Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Weekend Edition – September 13, 2025

Episode Overview

In this Weekend Edition, Bill O’Reilly delivers a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping the American economic, political, and cultural landscape. Key topics include the Trump administration’s economic prospects, inflation and grocery prices, rising crime rates in Chicago, the growing skepticism of capitalism among younger Americans, the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and the increasing hostility toward conservative voices on college campuses. O’Reilly is joined by guests Steve Moore (economist), William J. Kelly (Chicago journalist), Patrick Brown (Ethics and Public Policy Center), Dr. Owen Anderson (Arizona State University), and Heather McDonald (Manhattan Institute), each providing expert commentary and passionate analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Economic Analysis: Trump’s Momentum, Inflation, and Food Prices

Guests: Bill O’Reilly, Steve Moore
[00:35 – 07:07]

• Trump’s Economic Situation:

  • O’Reilly notes Trump's administration is losing momentum but suggests upcoming interest rate cuts could reignite support.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 00:35): “At this point, the Trump administration has lost some momentum. However, next week interest rates will probably be cut. That could provide a storm surge for Trump.”

• Economic Polarization:

  • Steve Moore highlights how polarization distorts approval polling—half oppose any president regardless of achievements.
    • Quote (Moore, 01:18): “Trump could…create 10 million jobs. And still about half the country would still say they oppose him.”

• Grocery and Energy Prices:

  • Inflation and grocery prices remain the public’s chief concern; high prices started under Biden and remain under Trump.
  • Energy prices, especially gasoline, have fallen noticeably, attributed to pro-drilling policies.
    • Quote (Moore, 01:45): “Energy prices, gas prices are coming down...That is a result of Trump's ‘drill, baby, drill’ policies.”

• On Lowering Food Prices:

  • Moore asserts the president has limited power over grocery prices—it’s mainly the market at work.
    • Farmers are not benefiting from higher retail prices; profits mainly go to transportation and big food companies.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 03:43): "The transportation companies and the food companies...that's where the money's going."

• Interest Rate Cuts and Inflation Risks:

  • Moore cautions that cutting rates too steeply could reignite inflation.
    • Quote (Moore, 05:02): “When Trump says, let’s cut interest rates by 200 basis points, people be careful of what you wish for…You flood the economy with that much money...what is inflation?”

• Political Outlook:

  • The upcoming midterms will hinge on perceptions of economic improvement—more than on foreign policy crises.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 06:00): “This issue is everything for Donald Trump, far more than Ukraine and Gaza and even China.”

2. Chicago Crime, Politics, and Accountability

Guests: Bill O’Reilly, William J. Kelly
[07:12 – 16:17]

• Chicago’s Ongoing Violence & Political Hypocrisy:

  • Kelly documents the city’s persistent crime crisis and politicians’ reluctance to deploy protective measures in vulnerable neighborhoods.
    • Quote (Kelly, 09:12): “They welcomed the National Guard to protect the mega donors at the DNC…But…think that it would be a threat to democracy for the National Guard to defend defenseless women and children…”

• Governor Pritzker’s ‘Safety Act’ and Crime Policy:

  • The act allows violent repeat offenders to be released without bail, including illegal immigrants linked to violent crimes.
    • Kelly challenges Pritzker’s rationale, questioning the lack of coherent explanation:
    • Quote (Kelly, 13:16): “So what is the rationale? I don't [know].”

• Political Response and Public Sentiment:

  • O’Reilly argues that despite rampant crime, voters are likely to re-elect the same leadership, attributing this to the ineffectiveness of the opposition and liberal narratives that blame societal structures.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 14:08): “Pritzker panders to a very liberal audience that believes that the United States is a bad country, a racist country and forces people to commit crimes.”

• Federal Solutions & Call for Investigation:

  • Kelly urges federal intervention (like “Operation Greylord 2.0”) to root out deeply entrenched corruption.
    • Quote (Kelly, 14:48): “All he would have to do is direct his DOJ to do essentially an Operation Greylord 2.0…”

3. Youth, Capitalism, and Rising Discontent

Guests: Bill O’Reilly, Patrick Brown
[16:22 – 23:16]

• Young Americans' Disillusionment:

  • Brown notes young people perceive capitalism as uncaring; media depictions and personal financial struggles fuel skepticism.
    • Quote (Brown, 16:54): “They hear capitalism and they think…of a big healthcare CEO, denying coverage…or trying to get on the ladder themselves and feeling like it’s just impossible to start a family or buy a house.”

• Unrealistic Expectations:

  • O’Reilly finds skepticism "naive" and criticizes the idea of instant gratification versus the necessity of years of effort.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 17:47): “It takes a while to amass assets. It takes years to do it…You got to work hard for it.”

• Cultural & Educational Factors:

  • Brown argues social media, culture, and lack of financial education in public schools exacerbate dissatisfaction and “spoiled” attitudes.
    • Quote (Brown, 22:21): “There was a law passed in Ohio…that actually required high school students to learn the fundamentals of just basic economics…”

• Policy Proposals:

  • Brown suggests more federal investment in youth and affordable housing; O’Reilly agrees but insists market mechanisms and capitalist principles prevail.

4. Campus Intolerance and the Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Guests: Bill O’Reilly, Dr. Owen Anderson, Heather McDonald
[23:21 – 40:38]

Segment 1: Campus Climate and Reaction to Kirk’s Death

[25:36 – 31:48]

• Turning Point USA at ASU:

  • Dr. Anderson shares the challenges of being a conservative faculty advisor in a highly progressive academic climate, noting hate directed at Kirk and his conservative students.
    • Quote (Dr. Anderson, 25:59): “The students had a hard time finding a faculty advisor, which is rare, but it shows you the climate at ASU…”

• Faculty Intolerance and Event Cancellations:

  • Faculty majority at ASU (2023) protested Kirk’s event on the grounds of ‘hate speech,’ relying solely on far-left sources for justification.
    • Quote (Anderson, 28:01): “…they gave a number of examples of his hate. And all of them came from far left wing media sources, like Media Matters.”

• Institutional Progressivism:

  • O’Reilly confirms Anderson’s assessment of radicalism at ASU; Anderson describes mandated ‘anti-whiteness’ training and overwhelming progressivism.
    • Quote (Anderson, 29:40): “Off the chart progressive. We had required employee training to teach us about the problems of whiteness…”

• Fear and Rhetoric Post-Assassination:

  • Anderson argues faculty rhetoric has targeted activists like Kirk, inflaming student fears, but is doubtful campus attitudes will change even after the shooting.

Segment 2: Media, Blame, and the Free Speech Crisis

[31:56 – 40:38]

• Blame by the Media:

  • O’Reilly criticizes MSNBC anchor Katie Tur and guest Matthew Dowd for blaming Kirk’s own rhetoric for his assassination.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 32:49): “See blaming Kirk for his own assassination. So Dow was fired. Comcast had to fire him.”

• Ideological Hate and University Intolerance:

  • Guest Heather McDonald connects this rhetoric to university culture, citing a 7,000-signature petition to block Kirk from speaking at Utah Valley University—equating disagreement with violence.
    • Quote (McDonald, 35:56): “This ideology…is coming out of campuses. It’s the completely specious connection between speech that disagrees with the elite consensus…that that equals hate speech…”

• The Marxist Parallel and the American Situation:

  • O’Reilly compares current intolerance to Marxist justifications for violence against opponents, citing Soviet oppression.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 37:23): “In Russia, when they depose the czar…it was like if you oppose communism, you oppose the people…so we can execute you, we can kill you…”

• Will Anything Change?:

  • McDonald doubts the cycle of outrage and retaliation will end soon.
    • Quote (McDonald, 39:18): “No, I don't think so…every side is going to be saying…this is an individual act. It's not a product of ideology…”

• O’Reilly’s Closing Note:

  • America is increasingly divided, with the culture war reaching “Civil War” levels.
    • Quote (O’Reilly, 40:11): “…we’re at a divisive state that rivals the Civil War. There’s no doubt about it.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Steve Moore (01:18): “Trump could…create 10 million jobs. And still about half the country would still say they oppose him.”
• William J. Kelly (09:12): “They welcomed the National Guard to protect the mega donors at the DNC…but…think that it would be a threat to democracy for the National Guard to defend defenseless women and children…”
• Patrick Brown (16:54): “They hear capitalism and they think…of a big healthcare CEO, denying coverage…or…impossible to start a family or buy a house.”
• O’Reilly (17:47): “It takes a while to amass assets. It takes years to do it…You got to work hard for it.”
• Dr. Owen Anderson (29:40): “Off the chart progressive. We had required employee training to teach us about the problems of whiteness…”
• Heather McDonald (35:56): “It’s the completely specious connection between speech that disagrees with the elite consensus…that that equals hate speech…”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Trump Admin Economic Outlook & Consumer Prices: [00:35 – 07:07]
• Chicago Crime and the ‘Safety Act’: [07:12 – 16:17]
• Young Americans vs. Capitalism: [16:22 – 23:16]
• Charlie Kirk, Conservative Campus Climate: [25:36 – 31:48]
• Media Reaction and Free Speech Crisis: [31:56 – 40:38]

Episode Themes & Tone

The episode combines O’Reilly’s forthright, confrontational analysis with the firsthand expertise and at times, the indignation of his guests. The overarching sentiment is urgency and frustration toward what they view as economic missteps, political hypocrisy, the rising tide of leftist ideology, and the erosion of debate and free speech in American institutions.