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Episode: Free Speech vs. Hate Speech, Showdown Between Sen. Adam Schiff and FBI Dir. Kash Patel & ABC News Faces Backlash Over Kirk Assassin Reporting

Date: September 18, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the contentious debate between free speech and hate speech in America, especially in light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bill O’Reilly covers high-profile political clashes, scrutinizes media responses (particularly ABC News’s handling of the Kirk case), and explores ongoing censorship and partisanship within both politics and the press. The episode also touches on the economic climate, legal battles, and personal moments involving O’Reilly and former President Donald Trump.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Free Speech vs. Hate Speech in America

(01:10–11:20)

• O’Reilly frames the First Amendment as “pristine” in intent but says its current interpretation is dangerously politicized.
  • “We are all being misled by the First Amendment. Not by the amendment itself, which is pristine, but by how it's being interpreted.” [01:15]
• Pam Bondi (Former AG of Florida) argues that hate speech deserves legal action, especially after Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
  • “There is no place, especially now, especially after what happened to Charlie, in our society. We will absolutely target you, go after you if you are targeting anyone with hate speech.” – Pam Bondi [03:08]
• O’Reilly comments on legal limits: The Justice Department must find a “direct line” from speech to threat; vague or indirect statements don’t qualify.
  • “It has to be a direct line before the Justice Department gets involved. So there has to be what they call a cause and effect.” [03:44]
• President Trump, in an interview with Jonathan Karl (ABC News), sarcastically remarks that ‘hate speech’ standards could be used against ABC:
  • “Maybe they'll come after ABC. Well, ABC paid me $16 million recently for a form of hate speech.” – Donald Trump [06:29]

2. Media Partisanship and Censorship

(07:41–13:10)

• Whoopi Goldberg argues everyone should have the right to speak, even if she disagrees, but O'Reilly accuses ‘The View’ and other liberal platforms of silencing conservative voices.
  • “As an American, I have the right to say I don't like it. And they have the right to say it.” – Whoopi Goldberg [07:41]
  • O’Reilly responds:
    • “But not on ‘The View’ they don't have the right to say it... Not one conservative guest this year… Freedom of speech, if it's excluded, doesn't exist.” [08:01–09:30]
• O’Reilly expresses frustration that major networks (‘The View’, ‘Colbert’, CBS’s ‘Sunday Morning’) systematically block traditional or conservative perspectives.
  • “Freedom of speech doesn’t exist. That is the con... All the liberals, ‘Oh, yeah, freedom of speech, yeah, yeah. But not on my show.’” [09:30]

3. Political & Legal Showdowns: Schiff vs. Patel

(17:00–21:15)

• Senate Judiciary fireworks: Kash Patel testifies, facing heated questioning from Senator Adam Schiff who, according to O’Reilly, is obsessed with attacking Trump and his allies.
  • O’Reilly on Schiff:
    • “All Schiff wants to do is bash Trump and anybody who works for Trump… not looking out for you, not looking out for me, not trying to solve problems. Bash, bash, bash.” [17:50]
• Exchange on Epstein/Maxwell controversy:
  • Schiff probes Patel/FBI on transfers of Ghislaine Maxwell after her interview, questioning their motives.
  • Senator Josh Hawley (backing Patel):
    • “You are the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate. You are a disgrace to this institution and an utter coward.” – Senator Josh Hawley to Schiff [20:32]
    • “You are a political buffoon at best.” [21:03]

4. Texas Schools and Teacher Speech Post-Kirk Assassination

(15:00–17:00)

• Governor Greg Abbott’s crackdown: Teachers celebrating or advocating Kirk’s death face firing (at least six teachers terminated already).
  • O’Reilly supports the removals, warning against indoctrination in schools.
  • “If you walk into a classroom and say, hey, I’m glad Charlie Kirk is dead… That’s not right. And it should never be said.” [16:20]

5. Backlash Over ABC’s Coverage of the Kirk Assassination

(24:25–26:45)

• Revelation: Prosecution releases text messages proving the murder was politically motivated.
  • “It is clear... Tyler Robinson had formulated a plan to kill Charlie Kirk because he didn't like what Kirk was saying politically. That's it. There's no more to it than that. It's in writing.” [23:50]
• ABC’s reporting under fire:
  • Matt Gutman, ABC News correspondent, describes the suspect's relationship as “touching” and “a very intimate portrait,” sparking outrage.
  • “It was very touching in a way that I think many of us didn’t expect. A very intimate portrait…” – Matt Gutman [24:25]
  • O’Reilly’s critique:
    • “Why would you even bring that up? Why would you use words like ‘intimate portrait’? Touching. It was very touching. What are you, crazy?” [24:58]
  • Gutman apologizes for his phrasing, expressing deep regret [26:00].
  • O’Reilly: Wouldn’t fire Gutman, but would suspend and retrain him, holding producers more responsible.

6. Media Access, Censorship, and a 'Glimmer of Hope'

(13:30–15:00)

• O’Reilly describes being invited for an interview with CBS’s Major Garrett—a first in 10 years—suggesting a possible shift as CBS ownership changes.
  • “There’s a lot of censorship going on now. And I’m trying to break it down, almost single handedly…” [14:15]
  • Hopes for less exclusivity as CBS under Skydance “doesn’t want to be exclusionary.”

7. Updates on Georgia Election Case and Fani Willis

(21:15–23:00)

• Fani Willis (Atlanta DA) is removed from Trump’s case by the Georgia Supreme Court, effectively ending the prosecution as a major political threat [22:30].

8. Economic Overview

(26:45–28:50)

• Federal Reserve cuts rates by 0.25%, echoing Trump’s wishes to support borrowing and economic stimulus.
• Grocery prices: Remain high, up 31% over six years; a concern for voters leading into the midterms.
  • “You go to the grocery store, you got to be like a detective now to get the best deals.” [28:30]
  • Tariffs cited as a major driver behind rising costs.

9. Personal Moment: Trump Texts Bill O'Reilly

(29:00–30:00)

• Bill shares a text he received from President Trump praising his book, “Confronting Evil.”
  • “People love your new book. You are amazing.” – President Donald J. Trump (Text read by O’Reilly) [29:20]
• O’Reilly details his occasional, mostly policy-focused correspondence with Trump.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• O’Reilly on First Amendment abuses:
  “Freedom of speech, if it’s excluded, doesn’t exist. If you can’t say in a forum what you’d like to say, you don’t have freedom of speech.” [09:15]

• Pam Bondi’s legal line:
  “Hate speech that crosses the line... threats of violence is not protected by the First Amendment. It’s a crime.” [04:05]

• O’Reilly on media partiality:
  “They tortured President Trump, and I use the word literally.” [05:20]

• Senator Josh Hawley’s rebuke to Adam Schiff:
  “You are the biggest fraud to ever sit in the United States Senate. …You are a political buffoon at best.” [20:32, 21:03]

• Matt Gutman’s ABC segment controversy:
  “It was very touching… a very intimate portrait into this relationship…” [24:25]

  • O'Reilly’s response:
    “Intimate portrait… touching? What are you, crazy?” [24:58]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 01:10–03:44 | O’Reilly’s First Amendment analysis, Bondi segment| | 03:44–06:50 | Applying legal standards; Trump-Karl exchange | | 07:41–09:30 | Whoopi Goldberg speech; O’Reilly on media bias | | 13:30–15:00 | O’Reilly on CBS interview, hope for media change | | 15:00–17:00 | Texas teachers terminated for Kirk comments | | 17:00–21:15 | Patel vs. Schiff and Hawley in Senate | | 21:15–23:00 | GA Supreme Court removes Fani Willis | | 23:00–26:45 | Release of Kirk case texts; ABC News backlash | | 26:45–28:50 | Economic trends, Fed rate cut, grocery price talk | | 29:00–30:00 | Bill’s text from Trump about “Confronting Evil” |

Tone and Style

Bill O'Reilly maintains a direct, somewhat combative, but fact-oriented tone throughout. He leverages personal insight, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and pointed criticism of media bias, while openly advocating for traditional/conservative values and transparent public dialogue. Frequent sarcasm and rhetorical flourishes amplify his points, appealing to a loyal audience seeking “no spin” analysis.

Summary

This episode traverses the fraught intersections of free speech, partisanship, legal boundaries, and media responsibility following a political assassination. O’Reilly alleges widespread censorship of conservative viewpoints, highlights major legal and journalistic missteps, and ultimately calls for a more honest, open exchange across all American platforms. Throughout, he delivers pointed critique coupled with rare personal disclosures, rounding out a wide-ranging yet tightly focused analysis.