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O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, October 6, 2025

Episode Overview

Main Theme:
Bill O'Reilly responds to Jane Fonda’s recent activism about freedom of speech in Hollywood, examining her concerns over supposed threats to free expression, her personal history of activism, and O’Reilly’s own perspective on free speech in the U.S.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jane Fonda's Return to Activism (00:02)

• Jane Fonda, now 87, is publicly expressing fear that her freedom of speech is “under attack.”
  • Quote (Bill O'Reilly, 00:08): “Jane, we missed you. Well, not everybody."
• Fonda is leading a Hollywood movement defending freedom of expression, reportedly joined by about 500 entertainment figures.
• O’Reilly finds it “pretty interesting” given Fonda’s controversial history.

2. Fonda’s Vietnam War Controversy (00:22)

• O'Reilly recalls Fonda’s notorious anti-Vietnam War actions, specifically:
  • Sitting on an anti-aircraft gun in North Vietnam
  • Accusation: “helped the enemy, the North Vietnamese."
    • Quote (O'Reilly, 00:26): “Jane Fonda actually sat on an anti aircraft gun during the Vietnam War and helped the enemy, the North Vietnamese."
• Outcome: She was never prosecuted, faced no substantial consequences, and resumed her successful show business career.

3. Fonda’s Public Influence and Success (00:35)

• Long, high-profile liberal advocacy:
  • Writing books, frequent public appearances.
• O’Reilly’s Take:
  • “No downside for Jane. Made a nice living, 87 years old, humming along.” (00:37)

4. O’Reilly’s Personal Experience with Free Speech (00:44)

• O’Reilly draws a parallel as someone also earning a living via public commentary:
  • “I make my living bloviating, using my speech and I'm well compensated.” (00:44)
• O’Reilly has faced criticism, but never governmental censorship.
  • “I've been attacked by people who disagree with me, but never the government. Never shut down about what I can or can't say.” (00:48)

5. O’Reilly’s Rebuttal to Fonda’s Fears (00:51)

• O’Reilly dismisses Fonda's concern as unfounded:
  • “So Jane, you shouldn't be terrified. This is a myth. This isn't happening in our country. You can say whatever you want.” (00:51)
• His assertion: The threat to free speech, as described by Fonda, is not real in contemporary America.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fonda’s re-emergence:

  • “Jane, we missed you. Well, not everybody.” (O'Reilly, 00:08)

• Summing up Fonda's life and activism:

  • “No downside for Jane. Made a nice living, 87 years old, humming along.” (O'Reilly, 00:37)

• Comparing experiences of free speech:

  • “I've been attacked by people who disagree with me, but never the government. Never shut down about what I can or can't say.” (O'Reilly, 00:48)

• Final rebuttal:

  • “So Jane, you shouldn't be terrified. This is a myth. This isn't happening in our country. You can say whatever you want.” (O'Reilly, 00:51)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Jane Fonda’s activism and concerns: 00:02–00:22
• Vietnam War controversy background: 00:22–00:35
• Liberal advocacy and career reflection: 00:35–00:44
• O’Reilly’s perspective on free speech: 00:44–00:51
• Direct address to Fonda and summary point: 00:51–00:57

Tone and Style

Bill O’Reilly maintains his characteristic “no-spin,” direct tone—blunt, skeptical of celebrity activism, and confident in his stance on the robustness of American free speech. He uses sarcasm and wry humor, notably when referencing Fonda’s longevity and past controversies.

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