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Episode: The O'Reilly Update, January 28, 2026
Host: Bill O'Reilly
News Segment: Mike Slater
Date: January 28, 2026

Episode Overview

The January 28, 2026 edition of The O'Reilly Update delivers a brisk round-up of current events, commentary on alleged media bias, and a historical segment celebrating Elvis Presley’s TV debut. The episode focuses on contentious law enforcement confrontations in Minnesota, international moves to ban youth social media, environmental hazards, U.S. security involvement in Italy for the Olympics, followed by Bill O’Reilly’s pointed critique of media coverage surrounding unrest in Minnesota and a reflection on the legacy of Elvis Presley.

1. News Highlights with Mike Slater (00:09 – 03:03)

Key Stories Covered

• Alex Preddy Incident and Federal Law Enforcement in Minnesota

  • CNN reports Alex Preddy, shot and killed by federal agents, had a prior confrontation where he suffered a broken rib during a protest.
  • Federal memos instructed agents to collect comprehensive information on protesters.
  • "Federal agents apparently had documented details about Alex Preddy before Saturday." (00:40)
  • Preddy reportedly interfered with ICE agents, leading to previous rough handling.
  • FBI investigating encrypted communications between protest observers.

• Social Media Bans for Youth

  • French lawmakers passed a bill banning social media for children under 15 and barring mobile phones in high schools (bill passed 130-21, moving to Senate).
  • Context: UK and Australia also considering similar bans for under-16s.
  • "Australia was the first to ban social media for kids under the age of 16." (01:36)

• Potomac River Sewage Spill

  • A broken pipe resulted in 300 million gallons of sewage contaminating the river, with E. coli levels 12,000 times safe limits.
  • DC Water is reportedly close to containing the overflow.

• US Security & ICE Agents at Italy Olympics

  • The Department of Homeland Security will provide Olympic athlete security in Italy, including ICE presence to vet transnational criminal threats.
  • Italian officials unhappy; DHS clarifies ICE won’t conduct immigration enforcement.
  • Marco Rubio and J.D. Vance to attend opening ceremonies (Feb. 6).

2. The O’Reilly Message of the Day: Media Silence on Minnesota Chaos (03:03 – 05:33)

Main Argument & Commentary

• Claim of Media Ignoring Major Story
  • Bill O’Reilly criticizes American media for downplaying or ignoring billionaire Neville Roy Singham’s alleged financial support for insurrection in Minneapolis.
  • Singham described as “a communist who lives in Shanghai, China, and is loyal to the Beijing government” (03:17).
  • Through a U.S. nonprofit, Singham allegedly funnels money to far-left groups (Democratic Socialists of America, MN Immigrant Rights Action Committee) seeking to provoke chaos and disrupt federal authorities.
  • Accuses media of dereliction of duty for not making the story public:

    "Red alert here. Correct. When you have a hostile foreign government engaging with a billionaire to get money to far left radical groups promoting discord, that's a hell of a story." (04:24)

3. Listener Mail – Clarifications and Debates (05:34 – 07:27)

Discussion Points & Tone

• Addressing Claims of Bias and False Narratives

  • Listener Richard accuses O’Reilly of spreading lies about a police shooting in Minneapolis.
    • O’Reilly responds:

      “Number one, I'm not spreading a lie. That is a lie. So you lied about me, Richard… And I'm not going to make any determination on television watching a videotape because that's a denial of due process.” (06:08)

• Community Reactions

  • Listener Robert Quinn supports the “full rebellion” description for Minneapolis but critiques the justification for a fatal shooting—O’Reilly distinguishes between opinion and fact.
  • Immigration policy discussed, with a listener suggesting Biden is responsible for the broader crisis by “open[ing] the border.”

4. Something You Might Not Know: Elvis Presley’s TV Debut (07:27 – 08:36)

Key Facts & Historical Context

• Anniversary of Elvis’s First National TV Appearance

  • January 28, 1956, Elvis made his television debut, launching his legendary career.
  • Brief bio: Mississippi origins, humble start as a truck driver, first recording as a gift for his mother.

• Elvis’s Career Highlights

  • “18 number one singles, another 40 records in the top 10.” (08:36)
  • Touched on his tragic decline due to substance abuse, dying at 42 in 1977.
  • Despite his passing, Elvis remains globally popular—streamed 12 million times/month, Graceland the most visited private home in the U.S.

Notable Quote

• “The King is streamed 12 million times a month. His Tennessee mansion, Graceland, the most visited private home in the United States.” (08:36)

5. Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• Sharp Critique of Media:

  • “The corrupt American media is ignoring an enormous story attached to the chaos in Minnesota.” – Bill O'Reilly (03:03)

• On Due Process and Media Judgements:

  • “I'm not going to make any determination on television watching a videotape because that's a denial of due process.” – Bill O'Reilly (06:16)

• Historical Segue:

  • “Here's how Elvis went from a truck driver to the King of Rock and roll.” – Bill O'Reilly (07:34)

• On Social Media Bans:

  • “Australia was the first to ban social media for kids under the age of 16.” – Mike Slater (01:36)

6. Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:09 – News Headlines: Police protest incident, social media bans, Potomac sewage spill, Olympic security
• 03:03 – O’Reilly’s Message: Accusations of media suppression, Neville Roy Singham’s alleged funding links
• 05:34 – Listener Mail: Responses and O'Reilly’s clarifications
• 07:27 – Elvis Factoid: King’s TV debut and music legacy
• 08:36 – Closing remarks, Elvis stats

Summary

This episode of The O’Reilly Update blends headline news and critique of media coverage, particularly highlighting underreported stories about unrest and its funding in Minnesota. The show closes with a cultural reflection on Elvis Presley—a juxtaposition between media narratives past and present. O’Reilly maintains his characteristic assertive tone, positioning himself as both fact-checker and cultural commentator, “always looking out for you.”