The O’Reilly Update – October 10, 2025

Host: Bill O'Reilly
News Segment Host: Mike Slater

Episode Overview

The October 10, 2025 episode provides a rundown of the top headlines in America, with in-depth analysis and no-nonsense commentary from Bill O’Reilly. Key topics include the advancement of Trump’s Middle East peace plan, controversy over the Nobel Peace Prize, the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James, an alternative Super Bowl halftime show, and a strong editorial critique of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. The episode also features listener mail, an "On This Day" history segment, and pointed, provocative quotes from O’Reilly and contributors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major News Headlines with Mike Slater

(00:10 – 03:05)

• Trump’s Middle East Peace Plan Progress

  • Israel agrees to the first phase, involving a tactical IDF pullback in Gaza, retaining control of 53% of the territory.

  • Hamas given 72 hours following the IDF withdrawal to release all remaining hostages (20 alive, 28 deceased). All expected to be released by Tuesday.

  • U.S. sending 200 troops—not in Gaza, but in Israel—to monitor and support the ceasefire.

  • Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Netanyahu to facilitate the process.

  • Notable Quote:
    “President Trump, no gold medal, lucrative prize or prestigious recognition will ever truly do justice or reward you adequately for the lives you have saved. In Judaism, the proverb goes, he who saved a single soul, it is as if he saved an entire world. You, Mr. President, have saved scores of worlds. Today, the whole nation of Israel says thank you.”
    – Prime Minister of Israel (read by Mike Slater) [01:48]

• Nobel Peace Prize Snub

  • Trump bypassed for the Nobel Peace Prize in favor of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her advocacy of democratic rights under threat from the Maduro regime.
  • Slater notes the likely political dynamics within the Nobel committee:
    “I so would have loved to be in that committee room listening to these progressives talk about how we can't possibly give the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump.” [02:23]

• Letitia James Indicted

  • New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted for allegedly falsifying her primary residence to obtain a better mortgage.
  • Highlighted hypocrisy given her prosecution of Trump for inflating his assets.
  • Slater recaps James’ past campaign promise:
    “We here in New York, and I in particular, we're not scared of you and promised to shine a bright light into every corner of his real estate dealings and every dealing, demanding truthfulness at every turn.” [02:57]

• Alternate Super Bowl Halftime Show

  • Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA announces a faith- and family-themed halftime show to counter the official Super Bowl act (Bad Bunny).
  • TPUSA’s event scheduled for February 8th, details forthcoming.

2. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day – Governor J.B. Pritzker

(03:37 – 07:30)

• Harsh Critique of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker

  • O’Reilly brands Pritzker “the worst governor in the country,” worse than Gavin Newsom.

  • Bitterly criticizes Pritzker’s passive response to Chicago’s murder rate (~4,000 murders in his tenure), specifically not deploying the National Guard to curb gang violence.

  • Highlights disproportionate impact on Black communities (80% of victims African American).

  • Notable Quotes:
    “The guy is awful. For six and a half years, he sat in Springfield, Illinois, and done absolutely nothing. As about 4,000 Chicagoans have been murdered in the streets.” [03:47]
    “Pritzker's incoherent response is to say Trump wants to rig the election in 2026. ... JB is living in the twilight zone. He is traveling in another dimension. You didn't do your job, Governor. Simple as that. Too many coffins. And that's the truth.” [04:55]

• Federal Action and Election Politics

  • Credits Trump for sending federal authorities to Chicago to restore order and protect immigration agents.
  • Mocks Pritzker’s accusation that Trump aims to “rig the election in 2026.”

3. Listener Mail: Immigration Law & Food Prices

(06:10 – 07:30)

• On Immigration Law

  • Listener Alan claims the immigration issue is about enforcement, not the law’s age. O'Reilly asserts that massive influxes have rendered old laws insufficient; new rules and regulations are needed.
  • Quote:
    “You can't allow 15 million people in this country in four years and have the same immigration law. You got to tighten it up.” [06:55]

• On Food Prices and Elections

  • Listener Maureen challenges O’Reilly’s previous comments tying food prices to Republican prospects.
  • O’Reilly reasserts that voters make decisions based on their wallets, whether or not the president directly controls prices.
  • Quote:
    “People vote their wallets. Not everybody is fair or smart. But if people are going to the grocery stores this time next year and food prices have not come down a bit, they're not going to be happy. Republicans will lose votes in a moment.” [07:18]

4. Historical Segment: Spiro Agnew’s Resignation

(08:16 – 10:54)

• On This Day – 1973: Spiro Agnew Resigns as Vice President
  • Agnew, Nixon’s VP, resigns after taking bribes as Maryland governor and while in office—leading to a constitutional crisis.
  • Pardon sequence enables House Minority Leader Gerald Ford to become the only unelected president.
  • Additional tidbit: Agnew turns to Frank Sinatra for a $200,000 loan to pay back taxes and legal fees after resigning.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Pritzker's incoherent response is to say Trump wants to rig the election in 2026.” – Bill O’Reilly [04:37]
• “President Trump, no gold medal ... will ever truly do justice or reward you adequately for the lives you have saved.” – Prime Minister of Israel (read by Mike Slater) [01:48]
• “You can't allow 15 million people in this country in four years and have the same immigration law.” – Bill O’Reilly [06:55]
• “People vote their wallets. Not everybody is fair or smart.” – Bill O'Reilly [07:18]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:10 – News headlines with Mike Slater
• 01:15 – Israel-Gaza peace deal update
• 01:48 – Israeli Prime Minister’s statement on Trump
• 02:05 – Nobel Peace Prize snubbed for Trump
• 02:57 – Letitia James indicted; hypocrisy highlighted
• 03:37 – O’Reilly’s message of the day: Pritzker and Chicago crime
• 04:40 – Critique of Pritzker’s response to Trump’s federal intervention
• 06:10 – Listener mail: immigration law
• 07:00 – Listener mail: food prices and elections
• 08:16 – “On This Day”: Spiro Agnew’s resignation and legacy

Tone & Style

The language throughout is direct, acerbic, and distinctly partisan, especially in O’Reilly’s editorial sections. The news delivery is brisk and fact-focused, with pointed commentary and little tolerance for “spin,” consistent with the show’s branding.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is packed with breaking international news, sharp domestic political analysis, and unmistakable opinion. O’Reilly doesn’t mince words about what he sees as political hypocrisy and leadership failure—particularly in Illinois. If you want a rapid-fire, unapologetically conservative take on the week’s headlines, this installment delivers.