. That's why Mandami is so far ahead in New York City, because the younger voters, they don't know anything.” (29:20)

8. CNN’s Leftward Shift & Media Critique

• CNN’s Reputation
  • O’Reilly recaps comments from John Malone, former Warner Bros. Discovery chairman, agreeing that CNN’s “anti-Trump perspective” has led to a perception (and reality) of leftist bias.
  • Warns CNN is losing viewers so rapidly it could be “bought out” by anyone with enough money.
  • Shares his experience from the launch of Fox News, contrasting its original mission with CNN’s approach.
  • Memorable Quote from Malone:

    “The broad perception of CNN today is it is coming at news with a leftist or left of center Bias. It's not a perception, it's reality.” (33:19)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Democratic Crime Policy:

  “The Democratic Party has decided to be soft on crime and soft on illegal immigration…You see it in all of the blue states. No bail laws, permissive social order, zoning…” (02:01)

• On Progressive Leadership and Urban Violence:

  “Nothing has been done, nothing to stop the carnage, because the drug gangs control the south side of Chicago and nobody's going to testify against them, just like the Mexican cartels.” (09:03)

• On Voting for Progressive Policies:

  “We're about, in New York City, to elect a mayor who simply will not enforce any loss. Any loss. It is going to be anarchy and blood in the streets.” (24:05)

Important Timestamps

• [01:09] – Show opens; context of “evil” and introduction to major topics.
• [06:26] – Supreme Court decision in favor of Trump administration’s immigration enforcement.
• [09:40] – Analysis of National Guard controversy in Chicago.
• [11:52] – William J. Kelly’s confrontational moment with ex-Mayor Lightfoot.
• [13:02] – Kelly discusses Illinois leadership hypocrisy on public safety.
• [16:42] – Kelly & O’Reilly debate Illinois voter attitudes and solutions.
• [20:46] – O’Reilly equates voting for progressive policies (esp. Mandani) with “evil acts.”
• [24:05] – Comparison to historical consequences of dangerous voting.
• [25:35] – O’Reilly details Schumer’s obstruction of government appointments.
• [29:20] – Start of the discussion on the educational crisis and its causes.
• [33:19] – John Malone on CNN’s leftward shift.

Final Thoughts

Throughout the episode, Bill O’Reilly weaves a forceful narrative linking progressive policies to societal breakdowns, blaming politicians and voters alike for the consequences. He is unapologetically critical of Democratic leaders, supportive (if not personally partisan) regarding Trump’s policies on law and order, and relentless in his critiques of media and education. The featured interview with William J. Kelly offers an on-the-ground perspective from Chicago, illustrating the deep partisan divides over public safety and governance.