Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis
Episode: The O'Reilly Update, June 26, 2025
Release Date: June 26, 2025

1. Introduction

In this episode of Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis, hosted by Bill O'Reilly, listeners are presented with a comprehensive update on current events in America. The episode features news segments, insightful commentary, listener interactions, and an intriguing exploration of the Everglades' hidden dangers.

2. Mike Slater’s News Segment

Timestamp: [00:04] – [02:57]

Mike Slater opens the segment by outlining the key news topics for the day:

• Trump’s NATO Meeting and Critique of CNN:

  President Trump attended a NATO meeting in the Netherlands where he sharply criticized the media, particularly CNN, for their reporting on the American attack on the Fordo nuclear facility in Iran. Trump disputed CNN’s claims that the attack only caused limited damage, asserting that the initial intelligence assessment—which CNN sourced from an anonymous leak—also indicated the potential for immense damage. He stated:

  "Nobody's watching them, so they're wasting a lot of time, wasting my time."
  [00:45]

• Senate Parliamentarian and Welfare Benefits for Illegal Aliens:

  Trump highlighted a conversation with Senator Rand Paul regarding the Senate parliamentarian’s decision to exclude the elimination of welfare benefits for illegal aliens from a bill. Paul condemned the parliamentarian's authority to make such policy decisions, describing it as:

  "Unelected person who works in the Senate who has decided that she can decide for the country that we can't eliminate welfare for illegal aliens, which to me is insane."
  [01:30]

• FBI Investigation into Children's Hospitals:

  The FBI is investigating three children’s hospitals—Boston Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital Colorado, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles—for performing illegal genital mutilation on girls under the guise of gender-affirming care. This follows President Trump’s executive order aimed at terminating irreversible medical interventions for minors with gender dysphoria:

  "President Trump signed an executive order directing all federal agencies to work towards terminating the ability for children under 18 to receive irreversible medical interventions as a treatment for gender dysphoria."
  [01:55]

• North Carolina Landscaper’s Unauthorized Party:

  A landscaping worker was arrested for hosting an unauthorized party at a homeowner's property while the owners were away. Despite multiple false claims about ownership, he maintained confidence that the homeowners would continue to employ him:

  "I remain confident the owners will still request his work for their Lawn Care."
  [02:30]

3. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day

Timestamp: [03:50] – [07:41]

Bill O’Reilly delves into the controversy surrounding the U.S. bombing mission in Iran:

• Critique of CNN’s Reporting on the Bombing Mission:

  O’Reilly criticizes CNN and MSNBC for their portrayal of the bombing mission's effectiveness, arguing that their reliance on anonymous sources undermines the credibility of their reports:

  "The truth is nobody knows the extent of the damage at the Iranian uranium depot... how could he assess that situation?"
  [04:35]

• Assessment of Damage and Media Reliability:

  He emphasizes that accurate damage assessment is challenging without on-ground intelligence, and thus, media reports like CNN’s are unreliable. O’Reilly asserts:

  "The odds are the US Bombing did inflict tremendous damage on Iran's nuke program. Otherwise, the mullahs would be gloating. They're not. They're frightened."
  [05:10]

• Reflection on Media's Bias:

  O’Reilly accuses the media of being biased, stating their primary motive is profit through negativity towards Trump:

  "They make their money hating or approving of Donald Trump. It's also tedious and it never ends."
  [05:40]

• Future Implications:

  He predicts that evidence of the bombing's impact will eventually emerge, despite current media skepticism:

  "The nuke Damage will someday be assessed. But don't count on the American media to report on that accurately or honestly."
  [06:15]

4. Listener Mail Segment

Timestamp: [05:53] – [08:28]

Bill O’Reilly engages with listener feedback, presenting insights from Robert D. Benedetto of Augusta, Georgia:

• Ceasefire Prospects:

  Benedetto expresses skepticism about the possibility of a lasting ceasefire, likening terrorists to lepers who cannot change their nature. He credits Trump as a peacemaker but doubts the long-term effectiveness of his approach:

  "Terrorists, like lepers, cannot change their spots. I believe President Trump is a peacemaker and is hopeful, but he's fooling himself."
  [05:59]

• Impact of Republican Isolationism:

  Another listener, Doug Halbert from Mesa, Arizona, draws parallels between the current rise of Republican isolationists and the pre-World War II isolationist movements, warning against the pitfalls of such policies:

  "Isolationism never works, as our analysis proves, ever. Particularly in this kind of a world where economic disruption will affect every American."
  [07:10]

5. Special Feature: Dangers of the Everglades

Timestamp: [08:28] – [11:00]

Bill O’Reilly presents an intriguing segment on the hidden perils of the Everglades in South Florida:

• Overview of the Everglades:

  He describes the Everglades as a vast and diverse ecosystem home to numerous species and human inhabitants who live in elevated houses to avoid natural dangers:

  "There are more than two dozen species in the Everglades that can kill you... Alligators, saltwater crocodiles, sharks, feral pigs, poisonous snakes, spiders, panthers, and hundreds of hungry black bears."
  [09:10]

• Threat of Hybrid Pythons:

  The segment highlights an emerging threat from hybrid pythons—resulting from Burmese and Indian pythons mating—which are more lethal than their pure counterparts:

  "They can suffocate a human being in two minutes. Devour an entire deer in an hour."
  [10:00]

• Origins of the Python Problem:

  O’Reilly explains that the introduction of Burmese pythons to the Everglades began when pet owners irresponsibly released their snakes into the wild:

  "Researchers believe there are a half million pythons living in the Glades, some more than 20ft long. It all started when idiots who had a python as a pet dumped the snake in the Everglades."
  [09:50]

6. Conclusion

Bill O’Reilly wraps up the episode by reiterating his commitment to delivering factual news without spin. He encourages listeners to reach out via his website for further engagement.

Notable Exclusions:

• Advertisements for the New York Postcast, Temptations Cat Treats, and Lowe’s July 4th sales were intentionally omitted to maintain focus on the episode's content, as per the user’s instructions.

Final Thoughts

This episode of The O’Reilly Update offers a blend of political analysis, listener engagement, and unique storytelling, providing listeners with a multifaceted view of contemporary issues. From high-stakes international relations to the ecological challenges of the Everglades, Bill O’Reilly ensures a comprehensive and thought-provoking discourse.