Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis – The O'Reilly Update, June 9, 2025

Introduction

In the June 9, 2025 episode of The O'Reilly Update, host Bill O'Reilly, alongside Mike Slater, delves into pressing national issues, including federal interventions in Los Angeles, political tensions within California, media industry struggles, and shifts in news consumption habits. The episode offers a blend of news reporting, personal insights, and listener interactions, all presented in O'Reilly's characteristic straightforward style.

News Highlights

Federal Deployment in Los Angeles

At the outset, Mike Slater reports significant federal activity in Los Angeles:

• Deployment of National Guardsmen: "Donald Trump has deployed 2,000 National Guardsmen to Los Angeles." ([00:09])

• ICE Raids: Two raids were conducted by ICE:

  • Garment District Raid: Targeted a building where the owner was previously convicted in 2021 for "customs violations, tax fraud, and money laundering."
  • Home Depot Raid: Another operation carried out at a Home Depot store.

• Public Reaction: These raids incited widespread protests and riots, with demonstrators taking control of the 101 freeway.

• President Trump's Stance: Trump addressed the nation stating, "We're going to have troops everywhere. We are not going to let this happen to our country." ([00:50])

• Governor Gavin Newsom's Response: Newsom has formally requested the Trump administration to "rescind their unlawful deployment of troops in LA county and return them to my command." ([01:30])

ICE Arrests and Public Outcry

• Details of Arrests: ICE released a list of individuals arrested during the raids, including:

  • A Peruvian citizen convicted of robbery with a 10-year sentence.
  • Individuals from Indonesia, Honduras, and the Philippines charged with various offenses such as narcotics, domestic violence, and murder. ([02:15])

• Public Concerns: The release of these individuals back to the streets has fueled public dissatisfaction in LA, with Newsom highlighting economic strains: "California pays $80 billion more in taxes to the feds than they get back. Maybe it's time to cut that off." ([02:45])

Media and Cultural Commentary

• ABC News Suspension: Terry Moran, ABC News' senior national correspondent, was suspended after a controversial post on X (formerly Twitter) where he criticized Stephen Miller. Moran stated, "Stephen Miller is a man who's richly endowed with the capacity for hatred. He's a world-class hater." ([02:55])

• 1984 Anniversary Trigger Warning: The 75th anniversary of George Orwell's 1984 features an introductory essay by Dolan Perkins Valdez issuing a trigger warning: "The protagonist is problematic and readers may find his views on women, quote, despicable." ([03:10])

Message of the Day

Bill O'Reilly shares his perspective on discussions with the Chinese Communist Politburo regarding the state of San Francisco:

• San Francisco's Decline: O'Reilly attributes the city's deterioration to "willful ignorance, gross conduct by adults, and city officials' failure to address these issues." ([03:30])

• Response to Chinese Concerns: He defensively remarks, "If you have a problem, you confront the problem. You don't let a major city like San Francisco dissolve into chaos." ([03:50])

• Personal Stance: O'Reilly adds, "I'm lucky I don't live there. And then I threw in a dig because we can live anywhere we want in the USA." ([04:10])

Listener Letters

Keith McNeil from East Jordan, Michigan

• China and Nuclear Ambitions: McNeil references a previous statement urging China to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. O'Reilly counters, reminding that "China did nothing to stop North Korea's nuclear program." ([04:30])

• Reciprocal Relations: He emphasizes the need for mutual cooperation: "If they want to deal with us, they’ve got to help us in these areas. That is, deal goes both ways." ([04:45])

John Mattson from Hewitt, Texas

• Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs' Veto: Mattson criticizes Governor Hobbs for vetoing a bill aimed at preventing Chinese acquisition of US land near military facilities. O'Reilly expresses confidence in Hobbs' loss: "She vetoed the bill, which she shouldn't have vetoed. But more is there, you know, and a lot of the times Chinese buy land through American shell corporations, but gotta keep an eye on it." ([05:10])

Shelley

• Elon Musk vs. President Trump: Shelley voices confusion over Elon Musk's criticism of Trump. O'Reilly dismisses Musk's concerns regarding a tax bill: "Elon Musk is an American citizen, doesn't like the tax bill, okay, it's entitled to his opinion. What do I care?" ([05:35])

Media Landscape Analysis

O'Reilly provides an in-depth analysis of the declining state of America's network news operations:

• Decline in Ratings and Employment:

  • Since 2015, major networks like ABC, CBS, and NBC have seen double-digit drops in ratings.
  • Iconic shows such as 60 Minutes have lost 15% of their viewership over five years.
  • Employment in network news has plummeted by 25%, with over 27,000 jobs lost in the past year. ([06:00])

• Cable News Struggles:

  • CNN, specifically, has experienced a 25% decline in ratings since Trump's first term.

• Reasons for Decline:

  • Public Distrust: Half of the population perceives the media as biased.
  • Fake News: 60% of young adults attribute their mistrust to the prevalence of fake news. ([06:30])

• Legal Challenges:

  • Lawsuits from the White House:
    • ABC News agreed to pay Trump $15 million over an inaccurate rape accusation.
    • Trump is suing CBS News for $20 billion.
    • Claims against 60 Minutes for alleged election interference favoring Kamala Harris.
    • Similar lawsuits have been filed against The Washington Post, The New York Times, CNN, and Facebook. ([07:00])

• Shift in News Consumption:

  • For the first time in half a century, most Americans obtain their news from streaming services and social media rather than television.
  • 60% of the general population consumes news this way, with the figure rising to 80% among those under 30. ([07:30])

Conclusion

Bill O'Reilly’s The O'Reilly Update episode from June 9, 2025, offers a critical examination of federal actions in Los Angeles, political dynamics within California, challenges facing the media industry, and the evolving landscape of news consumption. Through a combination of news reporting, personal insights, and listener interactions, O’Reilly underscores themes of governmental accountability, media distrust, and the shifting paradigms of information dissemination in contemporary America.

For more analysis and insights, listeners are encouraged to visit billoreilly.com.

Notable Quotes:

• "We're going to have troops everywhere. We are not going to let this happen to our country." – Donald Trump ([00:50])

• "60% of young adults blame so-called fake news for their mistrust." – Mike Slater ([06:25])

• "Elon Musk is an American citizen, doesn't like the tax bill, okay, it's entitled to his opinion. What do I care?" – Bill O'Reilly ([05:35])