The O'Reilly Update, September 12, 2025

Summary

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Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: The O'Reilly Update, September 12, 2025
Host: Bill O’Reilly
Date: September 12, 2025

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Episode Overview

This episode of The O’Reilly Update is dominated by reaction and reflection on the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. The news segment covers the facts, national responses, and troubling societal undercurrents following the event. Bill O’Reilly delivers a “Message of the Day” on the spread of evil in America, lays blame on political and media failures, and calls for renewed civic responsibility. The episode concludes with a historical “something you might not know,” recounting Oprah Winfrey’s rise to success as an emblem of American potential.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National News Update

Host: Mike Slater
Timestamp: 00:40 – 03:36

• Charlie Kirk's Assassination:

  • Charlie Kirk was killed in Utah; his body was transported by Vice President J.D. Vance, who accompanied Kirk’s family from Salt Lake City to Phoenix aboard Air Force Two.
  • Mike Slater references JD Vance’s moving Twitter thread about their friendship and Kirk’s legacy, notably quoting Vance's faith and grief in the immediate aftermath:

    “God didn't answer those prayers and that's okay. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I'll ask him to talk to the big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends and the country he loved so dearly. You ran a good race, my friend. We've got it from here.” – (Read by Mike Slater, 01:44)

  • President Trump, asked about personal safety, downplays concern for himself but expresses worry for the country:

    “I'm really concerned for our country. We have a great country, but we have a radical left group of lunatics out there. Just absolute lunatics and we're going to get that problem solved. I'm only concerned for the country.” – (02:10)

  • Trump urges Kirk’s supporters to honor his advocacy of non-violence in their response.

• Disturbing Online Reaction:

  • Slater decries the “glee” observed online and in some media circles after the assassination, with some suggesting Kirk “invited” it.

    “It's been horrific and illuminating to see so much glee, so many people celebrating the assassination online, even some people in the media insinuating… Like he invited this to happen for saying things that wouldn't even be controversial six years ago.” – (02:35)

  • References Douglas Murray:

    “There are certain moments in history when a flare goes up and for a brief second you can see where everyone around you stands. This is a very important moment to look around and don't forget what you see.” – (02:50) (Paraphrased)

• Law Enforcement Response:

  • The FBI is offering a $100,000 reward for information.
  • ATF reports engravings on the recovered weapon indicating transgender and anti-fascist ideology.

• Presidential Appearance at Yankee Stadium:

  • President Trump attended a Yankees game in NYC—the first such appearance by a sitting president since George W. Bush’s iconic 2001 World Series opening pitch.

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2. O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day”: Confronting Evil

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Timestamp: 04:50 – 06:31

• Spreading Evil in America:
  • O’Reilly squarely addresses Kirk’s murder as a symptom of a larger societal rot:

    “On this Friday, more evil envelops the United States... Evil is a contagion and it is spreading now because resistance to it is slipping.” – (04:50, 04:59)

  • References his book Confronting Evil, warning against complacency in the face of political and media enablers of violence.

    “Americans can no longer turn away from misguided politicians and media that enable violent behavior.” – (05:12)

  • Advocates practical action:

    “Turn off the progressive Media, vote against pro criminal politicians. Do not allow evil acts in your neighborhood or your home. Stand up.” – (05:28)

  • Highlights the failure of urban areas electing officials who do not enforce the law:

    “Chicago, you have to stop voting in politicians who will not enforce the law, who want release of criminals. New York, same thing. Stop it.” – (05:56)

  • Enshrines Kirk as a martyr and draws parallels to 9/11:

    “Charlie Kirk will go down as a martyr. President Trump barely escaped that circumstance. 3,000 people on 9/11 did not escape.” – (06:18)

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3. Listener Mail Segment

Host: Bill O’Reilly, with Guest Commentators
Timestamp: 06:42 – 08:40

• Law and Order and Political Decay:

  • Listeners express grief and call for the restoration of law and order.

    “Charlie Kirk's assassination, a great loss for the country. This is why we need to have law and order reinstituted.” – (Guest, 06:42)

  • O’Reilly echoes that this moment marks a larger societal crisis, urging Americans to speak up and move beyond partisan loyalties:

    “A lot of our population has got to start speaking up. This is no longer a Democrat versus Republican event.” – (07:06)

• Democratic Party Criticism:

  • Some callers blame Democratic leadership for contributing to the cultural climate that enabled such violence.

    “No way the Democratic Party has degenerated past any point of salvage. They've crossed the line into wanting to actively destroy the United States of America.” – (James, Concierge Member, 07:34)

  • O’Reilly counters that leadership could eventually steer the party back.
  • Loyalty voting habits and a call for change are referenced:

    “I have relatives that would vote Democrat no matter what... till it changes, the loons will continue to get elected.” – (John, 08:05)
    “A lot of truth to the ignorant vote.” – (Bill O’Reilly, 08:10)

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4. “Something You Might Not Know”: The Rise of Oprah Winfrey

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Timestamp: 09:28 – 12:23

• Historical Reflection:
  • On the anniversary of Oprah Winfrey's show debut, O’Reilly tells her story as an embodiment of American possibility—overcoming poverty, abuse, and disadvantage to become a billionaire media mogul and global icon.

    “From a family farm to media mogul in less than 30 years, Oprah Winfrey's success is an amazing story that could only happen in America.” – (12:20)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I'm really concerned for our country. …We have a radical left group of lunatics out there. Just absolute lunatics and we're going to get that problem solved.”
  — President Trump (quoted by Mike Slater, 02:10)

• “God didn't answer those prayers and that's okay. He had other plans. …You ran a good race, my friend. We've got it from here.”
  — Quoting JD Vance (01:44)

• “Evil is a contagion and it is spreading now because resistance to it is slipping.”
  — Bill O’Reilly (04:59)

• “You cannot look away from murder any longer. …Charlie Kirk will go down as a martyr.”
  — Bill O’Reilly (05:56, 06:18)

• “There are certain moments in history when a flare goes up and for a brief second you can see where everyone around you stands. …Don’t forget what you see.”
  — Quoting Douglas Murray (02:50)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:40 – News Headlines with Mike Slater
• 01:44 – JD Vance’s tribute to Charlie Kirk
• 02:10 – Trump’s response from the White House
• 04:50 – Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: Confronting Evil
• 06:42 – Listener Mail Segment (law and order, partisan divisions)
• 09:28 – “Something You Might Not Know”: Oprah Winfrey’s story

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Tone & Language

Throughout the episode, the tone is somber, urgent, and passionate—reflecting on national tragedy, societal fault lines, and the need for moral clarity and civic action. O’Reilly’s signature directness and “no-spin” positioning frame the entire episode, demanding listeners reflect and, where necessary, change course for the good of the country.

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Transcript

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[Bill O'Reilly]

Bill O'Reilly here you are listening to the O'Reilly Update. Coming up next, the News with Mike Slater.

[Mike Slater]

Thank you, Bill. It is Friday, September 12, 2025. Here's what's happening today in America. Air Force Two, the President calls for nonviolence, FBI reward and a big day at Yankee Stadium. That's all coming up. Then Bill is going to be here with your message of the day. But first, J.D. vance escorted Charlie Kirk's casket and family from Utah to Phoenix on Air Force Two. JD and his wife met Kirk's family and friends in Salt Lake City. I encourage you to read JD Vance's full Twitter post from the other day where he goes over the history of their friendship together. It reveals a lot about Charlie and the Vice president he ended the post with. I prayed a lot over the next hour. This is right after he got news that he was shot as first good news and then bad trickled in. God didn't answer those prayers and that's okay. He had other plans. And now that Charlie is in heaven, I'll ask him to talk to the big man directly on behalf of his family, his friends and the country he loved so dearly. You ran a good race, my friend. We've got it from here. Trump was asked at the White House if he's worried for his own safety. He said not really. I'm really concerned for our country. We have a great country, but we have a radical left group of lunatics out there. Just absolute lunatics and we're going to get that problem solved. I'm only concerned for the country. When asked about how his supporters should respond, the President said he Charlie was an advocate of non violence. That's the way I'd like to see people respond. The President said he spoke to Charlie's wife Erica and said she was absolutely devastated. Charlie survived by his wife and four year old daughter and one year old son. I'd like to throw in how horrific and illuminating it's been to see so much glee, so many people celebrating the assassination online, even some people in the media insinuating, oh, he's a provocateur. Like he invited this to happen for saying things that wouldn't even be controversial six years ago. Oh, but he had it coming. After October 7th, Douglas Murray said that there's certain moments in history when a flare goes up and for a brief second you can see where everyone around you stands. This is a very important moment to look around and don't forget what you see. The FBI offered $100,000 for any information leading to the arrest of the assassin. ATF has reported that there were engravings on the spent cartridge and three chambered rounds inside the rifle found in a wooded area near the university. We don't know exactly what it said, but ATF said it expressed transgender and anti fascist ideology. The president of the United States was at the Yankee game yesterday in New York City. He's the first sitting president to attend a Yankees game since George W. Bush attended Game 3 of the World Series back in 2001 with, of course, what was the greatest opening pitch of all time? I'm Mike Slater from Politics by faith. Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.

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[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

On the eve of 911 anniversary, political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as you know, in Utah.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Evil is a contagion and it is.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Spreading now because resistance to it is slipping.

[Bill O'Reilly]

That's one of the themes of my book, Confronting Evil. Americans can no longer turn away from.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Misguided politicians and media that enable violent behavior. Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico, Venezuela, Putin, Iran, endless list.

[Bill O'Reilly]

We must all confront evil by taking.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

The actions available to us. Turn off the progressive Media vote against pro criminal politicians. Do not allow evil acts in your.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Neighborhood or your home. Stand up. We are a free society so miscreants.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Will always be present. But clear thinking Americans understand critical mass has now been reached with the Charlie Kirk assassination.

[Bill O'Reilly]

You cannot look away from murder any longer. Chicago, you have to stop voting in politicians who will not enforce the law, who want release of criminals. New York, same thing. Stop it. Charlie Kirk will go down as a martyr.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

President Trump barely escaped that circumstance. 3,000 people on 911 did not escape.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Fight against evil.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Don't turn away. Back after this.

[Bill O'Reilly]

I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billorilly.com billorilly.com name in town if you wish to opine the mail.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Ben Moravati, concierge member. And that means Ben has direct access to me should he need any help whatsoever. Charlie Kirk's assassination, a great loss for the country. This is why we need to have law and order reinstituted. He was a remarkable human being with a great future. Yeah. And you know, it's been said over.

[Bill O'Reilly]

And over, over and over and over.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

Again, but that doesn't make it less true. Mark, what the hell is going on in America? A lot of our population has got to start speaking up. This is no longer a Democrat versus Republican event. You're right.

[Bill O'Reilly]

That's why I wrote the book.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

I knew a year ago that this was coming. The age of Evil. James, Concierge Remember, Bill, concerning your proposition. No way the Democratic Party has degenerated past any point of salvage. They've crossed the line into wanting to actively destroy the United States of America.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Some of them.

[Bill O'Reilly's Guest/Commentator]

But that party could come back under good leadership because they're going to continue to get trounced with their attitude. No doubt about it. Concierge, Remember John, I have relatives that would vote Democrat. No matter what the party says or does, till it changes, the loons will continue to get elected. A lot of truth to that. A lot of truth to the ignorant vote. Colleen, consequence member. I don't think anyone in the Democratic Party is strong enough leader to run up against Bernie Sanders. Aoc And Ma', am, Donnie, right now, you're right. That could change. Didn't take money, though. Jay, unfortunately, the changing of the guard within the German Court Democratic Party as you presented, mostly will not place during. Not take place during my lifetime. I don't know. Things happen fast in America these days, particularly with social media.

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