Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, April 7, 2025
Release Date: April 7, 2025

1. News with Mike Slater

Tariffs and International Trade

• Engagement with Global Nations: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins revealed that "already 50 countries have come to the table" in response to President Trump's tariff policies ([00:39]).

• Proposed Tariffs: Vietnam and Taiwan have proposed zero percent tariffs as a direct response to Trump's tariffs on them ([00:39]).

• India's Stance: India indicated no plans to retaliate further against Trump's tariffs, despite having existing high tariffs, such as a 200% tariff on American whiskey ([00:39]).

• Economic Impact: Rollins emphasized the existing tariff regime from countries like China, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia, highlighting challenges such as Mexico not accepting U.S. corn and Australia rejecting U.S. beef ([00:39]).

• Media's Recession Claims: Mike Slater criticized the media for prematurely declaring a recession, citing that "three days into these tariffs and they're already declaring it a recession". He referenced strong job numbers as evidence against an impending recession ([00:39]).

Job Market Performance

• Employment Statistics: Contrary to economists' expectations of 140,000 new jobs, the actual figure reached 228,000. The average over the last year was 158,000 jobs per month ([00:39]).

• Trump’s Commentary: President Trump acknowledged the positive job numbers on Truth Social, stating "It's already working. Hang tough. We can't lose." ([00:39]).

Severe Weather Events

• Tornadoes and Flooding: The South experienced relentless storms with severe flooding in Memphis and Little Rock, and numerous tornadoes in Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida ([00:39]).

• Casualties: At least 18 deaths were reported, including a 9-year-old boy in Kentucky and multiple fatalities in southwest Tennessee due to an EF3 tornado in Selmer ([00:39]).

• Overall Impact: A total of 90 tornadoes affected at least 10 states, leading to significant loss and destruction ([00:39]).

Sports Highlights

• Alex Ovechkin's Achievement: The 39-year-old hockey star Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's career goals record with 895 goals. While Gretzky's points record remains unbeatable, Ovechkin aims to reach 1,200 points ([00:39]).

• Basketball Finals: In the Final Four men's basketball, two come-from-behind victories occurred on Saturday, leading to finals set for tonight at 8:50 Eastern between Houston and Florida ([00:39]).

2. Bill O’Reilly's Message of the Day

Bill O’Reilly delivered a passionate message emphasizing his support for former President Donald Trump and his criticism of the current administration under Joe Biden.

• Critique of Biden Administration: O’Reilly expressed "little confidence in [Biden's] ability" and labeled him as the "second worst president ever in my estimation". He admitted he wasn't rooting for Biden to fail but hoped Biden would address key issues like reducing prices, ceasing hostilities in Ukraine, and securing the southern border ([03:29]).

• Support for Trump: He highlighted the media's antagonism towards Trump, stating, "They want things in America to get worse so he will suffer." O’Reilly labeled this behavior as "anti American" and asserted that these opponents are "rooting against their own country" ([03:29]).

• Call to Action: He encouraged listeners to connect via his website, emphasizing his commitment to presenting "No spin, just facts" ([03:29]).

3. Listener Mail

Eugene Doring from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

• Question: Why are universities receiving substantial subsidies from the federal government?

• O'Reilly's Response: Universities receive funding due to their role in research and development, including medical research and AI research. The federal government supports them as part of the national research apparatus, which is why these institutions receive significant endowments ([03:29]).

Rhonda Gabrielson from St. George, Utah

• Experience with ICE: Rhonda shared her family's belief that ICE is unlawfully deporting individuals, alleging that agents arrive in unmarked vehicles without uniforms and remove immigrants without proper legal processes.

• O'Reilly's Take: While acknowledging that such incidents might occur, he expressed skepticism about it being a widespread policy issue. He suggested that affected families "can sue" the federal government but noted he hasn't observed such cases in Massachusetts ([03:29]).

Matt Margulis from Spearfish, South Dakota

• Question: What is the difference between DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and affirmative action?

• O'Reilly's Explanation: Affirmative action, which was outlawed by the Supreme Court, cannot be based on skin color or gender for college admissions or hiring. Those advocating for DEI policies argue that they are not equivalent to affirmative action but, in practice, they result in similar preference-based decisions ([03:29]).

4. Historical Insights

Bill O’Reilly shared intriguing facts about human evolution and prehistoric life.

• Ancient Discoveries: On this day in 1983, the oldest human skeleton was unearthed in Egypt, estimated to be between 60,000 and 80,000 years old ([08:29]).

• Evolutionary Timeline: Human evolution traces back 400,000 years in Africa, with early Homo sapiens coexisting with now-extinct relatives like Neanderthals. Humans developed essential tools and technologies, including weapons, language, fire, and other tools ([08:29]).

• Migration and Civilization: As the climate changed 10,000 years ago, marking the end of the Ice Age, humans migrated globally, began fishing, planting crops, and domesticating livestock, leading to the formation of the first cities such as Baghdad, Damascus, Athens, Beirut, and Jerusalem within 5,000 years ([08:29]).

• Survival Challenges: During the Stone Age, life was arduous with an average lifespan of 25 years. High infant mortality rates (50%) and frequent deaths from starvation and predators were prevalent. The human diet was predominantly meat-based, with some consuming foods raw ([08:29]).

Notable Quotes

• Mike Slater on Recession Claims:
  “The media throwing out the R word recession. It's hilarious because a couple months ago when there was an actual textbook definition of a recession, two quarters of negative GDP growth under Biden, they redefined the word to make it all go away.” ([00:39])

• Bill O’Reilly on Media and Trump:
  “They want things in America to get worse so he will suffer. I believe that's anti American. No question in my mind. Those haters are rooting against their own country.” ([03:29])

• Bill O’Reilly on DEI vs Affirmative Action:
  “So the people who want affirmative action said, okay, we'll call it dei. We'll do the racial prevalence under that banner... Same thing. All right. Preference, preference, preference.” ([03:29])

Conclusion

In this episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, listeners were provided with a comprehensive overview of current events, including economic policies, severe weather impacts, and significant sports achievements. Bill O’Reilly delivered his characteristic tough critique of the current administration while addressing listener concerns and offering historical perspectives on human evolution. The episode balanced timely news with in-depth analysis and listener engagement, staying true to its commitment of presenting "No Spin. Just Facts."