Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: Looking Out For You - September 21, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly
Date: September 21, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode of No Spin News, Bill O’Reilly addresses the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, critiquing public and media reactions, analyzing recent political maneuvers in New York, and discussing broader cultural trends in American media and politics. The main theme centers on the dangers of ideological "bubbles," irresponsible commentary, and the consequences of unchecked extremism across political and media landscapes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Timestamps: 01:00–12:50

• Due Process and Certainty: O'Reilly affirms the importance of due process for the accused assassin but expresses certainty about guilt and expects eventual execution or life imprisonment.
• The Spread of Evil: He emphasizes the ripple effect of such evil acts, highlighting destruction to both Kirk’s and the perpetrator's families.
  • “Evil always spreads unless confronted, unless you fight back.” (02:00)
• Bubble Culture: Most Americans, Bill argues, live in "bubbles" of agreement, particularly younger Americans on social media. O’Reilly’s goal is to burst these bubbles with his new book, Confronting Evil.

Public Figures in the Bubble

• Laurence Tribe’s Misstep: O'Reilly calls out the Harvard law professor for incorrectly blaming MAGA supporters for Kirk’s assassination on social media, then deleting his statement after it proved false.
  • “You wait until the facts emerge. ... That’s knee jerk stupidity.” (05:08)
• Stephen King’s False Accusation: O’Reilly rebukes King for claiming Kirk advocated stoning gay people—an incorrect rumor picked up online. Though King apologized, O’Reilly argues damage was done.
• Gerald Bourquet’s Extreme Take: NBA writer Bourquet blamed Kirk for cheering violence in Gaza, a claim O’Reilly refutes. Bourquet was fired swiftly by the Suns and NBA.
  • “You can’t do that, you know, particularly right after somebody loses his or her life. Can’t be justifying it.” (10:46)

Observations on Extremity

• O’Reilly singles out King as the “worst of the three,” calls Burkett a “nut,” and knocks Tribe’s apology as “gibberish.”
• Asserts celebrating or justifying a political murder is emotionally unstable behavior.
  • “Celebrating the murder of a 31 year old with a family—I think they’re emotionally ill. ... I don’t know anybody like that. Do you?” (12:01)

2. New York State and City Politics

Timestamps: 12:51–32:20

Hochul’s Endorsement of Zoran Mamdani

• Criticizes NY Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Assemblyman Zoran Mamdani, a democratic socialist.
• Reads Hochul’s official statement and labels it “loopy,” especially her assertion that Mamdani supports safer neighborhoods and affordability.
  • “It’s ridiculous to think that Mamdani wants ... children grow up safe when he doesn’t want to enforce the law.” (16:55)
• Points to Mamdani’s stated policies: releasing prisoners, cutting NYPD budgets, and taxing businesses, predicting it would worsen public safety and economic conditions.
  • “That’s communism and socialism. ... And he can tax the hell out of any business he wants, which he will do as well.” (18:45)

2026 Mayoral Race and Eric Adams

• Reacts skeptically to an anonymous-sourced News 12 report that Eric Adams may drop out of the mayoral race.
  • “Anonymous sources—always a problem, Tara. Always a problem.” (22:29)
• Plays clip from 09/02 show predicting Adams will drop due to lack of campaign funds:
  • “Once he runs out of PAC money ... he’s got to pay it out of his own pocket. That he will not do.” (24:17)
• Discusses behind-the-scenes negotiations for Adams to secure a job in exchange for dropping out.
• Predicts chaos if votes reallocate after Adams’ potential exit; sees Cuomo as the likely beneficiary.

NYC Flight: Real Estate and Demographics

• Notes mass exodus from New York since Hochul took office:
  • “677,000 people have moved out of New York City and New York State since Hochul’s been governor. 1.3 million New Yorkers have left.” (29:01)
• Outlines rising property values in surrounding areas (e.g., Long Island, Connecticut) due to fleeing city residents.
• Discusses how taxes are high not only in NY but also in supposed havens like Connecticut.
  • “If you’re looking for low tax, you gotta go to the Carolinas, Florida, Texas, Tennessee. Can’t go north ...” (31:30)

3. The Rise of Socialism in New York

Timestamps: 32:21–38:52

• Discusses increasing acceptance of socialism among NYC Democrats, referencing a CNN poll.
  • “Plurality of New York City Democrats think the idea of having a socialist mayor is a good idea...” (33:05)
• Compares the situation to Cuba under Castro and Soviet Russia under Stalin, arguing socialism “never works anywhere.”
  • “What socialism is, is basically a handout. It’s a handout culture.” (36:03)
• Predicts corporations and wealthy individuals will leave, undermining the socialist agenda due to lost tax revenue.

4. Media and Cultural Bias: The Jimmy Kimmel Firing

Timestamps: 38:53–55:40

Media Bubble and Comedic Partisanship

• O’Reilly reflects on “bubble culture” among Hollywood celebrities, media, and academics where liberal ideology is assumed good, conservatism bad.
• Shares recollections of cordial past appearances on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, but notes Kimmel became consumed by “hatred of Donald Trump.”
• Plays post-2024-election Kimmel sound bite, highlighting how Kimmel’s partisanship alienates large swaths of the populace.
  • Kimmel: “It was a terrible night ... for women, for children, for ... free speech. ... And it was a terrible night for everyone who voted against him. ... For everyone who voted for him, too. You just don’t realize it yet.” (43:24)

Corporate Censorship and Imbalance

• Critiques mainstream broadcasts for excluding conservative voices, calling it “totalitarianism.”
  • “That’s what Putin does, that’s what Beijing does. Dangerous. Off the chart. One voice only can be heard on five networks.” (49:31)
• Cites difficulty getting airtime for his own book, with former venues now boycotting traditional or conservative guests.
• Recounts local affiliate revolt as key reason why Kimmel was fired after remarks linking Kirk’s assassination to MAGA supporters.
  • “Nextstar said to ABC and Burbank, ‘We’re dropping Kimmel ... after what he said about Charlie Kirk.’ That’s it. Critical mass.” (52:38)
  • Describes how “censorship, blackballing of traditional conservative voices” has gone on too long.

5. Final Observations and Cultural Consequences

Timestamps: 55:41–59:30

• Sees Kirk’s murder as a “focusing event” heightening awareness of extreme ideologies and their chaotic media impacts.
  • “The murder of Charlie Kirk has focused everybody in on extreme ideology, and it’s leading to all kinds of chaos in the media world.” (56:45)
• Thanks listeners and encourages them to read his book, Confronting Evil.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Evil always spreads unless confronted, unless you fight back." — O'Reilly, (02:00)
• "Celebrating the murder of a 31 year old with a family—I think they’re emotionally ill. That's just my opinion. But I don't know anybody like that. Do you know anybody like that?" — O'Reilly, (12:01)
• "It’s ridiculous to think that Mamdani wants ... children grow up safe when he doesn’t want to enforce the law." — O'Reilly, (16:55)
• "Once he runs out of PAC money ... he's got to pay it out of his own pocket. That he will not do." — O'Reilly, (24:17)
• "What socialism is, is basically a handout. It’s a handout culture." — O'Reilly, (36:03)
• “That’s what Putin does, that’s what Beijing does. Dangerous. Off the chart. One voice only can be heard on five networks.” — O’Reilly, (49:31)
• "The murder of Charlie Kirk has focused everybody in on extreme ideology, and it's leading to all kinds of chaos in the media world." — O'Reilly, (56:45)

Episode Structure & Timestamps

• 00:00–01:00 — [Advertisement; skipped]
• 01:00–12:50 — Charlie Kirk Assassination; Reactions; Ideological Bubbles
• 12:51–32:20 — NY Politics: Hochul, Mamdani, Adams, the Exodus from NY
• 32:21–38:52 — Socialism & NYC: Polls, History, Economic Impact
• 38:53–55:40 — Media Culture: Jimmy Kimmel, Liberal Hollywood, Censorship in Broadcasting
• 55:41–59:30 — Summation; Consequences of Extremism; Book promotion
• [End] — [Outro and advertisements; skipped]

Tone and Style

O’Reilly maintains a direct, impassioned, and combative tone, often blending assertive analysis with personal anecdotes and historical references. He positions himself as an experienced independent truth-teller, critical of both ideological extremes and conventional media groupthink.

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