Summary: O'Reilly Update Morning Edition – September 30, 2025

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In this short morning episode, Bill O’Reilly provides analysis on the withdrawal of New York City Mayor Eric Adams from the upcoming mayoral race, forecasts potential consequences for New York City and the country, and highlights the candidates remaining in the race. He blends his signature no-spin commentary with political prediction, warning of heightened national stakes in the city's upcoming election.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Eric Adams Drops Out of NYC Mayoral Race

• Announcement: O'Reilly opens with the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has exited the race set to culminate on November 4th.
  [00:12] "New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of the race, which will culminate on November 4th. I predicted this would happen almost to the day. It wasn't a difficult forecast."
• Reasons for Adams’ Exit: Adams reportedly could not garner enough public support or raise the necessary campaign funds, making his decision unsurprising to O'Reilly. [00:24] "Few New Yorkers were happy with the mayor's performance and he couldn't raise money. That means he would have to pay the campaign bills himself. Anyone who knows Mr. Adams also knows that would never happen."

National Relevance of NYC’s Mayoral Election

• Broader Implications: O’Reilly emphasizes the importance of NYC's leadership for people outside the city, citing the national economic repercussions of a failed administration in America's largest city. [00:36] "Why would anyone care who doesn't live in New York City? Well, as a communist leading in a polling, Zorhan Mamdani, 33 years old, never ran anything. So if he wins, the largest city in the country could collapse, leading to economic consequences for the entire nation."

Candidate Analysis: Zorhan Mamdani & Andrew Cuomo

• Zorhan Mamdani: Labeled as a "communist" by O’Reilly, Mamdani is described as an untested 33-year-old with no executive experience and a perspective on law enforcement that concerns O’Reilly. [00:39] "Zorhan Mamdani, 33 years old, never ran anything. So if he wins, the largest city in the country could collapse..." [00:46] "In addition, violent crime and drug use will surge in New York because Mamdani doesn't really want to enforce the law. He sees the criminal justice system as racist."
• Andrew Cuomo: Positioned as Mamdani's main opponent, Cuomo is acknowledged as "deeply unpopular," leaving the outcome uncertain. [00:51] "His main opponent at this time is Andrew Cuomo, who is deeply unpopular."
• Election Prediction: O’Reilly stops short of a final call but promises an updated prediction by Halloween. [00:57] "I can't predict how the vote is going to go right now, but I will make a call by Halloween. It's really between Governor Cuomo and Mr. Mamdani at this point. Halloween is a fitting day for the call."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Adams' exit:
  [00:22] "Few New Yorkers were happy with the mayor's performance and he couldn't raise money. That means he would have to pay the campaign bills himself. Anyone who knows Mr. Adams also knows that would never happen." – Bill O’Reilly
• On stakes for the nation:
  [00:37] "If [Mamdani] wins, the largest city in the country could collapse, leading to economic consequences for the entire nation." – Bill O’Reilly
• Election forecast:
  [00:59] "Halloween is a fitting day for the call." – Bill O’Reilly

Key Timestamps

• [00:02] – Bill O’Reilly greets listeners and introduces the episode’s topic.
• [00:12] – Announces Eric Adams is dropping out of the NYC mayoral race.
• [00:36] – Discusses national stakes and introduces Zorhan Mamdani as the leading candidate.
• [00:46] – Warns of potential outcome on crime, law enforcement, and national implications.
• [00:51] – Mentions Cuomo as Mamdani’s main opponent.
• [00:57] – Shares intention to predict the race outcome by Halloween.

Tone & Style

O’Reilly maintains his signature direct, provocative, and analytical style, blending factual reporting with pointed opinion and political prediction. The tone is urgent, slightly alarmist regarding the potential leadership shift, and skeptical of both remaining candidates.

For additional analysis and updates, O'Reilly directs listeners to his website.