Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

The O'Reilly Update — October 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode offers a concise, fact-driven overview of the day's top stories with host Bill O’Reilly and news update anchor Mike Slater. It examines the ongoing government shutdown, escalating U.S. military actions against drug cartels, a deadly Yom Kippur attack in England, and the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize announcement. Bill O’Reilly’s "Message of the Day" addresses the concept of an "enemy within" the nation and debates the radical left’s impact on the country. The show closes with a reflection on the 30th anniversary of the O.J. Simpson verdict, including retrospective commentary from O’Reilly.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

[00:33] News Headlines with Mike Slater

Ongoing Government Shutdown

• Senator Thune’s Perspective:
  • Democrats are prolonging the shutdown due to pressure from the "far left base."
  • “Seems like the longer this goes on, the more people are aware that a lot of their money is going to illegal aliens for healthcare.”
• Comparison to 2013 Shutdown:
  • Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recalls President Obama fencing off the WWII Memorial in 2013. Now, efforts are being made “to keep as much open as possible for as long as they can, moving money around so as to not hurt the American people.”
• Funding for Migrants:
  • Bill O’Reilly later clarifies the continuing resolution doesn't specify “undocumented migrants,” but funding can include asylum seekers.

U.S. Engaged in Armed Conflict with Drug Cartels

• Formal Notice: The President declared the U.S. is formally at war with drug cartels, per notification to Congress.
• Military Strikes:
  • U.S. military recently conducted three strikes on drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean.
  • Congressional concerns remain over due process for those targeted.
  • “The president determined that the United States is in a non-international armed conflict with these designated terrorist organizations.” — [01:56] Mike Slater

Yom Kippur Attack in England

• Incident Reporting:
  • Several people were hit by a car and stabbed outside a synagogue; two killed, three in critical condition.
  • Police commended the synagogue for quick lockdown.
  • The perpetrator was a Syrian-born British citizen, Jihad Al Shami, who was killed at the scene.

Nobel Peace Prize Preview

• World Leader Nominations:
  • Donald Trump nominated by a number of international leaders.
• Unlikely to Win:
  • Historians say Trump’s “unilateral” style runs counter to the award’s tradition of “defending multilateral cooperation.”
  • “He achieved peace, but just not the right way.” — [02:56] Mike Slater

[04:05] Bill O’Reilly - Message of the Day

Enemy Within and the Radical Left

• Trump’s Framing:
  • “President Trump believes there is a, quote, enemy within that he must deal with. That enemy is the radical left.”
• Progressive Left’s Vision:
  • Described as advocates for “total change,” including “a more socialist economy, a less punitive justice system, DEI policies, open immigration.”
• Is This Dangerous?
  • O’Reilly’s view: “Well, I think it is, but it’s allowed under the First Amendment. What is not legal is law breaking, rioting, promoting violence.”
  • “Decent people know that. And the enemy within that practices violence must be defeated by constitutional means.” — [06:10] Bill O’Reilly
• Vietnam Era Comparisons:
  • References to the Black Panthers, Weathermen, SLA, and the FBI’s intervention as parallels to modern unrest.

[06:50] Mailbag & Listener Questions

• Healthcare for Migrants:
  • O’Reilly confirms the bill lists “qualified and asylum seekers”—not “undocumented migrants”—as eligible.
• George Soros Discussion:
  • Question on Soros’ accountability; O’Reilly notes potential for RICO charges, but admits media engagement by Soros is unlikely.
  • “George Soros doesn’t do media, particularly with me.” — [07:31] Bill O’Reilly
• Drug Trade Policy:
  • Emphasis on continued prosecution of traffickers and compulsory rehab for addicts.
  • “You gotta take them off the street because … they’re damaging other people. Quality of life in this country has drastically dropped because of drug addiction.” — [07:53] Bill O’Reilly

[08:27] “Something You Might Not Know”: O.J. Simpson Verdict Anniversary

• Recap of the Simpson Trial:
  • Details from marriage to the murder trial, jury conditions, and acquittal.
  • “For entertainment, the jury watched pre taped episodes of Seinfeld. All the commercials were deleted.” — [09:31] Bill O’Reilly
• Aftermath:
  • Updates on key figures: Marcia Clark, Chris Darden, Alan Dershowitz, and OJ Simpson himself.
  • O’Reilly’s summary:
    • “I covered the Simpson trial. He was guilty as hell. That's pretty much all I can say.” — [10:52] Bill O’Reilly

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Seems like the longer [the shutdown] goes on, the more people are aware that a lot of their money is going to illegal aliens for healthcare.”
  — Mike Slater [00:51]
• “The president determined that the United States is in a non international armed conflict with these designated terrorist organizations.”
  — Mike Slater [01:56]
• “President Trump believes there is a, quote, enemy within that he must deal with. That enemy is the radical left.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [04:07]
• “Decent people know that. And the enemy within that practices violence must be defeated by constitutional means.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [06:10]
• “George Soros doesn’t do media, particularly with me.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [07:31]
• “I covered the Simpson trial. He was guilty as hell. That's pretty much all I can say.”
  — Bill O’Reilly [10:52]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:33] - News Headlines with Mike Slater
• [04:05] - Message of the Day: “Enemy Within”
• [06:50] - Listener Mail & Q&A
• [08:27] - O.J. Simpson Verdict 30th Anniversary Feature

This episode packed current event updates with historical perspective and O’Reilly’s trademark opinion—positioning listeners to understand the day’s news and controversy “with no spin, just facts.”