Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: O'Reilly Update Morning Edition – September 29, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Date: September 29, 2025

Episode Overview

In this Morning Edition, Bill O’Reilly addresses the persistence of partisan divisions following the 2020 presidential election and critiques the ongoing political antagonism directed at both Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He questions the patriotism of those rooting against the sitting president's success for partisan gain, while reflecting on his own stance during the Biden administration.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Post-2020 Election Allegiances and Allegations

• O’Reilly reflects on how many Americans, particularly Biden’s detractors, were "focused on allegations of voter fraud" and maintained the belief that "Donald Trump won."
• He comments on the atmosphere:

  “You'll remember it was mania. Well, we watched the situation and reported it with precision, not speculation.”
  (00:19)

2. O’Reilly’s Critique of President Biden

• States a lack of confidence in Biden’s ability from the outset and claims vindication:

  “Mr. Biden then assumed office. I had little confidence in his ability and I stated that I was proved correct. Second worst president ever in my estimation.”
  (00:29)

• Emphasizes he did not wish for Biden to fail as president; rather, he hoped for solutions to major issues:

  “I was not rooting for President Biden to fail. I wanted him to bring down prices, to get a ceasefire in Ukraine, to seal the southern border.”
  (00:37)

• Positioning himself as a patriot, O’Reilly asserts:

  “My stance was as an American, to root for the president to solve problems.”
  (00:44)

3. Criticism of "Corrupt Media" and Anti-Trump Sentiment

• Frames current media coverage as inherently antagonistic toward Donald Trump:

  “Many want President Trump to fail at deporting migrant criminals, uncovering wasteful spending, getting Putin to stop killing people.”
  (00:49)

• Highlights what he sees as destructive partisanship:

  “Angry partisans are hammering Donald Trump on every single issue. They want things in America to get worse so he will suffer.”
  (00:55)

4. Patriotism vs. Partisan Hatred

• O’Reilly draws a clear line between opposition and rooting against the nation’s success:

  “I believe that's anti American. No question in my mind. Those haters are rooting against their own country. And that is the truth.”
  (01:02)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On reporting with integrity:
  “We watched the situation and reported it with precision, not speculation.” — Bill O’Reilly (00:22)
• Direct critique of President Biden:
  “Second worst president ever in my estimation.” — Bill O’Reilly (00:31)
• A call for national unity and problem-solving:
  “My stance was as an American, to root for the president to solve problems.” — Bill O’Reilly (00:44)
• Condemnation of partisan negativity:
  “Those haters are rooting against their own country. And that is the truth.” — Bill O’Reilly (01:04)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:15–00:29: Discussion of post-election voter fraud claims
• 00:29–00:37: O’Reilly’s prediction and criticism of Biden’s presidency
• 00:37–00:44: Clarification of O’Reilly’s hopes for Biden’s presidency
• 00:44–01:02: Analysis of partisan media coverage and its implications
• 01:02–01:10: Final statement on patriotism and partisanship

Conclusion

In this brief but pointed episode, Bill O’Reilly uses the backdrop of recent American politics to argue that rooting for the president’s failure—regardless of party—equates to undermining the nation. With a direct tone, he recalls his own measured approach and criticizes media and partisan actors who, in his view, place political victory over national success.