Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode Title: Is Cancel Culture Back?, the Progressive Movement Under Fire, Tim Graham on the Media’s Disintegration & President Trump Heads to the UK
Date: September 17, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

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In this episode, Bill O’Reilly analyzes the fallout from the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, focusing on the resurgence of cancel culture, the progressive movement’s challenges, and the shifting dynamics in corporate media. The episode includes an interview with Tim Graham (NewsBusters) about media bias and coverage, updates on President Trump’s current activities, and commentary on related national and international issues.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Political Aftershocks of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination ([00:45] – [06:42])

• National Mood: O’Reilly describes continued public angst following Kirk’s assassination, noting its especially deep impact among conservatives.
• Political Fallout: He argues the event has been damaging to the “far left,” with mounting scrutiny and backlash against those perceived to have celebrated Kirk's death.
• Cancel Culture Shifts:
  • O’Reilly expresses concern about conservatives now adopting cancel culture tactics in response, especially celebratory firings or public shaming.
  • He opposes celebrating anyone’s death (with notorious exceptions), warning about the dangers of vigilante reporting:

    "But be careful, because dishonest people can use that. Cancel culture for revenge, for denial of due process, for rumor." ([04:03])

  • Highlights the brief existence and subsequent removal of a "Charlie Kirk Data Foundation" website collecting names/addresses of alleged offenders—calling it "dangerous, dangerous, dangerous." ([05:25])

Notable Quote

"It is absolutely atrocious that anyone would celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk or any other person unless that person were Hitler or Stalin... If Putin were assassinated tomorrow, I'm not going to be sad." – Bill O’Reilly ([03:33])

2. Progressives and the Left Under Fire

([06:42] – [13:28])

• Media Firings: Cites recent dismissals of left-leaning media figures (Matthew Dowd, MSNBC; Karen Attia, Washington Post) and asserts a shifting tolerance in news organizations.
• Media Double Standards:
  • O’Reilly calls out the lack of objection to left-wing cancel culture by outlets like CNN when conservative voices were the target.
  • Critiques longstanding network bans on traditional conservatives, sharing that his own network interview opportunities recently reopened due to corporate change.

Notable Exchange

"All the networks, all three, have excluded traditional conservative voices for the past, what, 10 years since Trump entered the arena. Couldn't get on there. ... Only progressive points of view are allowed. That's really bad." – Bill O’Reilly ([07:20])

• Karen Attia's Firing: O’Reilly reads Attia’s controversial post and the Post's termination letter, noting its rarity:

  "White men, the root of all evil. God." ([09:04])
  "That's racism. Did you know that?" ([09:52])

Karen Attia's Response

"Charges without evidence which I reject completely as false." – Karen Attia, responding to the Washington Post ([12:55])

3. Interview: Tim Graham on Media Bias and Coverage

([14:20] – [23:00])

• O'Reilly and Graham discuss media treatment of Kirk's assassination and the reluctance to assign ideological motives to the perpetrator.

• Graham’s Critique:

  • Martha Raddatz (ABC) questioned only Republicans’ rhetoric, not the left’s.
  • The press, especially MSNBC and CNN, downplayed the political leanings of the shooter.
  • Argues that excusing motive-seeking is an evasion of journalistic duty:

    "At a crime scene you want to know the motivation of the shooter. ... I think that's where journalism begins." – Tim Graham ([17:12])

• O’Reilly describes how newsrooms set daily editorial “orthodoxy,” stifling dissenting voices and reinforcing ideological narratives.

Notable Quote

"Journalism is almost dead in America. ... It's agenda driven almost everywhere." – Bill O’Reilly ([17:33])

• Discussion moves to media economics: MSNBC is losing relevance; cancelation of high-profile shows (e.g., Colbert) is seen as driven by corporate mergers/acquisitions.

4. The State of Conservative and Liberal Media

([21:00] – [24:00])

• Fox News’ Standing: Still dominates “right-leaning” space due to fewer competitors.
• Ratings Landscape: Liberal outlets (MSNBC, CNN) suffering from declining viewership; Newsmax not yet competitive.
• O’Reilly suggests Fox's dominance is in part due to traditional media’s exclusion of conservative perspectives.

5. Trump’s Activities: UK State Visit and Domestic Policy

([25:01] – [30:00])

• Trump in the UK:

  • Notes the significance of Trump's second state visit; frames it as a show of US-UK unity "largely a show for Putin."
  • Emphasizes strong relationship with UK PM Starmer.

• Violent Crime and Federal Intervention:

  • Trump views violent crime as a national security issue; plans expanded federal action in certain cities.
  • Barriers: Review of Posse Comitatus Act which restricts military involvement in domestic law enforcement.
  • Details on upcoming operations: Church, Memphis, and more.

Notable Quote

"He [Trump] is within his constitutional rights to do that. There's no posse comitatus here or anything like that. And if I were the Mexican cartel leaders, Hola. I might be planning a vacation. That's coming." – Bill O’Reilly ([29:35])

• Cartel Crackdown: Reports on direct US military action against Venezuelan cartel boats at President Trump's order.
• Antifa as Terror Group:
  • Trump’s pledge to designate Antifa a terrorist group discussed.
  • O’Reilly argues it’s unfeasible due to Antifa’s lacks of hierarchy or formal organization.

6. China: Trade, TikTok, and Geopolitics

([31:44] – [33:43])

• O’Reilly notes progress in potential Trump visit to China and ongoing trade deal negotiations.
• Predicts economic pressures in China will force a deal; hopes for leverage limiting Chinese support of Russia in Ukraine.

Notable Quote

"The Chinese economy will collapse unless a deal is made. ... But China has some leverage over the USA." – Bill O’Reilly ([32:44])

7. Special Programming and Final Thoughts

([34:40] – [36:30])

• O'Reilly promotes his News Nation special “Confronting Evil,” now available for free on his website.
  • Brief dialogue about Iran's influence on terror networks, linking current events to historical evil.

Notable Quote

"All roads lead back to Iran. ... They want to kill every Jew. ... Hitler's legacy lives in the Middle East, and that is obviously a threat to the world." – Bill O’Reilly ([35:04])

• Upcoming Q&A and special events announced, including a live event at the Kennedy Center.

Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

| Speaker | Quote | Timestamp | |------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------| | Bill O’Reilly | "It is absolutely atrocious that anyone would celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk..." | 03:33 | | Brian Stelter (CNN) | "This is a new form of cancel culture. ... The truth is, cancel culture never goes away." | 06:45 | | Bill O’Reilly | "Journalism is almost dead in America. ... It's agenda driven almost everywhere." | 17:33 | | Tim Graham | "At a crime scene you want to know the motivation of the shooter. ... That's where journalism begins." | 17:12 | | Bill O’Reilly | "The Chinese economy will collapse unless a deal is made..." | 32:44 | | Bill O’Reilly | "All roads lead back to Iran. ... Hitler's legacy lives in the Middle East..." | 35:04 |

Additional Noteworthy Segments

• [14:25] – [21:43]: Tim Graham interview – on media’s response and alleged double standards, with examples from ABC, MSNBC, and CNN.
• [30:26] – [31:43]: O’Reilly’s analysis of Antifa and the challenges of labeling it a terrorist organization.
• [25:01]: Context and importance of President Trump's UK visit.
• [34:51]: Iran’s influence on Middle East terrorism discussed with direct historical parallels.

Overall Tone

O'Reilly maintains his signature direct, skeptical tone. He voices strong opinions on the dangers of cancel culture (from both right and left), critiques progressive media, and offers historical and legal context around current events. He is combative with establishment media and seeks to position his analysis as factual, critical, and unflinching.

For Listeners Who Missed It

This episode provides both media critique and deep dives into contemporary political fissures: the assassination’s national repercussions, the mirrored deployment of cancel culture, a shifting journalistic and political landscape, and foreign/domestic policy maneuvers under Trump. The interview with Tim Graham foregrounds ongoing battles over media framing, responsibility, and credibility. The second half highlights Trump’s international diplomacy and the escalation of federal intervention in crime and border issues.

For additional resources or to watch O’Reilly’s “Confronting Evil” special, visit BillOReilly.com.