The O'Reilly Update, June 13, 2026

Summary

---

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

The O'Reilly Update, June 13, 2026
Host: Bill O’Reilly
Date: June 13, 2026

---

Episode Overview

This weekend edition of The O’Reilly Update provides a panoramic view of the latest headlines in American politics, global events, and cultural highlights. The episode delivers fast-paced news updates, Mike Slater's rundown of major stories, and Bill O’Reilly’s pointed “Message of the Day,” focusing on the Justice Department's investigation into California's voting procedures. Noteworthy listener feedback and an exploration of the Salem witch trials round out a fact-driven, opinion-rich broadcast.

---

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major News Updates (00:41 – 03:27)

Presented by Mike Slater

• Middle East Diplomacy:

  • President Trump Cancels Military Strikes on Iran:
    • Trump announces via social media the cancellation of bombings and strikes after high-level talks with Iran.
    • The planned U.S. naval blockade of Iran remains until a final agreement is signed.
    • "Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly."
    • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly surprised by Trump’s actions and lack of prior notice to Israeli officials.
  • "ABC News reported that the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was surprised by President Trump's social media post about an imminent deal and that they were not looped into the approval process." (01:15)

• SpaceX IPO and Elon Musk's Empire:

  • SpaceX becomes the largest IPO in history at $1.75 trillion, cementing Elon Musk as the world’s richest person.
  • Musk's ambitious pledge: "He plans to have a colony of humans on Mars by 2050…" (01:42)
  • Musk’s related ventures include Starlink, X (formerly Twitter), and Xai.

• J.D. Vance on The View:

  • J.D. Vance scheduled to appear on The View to discuss his new book, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith. Mike Slater speculates faith won't be the main topic. (02:00)

• World Cup Soccer and UFC Event:

  • Mexico defeats South Africa in the World Cup opener; USA plays Paraguay later that evening.
  • "This is Paraguay's first World cup since 2010, but to get here, they beat Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil, couple powerhouses there." (02:37)
  • Major UFC fight: Justin Gaethje versus Ilya Topuria at “the White House.”

---

2. O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: California Voting Procedures (03:54 – 05:55)

• Justice Department Investigates California:

  • The Justice Department launches a probe into California’s “chaotic” voting systems.
  • O’Reilly notes California officials’ refusal to cooperate with federal investigators.

• States’ Rights vs. Federal Oversight:

  • Cites James Madison and the Founding Fathers in defense of states managing elections, but acknowledges federal oversight to prevent fraud.

• Voting Procedure Loopholes:

  • Same-day registration permitted with minimal documentation.
  • Vote harvesting allowed—anyone can collect and submit mail-in ballots.
  • Undocumented residents can obtain driver's licenses, potentially registering to vote.
  • Votes counted up to a week after Election Day.

• O’Reilly’s Stance:

  • Acknowledges no direct evidence of fraud, but highlights vulnerabilities.
  • Calls the lack of an investigation “baseless” according to media reporting.

  "Now, I have no evidence there was fraud in the Golden State. Here’s what I do know. You can register to vote on Election Day itself in California with little or no documentation that you are a resident or even a citizen…"
  (Bill O’Reilly, 05:13)

---

3. Listener Feedback and Commentary (06:21 – 07:44)

• On Social Issues and Voters:

  • Listener TIM: "You hit the nail. It's voters who cause all of the social problems, not politicians. They're just the tools." (06:35)
  • O’Reilly responds: "Yeah... A lot of Americans have lost their way, that's for sure." (06:41)

• On Impeachment and Political Conflict:

  • Listener STEPHEN predicts, "If the left should take the House, the war against Trump will continue with more impeachments and a push for prison time." (06:48)
  • O’Reilly comments on the improbability of conviction: "Obviously, you need two thirds of the Senate to convict." (06:59)
  • O’Reilly speculates Trump and family will be “tortured” (figuratively) after office: "Afterward, they'll torture him, him and his family." (07:04)

• On Trump and Iran:

  • Listener RON PERRY from Pennsylvania asks about targeting military installations rather than civilians.
  • O’Reilly: "Yeah. And I think we're going to see that shortly." (07:22)

• On Stephen A. Smith's Objection to Trump at Knicks Game:

  • Listener DAVID agrees with Smith about the logistical complications, O’Reilly concurs: "Stephen A. is correct. All right. Hope you saw all that." (07:38)

---

4. “Something You Might Not Know”: The Salem Witch Trials (08:28 – 11:08)

• Historical Retrospective:

  • O’Reilly recounts the Salem Witch Trials, highlighting hysteria and injustice in colonial America.

  • Explains origins in European witchcraft panics, spread to Massachusetts.

  • Notable facts:

    • Children started accusations; trials targeted marginalized women.
    • Torture and bizarre tests used as proof.
    • Governor intervened only after his own wife was accused.
    • In Europe: Witch persecutions led to the death of over 200,000, 90% women between 1500–1700.

  "The governor of Massachusetts finally stopped the madness when his own wife was accused of devil worship."
  (Bill O’Reilly, 10:30)

  • O’Reilly plugs his book, Killing the Witches, for more details.

---

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On California Voting:

  • "A phony assessment of California's voting standards is baseless. Reality is another matter." (05:21)

• On SpaceX IPO:

  • "SpaceX gone public. A valuation of $1.75 trillion, the largest IPO of all time by far… Elon said he plans to have a colony of humans on Mars by 2050." (01:35–01:42)

• Listener on Social Issues:

  • "It's voters who cause all of the social problems, not politicians. They're just the tools." — Listener TIM (06:35)

• O’Reilly on Political Conflict:

  • "Afterward, they'll torture him, him and his family." (07:04)

---

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:41 – Major news headlines (Mike Slater)
• 01:15 – Trump calls off strikes on Iran; international reaction
• 01:35 – SpaceX IPO news and Elon Musk’s ambitions
• 02:00 – J.D. Vance feature; World Cup and UFC updates
• 03:54 – O'Reilly’s Message of the Day: California voting investigation
• 06:21 – Listener feedback and rapid-fire commentary
• 08:28 – “Something You Might Not Know” – Salem Witch Trials history

---

Overall Tone and Takeaways

The episode blends fast-paced, “no spin” headlines with O’Reilly’s characteristic skepticism and direct commentary. The message is clear: media narratives often obscure underlying realities, particularly on politically charged issues such as election security. Rich in historical allusion and pointed critique, the episode underscores the importance of critical thinking, vigilance in public affairs, and an eye on both the past and future.

Listeners are left with O’Reilly’s cautionary perspective on voting integrity, an encouragement to avoid media echo chambers, and a history lesson on the dangers of mass hysteria—reinforcing his mantra: No Spin. Just Facts.

---

Transcript

[Announcer]

The Disney Plus Hulu HBO Max bundle the best in entertainment in one bundle this month. Stream Disney and Pixar's blockbuster family favorite Hoppers on Disney Plus.

[Listener 1]

This is incredible.

[Announcer]

FX's critically acclaimed the Bear Season 5 on Hulu.

[Listener 2]

Everything's either gonna be okay or not.

[Announcer]

And season three of the HBO original series House of the Dragon on HBO Max.

[Ryan Reynolds]

You have power within your grass.

[Announcer]

Get the Disney plus Hulu HBO Max bundle today. All of these and more streaming soon. Plan starting at 19.99amonth. Terms apply. Visit disneyplushoolumaxbundle.com for

[Bill O'Reilly]

Bill O'Reilly here you are listening to the weekend edition of the O'Reilly update.

Coming up next, the news with Mike Slater.

Thanks, Bill. Here's what's happening this week in America. Strikes called off SpaceX to the moon or Mars. JD Vance with the ladies and Team USA plays tonight. It's all coming up and Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, after saying that Iran will be hit very hard, President Trump said he has, quote, canceled the scheduled strikes and bombings against Iran. He said he did this after discussions with Iran that involved the highest level of Iranian leadership. He said discussions and final points have been in both concept and great detail approved by all parties involved, including the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, uae, Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Egypt and others. The president said the naval blockade will remain in full force and effect until this transaction is finalized. Time and place of the signing to be announced shortly. ABC News reported that the Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu was surprised by President Trump's social media post about an imminent deal and that they were not looped into the approval process. SpaceX gone public. A valuation of $1.75 trillion, the largest IPO of all time by far. Musk will be a trillionaire wealthiest person by far the second richest man alive is Larry Page at a measly 291 billion. I mean, come on, that's Elon said he plans to have a colony of humans on Mars by 2050, part of owning SpaceX. You also own Starlink, that's his satellite Internet company. And also X, formerly Twitter, and Xai. JD Vance gonna be spending a little bit of time with the ladies on the View. He has a new book, communion finding My Way Back to Faith. But I doubt that will be talked about much. This episode will air on Tuesday, June 16. The World cup has kicked off. Mexico beats South Africa in the very first game down in Mexico City today, Canada plays Bosnia in Toronto. That's at 3:00 Eastern. And the big game, USA versus Paraguay in Los Angeles, 9:00 Eastern. You can watch it on Fox and also for free on Tubi. This is Paraguay's first World cup since 2010, but to get here, they beat Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil, couple powerhouses there. America's next game is against Australia next Friday in Seattle. We'll see if they can capture the hearts of America like the Team USA hockey team. Also Sunday night is the big UFC fight at the White House. The big fight is American Justin Gaethje versus the Spanish Georgian from Germany, Ilya Topuria. First fight is at four. Big fight is at eight o'. Clock.

[Mike Slater]

I'm Mike Slater.

[Bill O'Reilly]

From Politics by Faith. Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.

[Jillian Michaels]

Every major story has a version the news gives you and then a version that's actually true. If you're a critical thinker, if you're somebody who's not tribal, if you're somebody who just wants the facts so you can make your own decisions, Keeping It Real with Jillian Michaels is the show for you. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the day.

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into California's chaotic voting procedures, and Democrats are not happy about it. In fact, Sacramento will not comply with the U.S. attorney's request for information. The Constitution gives each state the power to regulate voting. That's because James Madison and the boys did not want a powerful federal government bullying states to vote a certain way. However, the feds have oversight to make sure states do not allow cheating. The progressive left and its media enablers are screaming that charges of fraud in California are, quote, baseless. But how would they know there hasn't been an investigation? A phony assessment of California's voting standards is baseless. Reality is another matter. Now, I have no evidence there was fraud in the Golden State. Here's what I do know. You can register to vote on Election Day itself in California with little or no documentation that you are a resident or even a citizen of the country. Anyone can collect mail in votes and take them to county offices in sacks or packages. Undocumented folks can get California driver's licenses. They then use to register to vote. The deadline to have your vote counted in California a week after Election day.

I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me, Bill, at billoriley.com billorilly.com name in town if you wish to opine.

Okay, I just did a new YouTube bonus. It's about Scott Pelley crying and he sees himself as the ultimate victim,

not

real sympathetic to Mr. Paley. So I want you to sign up. It's free. YouTube.com Bill O'Reilly Eight minute commentary. You'll love it.

[Listener 3]

Why not sign up? It's free. And if you don't like it, you turn it off. But you'll like it now. TIM CONCIERGE member Bill, you hit the nail. It's voters who cause all of the social problems, not politicians. They're just the tools.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Yeah.

[Listener 3]

A lot of Americans have lost their way, that's for sure.

[Bill O'Reilly]

STEPHEN concierge, Remember, the real war begins.

[Listener 3]

If the left should take the House,

[Bill O'Reilly]

the war against Trump will continue with

[Listener 3]

more impeachments and a push for prison time. Not while he's in office.

[Bill O'Reilly]

There may be an impeachment move, but

[Listener 3]

it's not going to get anywhere. Obviously, you need two thirds of the Senate to convict.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Afterward, they'll torture him, him and his family.

[Listener 3]

No doubt they will.

[Bill O'Reilly]

RON PERRY drums PENNSYLVANIA I know President

[Listener 3]

Trump doesn't want to kill civilians in Iran, but aren't there military targets he can go after?

[Bill O'Reilly]

Yeah.

[Listener 3]

And I think we're going to see that shortly. DAVID concierge, Remember, after listening to Stephen A. Smith's explanation of his objections to Trump attending the Knick Spur game in New York City, I understand the logistical nightmare. Stephen A. Is correct. All right. Hope you saw all that.

[Bill O'Reilly]

It was a pretty good debate. Hope you saw it in a moment.

Something you might not know.

[Mike Slater]

Hey, this is Mike Slater. I have a podcast called Politics by Faith. I would love for you to listen. We take the news of the day and we run it through the Bible. What does the Bible have to say about this? Because there's nothing new under the sun. Read the headlines. Everything's all crazy. World's coming to an end. It's all in the Bible. And after every episode, hopefully you leave with a proper perspective and a biblical piece. Please join us wherever you listen to podcasts and we also have a YouTube page as well. YouTube.com politicsbyfaith now, the O'Reilly Update brings

[Bill O'Reilly]

you something you might not no. 334 years ago, one of the darkest periods in American history began in colonial Massachusetts. Religious hysteria destroyed hundreds of families and claimed the lives of at least 20 innocent people. Here is the story of the Salem witch trials. The fear of witchcraft gripped Europe during the Dark Ages. The terror then spread to North America in the 17th century. In February 1690, two young girls in Salem began suffering what they said were fits. The children accused three villagers of practicing a Caribbean slave named Tichoba, Sarah Good, a homeless beggar, and Sarah Osborne, an elderly woman. Eventually, dozens were put on trial. The youngest just four years old, she implicated her own mother. Upon questioning during the proceedings, the townsfolks would shriek, faint and scream profanities. The methods used to detect the devil were bizarre. Some were dunked in ice cold water, then burned with a metal cross. In the end, most people confessed to avoid torture. The first alleged witch, Bridget Bishop, was hanged on June 10, 1692. The entire frenzy lasted two years. 200 people were tried for witchcraft, 30 found guilty, 20 executed. The governor of Massachusetts finally stopped the madness when his own wife was accused of devil worship. And here's something else you might not know. The hunt for Satanists was not confined to New England. The worst witch hunt in history occurred in Central Europe during the Protestant Reformation. Religious factions waged war for control of Germany and France. Each side accused the other of doing the devil's business. Between 1500 and 1700, more than 200,000 so called witches were executed in Europe, 90% women. For more harrowing stories about Salem, please read my book, Killing the Witches. Back in a moment.

[Ryan Reynolds]

Ryan Reynolds here from Mint Mobile with a message for everyone paying big wireless way too much. Please, for the love of everything good in this world, stop with Mint. You can get premium wireless for just $15 a month. Of course, if you enjoy overpaying. No judgments. But that's weird. Okay, one judgment anyway. Give it a try. @mintmobile.com Switch upfront payment of $45 for

[Mint Mobile Disclaimer]

3 month plan equivalent to $15 per month Required intro rate first 3 months only, then full price plan options available, taxes and fees extra. See full [e-mail] that is the weekend

[Bill O'Reilly]

edition of the O'Reilly Update. For more news and honest analysis, please go to billoreilly.com.