Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: No Spin News - Weekend Edition - May 24, 2025
Release Date: May 24, 2025

1. Allegations Surrounding President Biden’s Health

The weekend edition kicks off with a contentious discussion about President Joe Biden's health. The commentator raises alarming claims suggesting that Biden may be battling bone cancer, referencing his last physical examination conducted on February 28, 2024, at Walter Reed. The commentator asserts, “Biden's last physical… They should have picked this up because you don't get bone cancer that fast” (01:05).

2. Historical Precedents of Presidential Health Concealment

To contextualize the current allegations, Dr. Larry Cook, a Pennsylvania presidential historian, delves into historical instances where presidents’ health issues were either concealed or downplayed. He references President Woodrow Wilson’s severe stroke and President Grover Cleveland’s cancer diagnosis, highlighting the lengths to which administrations have gone to maintain public image despite serious health concerns.

At 03:02, Dr. Cook remarks, “There was never any constitutional means to do that until 1967 when the 25th Amendment… came into effect.” The commentator draws parallels between past presidencies and the current situation, suggesting a pattern of withholding critical health information from the American populace.

3. Border Security and Persistent Drug Trafficking Issues

Shifting focus to national security, the episode addresses the effectiveness of recent border policies. Despite the Trump administration's efforts to seal the border, drug smuggling remains rampant. The commentator notes a significant decrease in crossings—“Crossings are down about 95% from year to year under Biden”—yet drug seizures have not diminished, with approximately 200,000 pounds of narcotics intercepted annually (11:52).

To shed light on this paradox, Michael Brown, a former DEA special agent with 32 years of experience and host of the Opioid Matrix podcast, provides expert analysis. He explains, “...roughly, you know, hundreds of thousands of vehicles that are coming across the border every day use a term called shotgunning, where they realize one or two trucks may get stopped, but the majority of them carrying narcotics will not” (13:56).

4. US-Mexico Relations and the Cartel Crisis

The discussion deepens as the commentator probes into the complexities of combating Mexican drug cartels. He critiques President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s administration for allegedly prioritizing economic relations over addressing the rampant violence and drug trafficking fueled by these cartels.

Michael Brown emphasizes the dire consequences of undermining cartel operations, stating, “The cartels are oversupplying fentanyl. It's so successful in its distribution” (14:46). The conversation touches on former President Trump’s proposal to collaborate militarily with Mexico to eradicate the cartels, a plan met with resistance from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Brown highlights the economic entanglements that complicate such initiatives: “If President Sheinbaum was to effectively neutralize the cartels, that would be devastating to the Mexican economy as well as the US Trade relationship” (18:18).

The commentator remains skeptical about the feasibility of military intervention, suggesting that decisive action could swiftly dismantle the cartels. Brown counters by warning of potential long-term conflicts akin to Afghanistan, underscoring the complex socio-economic ties between Mexico and the cartels.

5. Cultural Commentary: The Reagan Movie and Gene Simmons’ Involvement

In a departure from political discourse, the episode features a segment on the recently released Reagan biopic. Gene Simmons of Kiss fame discusses his role in the film, reflecting on Ronald Reagan’s impact both politically and culturally. Simmons shares, “America is the promised land” (22:06), expressing admiration for Reagan’s legacy and the enduring spirit of American optimism.

The commentator engages Simmons in a conversation about the challenges faced by artists in the modern music industry, lamenting the decline of rock and roll due to digital distribution and the devaluation of creative work. Simmons echoes these sentiments, noting, “It's like, so what? You're too rich to care. Why do you care?” (26:23), highlighting the struggles of emerging artists in a landscape dominated by free content and shifting consumer behaviors.

Conclusion

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News Weekend Edition offers a robust exploration of pressing national issues, from the speculative health concerns of the current president to the persistent challenges of drug trafficking and border security. Coupled with cultural reflections on the Reagan legacy and the evolving music industry, the episode delivers a multifaceted analysis aimed at informing and engaging its audience with “No Spin. Just Facts.”

Notable Quotes

• Commentator: “Biden's last physical… They should have picked this up because you don't get bone cancer that fast.” (01:05)

• Dr. Larry Cook: “There was never any constitutional means to do that until 1967 when the 25th Amendment… came into effect.” (03:02)

• Michael Brown: “...roughly, you know, hundreds of thousands of vehicles that are coming across the border every day use a term called shotgunning...” (13:56)

• Michael Brown: “The cartels are oversupplying fentanyl. It's so successful in its distribution.” (14:46)

• Gene Simmons: “America is the promised land.” (22:06)

• Gene Simmons: “It's like, so what? You're too rich to care. Why do you care?” (26:23)

Note: The timestamps correlate to the moments within the episode where the quotes were mentioned, providing context and attribution.