Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis Episode: The O'Reilly Update, July 12, 2025
Release Date: July 12, 2025

Introduction

In this episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, host Bill O’Reilly delivers a comprehensive update on pressing national issues, complemented by insights from Mike Slater. The discussion spans a range of topics including national security, immigration policies, economic measures, and media bias. The episode is structured to provide listeners with factual analysis and Bill's perspective on current events.

News with Mike Slater

Terrorism Arrests and DHS Operations Mike Slater kicks off the news segment by highlighting significant actions taken by Homeland Security. As of the latest reports, almost 600 known or suspected terrorists and 2,700 members of the MS-13 gang have been arrested. Notably, "70% of ICE arrests are criminal illegal aliens with convictions or pending charges" (00:26). Slater emphasizes that DHS's recent raids, including two large-scale operations in Southern California, were conducted under federal judicial warrants targeting illegal alien harboring sites. One site involved the cultivation of marijuana. These operations are anticipated to be among the largest under the Trump administration, potentially resulting in hundreds of arrests.

Executive Order on Immigration President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at curbing taxpayer subsidies for illegal aliens. This order restricts access to 13 public programs, including:

• Health and Human Services: Limiting access to programs like Head Start.
• Department of Education: Ending free tuition for illegal aliens.
• Department of Agriculture: Restricting access to federally funded food assistance programs.
• Department of Labor: Banning illegal aliens from federal workforce development resources and grants.

The administration claims this move will save taxpayers approximately $40 billion and encourage self-deportation among illegal immigrants.

Tariffs on Canadian Goods In response to perceived retaliatory measures from Canada, President Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, effective August 1. "The previous tariff rate was 25%. And if there's any retaliation from Canada, the 35% will go up," Slater reports (01:30). This escalation marks a significant point in the ongoing trade tensions between the two nations.

Cloud Seeding and Texas Floods Slater touches on the controversial topic of cloud seeding and its potential role in the recent devastating thunderstorms and flooding in southern Texas. While not confirming causation, he notes that "the CEO of a company that cloud seeds" was involved just days before the severe weather events. EPA head Lee Zeldin has pledged to release all known information on geoengineering and cloud seeding related to the Texas floods, including discussions about "chemtrails" (02:10).

Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day

Epstein File Controversy and Justice Department Credibility Bill O’Reilly addresses the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files, asserting that it is damaging the credibility of the Justice Department and, by extension, President Biden. On March 17, O’Reilly discussed the situation with President Trump, advocating for a public summary of the Justice Department's findings on Jeffrey Epstein. He states, "We all know the media doesn't care a whit about proper context. So there's danger for anyone whose name pops up connected to Epstein. No matter what happened" (04:00).

O’Reilly criticizes Attorney General Bondi for not holding a press conference to transparently address the information, emphasizing that "evil should not be granted any protection. Innocence is entitled to full protection." He also calls out former AG Merrick Garland, questioning his role and urging a joint press conference with Bondi (05:15).

Audience Mail

Kevin Ryan, Scottsdale, Arizona:
Comment: "Trump administration has cut inflation in half, but I'm not seeing any cuts in my food prices."
O’Reilly’s Response:
O’Reilly advises consumers to be proactive in managing their expenses. He suggests:

1. Waffle House: Recently reduced their $3 egg supplement as egg prices have decreased, allowing customers to dine for less (06:30).
2. Costco and Big Box Stores: Recommended for bulk purchasing to lower food costs.
3. Selective Dining: Advises avoiding restaurants with high prices to prevent being overcharged, regardless of personal affordability.

He emphasizes that consumer actions can lead to price adjustments across the market.

Wayne’s Inquiry:
Comment: "I thought it was de facto that an illegal immigrant could not be granted bail because by their very nature, they are flight risks."
O’Reilly’s Response:
O’Reilly clarifies, "No, you're here, you get due process" (07:10), affirming that illegal immigrants are entitled to legal procedures, including the possibility of bail.

Norman’s Frustration with Fake News:
Comment: "So many of my acquaintances and family members buy into all the fake news propaganda."
O’Reilly’s Response:
O’Reilly empathizes with Norman's frustration, noting, "No matter what you say to some people, they're not going to believe it because they don't want to believe it" (07:45).

Jennifer Gebhart, Glen Cove, New York:
Comment: "I noted that you stated you're a registered independent voter. I recently updated my party affiliation. In New York State, the only statewide political parties available are conservative, Democrat, Republican. There's no option to choose independent."
O’Reilly’s Response:
He corrects by explaining the process: "You get your voter application form. You put there's a box. I do not wish to register to any political party. Boom. You're an independent" (08:20).

Bill O’Reilly’s Analysis on NPR and PBS Funding

O’Reilly discusses President Trump’s executive order from May 1st, which ends federal funding for NPR and PBS. He addresses the controversy surrounding this move, with critics labeling it as blatant censorship, while the White House contends that these organizations promote progressive ideology.

Background on NPR and PBS:

• NPR (National Public Radio): Established in 1970 to broadcast non-commercial content aimed at education and civil discourse, including presidential debates and congressional hearings.
• PBS (Public Broadcasting Service): Founded in 1969 to produce educational programs for children, with iconic series like Sesame Street.

Under the previous administration, both NPR and PBS had a combined annual budget of $535 million, totaling over $2 billion across four years. O’Reilly questions the ideological neutrality of these organizations, referencing NPR’s former senior editor Yuri Berliner, who resigned in April 2024, citing a "left wing bias at NPR." Berliner remarked, "We had been out of touch with the country and the mood" during the 2016 election (09:50).

Regarding PBS, O’Reilly points out that the network released a song titled Love Makes a Family on Sesame Street to celebrate Pride Month, suggesting a promotion of liberal social values (10:30).

O’Reilly’s Stance: He asserts, "Both NPR and PBS promote the Democratic Party and liberal causes. So why should all taxpayers be funding that?" and advocates for these organizations to compete on their own advertisements rather than relying on public funding (11:14).

Conclusion

In this episode, Bill O’Reilly provides a robust analysis of current events, focusing on immigration policy, economic measures, national security, and media bias. His perspectives are intertwined with responses to audience mail, offering practical advice and clarifications on political processes. The episode underscores O’Reilly's commitment to presenting facts and challenging prevailing narratives within the media landscape.

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Note: Timestamps in brackets correspond to the approximate time of the quoted or summarized segment within the podcast transcript.