Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, November 14, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers concise news briefs on U.S. military operations near Venezuela, national political health updates, a pop culture snack shakeup, and Bill O’Reilly’s signature “Message of the Day”—taking aim at smear campaigns and media standards. The episode features Mike Slater reporting the day’s headlines, Bill O’Reilly’s analysis and opinion segments, a historical profile on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list, and a Q&A mailbag.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. News Headlines Roundup

Host: Mike Slater
Segment Time: [00:08] – [03:02]

A. U.S. Military Operations Near Venezuela

• The President received briefings about potential U.S. military action in Venezuela, including possible land strikes (“Operations outside Venezuela…”).
• The USS Gerald Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, has been repositioned north of the Caribbean, part of “Operation Southern Spear.”
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that since September 2, the U.S. military conducted 14 strikes, killing 61 individuals on boats near Venezuela and Colombia.

B. Senator John Fetterman’s Health Incident

• Pennsylvania’s Senator John Fetterman, 56, hospitalized following a fall caused by a ventricular fibrillation flare-up—connected to his ongoing cardiac and neurological health issues.
• Recap of Fetterman’s medical history: 2022 stroke, 2023 depression treatment.

C. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

• Civil rights icon Jesse Jackson hospitalized for progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disorder more severe than Parkinson’s, affecting motor function.

D. Doritos and Cheetos Go Colorless

• PepsiCo introduces colorless versions of Cheetos and Doritos (“nkd”—short for “simply naked”), in response to regulatory pressure to phase out petroleum-based dyes—spurred notably by RFK Jr.'s advocacy.
• Launch date: December 1.
• "No color, no artificial flavors, same intensity."—PepsiCo Marketing Officer (paraphrased) [01:55]

Memorable Mike Slater Quote:
“They just look like a potato chip. They’ll be in stores December 1st.” [02:23]

2. O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: “Smear Alert”

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Segment Time: [03:57] – [07:50]

Summary

• O’Reilly warns of renewed media efforts to connect President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, based on “a weak story” and “innuendo, not facts.”
• He recalls advising Trump in March to only release verified information on Epstein’s connections to powerful individuals, in the interest of protecting innocent people.
• Criticizes journalist Michael Wolff for trading in unsubstantiated gossip:
  • “Wolf was trying to exploit that situation, but he came up with zero. Doesn’t matter. The innuendo is what the Trump haters want. Truth is not imperative.” [05:33]
• O’Reilly frames this as another example of “corrupt media” behavior, arguing modern journalism lacks standards and prioritizes sensationalism over truth.

Notable Quotes:

• “This garbage has been going on for months, aided by a corrupt media that has absolutely no standards of behavior.” [04:05]
• “Epstein knew a lot of people. Now a leaked and nebulous email chain by Epstein to a guy named Michael Wolff does exactly what I feared.” [05:01]
• “The innuendo is what the Trump haters want. Truth is not imperative. Another pathetic example of modern news gathering.” [05:44]

3. Listener Mailbag

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Segment Time: [07:14] – [07:50]

• O’Reilly addresses questions on:
  • How tariff revenues are used (“How could I possibly do that? The Treasury Department doesn’t say where the funds are going…I can’t get into the Treasury Department’s books.”) [07:16]
  • Drug war spending effectiveness: Emphasizes the futility of rehab programs unless demand is addressed with harsh cartel penalties.
  • Thanks a listener for acknowledging accurate healthcare shutdown info.
  • Notes political gamesmanship in policy statements, challenging listeners to “wake up” to realpolitik:
    • “Why do you think she didn’t say anything? Come on, this is a real world wake up call here. Hello, Hello, Hello.” [07:47]

4. History Segment: The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Segment Time: [08:21] – [11:00]

Highlights

• Launched 75 years ago to enlist the public’s help in capturing fugitives.
• Created under J. Edgar Hoover, first published March 1950, originally focusing on bank robbers and violent criminals.
• Cites notable captured fugitives: James Earl Ray, Ted Bundy, Whitey Bulger.
• Success rate: 94% of those on the list have been caught.
• Current fugitives include murderers, child exploiters, cybercriminals linked to Iran, and major drug traffickers.
• Shares an anecdote about Frank Fresh Waters, the longest fugitive on the list (56 years on the run, captured 2015).

Sample Quote:
“Since its founding, the 10 Most Wanted list has helped locate Martin Luther King Jr's assassin, James Earl Ray, serial killer Ted Bundy, and Boston mobster James Whitey Bulger.” [09:25]
“The longest fugitive to appear on the list was Frank Fresh Waters… finally caught 2015 after 56 years on the run.” [10:36]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Doritos innovation:
  “Doritos and Cheetos are pioneering a snacking revolution… or a renaissance, if you will.” —Mike Slater [01:52]

• On media coverage of Trump/Epstein:
  “The innuendo is what the Trump haters want. Truth is not imperative.” —Bill O’Reilly [05:44]

• On government transparency:
  “People think that like I have a magic wand here.” —Bill O’Reilly, answering a mailbag question about tariffs [07:19]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• News Headlines with Mike Slater: [00:08] – [03:02]
• O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: [03:57] – [07:50]
• Listener Mailbag: [07:14] – [07:50]
• FBI Ten Most Wanted History: [08:21] – [11:00]

Tone and Style Notes

• O’Reilly’s tone is direct, skeptical of media narratives, and critical of both journalistic standards and government transparency.
• The show is fast-paced, blending serious news with cultural commentary and audience interaction.
• Occasional humor and exasperation (e.g., rhetorical “wake up” calls to listeners).
• News anchor Mike Slater brings a straightforward, lightly conversational style.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode offers a brisk, fact-driven news recap with doses of opinionated analysis, hands-on listener engagement, and a historical deep dive—all true to O’Reilly’s “No Spin” brand. Expect critique of sensational media, scrutiny of government operations, and updates on both political and cultural flashpoints.