Episode Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: Highlights from O’Reilly's No Spin News – November 6, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly | Guest: Miranda Devine (New York Post columnist, Pod Force One host)
Date: November 7, 2025
Main Theme
This episode centers on the fallout from a lengthy 60 Minutes interview with former President Donald Trump, analysis of current political controversies (including the government shutdown, high prices, and the migrant crisis), as well as the upcoming New York City mayoral race featuring candidate Zohran Mamdani. O’Reilly evaluates media effectiveness, offers political analysis, discusses urban policy, polls, and societal trends, and includes an interview segment with Miranda Devine for further insight on NYC politics.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Critique of the 60 Minutes Trump Interview
- O’Reilly felt the interview was repetitive, uninformative, and lacking in probing questions.
- "I didn't learn one thing, nothing from that interview. ...it was so convoluted and all over the place..." (01:00)
- He calls on the necessity of asking unexpected questions with specificity to elicit meaningful answers from former President Trump.
- "You got to pin him down with specifics. ...you're not going to get anything if you ask predictable questions." (02:20)
2. Government Shutdown & Food Stamps
- Brief update: Feds are preparing to resume food stamp funding, but O’Reilly highlights widespread fraud and the importance of targeting aid only to those genuinely in need.
- "A lot of fraud in that, but there's a lot of need in that, too. ...be very careful here." (02:55)
3. Trump on Welfare Spending and Immigration
- Trump insists he won't fund what he calls welfare for undocumented immigrants, prisoners, or those from mental institutions.
- Trump: "I can't give them a trillion and a half dollars so that they can give welfare to people that came into our country illegally..." (03:25)
- O’Reilly says Trump is factually correct regarding some Medicaid funding for undocumented immigrants (citing Oregon budgeting), but the issue is complex.
- Predicts the shutdown will be resolved but expects an ugly “accommodation” ahead.
Notable Quote
- O’Reilly: "There's money rooted in Democratic states through Medicaid to illegal aliens. ...Trump is right about that." (03:51)
4. High Prices, Inflation & Health Care
- Trump claims, "I inherited the worst inflation in history... We don't have inflation. We're down to 2%..." (05:52)
- O’Reilly challenges the narrative, focusing on persistent high costs for essential goods.
- Trump maintains he would “fix” health care, ideally by starting over, but is open to improving existing laws.
- O’Reilly contends Democrats want government to take over health care, predicting a two-tier system as seen in the UK, with the well-off opting for private “concierge” medicine, citing impacts on doctors and patients.
5. Immigration Enforcement & ICE
- Trump discusses a policy targeting all undocumented entrants for deportation, but offers a path for good people to re-enter legally.
- Trump: "You came into the country illegally, you're going to go out. ...We're going to work with you and you're going to come back... legally..." (08:01)
- O’Reilly presses: "When will you declare mission accomplished on immigration?"
- Trump: Estimates 25 million immigrants, O’Reilly says 15 million, but agrees the specifics matter less than the scale.
- "The worst public policy ever in this country was the open border, totally engineered by one man. That was President Biden." (08:37)
- O’Reilly advocates targeted enforcement ("heavy hand" only with criminal aliens).
6. Supreme Court & Economic Consequences of Tariffs
- Devine asks Trump about the potential Supreme Court invalidation of his tariffs.
- Trump: "I think our country will be immeasurably hurt... Our economy will go to hell." (10:09)
- O’Reilly predicts the Supreme Court will side with the president on unilateral tariffs; emphasizes the stakes for the economy and market volatility.
7. China as an Economic & Security Threat
- Devine asks about Chinese infiltration and threats: "They steal American intellectual property and Americans' personal information. ...How big of a threat is China?" (14:38)
- Trump responds that both superpowers watch each other, but emphasizes the need for cooperation over confrontation.
- Trump: "I think we can be bigger, better and stronger by working with them as opposed to just knocking them out." (14:50)
- O'Reilly concurs on the value of maintaining a working relationship with China.
Interview Segment: New York Mayoral Election & City Policy (w/ Miranda Devine)
On the Potential of Mamdani as NYC Mayor
- Devine is pessimistic, predicting a gradual deterioration of quality of life if Mamdani wins.
- Devine: "We're expecting if Mamdani wins, that things will go south slowly... Already the NYPD is a shadow of its former self." (17:02)
- O’Reilly forecasts a spike in street crime, decreased police effectiveness, and worsening city services.
- "If this guy comes in, within six months, you're going to have a frightening rise of street crime..." (19:20)
- Both discuss likely demographics supporting Mamdani, including immigrants, the young, and liberal elites; touch on identity politics and radical affiliations.
- Devine: "He's got the Muslim vote locked up... He's not even bothered hiding his affinity with radical Islam." (21:20)
- On the "anti-Trump" effect: Devine says strong among affluent, liberal boomers.
- "Trump derangement is very strong here in New York." (23:35)
- Miranda notes that many young supporters are "angry with the establishment" and swayed by "airy promises" from Mamdani.
Notable Quote
- Devine: "In a way, I can forgive them for their stupidity because... they haven't been taught any history... they've gone to university and been brainwashed." (22:13)
Policing and Crime
- O’Reilly compliments Commissioner Tisch for lowering shooting victims in NYC by focusing resources on affected neighborhoods; contrasts with Chicago.
- "Commissioner Tisch... has reorganized the violent neighborhood patrolling. ...Flood the zone with law enforcement and boom, the victims are going to go down." (24:30)
- Predicts further decline if Mamdani wins and Tisch leaves.
Polls & Social Commentary
- O’Reilly reviews a Politico poll:
- 64% "proud to be an American", 36% "ashamed"—attributes shame partly to Trump critics (26:00)
- Quality of life: 54% say worse than five years ago; high prices cited as pain point.
- "State of the world" outlook: 62% say it's worse (28:10)
- Further, a Pew poll finds blue-collar workers less satisfied than white-collar; only 33% see their job as a career (40:15)
- O’Reilly reflects on friendship trends and the importance of maintaining close connections (41:46)
- Notes that 30% of Americans consult astrologists and fortune tellers (43:20)
Social Policy & Urban Issues
- "Speed trap" fines: O’Reilly breaks down how major cities like New York and D.C. use lowered speed limits and camera enforcement to generate revenue, which he decries as predatory (33:25)
- Discusses the risk of sedentary lifestyles; urges listeners to walk and stay active (36:15)
- Criticizes media cliches and lack of original thought: "If you're using cliches, you're not thinking, you're reciting." (38:24)
Closing Thoughts / Notable Quotes
- On Texas Governor Abbott's proposal to "tax" New Yorkers moving to Texas: "It's unconstitutional... this is a political play by Abbott." (39:58)
- On general life advice: O'Reilly stresses the importance of real friendships and loyalty, highlighting differences in East vs. West Coast cultures (41:46)
- Pop culture note: First ban of tobacco in the Maldives for those under 19 (44:31)
- Preview: O’Reilly shares details about his upcoming documentary on American generals.
Memorable Quotes
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O’Reilly: "The worst public policy ever in this country was the open border, totally engineered by one man. That was President Biden. Can I be any more clear than that?" (08:37)
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Trump: "You came into the country illegally, you're going to go out. ...We're going to work with you and you're going to come back into our country legally..." (08:01)
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Devine: "He's got the Muslim vote locked up... He's gone to mosques and cuddled up with this radical imam..." (21:20)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 60 Minutes Trump Interview Review: 01:00–03:25
- Trump Soundbite: Welfare/Immigration: 03:25
- Health Care & Inflation: 05:52–06:28
- Immigration Enforcement Claims: 07:56–08:37
- Supreme Court & Tariffs: 10:04–10:36
- China as a Threat: 14:33–15:15
- NYC Mayoral Election Analysis: 17:02–24:21
- Policing and Crime: 24:29–24:48
- Politico Poll Discussion: 26:00–28:10
- Urban Policy (Speed Traps, City Fines): 33:25–36:15
- Blue Collar Worker Satisfaction: 40:15
- Friendship Trends: 41:46
- Astrology/Psychic Trends: 43:20
- Maldives Tobacco Ban: 44:31
Tone & Style
Bill O’Reilly’s approach is assertive, direct, often critical, and occasionally self-deprecating. Miranda Devine adds a blend of urban skepticism and journalistic analysis, leavened with moments of humor and frustration about NYC trends.
Concluding Notes
This wide-ranging episode fuses media criticism, political analysis, social diagnostics, and practical advice, all in O’Reilly’s trademark “No Spin” style. Through interviews, poll breakdowns, rants, and expert commentary, the episode aims to equip the audience with “facts” from the host's perspective while providing both commentary and practical societal advice.