The O'Reilly Update – October 6, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly
News Segment Host: Mike Slater
Episode Theme: A rundown of top news stories, analysis on free speech concerns in Hollywood, and a historical reflection on Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation.

Episode Overview

This episode blends current news highlights—including conflicts involving law enforcement, political scandals, and celebrity arrests—with Bill O’Reilly’s analysis. O'Reilly delivers a pointed take on Jane Fonda’s new campaign for free speech, addresses listener questions, and offers a retrospective on Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Major National News Headlines

Host: Mike Slater
Timestamps: [00:10] – [02:56]

• Chicago Law Enforcement Incident

  • DHS reports officers were boxed in by ten cars and rammed; one armed suspect was injured after exchanging fire with law enforcement.
  • The suspect was already known to authorities for inciting violence against border agents online.
  • Notably, Chicago police were directed by their chief not to respond to Border Patrol’s call for backup.

• National Guard Deployment & Legal Battle

  • A federal judge blocked President Trump’s attempt to send Oregon National Guard to Portland.
  • In response, 200 National Guard troops were sent from California on White House orders, specifically to protect federal property.
  • California’s governor criticized the move as “a breathtaking abuse of law and power” and promised legal action.

• Virginia Attorney General Controversy

  • Leaked 2022 text messages from candidate Jay Jones express violent wishes against political rivals, including a chilling scenario involving bullets and references to historic figures like Hitler and Pol Pot.
  • Jones wrote: “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head every time,” referring to then-House Speaker Todd Gilbert.
  • Slater highlights Jones’s belief: “Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”
  • The texts included calling a rival’s children “little fascists.”

• Mark Sanchez Incident

  • Former NFL quarterback and Fox News commentator Mark Sanchez was hospitalized for stab wounds, later arrested for public intoxication and battery.
  • Sanchez claimed to have “no memory” of the incident.

Memorable Quote:
“Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”
—Jay Jones, as cited by Mike Slater [00:10–02:56]

2. O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: Jane Fonda & Free Speech

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Timestamps: [03:27] – [07:33]

• Jane Fonda’s New Movement
  • At 87, Fonda claims free speech is under threat and is rallying Hollywood to defend it.
  • O’Reilly recalls Fonda’s controversial Vietnam War activism, noting she faced no government reprisal and thrived in her career afterward.
  • O’Reilly points out that both he and Fonda have thrived using free expression in their careers.

Memorable Quote:
“Jane, you shouldn’t be terrified. This is a myth. This isn’t happening in our country. You can say whatever you want.”
—Bill O’Reilly [03:27]

• Listeners’ Mailbag
  • Praise for O’Reilly’s book Confronting Evil as a tool for better news discernment.
  • Question about Mexican drug cartels shifting to Canada (“That’s insane. What reports? ... Not moving there.”).
  • Query about city bankruptcy: O’Reilly cites Puerto Rico (2017) and notes city bankruptcies are rare but do happen.
  • Listener shares that O’Reilly’s book helped pass time during a knee operation recovery.

3. Something You Might Not Know: Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Timestamps: [08:03] – [10:39]

• Kavanaugh’s Path to the Supreme Court
  • Seven years ago (October 6, 2018): Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh (50–48 vote) after a turbulent nomination featuring sexual assault allegations by Christine Blasey Ford.
  • FBI conducted a rapid one-week investigation; no evidence of misconduct was found.
  • Democrats denounced the investigation as a sham.
  • Kavanaugh’s confirmation marked the closest vote since 1881.
  • Aftermath: Christine Blasey Ford became a national figure, named one of TIME’s most influential people (nominated by Kamala Harris).

Notable Quote:
“The FBI found no evidence of misconduct on Kavanaugh's part. Democrats immediately labeled the investigation a sham.”
—Bill O’Reilly [08:03]

Notable Quotes

• “Gilbert gets two bullets to the head every time.”
  —Jay Jones in leaked messages [Reported by Mike Slater, 00:10–02:56]

• “Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy.”
  —Jay Jones, in a 2022 text [Reported by Mike Slater, 00:10–02:56]

• “Jane, you shouldn’t be terrified. This is a myth. This isn’t happening in our country. You can say whatever you want.”
  —Bill O’Reilly [03:27]

• “That’s insane. What reports? ... Not moving there.”
  —Bill O’Reilly, on possibility of cartels relocating to Canada [05:40 approx.]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Major News Stories with Mike Slater: [00:10] – [02:56]
• Message of the Day: Jane Fonda & Free Speech: [03:27] – [07:33]
• Mailbag Q&A: [05:30] – [07:33]
• Brett Kavanaugh Retrospective: [08:03] – [10:39]

Episode Tone & Style

• Direct & Blunt: True to O’Reilly’s “No Spin” motto, the commentary is brisk, opinionated, and at times acerbic.
• Fact-Focused but with Strong Editorializing: News is delivered with a mixture of facts and clear political perspective.

For New Listeners

If you missed the episode, this summary covers the critical news stories, offers O’Reilly’s take on big cultural arguments, and provides historical insight into a landmark Supreme Court confirmation. The episode’s tone is assertive and skeptical of left-leaning narratives, especially on topics like free speech and political scandals. For more, visit BillOReilly.com.