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Episode: Looking Out For You - January 11, 2026

Host: Bill O'Reilly
Date: January 11, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Bill O’Reilly explores the question, “What do you owe your country?” He frames this around themes of honesty, service, fidelity, and respect, and uses recent controversies involving Jimmy Kimmel and George Clooney as examples. O’Reilly then shifts to a detailed analysis of Minnesota’s response to federal immigration law, drawing historical parallels to the pre-Civil War era, and grapples with issues of state rebellion, federal authority, and the importance of obeying laws in a democracy.

Main Themes and Segments

1. What Americans Owe Their Country (00:00–01:45)

• O’Reilly introduces four key obligations:
  • Honesty: Not engaging in criminal activity or deception.
  • Service: Volunteering or contributing positively to society.
  • Fidelity: Loyalty to one's country — “If you don't think you can be [faithful], then go someplace else.”
  • Respect: Recognizing and appreciating the opportunities provided by the United States.

2. Critique of Jimmy Kimmel’s Public Comments in the UK (01:45–05:59)

• O’Reilly criticizes Jimmy Kimmel for his anti-Trump commentary on British TV, accusing him of airing grievances abroad and misrepresenting facts about his temporary suspension.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Kimmel just didn’t tell the truth. And how did the British people know? They don’t know.” (02:21, Bill O’Reilly)
• O’Reilly argues Kimmel was “disloyal” and “treacherous” by badmouthing the U.S. abroad, distinguishing between domestic dissent (protected by free speech) and international criticism.

3. George Clooney and Questions of Loyalty (05:59–07:55)

• O’Reilly recounts Clooney’s involvement in Democratic politics and his recent acquisition of French citizenship by purchasing property, questioning the nobility of Clooney’s motives.
• Criticizes Clooney for not following through on promises after the 9/11 telethon, suggesting he lacked responsibility.
• Notable Quote:
  • “I’m more famous than George Clooney, okay? I did it [raised a child in the U.S.], I didn’t have to go to Ireland, and I got Irish descendants.” (04:45, Bill O’Reilly)
• O’Reilly tells a story about the mishandling of 9/11 charity funds, describing a falling-out with Clooney.

Memorable Exchange:

• On the 9/11 Telethon:
  • “Every cent of this money in this telethon tonight ... will go to help the grieving families.” (06:25, Clooney quoted from earlier interview)
  • “That’s not true ... By the charity's own admission, not every cent is going to go.” (06:41, Bill O’Reilly)
  • O’Reilly’s Critique: Clooney "did absolutely the wrong thing during the 911 telethon. No doubt about it. He got crushed by me, hates me. Okay, I understand why." (07:28)

4. The Tragedy in Minneapolis and State Rebellion (07:55–12:51)

• O’Reilly discusses the case of Renee Nicole Goode, a woman killed in a recent law enforcement incident, attributing the situation to a chain of bad decisions and policy failures, including federal immigration policy.
• Uses the incident to illustrate broader tensions between sanctuary states and the federal government.
• Draws parallels to the Southern rebellion before the Civil War, emphasizing the gravity of states defying federal authority.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Now we have a rebellion again over the sanctuary city situation. So it’s really sanctuary states.” (10:26, Bill O’Reilly)

Historical Parallel

• O’Reilly explains the pre-Civil War Southern defiance of federal authority and likens modern sanctuary states’ resistance on immigration law to this period.

5. Statements by Minnesota Leaders: Governor Walz & Mayor Frey (12:06–13:16)

• O’Reilly plays and critiques comments made by Minnesota’s Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey. He argues their rhetoric amounts to intentional rebellion and agitation:
  • Gov. Walz:
    • “This is what happens when your own federal government wages war against you ... they no longer hide the idea of white supremacy.” (12:06)
    • O’Reilly calls the statement “racist” and inflammatory.
  • Mayor Frey:
    • “This happened because the way that ICE is conducting themselves is not constitutional ... dragging pregnant women through the street and then detaining people simply because they look Somali or look Latino.” (12:51)
    • O’Reilly: “These are agitators now, the governor and the mayor ... their authority is being used to undermine federal law, which supersedes state law.” (13:16)

6. Democratic Party & ICE: Schumer’s Remarks (13:53–14:12)

• “We should not have ICE agents patrolling our streets. They’re not needed. They create chaos and they even create deaths ... But they don’t belong in our cities, plain and simple.” (13:53, Sen. Chuck Schumer)
• O'Reilly underscores that the Democratic Party will not act against sanctuary state rebellion, placing the onus on the executive branch.

7. The Need for Legal Action & Rule of Law (14:12–end)

• O’Reilly advocates for the Justice Department to sue states that refuse to obey federal immigration law.
• Reasserts:
  • “If you’re not going to respect laws that you don’t like, then you’re an anarchist. That’s what you are. You’re not loyal, you’re not patriotic. You’re an anarchist.” (15:10)
• Reaffirms the principle that laws must be obeyed until changed through proper legislative channels.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Opening & Obligations to the Country: 00:00–01:45
• Jimmy Kimmel Critique (with Kimmel’s remarks): 01:45–05:59
• George Clooney, Citizenship, 9/11 Telethon: 05:59–07:55
• Minneapolis Tragedy, State Rebellion & Historical Parallel: 07:55–12:51
• Remarks by Gov. Walz & Mayor Frey: 12:06–13:16
• Schumer & Democratic Party Position: 13:53–14:12
• Rule of Law, Call to Action: 14:12–end

Memorable Quotes

• Bill O’Reilly on Civic Obligations:
  “You owe your country service. So if you can help in some way, you gotta help. That means volunteering ... but you owe some kind of service.” (00:32)

• On International Criticism:
  “You go abroad and you’re running down your own country and you’re not telling the truth. ... You can’t justify what he did.” (02:37, on Jimmy Kimmel)

• On Rebellion:
  “Their authority is being used to undermine federal law, which supersedes state law. There’s no doubt about it. You can’t disagree with me. That’s what’s happening.” (13:16)

• On Anarchy vs. Patriotism:
  “If you’re not going to respect laws that you don’t like, then you’re an anarchist. ... You’re not loyal, you’re not patriotic.” (15:10)

Summary Tone

Blunt, direct, and opinionated, in line with Bill O’Reilly’s signature “No Spin” approach. O’Reilly uses a combination of personal anecdotes, historical analogy, and sharp criticism to advocate for loyalty, honesty, and rule of law, while decrying what he sees as harmful dissent and rebellion both by celebrities and state/local governments.

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