Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, December 3, 2025

Host: Bill O'Reilly
News Anchor: Mike Slater
Air Date: December 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a multifaceted update on current American political news and social issues. It starts with election results and charitable giving, offers controversial commentary on immigrants, addresses military media relations, and concludes with Bill O’Reilly’s signature commentary and listener mail. A light segment on American Christmas villages rounds out the episode. The tone, as always, is unapologetically direct and “no spin.”

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tennessee Special Election Recap

[00:09–01:18]

• Unusually Close Race:
  In Tennessee’s 7th congressional district, a typically Republican stronghold (Trump won by 22 points in the last major election), the latest special election was unexpectedly close.

  • Mike Slater:
    “…closer than it should have been…"

• Republican Candidate Push:
  The GOP candidate Matt Van Epps narrowly defeated Democrat Afton Ben. Congressman Tim Burchett warned of "homegrown Marxists."

  • Quote:
    “It’s not these people moving in from California or New York or Chicago. It’s our own homegrown Marxists that we’re bringing up. Republicans are asleep at the switch.”
    — Mike Slater, quoting Tim Burchett [00:44]

2. Major Philanthropic Donation—Trump Investment Accounts

[01:18–02:11]

• Dell Family Gift:
  Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are donating $6.25 billion to provide $250 deposits into new government-sponsored investment accounts for up to 25 million American children.
• Program Details:
  • Accounts are part of a Trump-backed initiative (“one big beautiful bill”).
  • The Treasury will deposit $1,000 for each child born between Jan 1, 2025 and Dec 31, 2028.
  • Private and philanthropic contributions are allowed; families can invest up to $5,000 yearly.
  • Money withdrawal is restricted until age 18 for specific uses, or age 32 for any purpose.
• Potential Growth:
  • Mike Slater states:
    “If you take this Trump account, put $1,000 into it every year…by the time a child turns 18…they could have $50,000 in that account.” [01:49]

3. President Trump’s Cabinet Meeting and Statements on Somali Immigrants

[02:11–02:29]

• Controversial Comments:
  President Trump expressed strong anti-immigrant sentiments during his ninth cabinet meeting, specifically targeting Somali immigrants and Representative Ilhan Omar.
  • Quote:
    “They [Somalis] contribute nothing. The Welfare is like 88% or something. They contribute nothing. I don’t want them in our country…Ilhan Omar is garbage. Her friends are garbage. Let them go back to where they came from and fix it.”
    — Mike Slater quoting Trump [02:11–02:28]

4. Military Affairs and Media Criticism (“Fog of War” and American Heroes)

[02:29–03:04]

• Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Comments:
  The Secretary of War criticized the media for misunderstanding military actions and relying on unreliable sources.
  • Quote:
    “You don’t understand something called the fog of war. You sit in your air conditioned offices and…you want to throw out really irresponsible terms about American heroes…President Trump has empowered commanders to do what’s necessary, which is dark and difficult things in the dead of night on behalf of the American people.”
    — Pete Hegseth (via Mike Slater) [02:29–03:00]

5. Message of the Day: Trump, the Media, and Moving Forward

[03:35–06:28]

• O’Reilly’s Core Message:
  • “There is nothing wrong with opposing Donald Trump. That’s called freedom of expression. But trying to hurt the president is another matter this historian already knows. 2026 will be extremely turbulent. That's because the anti-Trump forces have just one more shot at him.” [03:52]
  • If Republicans keep both chambers in the 2026 midterms, Trump’s power will increase further.
  • Liberal and media attacks on Trump are expected to intensify; O’Reilly advises Trump to improve his messaging, especially about economic issues.
  • Critique: Trump’s personal feuds and “self-defeating invective” are distractions; a calmer communication style would help.
  • “A calmer, more verbally methodical Donald Trump would bolster him enormously because most of his policies are working.” [04:55]

6. Listener Mailbag

[06:28–07:31]

• Tone Down the Rhetoric:
  • Listener Tony (concierge member) worries that Trump’s aggressive style enriches liberal pundits.
    • O’Reilly agrees:
      “So many people have platforms because they hate Trump. That’s all it’s there.” [06:36]
• Trump Come-ons:
  • Leona Kearns from Augusta, GA, is annoyed by Trump product pitches (watches) on TV.
• Declined Interview:
  • Richard Cooper from Massachusetts questions why Franklin Graham turned down an O’Reilly interview.
    • O’Reilly:
      “But to be disrespectful to us, no.” [07:10]
• Military Shutdown Correction:
  • Amy Kirk from Tennessee points out that some who honored the military also voted for a shutdown that risked non-payment to troops.
    • O’Reilly: “Let’s correct the record on that, Amy…But they did vote to shut it down. You are correct.” [07:28]

7. Holiday Segment: Best Christmas Villages in the USA

[08:02–end]

• Travel Tips for December:
  Bill gives a rundown of the top ten “Christmas villages,” highlighting traditions and annual events in Cape Cod, Essex (CT), Franklin (TN), Stockbridge (MA), Bethlehem (PA), Park City (UT), Woodstock (VT), Middleburg (VA), Crested Butte (CO), and New York City.
  • Memorable aside:
    “If you’re going to the Big Apple to see the big tree, bring a lot of money.” [08:58]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Homegrown Political Challenges:
  “It’s our own homegrown Marxists that we’re bringing up. Republicans are asleep at the switch.”
  — Tim Burchett (via Mike Slater) [00:44]

• On the Dell Philanthropy & Trump Accounts:
  “The Dell family is giving $250 to up to 25 million kids. Pretty good.”
  — Mike Slater [01:34]

• On Trump and Communication:
  “A calmer, more verbally methodical Donald Trump would bolster him enormously because most of his policies are working.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [04:55]

• On Escalating Political Conflict:
  “2026 will be extremely turbulent…if Republicans hold the House and Senate next November…the president will actually acquire more power than he wields now…”
  — Bill O’Reilly [04:13]

• On Christmas Travel:
  “If you’re going to the Big Apple to see the big tree, bring a lot of money.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [08:58]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tennessee Special Election & Political Analysis: 00:09–01:18
• Dell Philanthropy & Trump Investment Accounts: 01:18–02:11
• Trump Cabinet Remarks on Somali Immigrants: 02:11–02:29
• Hegseth on The Fog of War & Media: 02:29–03:04
• Message of the Day (O’Reilly Commentary): 03:35–06:28
• Listener Mailbag: 06:28–07:31
• Top Christmas Villages in the USA: 08:02–end

Summary for Listeners

This episode captures the continuing turbulence in American politics, with sharp divides in elections, strong reactions to Trump-era policy initiatives, ongoing culture war rhetoric, and calls for both clarity and civility in public dialogue. O'Reilly’s analysis offers both critique and pragmatic advice for conservatives. The episode also underscores the power of philanthropy, raises concerns about political discourse, and ends on a light note with holiday travel tips.