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

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, December 19, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Guest News Anchor: Mike Slater

Overview

This episode delivers a roundup of current events impacting America, focusing on recent economic news, immigration, health procedures for minors, political polling, and a historical segment reflecting on President Bill Clinton’s impeachment. Bill O’Reilly also provides his signature analysis on the political implications of recent developments heading into the midterms, answers listener questions, and includes a reflective “Something You Might Not Know” segment.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Economic Update: Promising Inflation Numbers

• [00:09-01:10] Mike Slater details surprising inflation data:
  • Inflation for the last two months: 2.7%—lower than all economist predictions.
  • Category specifics: Food up 0.1%; Shelter up 0.2% (slowest in five years); Women’s clothing down 1%.
  • Implications: Historically low inflation even in tariff-hit categories; potential for Fed rate cuts next meeting.
  • Political consequence: If these trends continue, affordability becomes less of a Democratic advantage heading into the midterms.
  • Quote:

    “It's amazing for America, but politically, if this keeps up, this will destroy the only thing that the Democrats have to run on for midterms, that is affordability.”—Mike Slater [01:03]

2. Denaturalization Initiative

• [01:10-01:46] Reporting on a new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services plan:
  • The effort aims to refer 100-200 denaturalization cases per month for those who fraudulently secured citizenship.
  • Dramatic increase compared to previous years (about a dozen cases per year).
  • Biden presidency has naturalized 3.5 million (more than some previous presidents combined).
  • Anecdote: Ongoing discussion about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar allegedly marrying her brother for citizenship.

3. Ban on Sex Rejecting Surgeries for Minors

• [01:46-02:09]
  • Health and Human Services to prevent hospitals from performing “sex rejecting procedures” (O’Reilly’s preferred term for what the left calls “gender affirming care”) for minors.
  • 14,000 minors reportedly received such procedures from 2019-2023.

4. AOC vs. J.D. Vance—Polling Tidbit

• [02:09-02:35]
  • Recent poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading J.D. Vance in a hypothetical presidential matchup (51% to 49%).
  • AOC’s reaction:

    “I would stop him. Oh, please run.”—AOC (via Mike Slater) [02:33]

Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: Election Analysis

[03:03-04:40]

• Core message: Republicans would currently “get waxed” if the midterms were held today.
• Americans vote emotionally—financial stress sways votes.
• Biden’s blame: “President Biden screwed up the economy with massive federal spending and little oversight or problem solving.” [03:28]
• However, voters have “moved past” Biden—“Bringing him up is like saying the Mets collapsed last summer. It's true, but so what? It's over. New season ahead.”
• Trump’s record: Some prices down (notably gas), but many others up—especially insurance.
• Emphasizes importance of turnout for Republicans—Trump “needs to cut down on unforced errors like that Rob Reiner thing.”

Notable Quote:

“If the midterm election were held today, the Republicans would get waxed. Americans are not a patient people and often vote emotionally. Struggling to pay bills is very emotional.” —Bill O’Reilly [03:09]

Listener Mailbag

[04:40-08:10]

• Media coverage of unemployment: Listener points out that a news anchor omitted that most job losses were federal government positions.
  • O’Reilly responds: “If you actually provide context to the unemployment number, you help Donald Trump and Scripps Howard didn't want to do that.” [06:02]
• Trump and fentanyl: Listener supports Trump’s anti-fentanyl efforts, asks about broader impact on drug trafficking.
  • O’Reilly clarifies: Fentanyl is “not under attack by the Trump administration yet.” Programs targeting cocaine are more established.
• Jewish voters in NYC: Listener puzzled by support for Mandani.
  • O’Reilly: “The Democrat religion is more important than their Jewish religion. Some of them... most of these are secular Jews who aren't practicing, distant from their faith.” [07:30]

Historical Segment: “Something You Might Not Know”

[09:30-11:51]

• Focus: Bill Clinton’s impeachment, 27 years ago to the day.
• Recaps:
  • January 1998, explosion of the Lewinsky scandal.
  • Clinton’s famous denial:

    “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie. Not a single time.” —Bill Clinton [10:09]

  • Clinton first sitting president to testify before a grand jury.
  • House passed two articles—perjury and obstruction; Senate ultimately acquitted him.
  • Scandal’s Internet-breaking aspect via Drudge Report.
• O’Reilly plugs his book: Confronting the Presidents, for further coverage of Clinton.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Bringing [Biden] up is like saying the Mets collapsed last summer. It's true, but so what? It's over. New season ahead.”
  —Bill O’Reilly [03:34]

• "If this keeps up, this will destroy the only thing that the Democrats have to run on for midterms, that is affordability."
  —Mike Slater [01:03]

• “The Democrat religion is more important than their Jewish religion. Some of them, some of them, I think most of these are secular Jews who aren't practicing, distant from their faith.”
  —Bill O’Reilly [07:30]

• “I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Ms. Lewinsky. I never told anybody to lie. Not a single time.”
  —Bill Clinton (archival audio) [10:09]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Economic/inflation news: [00:09–01:10]
• Denaturalization push: [01:10–01:46]
• Ban on sex procedures for minors/terminology: [01:46–02:09]
• AOC vs. J.D. Vance poll: [02:09–02:35]
• O’Reilly political analysis: [03:03–04:40]
• Listener mailbag/discussion: [04:40–08:10]
• Clinton impeachment history: [09:30–11:51]

Tone and Style

The episode maintains the direct, no-nonsense approach emblematic of O’Reilly’s brand, with unsparing criticism, sharp political analysis, and a focus on the practical impact of news stories. Slater delivers the initial news with a factual, headlining cadence, while O’Reilly’s contributions blend commentary, historical context, and listener engagement.

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