O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, June 26, 2026 - Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

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O'Reilly Update Morning Edition – June 26, 2026

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Theme: The Rise of Communism in American Politics

Episode Overview

Bill O’Reilly examines the increasing presence of self-identified communists and far-left progressives in U.S. politics—highlighting recent election outcomes in New York City and the practical implications of progressive policies on individual property rights. Drawing from personal anecdotes and a historical perspective, O’Reilly critiques the left’s agenda, arguing its impact on landlords, property owners, and urban governance.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Mao Zedong's "Little Red Book" (00:17)

O’Reilly opens with a personal anecdote about acquiring a first edition of Mao Zedong’s “Little Red Book” from 1966, noting its collectible value and the symbolic meaning attached by U.S. Customs:
- “And there's a stamp in it by the US Customs Authority saying, yeah, it's okay for you to have it, but we don't endorse the communistic principles of Mao Zedong.” (00:30)

Communism’s Growing Influence in Congress (00:41)

He expresses concern about the increasing number of self-identified communists in the House of Representatives, predicting at least “10 communists, probably more” in the upcoming term.
Particular focus on the election of “three very, very left wing people…from New York City,” signifying a shift in political ideology and representation.

What Communism Means in Modern Politics (00:57)

O’Reilly emphasizes that most Americans are detached from the true meaning of “communism”:
- “Now, most Americans, they hear Communists, it doesn't mean much to them. But if you really know what these politicians in Washington…they are for seizure of assets. They want your stuff and they want to take it by force.” (01:03)
He equates progressive platforms with direct threats to personal and property rights.

Case Study: New York City and Mayor Mandani (01:21)

Citing Mayor Mandani as an example, O’Reilly argues that progressive leadership in NYC employs regulation and taxation as de facto asset seizure:
- “In New York City, Mayor Mandani is doing that by regulations. He's making it almost impossible for landlords to buy and maintain apartments. There are so many rules and regulations, so many taxes, so many expenditures.” (01:28)
He paints a picture of unintended consequences: regulations supposedly intended to protect tenants ultimately harm property upkeep, leaving “nobody…to clean it up or fix anything that goes wrong.” (01:44)

Notable Quotes

On the real-world impact of “progressive” policies:
“If you really want to know, they are for seizure of assets. They want your stuff and they want to take it by force.”
– Bill O’Reilly, 01:08
On New York City housing issues:
“So what's happening is that poor people might get an apartment, but nobody's going to clean it up or fix anything that goes wrong.”
– Bill O’Reilly, 01:44

Important Segment Timestamps

Opening/Connection to Mao’s Little Red Book: 00:17 – 00:41
Communists gaining seats in Congress: 00:41 – 00:57
Definition of Communism in Today’s Politics: 00:57 – 01:21
NYC and Mayor Mandani Case Study: 01:21 – 01:54

Episode Tone

Assertive and cautionary: O’Reilly adopts a no-nonsense, direct critique style, focusing on the consequences he perceives from the policies of political figures he labels as far-left or communist.
Personal and historical: Uses personal experience (the Mao book) to anchor his perspective on American ideological shifts.

Memorable Moments

O’Reilly’s pride in owning Mao’s original “Little Red Book” sets the historical stage for his critique of present-day communism in U.S. politics.
The connection made between federal-level ideological shifts and tangible municipal policy outcomes (using NYC as an example).

This summary captures the essence of Bill O’Reilly's June 26, 2026 Morning Update, focusing on his concerns regarding the influence of communism and progressive policies in American government, with pointed examples and analysis for regular listeners or newcomers alike.

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Bill O'Reilly here, and I'm warming up standby for the O'Reilly Update Morning Edition on this Friday. A few weeks ago, I picked up Mao Zedong's Little Red Book. It's a first edition, very hard to get. 1966 printed in China, exported here. And there's a stamp in it by the US Customs Authority saying, yeah, it's okay for you to have it, but we don't endorse the communistic principles of Mao Zedong. Now in the House of Representatives, we are going to have at least 10 communists, probably more, as three very, very left wing people have just been elected from New York City. Now, most Americans, they hear Communists, it doesn't mean much to them. But if you really know what these politicians in Washington, the ones who were elected on the progressive platforms, if you really want to know, they are for seizure of assets. They want your stuff and they want to take it by force. In New York City, Mayor Mandani is doing that by regulations. He's making it almost impossible for landlords to buy and maintain apartments. There are so many rules and regulations, so many taxes, so many expenditures. So what's happening is that poor people might get an apartment, but nobody's going to clean it up or fix anything that goes wrong. Back in a moment. Becoming more aware of how quickly life can change really put things into perspective for me. I've seen friends deal with unexpected loss and the stress that follows when there is not a plan in place. That's why options that help provide financial security so much Ethos makes getting life insurance fast and easy 100%.
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