Episode Overview

Podcast: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, February 14, 2026 (Weekend Edition)
Host: Bill O'Reilly with news update from Mike Slater

This episode delivers a fast-paced recap of the week’s major American news, key political developments, and O’Reilly’s signature commentary segment. The show covers updates on the SAVE Act, campaign finance controversies, the rollback of U.S. climate regulations, highlights from the Olympics, and a historical segment marking the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. O'Reilly closes with audience mail, a discussion on the Super Bowl halftime show, and a deep-dive into Iran’s history.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The SAVE Act and Voter ID Legislation

• [00:10 - 01:15]
  • Mike Slater provides an update on the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo ID for voters.
  • 49 co-sponsors are now backing the bill; the final Republican votes needed are Tom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Susan Collins.
  • Slater emphasizes the importance of party unity for a potential filibuster to overcome Democratic resistance.
  • Notable Insight: The conservative push for strict voter ID is at an apex. Democratic “parliamentary shenanigans” could still derail the bill.

2. Campaign Finance Controversy: Keith Ellison

• [01:15 - 02:15]
  • Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) calls for the indictment of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison.
  • Accusation: Ellison accepted campaign donations from individuals involved in the $9 billion “Feeding Our Future” fraud scandal.
  • Memorable Quote:

    "You helped fraudsters defraud your state and you got a fat campaign contribution out of it. You ought to be indicted."
    — Mike Slater relaying Hawley’s words ([01:59])

3. EPA Rescinds 2009 Endangerment Finding

• [02:15 - 02:55]
  • EPA, led by Lee Zeldin, rescinds a major Obama-era regulation classifying greenhouse gases as a danger.
  • Slater: “The New York Times says that Trump allies are near a total victory in wiping out US Climate regulations. Thank goodness.”
  • Regulations had required engine start/stop switches and restricted new infrastructure.
  • Conservative relief at rollback of regulations is evident in tone.

4. U.S. Olympics Update

• [02:55 - 03:02]
  • U.S. results: Bronze in women’s 10 km cross-country skiing, silver in women’s half-pipe snowboarding, men’s hockey defeat of Latvia.
  • Olympic Medal Counts: Italy leads (17), U.S. and Norway tied (14).

5. O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: Trump, Epstein, and Media Spin

• [03:02 - 05:03]

  • O’Reilly addresses resurfaced reports of Donald Trump alerting authorities in 2006 to Jeffrey Epstein’s activities.

  • Criticizes CNN and other outlets for continuing to attempt to tie Trump to Epstein.

  • Memorable Quotes:

    “Nothing can be done about press deception because of the First Amendment. However, CNN has lost millions of viewers because of its poor and dishonest reporting.”
    — Bill O’Reilly ([03:37])

    “Even on breaking news. It’s all speculation all the time over there.”
    — Bill O’Reilly, on CNN ([03:47])

    “It was hard to tell them apart anyway.”
    — Bill O’Reilly, joking about Jake Tapper standing in front of a cactus in Arizona ([04:00])

  • O’Reilly reiterates there is no evidence Trump was involved in Epstein’s crimes.

6. Listener Mail & Super Bowl Halftime Show

• [05:03 - 07:00]
  • Viewer Edwin criticizes O’Reilly for attending/watching the Super Bowl, suggesting it supports controversy.
  • O’Reilly responds:

    “My job is to assemble information and give it to you, Edwin. That is my job. We do not do ideology here.”
    — Bill O’Reilly ([05:22])

  • O’Reilly discusses reporting on San Francisco and “the devious rabbit” (referring to Bad Bunny) headlining the halftime show, revealing Apple’s sponsorship.
  • Michael, a premium member, questions whether the halftime show is truly “capitalism.” O’Reilly argues it is, citing audience size and profit motive:

    “You got 138 million people watching and Apple’s going to make a ton of money from downloads with Bad Bunny... That is capitalism.”
    — Bill O’Reilly ([06:20])

7. “Something You Might Not Know”: Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution

• [07:00 - 09:45]
  • O’Reilly recounts the downfall of Iran’s Shah and the rise of the Islamic Republic.
  • Details the Shah’s extravagance, the revolution, 1979’s regime change, and the society’s radicalization since.
  • Memorable Moments:

    “It remains the largest transfer of wealth in human history. Total value: $7 trillion.”
    — Bill O’Reilly, on Iranian oil ([07:35])

  • Today’s theocracy compared unfavorably with the past; O’Reilly highlights brutal sentences for dissent, LGBTQ+ people, and thousands executed annually:

    “Today the clerics are even more fanatical than in 1979... At least 5,000 Iranians are executed each year.”
    — Bill O’Reilly ([09:27])

Timed Segment Highlights

| Timestamp | Segment | Speaker | Key Details | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------|-----------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | 00:10 | SAVE Act and Senate Update | Mike Slater | Details of voting bill and needed Senate votes | | 01:15 | Keith Ellison Indictment Call | Mike Slater | Hawley’s accusation; campaign finance controversy | | 02:15 | EPA Rescinds Greenhouse Gas Finding | Mike Slater | Conservative reaction to climate regulation rollback | | 02:55 | Olympics Team USA Results | Mike Slater | Medal recaps and standings | | 03:02 | Message of the Day: Trump, Epstein, and Media | Bill O’Reilly | Critique of CNN and media coverage | | 05:03 | Listener Mail: NFL, Super Bowl, Halftime Show | Bill O’Reilly | Defense of his coverage, insights on Apple sponsorship | | 07:00 | Iran 1979 Revolution: “Something You Might Not Know” | Bill O’Reilly | Historic overview; criticism of current regime |

Notable Quotes

• “You helped fraudsters defraud your state and you got a fat campaign contribution out of it. You ought to be indicted.” — Slater quoting Sen. Josh Hawley ([01:59])
• “Nothing can be done about press deception because of the First Amendment. However, CNN has lost millions of viewers…” — Bill O’Reilly ([03:37])
• “It was hard to tell them apart anyway.” — Bill O’Reilly, on Jake Tapper in Arizona ([04:00])
• “My job is to assemble information and give it to you, Edwin. That is my job. We do not do ideology here.” — Bill O’Reilly ([05:22])
• “You got 138 million people watching and Apple’s going to make a ton of money... That is capitalism.” — Bill O’Reilly ([06:20])
• “It remains the largest transfer of wealth in human history. Total value: $7 trillion.” — Bill O’Reilly ([07:35])
• “Today the clerics are even more fanatical than in 1979... At least 5,000 Iranians are executed each year.” — Bill O’Reilly ([09:27])

Summary

Bill O’Reilly’s weekend edition covers the evolving landscape of American politics—with special focus on election security, the intersection of campaign finance and ethics, the undoing of climate-era regulations, and the U.S. Olympic effort. O’Reilly’s commentary sharply critiques mainstream media coverage—particularly CNN—and defends his non-ideological approach to news, even when covering culturally divisive topics like the NFL and Super Bowl Halftime Show. The episode closes with a sobering, fact-rich account of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, drawing parallels to current day crackdowns and societal conditions. O’Reilly’s tone is wry, direct, and unapologetically opinionated throughout, reinforcing the “No Spin, Just Facts” brand for his audience.