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Episode: Frustration Over High Prices, NYC's Future Under Zohran Mamdani, & Jasmine Crockett’s Cringeworthy Mistake

Date: November 21, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

Overview

Bill O'Reilly's latest episode dives into the pressing issue of high prices in America, analyzes the evolving political climate in New York City under incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani, and sharply criticizes Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett over a public blunder involving Jeffrey Epstein. O'Reilly maintains his signature direct, sometimes blunt style, providing polling data, political commentary, and his unfiltered opinions, particularly on Republican and Democratic strategies ahead of the next election.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. High Prices: The Central Issue in America

• O'Reilly’s Talking Points Memo: The cost of living is the main concern for Americans heading into the next election cycle.
• Referenced a Marist poll showing 57% of Americans believe “lowering prices” is the top issue, far outpacing immigration (16%), crime (9%), and foreign policy concerns (~7%).
• Health care costs are particularly alarming, with 90% of a Gallup poll’s respondents saying they “pay too much” for the quality of care. 52% report "a lot or some" stress from health care expenses.
• O'Reilly notes Republicans must develop and articulate new health care proposals, targeting Johnson and Thune in Congress to step up.
• Quote (Bill O’Reilly, 03:36):

  “The most important story for President Trump, the Republicans, the country, you, me, is the cost of existence in America. It's got to get under control.”

• He criticizes the lack of substantive proposals from Republicans despite their control in Congress.

2. Trump’s Foreign Policy vs. Domestic Priorities

• O’Reilly touts Trump’s “very effective” foreign policy track record—approval ratings up from 35% to 43%—but insists foreign affairs won't win midterms, emphasizing domestic economic pain as the deciding factor.
• He briefly discusses Biden’s presidency and, referencing his book “Confronting the Presidents,” calls Biden the “second worst president ever.”
• Quote (Bill O’Reilly, 05:50):

  “Anybody who denies that [Trump’s foreign policy effectiveness] is just not being honest.”

3. NYC’s Political Future under Zohran Mamdani

• O’Reilly views Zohran Mamdani as a “socialist communist” and expects tensions with the federal government.
• Mamdani’s stance: He refuses to cooperate with ICE on undocumented immigrant enforcement and has pledged to uphold International Criminal Court warrants, even suggesting the NYPD could arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu if he visits.
  • Mamdani on immigration (09:43):

    “I wanted to ensure that no officers are assisting with the actions of ICE… This city is also an immigrant city... We will protect those New Yorkers.”

  • Mamdani on Netanyahu (12:27):

    “I’ve said time and again that I believe this is a city of international law... that means upholding the warrants from the International Criminal Court, whether they're for Benjamin Netanyahu or Vladimir Putin…”

• O’Reilly rebuts:

  “New York City is not a city of international law. This is insane. It's a city of American law. And the United States does not recognize the International Criminal Court.” [12:45]

• He warns Trump could retaliate against NYC by cutting/blocking federal funds if Mamdani confronts federal law.

4. Dick Cheney’s Funeral & Political Fallout

• O’Reilly reviews the absence of Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Trump from the funeral, describing the Cheney-Trump-Liz Cheney feud.
• Cheney respected as a conservative, but O’Reilly holds Cheney accountable for his incorrect advice on the Iraq War.
• Links absences to lasting personal and political rifts rather than scheduling.

5. Thomas Crooks Investigation — Frustration with Lack of Transparency

• Background: Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump in July 2024; investigation remains murky 18 months later.
• O’Reilly is sharply critical of FBI Director Christopher Wray and the administration’s failure to communicate findings:
  • Tucker Carlson (aired, 19:54):

    “Thomas Crooks came within a quarter inch of destroying this country. And yet a year and a half later, we still know almost nothing about him or why he did it… That’s because for some reason the FBI, even the current FBI, doesn’t want us to know.”

• O’Reilly echoes Carlson, calling for clarity from the administration’s spokespeople.

6. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Jeffrey Epstein Blunder

• O’Reilly ridicules Rep. Jasmine Crockett (TX) for falsely claiming various Republicans took money from pedophile Jeffrey Epstein—when in fact FEC records referred to a different man by the same name.
• • Crockett (31:01):

    “I just want to be clear. If this is the standard that we gonna make, just know we gonna expose it all... Mitt Romney, the NRCC... McCain, Palin, Rick Lazio...”

• O’Reilly’s reaction:

  “It’s ridiculous because it’s not the same Jeffrey Epstein... There are legions of people named Jeffrey Epstein, Ms. Crockett... Your team made you look like a fool.” [31:34]

• Notes Crockett’s sheepish walk-back: “Oh, I guess my research was not as good as it should have been.”

7. Other Segments & “Smart Life” Advice

• Poll: Only 37% of Americans would “donate an organ to save a loved one” vs. 82% who would share windfall money; O’Reilly urges careful charitable giving, citing his own donations and suggesting charitynavigator.org as a resource.
• Brief commentary on Notre Dame’s move away from its Catholic roots in staff requirements, signifying erosion of traditional religious identity.

8. Closing: Media Appearances & History Perspective

• O’Reilly references his spot on Chris Cuomo’s show, where he offers historical context defending Trump’s aggressive actions against Venezuela drug boats by drawing parallels to Obama’s fight against ISIS and Bush Sr.’s invasion of Panama.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• O’Reilly, on inflation (03:36):

  “The most important story for President Trump, the Republicans, the country, you, me, is the cost of existence in America. It's got to get under control.”

• On NYC’s legal posturing (12:45):

  “New York City is not a city of international law. This is insane. It's a city of American law. And the United States does not recognize the International Criminal Court.”

• On Jasmine Crockett’s mistake (31:34):

  “There are legions of people named Jeffrey Epstein, Ms. Crockett. So your team are a bunch of morons, and they should all be fired because they made you look like a fool.”

• On the Thomas Crooks case (22:12):

  “It’s not the policies of the Trump administration, it’s the articulation of those policies... Just tell us what you know and how you know it. Crooks. Just tell us what you know. I’m not getting it.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Intro & Speech Recap: [00:30]
• Inflation, Health Care Polls, GOP Critique: [02:05]–[07:24]
• Foreign Policy Approval: [06:00]–[07:34]
• NYC Future/Mamdani ICE Stance: [08:15]–[12:11]
• NYC, ICC, Netanyahu: [11:48]–[12:45]
• Dick Cheney Funeral, Political Fallout: [15:00]–[17:30]
• Thomas Crooks, FBI Frustration, Tucker Carlson: [18:45]–[22:14]
• Jasmine Crockett’s Blunder: [31:01]–[31:34]
• O’Reilly’s Smart Life, Charity, Notre Dame: [22:52]–[29:06]
• History Perspective: Trump, Obama, Panama: [33:30]–[35:11]

Conclusion

This episode exemplifies O’Reilly’s relentless focus on economic anxiety, political accountability, and media literacy. He does not hold back criticism—whether aimed at Democrats, Republicans, public figures, or the media—advocating for transparency, historic perspective, and honest debate. With sharp commentary (and occasional barbs), O’Reilly’s “No Spin” brand remains squarely intact for his audience.