Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, December 12, 2025

Main Theme & Purpose

In this concise Morning Edition, Bill O’Reilly critiques the current state of the American media landscape, focusing on the loss of credibility in television news due to political polarization—especially around former President Trump. O’Reilly discusses the reasons behind the decline in news viewership, the shift of information flow to the Internet, and his personal disengagement from TV news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Profound Changes in American Media

• O’Reilly opens by emphasizing a "profound" transformation in how information is shared and consumed, particularly within the U.S. media landscape.
• He notes public indifference to these media changes, attributing it to a lack of public trust and widespread disillusionment.

2. The Trump Factor in Press Credibility

• O’Reilly asserts that public trust in the press—both domestically and internationally (with a nod to the BBC)—has been "destroyed" by the media’s polarized coverage of President Trump.
• Quote:

  "Hating or loving President Trump has literally destroyed press credibility in the country and overseas as well. Hello, BBC." (00:09)

3. Personal Disengagement from Television News

• As a media professional, O’Reilly candidly reveals that he no longer consumes TV news because he finds it untrustworthy and uninformative.
• He criticizes the monotony and lack of originality in both morning and evening broadcast news, stating:

  "I can't trust TV news in particular. Used to be I would turn on the morning network and cable programs. Now my TV set stays dark." (00:21)
  "I learned nothing from the early rising talking heads. Nada. They are either parroting ideological newspapers or doing 10 minutes of weather. Total waste of my time." (00:29)

4. Evening News: Scripted and Uninsightful

• O’Reilly points out that evening news anchors largely follow the same scripts and consistently fail to offer meaningful perspective.
• He singles out ABC News' David Muir for repetitive and formulaic delivery:

  "The guy on ABC News, for example, says the word 'tonight' dozens of times throughout every broadcast. We get it. David Muir, you're on at 6:30. Geez." (00:49)

5. Declining News Ratings & Rise of the Internet

• Recognizing an industry-wide trend, O’Reilly notes that ratings for all TV news broadcasts are plunging as the public turns to the Internet for information.
• He sums up the situation:

  "Ratings for all news broadcasts are cratering. The Internet now dominating information flow. And let's face it, TV news is essentially boring, is it not?" (01:09)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Hating or loving President Trump has literally destroyed press credibility in the country and overseas as well. Hello, BBC." (00:13)
• "I learned nothing from the early rising talking heads. Nada." (00:27)
• "The guy on ABC News, for example... We get it. David Muir, you're on at 6:30. Geez." (00:49)
• "Ratings for all news broadcasts are cratering. The Internet now dominating information flow." (01:09)

Key Segments With Timestamps

• Media's Profound Changes and Loss of Credibility — 00:09
• O'Reilly's Personal Disengagement From TV News — 00:21
• Critique of Morning and Evening News Programming — 00:29
• David Muir and Scripted Broadcasts — 00:49
• Decline of TV News Viewership, Rise of Internet — 01:09

Tone and Language

O’Reilly’s tone is direct, sardonic, and weary. He expresses frustration both as a media professional and as a viewer. The remarks are peppered with his typical dry humor and pointed sarcasm, especially in calling out familiar news figures.

This episode serves as a succinct critique of mainstream news media, highlighting the industry’s struggle with credibility, relevance, and adaptation in the digital age. O’Reilly’s message: trust in TV news is at a low, and the landscape isn’t likely to improve soon.