Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: No Spin News - TPM Edition - September 12, 2025

Date: September 13, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly

Overview:

This special TPM (Talking Points Memo) edition explores the rising tide of “evil” domestically and internationally, according to Bill O’Reilly. He closely examines President Trump’s current struggles, the challenges and dangers posed by Russia’s aggression, America’s internal battles with crime and justice policy, and the broader threat he perceives from progressive leadership. O’Reilly constantly returns to his latest book Confronting Evil as he analyzes both infamous modern villains and what he characterizes as a national reluctance to confront them.

Main Themes and Discussion Points

1. The Trump Administration’s Struggles and Stalled Momentum

(01:05 – 07:23)

• Trump’s Overhaul Efforts and Resistance:

  • O’Reilly declares Trump has attempted more governmental reform than any president since FDR but faces deep resistance.

    “There has not been a president in modern history in the first seven months who has tried to reform the government as much as Donald Trump has.” – Bill O’Reilly (01:25)

  • Half the country “doesn’t want reform,” supporting Democrats who O’Reilly accuses of only wanting to raise taxes and being indifferent to violence and international crises.

• Stalemates in Foreign Policy:

  • Ukraine: Trump overestimated ability to quickly resolve the Ukraine war. O’Reilly calls Putin “a certified psychopath. He does not want to stop the killing.” (02:08)
  • China: Trade negotiations have stalled, with Chinese leadership waiting to see if Trump can make progress with Russia.
  • Gaza: Presents Hamas as evil, referencing recent violence against Israelis.

• Economic Concerns and Polling:

  • O’Reilly cites improved unemployment and inflation numbers but acknowledges Americans remain worried about the economy.
    • Unemployment: Now 4.3% (was 4.8% under Biden)
    • Inflation: Now 2.7% (was 5.4% under Biden)
  • Polling shows low public confidence:

    "Do you approve of the way Donald Trump is handling employment and jobs? Approve. 38. Disapprove. 51. That's not a good number for the president.” (04:15)

  • He blames stubborn grocery and restaurant prices on corporate greed, likening the problem to dealing with “an irrational man, Putin.” (05:30)
  • Suggests possible future interest rate cuts and tariffs could boost Trump’s fortunes.

2. Crime, Progressive Policies, and Immigration

(07:28 – 16:46)

• Softness on Crime and Immigration:

  • O’Reilly asserts that Democrats, especially progressives, are soft on crime and illegal immigration, keeping President Biden “hostage for four years.”

    “The Democratic Party has decided to be soft on crime and soft on illegal immigration... That’s the historical truth. There’s no two sides to the story.” (07:29)

• Urban Crime and High-Profile Violence:

  • Long list of cities (San Francisco, LA, Chicago, etc.) given as examples.
  • Points to murder of a Ukrainian woman in Charlotte by “a guy arrested 15 times,” blaming progressive judges and policies.

• Illegal Immigration Court Rulings:

  • Discusses a recent California court decision about Homeland Security and ICE not targeting Spanish speakers — criticized as “a big victory for Donald Trump” after Supreme Court intervention. (13:00)

• National Guard and Constitutional Barriers:

  • On Chicago’s murder rates:

    “...the only power in the United States that can control it are the federal government. That’s it. But the real evil here is that the progressive leadership doesn’t want to control it.” (14:54)

  • Criticizes local resistance to deploying the National Guard under federal authority, underscoring political tensions surrounding law enforcement tactics.

• Political Motives and Media Reactions:

  • Plays and mocks sound bites from officials arguing Trump’s federal intervention is election interference or threatens civil rights.
    • “Prisca says, because Trump wants to win an election... Johnson says this is a civil rights [issue]… He's a loons.” (15:52)

3. Escalating Russian Aggression & NATO Confrontation

(16:51 – 24:02)

• Russian Drones Breach Polish Airspace:

  • Details incident with Russian drones intercepted by Polish and NATO forces.
  • O’Reilly argues that NATO and the U.S. must stand up to Putin, noting the extreme dangers of escalation.

    “NATO and America are going to have to confront Putin. They have to.” (17:56)

• Putin’s Threat Profile:

  • Replays 2017 Trump interview about Putin for context:

    “Putin’s a killer.” – O’Reilly
    “A lot of killers. We got a lot of killers. Why you think our country’s so innocent?” – Donald Trump (22:02)

  • Stresses how much more dangerous Putin has become, attributes it to his absolute power, and reaffirms belief Putin would use nuclear weapons if cornered.

    “Whenever you give a human being unlimited power, the person goes crazy... if you are evil to begin with, that evil just heightens.” (20:34)

  • Advocates “slapping every economic sanction you can on Putin right now,” and urges mobilization of NATO troops to Poland. (23:29)

4. The “New Age of Evil”

(24:02 – 32:28)

• Historical Parallels and Cultural Critique:

  • O’Reilly equates today’s global climate to the 1930s:

    “We are entering a new age of evil. The last age that we had was in the 1930s with the rise of dictatorships... led to 100 million people dead in World War II, the Holocaust, on and on.” (26:01)

  • Claims U.S. is no longer leading the fight against evil, with major threats from both Putin and the Ayatollah in Iran.

• Societal Apathy and Enabling Evil:

  • Criticizes Americans for ignoring evil, being absorbed in social media and entertainment.

    “Many of us in America look away. They’re not going to read Confronting Evil. They don’t want to be involved with reality. Got to stop now.” (25:12)

• Progressive Movement as Enabler:

  • Progressives blamed for reluctance to incarcerate, enabling criminal acts like the murder in Charlotte by previously released offenders:

    “Now, the progressive movement does not want to punish evil. They’re soft on crime…” (28:38)
    “How many times do we have to see that? And that woman, Teresa, whatever her name is, is still on the bench. Still on the bench. What is wrong with you people in North Carolina?” (29:13)

• Call to Action:

  • Urges Americans to mobilize and demand change; lays partial blame on a media that, in his view, enables and minimizes evil.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Trump’s Challenges:

  “Trump is stalled on all three of those things right now. It frustrates him.” (03:19)

• On Russia and Ukraine:

  “Putin now is a certified psychopath. He does not want to stop the killing. Very hard to negotiate with a person like that.” (02:08)

• On U.S.-Based Crime:

  “That poor Ukrainian woman was slaughtered on the bus in Charlotte. The judge knew the man who allegedly did that... Judge let him out anyway… Judge is a progressive judge, okay?” (29:00)

• On Progressive Leaders:

  “The real evil here is that the progressive leadership doesn’t want to control it... you accept the help, right? Unless you’re insane.” (15:09)

• On Historic Danger:

  “It’s hard to put into words how dangerous this time is. And it happened in modern times only once before in the 1930s.” (24:02)

• Call to Americans:

  “So to sum up, Americans have to mobilize now. Got to pay attention… If we don’t walk away from [media enabling evil], we’re partially responsible.” (32:06)

Important Timestamps

• 01:05 – Talking Points Memo begins; Trump’s struggles
• 02:08 – Ukraine, China, and Gaza discussed
• 04:15 – Polls reveal economic anxiety
• 07:28 – Crime, progressive policies, and Democratic “softness”
• 13:00 – Discussion of controversial immigration court decision
• 16:51 – Russian drone incursion into Poland and NATO’s response
• 22:02 – Replays Trump-Putin 2017 interview
• 24:02 – “New age of evil” framing and historical warnings
• 26:01 – Direct comparison to 1930s and WWII
• 29:00 – Critique of progressive criminal justice outcomes

Summary

• O’Reilly’s episode delivers a sharp-tongued critique of both domestic and international “evil,” slamming progressive politics for enabling crime and warning of existential threats from world leaders like Putin and Iran’s Ayatollah.
• He positions President Trump as embattled but uniquely willing to confront these threats, despite political resistance and complex realities, particularly in Ukraine and on the U.S. economy.
• The episode is laden with historical references, blunt polemics about the dangers of inaction, and repeated calls for Americans to face hard realities rather than retreat into entertainment and online distractions.
• Listeners are finally urged to wake up—drawing parallels between our era and pre-WWII failures—lest evil go unchallenged both at home and abroad.