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Episode: The O'Reilly Update, November 6, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly
Guest/Newscaster: Mike Slater
Original Air Date: November 6, 2025

Overview

This episode delivers the latest headlines and Bill O’Reilly’s signature “Message of the Day,” focusing on the political aftermath of local elections, a deadly UPS plane crash, an intercepted ISIS-inspired attack, and record-high American household debt. O’Reilly delivers pointed analysis on Republican electoral losses, the growing influence of socialism in urban areas, and reflects on historical context with a look back at the 2012 presidential election. Listener questions are addressed in the familiar “mail” segment.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Headlines with Mike Slater

(00:09 – 02:58)

• Republican Electoral Losses

  • Trump’s reaction to GOP losses: At a Senate breakfast and on social media, Trump cited not being on the ballot and recent government shutdowns as reasons for Republican setbacks.
    • “First, Trump wasn’t on the ballot and shutdown were the two reasons that Republicans lost elections tonight.” (00:50, Mike Slater quoting Trump’s Truth Social post)
  • Trump calls for electoral reforms: voter ID, end to mail-in ballots, filibuster termination, and court protection.
    • “Pass voter reform, voter id, no mail in ballots, save our Supreme Court from packing, no two state additions, et cetera, terminate the filibuster.” (01:08, Mike Slater quoting Trump)

• Trump’s Post-Election Comments

  • Trump emphasizes defense against communism:
    • “We have a choice between communism and common sense. As long as I’m in the White House, the United States is not going communist in any way, shape or form. We will stop it.” (01:38, Trump via Mike Slater)

• UPS Plane Crash Update

  • 9 dead after an engine separation and crash near Louisville; 15 hospitalized, ongoing recovery.
    • “The left engine separated…ended up striking structures…about three miles south of the airfield.” (01:56, Mike Slater)

• Intercepted ISIS-Inspired Plot

  • Two New Jersey teens arrested for an alleged foiled terror attack in Michigan; both planned to travel for further radical activity abroad.
    • “The NYPD and FBI Newark arrested Thomas Kahn Guzel…before he could board a flight to Istanbul…” (02:11, Mike Slater)

• U.S. Household Debt

  • Reaches record $18.59 trillion, up $197 billion in a single quarter; student loans at $1.65 trillion.
    • “Overall debt levels are up $4.4 trillion since the end of 2019, just before the COVID pandemic.” (02:36, Mike Slater)

2. Message of the Day: Republican Motivation & Political Trends

(03:27 – 05:56)

• Voter Engagement

  • O'Reilly blames low GOP turnout, especially with Trump not directly involved, for stinging defeats in Virginia, NJ, and NYC.
    • “Republican voters were not as motivated as Democrats…because President Trump was not directly involved, the GOP got hammered…” (03:31, Bill O’Reilly)

• 2026 Election Predictions

  • Cautions against reading too much into current results as predicative of the future:
    • “The TV nitwits who say yesterday’s vote is a harbinger of November 2026 are wrong as usual.” (05:11, Bill O’Reilly)
    • “Many things will happen over the next 12 months. The country will be much different now [sic] next November, count on it.” (05:17, Bill O'Reilly)

• Commentary on NY Race and Socialist Influence

  • Discusses Zohan Mamdani’s win and generational gap in understanding socialism:
    • “Younger voters who have no idea what socialism actually is simply saw an energetic guy who promised to give them things. Mandami is the ghost of Fidel Castro.” (04:21, Bill O’Reilly)
  • Changing demographics affect political culture:
    • “Cities like New York and Los Angeles now have so many foreign born voters that American traditions like self reliance and competition are losing strength…It is just a different perspective.” (04:36, Bill O’Reilly)

3. Listener Mail & Reactions

(05:57 – 07:08)

• Democratic Government Shutdown Strategy

  • “I figured out why Democrats have kept the government shut down. Their plan is to wait until the election, then open things up…” (05:57, John Caledo letter)
  • O’Reilly agrees, noting "the plan worked" but hopes for reopening.

• Socialist Movement & Election Cycles

  • “Every election where we avoid that. Socialism is great, but the bigger picture I see happening is a gradual drift further left…it goes in cycles and if Maam Donnie fails, that’s going to really hurt the progressive socialist movement in this country.” (06:15, Rob Deschano letter)

• Prediction on Future NY Leadership

  • “I think Mamdani is setting the stage for the future. He will show us a very watered down version of communism so those among us who don’t know any better will think it’s not so bad.” (06:29, Sandra Dunleavy letter)
  • O’Reilly, humorously: “Guy should be running a Carvel. He’s running the biggest city in the country! I don’t have a lot of confidence in that. If I’m wrong, I will admit it.” (06:37, Bill O’Reilly)

• Tariffs and Member Drive

  • Appreciation for O’Reilly’s economic explanations and a push for podcast listeners to join as premium members.

4. Historical Segment: The 2012 Election

(08:02 – 09:28)

• Obama’s 2012 Reelection Overview
  • Election context: Obama’s record, economic focus, Romney’s attacks on “European-style welfare state.”
  • Key campaign issues: Healthcare, economy, Romney’s business record.
  • Notable debate performance dynamics.
  • Outcome: Obama won with 332 electoral votes to Romney’s 206, a 4-point popular vote advantage.
  • Aftermath: Romney serves in Senate until Jan 2025.
    • “On October 6, 2012, Barack Obama beat Mitt Romney 332 electoral votes and 206.” (09:12, Bill O’Reilly)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Stance

  • "We have a choice between communism and common sense. As long as I'm in the White House, the United States is not going communist in any way, shape or form. We will stop it." (01:38, Trump via Mike Slater)

• On Voter Motivation

  • "Republican voters were not as motivated as Democrats on Tuesday's election. That's pretty much the story." (03:29, Bill O’Reilly)

• On Socialism & Generational Divide

  • "Younger voters who have no idea what socialism actually is simply saw an energetic guy who promised to give them things. Mandami is the ghost of Fidel Castro." (04:21, Bill O’Reilly)

• On TV Analysts

  • "The TV nitwits who say yesterday's vote is a harbinger of November 2026 are wrong as usual." (05:11, Bill O'Reilly)

• On Democrats’ Shutdown Tactics

  • “Their plan is to wait until the election, then open things up so they can gain as much traction as possible. And the plan worked.” (05:58, John Caledo letter & O’Reilly response)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:09 – 02:58: National Headlines with Mike Slater
• 03:27 – 05:56: O’Reilly’s Message of the Day (Election Analysis)
• 05:57 – 07:08: Listener Mail and Commentary
• 08:02 – 09:28: “Something You Might Not Know” – 2012 Election Recap

Overall Tone

Direct, urgent, and laced with O’Reilly’s characteristic skepticism, humor, and “no spin” analysis. The episode is a blend of rapid-fire news, personal commentary, and historical perspective, engaging for regular listeners and accessible to newcomers.

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