Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, December 9, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly. News segment host: Mike Slater

Episode Overview

This episode covers a range of current events in U.S. politics and society, with emphasis on new government policies affecting farmers, the Texas Senate race, a consequential Supreme Court hearing, contraband smuggling at a prison, and international affairs involving Russia and Ukraine. The show also features Bill O'Reilly's “Message of the Day” focusing on Vladimir Putin and proposed responses by the West, listener mail on recent presidential pardons and progressive policies, and a historical segment on "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. News Roundup (00:09 – 03:03)

Host: Mike Slater

• Farm Relief Announced

  • President and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announce $11 billion in tariff revenue will aid U.S. farmers.
    • Quote: President: “This relief will provide much needed certainty to farmers as they get this year's harvest to market and look ahead to next year's crops. And it will help them continue their efforts to lower food prices for American families.” (00:22)
    • Funds to be distributed by February 28, 2026.

• Texas Senate Race

  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett announces bid for Senate in Texas.
  • Former Rep. Colin Allred will instead run for Congress again.
  • Texas Governor Greg Abbott reacts:
    • Quote: “Jasmine Crockett is about to learn the hard way that most Texans are very different from her district... She’ll get pummeled for her progressive socialist agenda and get crushed by the Republican nominee. The Texas political cemetery is filled with blowhards like her who have no idea what it's like to run statewide.” (00:54)

• Possible Supreme Court Win for President

  • Supreme Court hears arguments about the president’s authority to dismiss members of independent agencies (focus on FTC member Rebecca Slaughter).
  • Solicitor General argues: “The text and structure of the Constitution confer on the president the exclusive and illimitable power to remove executive officers... Humphreys this precedent should be overruled.” (01:44)
    • 1935’s Humphrey’s Executor precedent labeled a “decaying husk”.

• Contraband Smuggling by Drone in South Carolina Prison

  • Drones used to drop packages containing steak, crab legs, seasoning, and cigarettes.
  • Quote: “The guards got it first.” (02:47)
  • Flying drones near prisons is a misdemeanor; dropping contraband may result in a 10-year sentence.

2. Message of the Day: Vladimir Putin (“Tiny Tyrant”) (04:11 – 05:59)

Host: Bill O’Reilly

• Condemnation of Vladimir Putin and War in Ukraine

  • “The tiny tyrant will not quit even as US Negotiators are trying to stop the stupid war in Ukraine. Bad Vlad Putin continues to attack civilian targets with drones and missiles. Of course, the result is more dead, innocent people, something the psychopathic Putin relishes.” (04:18)

• Characterization of Putin

  • “He's devoid of human emotion, enjoys inflicting pain, obsessed with emulating his hero, Joseph [Stalin]. Quite the resume at this point.” (04:43)

• Recommended Responses by the West

  • “NATO needs to punch the 5 foot 6 tyrant right in the mouth. Figuratively speaking, of course... because the west can't give him the Maduro treatment. Putin has nukes and he would use them.” (04:48)
  • Suggests suspending all flights to and from Russia (Europe and USA).
  • “Then stop buying Russian oil. Ramp up production in America and the Middle east to service Europe's needs. Those things should be put on Putin right now.” (05:22)
  • “It's really beyond time to deal with this dangerous man. We must do it in a methodical way.” (05:34)

3. Listener Mail & Commentary (06:01 – 08:08)

• Somali Community Fraud in Minnesota

  • Listener asks if the president takes the issue personally.
    • Slater: “I think that Donald Trump sees the world in black and white. No shades of gray for the president. And he says we let Somalis in because their country was dangerous. And now they turned around and they did this and we're not seeing a lot of Somalis talk out about it." (06:16)

• Pardon of Ex-President of Honduras

  • Listener questions the rationale behind the presidential pardon.
    • Slater clarifies: “President pardon[ed] this guy because he wants the guy's party to win the election... because the guy's party is favorable [to the] USA and he thought that pardon would help in that effort.” (07:00)

• Commentary on Progressive Policies

  • Mail from a listener in a blue state: “The Democratic Party’s embrace of progressive policies is causing real harm. Living in a deep blue state, I see firsthand how these policies lead to higher taxes and rising crime.” (07:25)
  • Slater responds: “And they like Minnesota. Only 6 million people that keep electing the same ones.” (07:31)
  • Donna Payne from Quincy, MA: “Thank you, O’Reilly, for your perceptive columns. The Gulf of America... One of the best. Your voice is welcome for the fight for common sense. God bless you. God bless the United States of America. Merry Christmas.” (07:48–07:55)

4. Cultural/Historical Segment: “Something You Might Not Know” (09:16 – 11:51)

Host: Bill O’Reilly

• 60th Anniversary of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
  • Details history and cultural impact of the 1965 special.
  • Trivia: Schulz required scenes to reflect his childhood in St. Paul and a jazz soundtrack.
  • Initial skepticism from CBS executives; show viewed by 45% of U.S. TV audience at first airing.
  • Soundtrack by Vince Guaraldi Trio: Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame (2007) and Library of Congress (2012) as a “historically important sound recording for American history.” (11:29)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On U.S. Aid to Farmers
  President: “This relief will provide much needed certainty to farmers as they get this year's harvest to market and look ahead to next year's crops.” (00:22)

• On Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Run
  Gov. Abbott: “Jasmine Crockett is about to learn the hard way... The Texas political cemetery is filled with blowhards like her who have no idea what it's like to run statewide.” (00:54)

• On Presidential Power
  Solicitor General: “The text and structure of the Constitution confer on the president the exclusive and illimitable power to remove executive officers. Humphreys this precedent should be overruled.” (01:44)

• On Putin's Character
  O’Reilly: “He's devoid of human emotion, enjoys inflicting pain, obsessed with emulating his hero, Joseph [Stalin].” (04:43)

• On Western Response to Putin
  O’Reilly: “NATO needs to punch the 5 foot 6 tyrant right in the mouth. Figuratively speaking, of course... Putin has nukes and he would use them.” (04:48)

Important Timestamps

• 00:09 – News headlines begin
• 00:22 – President’s farm aid announcement
• 00:54 – Texas Senate race, Abbott's comments
• 01:44 – Supreme Court arguments on presidential power
• 02:47 – Prison contraband story
• 04:11 – O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day” begins
• 04:43–05:34 – O’Reilly describes Putin and offers policy suggestions
• 06:01–07:22 – Listener mail on Somali fraud and Honduran pardon
• 07:25–07:55 – Listener feedback on progressive policies
• 09:16 – "A Charlie Brown Christmas" history and cultural significance

Conclusion

This episode offers a no-spin rundown of the day’s big headlines from an O’Reilly perspective, focusing on the intersection of U.S. politics, global affairs, and American culture. The discussion is direct, blending news with O’Reilly’s pointed commentary—particularly regarding Vladimir Putin and U.S. policy options. The inclusion of listener mail and a historical segment about “A Charlie Brown Christmas” adds both engagement and cultural depth.

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