Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: Looking Out For You – September 28, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Date: September 28, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, Bill O’Reilly discusses what he sees as dangerous rhetoric and divisiveness in American politics—specifically critiquing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s public remarks after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and the broader media climate that he argues fosters polarized discourse. O’Reilly also dives into issues like rising food prices, the ongoing New York City mayoral race, the chaos of UN Week in Manhattan, and the Jimmy Kimmel controversy regarding free speech and media governance.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Critique of Ilhan Omar and Political Rhetoric

• O’Reilly opens by identifying Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as an example of harmful political figures, focusing on her reaction (and those of others) to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
• He claims Omar "danced on the grave" by reiterating her description of Kirk as a "reprehensible, hateful man" just days after his death.
• He dissects her CNN interview with Kaitlan Collins, criticizing both Omar’s rhetoric and CNN’s booking practices for encouraging unchallenged, like-minded viewpoints.

Notable Quotes:

• “But boy, oh boy, this is really something.” [02:00]
• “Even if you believe that about Mr. Kirk, you wait until he’s, you know, it’s all over… You don’t dance on the grave. That’s what she’s doing.” [05:55]
• “Is your district a cauldron of hatred? Is this what people in Minnesota want of you?” [09:55]

O’Reilly’s Critique Points:

• Media outlets (like CNN) reinforce echo chambers by selecting guests with predictable views.
• Omar’s rhetoric, in O’Reilly’s view, unnecessarily stokes racial and political animosity.
• He expresses disbelief over Omar’s repeated reelection, questioning the mindset of her constituents.

2. Rising Cost of Living and Food Prices

• Shifting topics, O’Reilly discusses the impact of inflation on American families, focusing on the sharp rise in grocery bills—particularly in the New York Metro area.
• States that food prices in NYC have risen by 56% over 12 years; 46% nationally.

Notable Quotes:

• “In 2013, New York City Metro Food, $7,200. Now $11,200, which is a 56% rise in 12 years for food costs.” [23:55]
• “You cannot mitigate it in the restaurants. That’s where people in New York are getting killed.” [28:30]

Advice to Listeners:

• Suggests using big-box stores like Costco or Amazon to manage grocery costs.
• Recommends strategies like ordering appetizers instead of entrees to save money in restaurants.

3. UN Week and New York City Chaos

• O’Reilly describes the annual traffic and logistical nightmare caused by United Nations week in Manhattan, including a humorous anecdote about French President Macron being stopped by NYPD.

Notable Quotes:

• “One of the funny things was Macron… the cops, the New York City cops wouldn’t let him past their lines… the cop had no idea who Macron was.” [32:40]
• “New York is a free flow, but too much of a free flow now—civility and order, social order is disappearing.” [35:25]

Broader Point:

• Uses the situation to illustrate larger problems with New York City management, the decline in quality of life, and the looming mayoral election.

4. The New York City Mayoral Race

• Cites recent polling showing progressive candidate Zoran Mamdani leading by a significant margin over Cuomo, Sliwa, and Adams.
• Questions voter's motivations, the accuracy of the polls, and doubts about Mamdani's ability to govern effectively, warning of a potential exodus of tax-paying residents if he wins.

Notable Quotes:

• “If Mandani is elected, 4,500,000, a half million people, most of whom pay significant taxes… will leave and they'll be replaced by largely poor people.” [37:45]
• “Bill Clinton once said of Barack Obama…‘this is a fantasy, this is fiction.’ But Obama was light years ahead of Mandami because Mandami has no experience.” [44:10]

5. Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, and Media Regulation

• O’Reilly covers the debate around Jimmy Kimmel’s firing (and the broader issue of government intervention in media content), using recent comments from Ted Cruz and Ben Shapiro as jumping-off points.
• Both conservatives oppose government censorship, though for different reasons, and O’Reilly mostly agrees—while noting the networks are public airwaves and have a responsibility for "public welfare."

Notable Quotes:

• Ted Cruz: “If the government gets in the business of saying, 'We don’t say what you, the media have said, we’re going to ban you'…that will end up bad for conservatives.” [49:40]
• Ben Shapiro: “Jimmy Kimmel should have been kicked off the air 10 years ago… He decided not to be funny. He decided…he was going to go for clapter… With that said, the FCC should not be in the business of telling local affiliates what they should and should not broadcast unless what the networks are doing is against the public interest.” [53:13]
• O’Reilly: “By every day hating the President of the United States, make an argument that that's a propaganda tool now, not a legitimate form of entertainment or news.” [52:40]

Key Takeaways:

• O’Reilly warns against government control over media, likening it to authoritarian regimes, but suggests public airwaves do come with some responsibilities.
• He criticizes the state of late-night television and media partisanship, saying the loss of perspective leads to “zombie” thinking and boredom.

6. Trump, Media, and Political Polarization

• O'Reilly reflects on Trump's role in media polarization and populism, contrasting Trump's action-oriented approach with what he considers the weakness of Biden and Harris.
• Argues Trump’s confrontational style galvanized media progressives into more extreme positions.

Notable Quotes:

• “Trump is a strong populist… and most Americans respond to that because they want problems solved.” [58:55]
• “When you become a fanatic, a political fanatic, you lose perspective.” [01:01:37]

Memorable Moments & Quotes with Timestamps

• “I do believe he was a reprehensible, hateful man. Like that is my view of the words that he has said about every single identity that I belong to.” (Bill quotes Ilhan Omar) [04:10]
• “They tried to make me look like I was saying negative things about black women when I was actually complimenting Michelle Obama.” [07:15]
• “Even my worst enemies, and I have a number of them… I’m not wishing them cancer or losing a job or your house burned down. I don’t do that. OK?” [50:38]
• “That’s why you weren’t doing very well in the ratings. I think Kimmel’s a funny guy… But when you become a fanatic, a political fanatic, you lose perspective.” [01:01:09]

Important Timestamps

• Ilhan Omar/CNN discussion: 01:40–10:30
• Food price inflation and grocery shopping tips: 23:55–30:45
• UN Week and NYC traffic/anecdotes: 32:40–36:30
• NYC mayoral polling and predictions: 37:00–45:30
• Jimmy Kimmel controversy, Ted Cruz, Ben Shapiro on censorship: 49:40–58:55
• O’Reilly commentary on media polarization and Trump: 59:10–End

Summing Up: O’Reilly’s Core Messages

• Condemns political and media figures for inflammatory rhetoric and lack of accountability.
• Warns listeners about challenges of rising living costs, urging practicality and smart consumer tactics.
• Expresses deep skepticism about New York’s leadership and progressive promises, predicting significant urban decline if certain candidates win.
• Supports free speech but warns that use of public airwaves comes with public responsibilities.
• Critiques both left and right for tribalism, urging clear thinking and evaluation of ideas on their own merit.

This episode showcases O’Reilly at his combative and analytical best, blending social commentary, personal anecdote, and pointed political critique—always “looking out for you.”