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Episode: The O'Reilly Update, September 17, 2025**

Overview

This episode of The O’Reilly Update, hosted primarily by Bill O’Reilly with news updates from Mike Slater, focuses on the political and cultural ramifications following the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. The episode discusses new revelations from the investigation, related news in U.S. politics and crime, notable recent deaths, and culminates with O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day” on progressive extremism, societal division, and the current state of America.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Breaking News with Mike Slater

Timestamps: 00:39–03:32

• Charlie Kirk Murder Investigation

  • Police released text messages between Charlie Kirk’s killer and the killer’s transitioning partner. The correspondence revealed the emotionally complex and politically charged circumstances around the crime.
  • The killer confessed via text:
    • “You weren't the one who did it, right?
      I am. I am. I’m sorry.” (01:15)
  • The murderer’s mother stated her son had become more politically active and left-leaning.
  • ABC News’s reporter described the texts as “very touching in a way, these text messages, very touching that I think many of us didn’t expect, a very intimate portrait into this relationship…” (01:50)

• FBI “Arctic Frost” Targeting Scandal

  • Documents revealed the Biden-era FBI investigated 92 Republican organizations, including Turning Point USA (Kirk’s group).
  • Charlie Kirk previously became emotional on election night, learning his group was under investigation for “obviously political reasons.”

• Luigi Mangione Case

  • Judge dismissed terrorism-related murder charges against Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, citing insufficient evidence.

• Robert Redford’s Passing

  • Noted actor and Sundance Film Festival founder Robert Redford died at age 89.

2. O’Reilly’s Message of the Day

Timestamps: 04:38–08:50

• National Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
  • O’Reilly notes a “national sadness” and asserts that the killing has intensified scrutiny of left-wing extremism:
    • “Extremists on the left are now under more pressure than I’ve seen in years.” (05:30)
    • Progressive tactics, including tolerance for chaos and demonizing opponents, O’Reilly argues, are contributing to society’s disorder.
  • Some far-left individuals responded to Kirk’s death with celebration—a response O’Reilly called “abhorrent.” (06:30)
  • “The murder of Charlie Kirk is spotlighting the progressive madness, and now many more people are paying attention.” (07:02)

3. Listener Mailbag

Timestamps: 08:51–11:30

• Commentary About Left-Wing Rhetoric

  • Listener Stevie writes: “The left cannot be marginalized fast enough. Hate and discontent are paraded as patriotic.”
  • Discussion over Howard Kurtz’s comment that Kirk “was not a saint”; O’Reilly pushes back, arguing it was unnecessary and ill-timed.
    • “Nobody’s a saint. That was my point—that you gotta think about this stuff before you start to blather about it. Not necessary.” (10:45)

• Positive Listener Feedback

  • Listeners praise O’Reilly’s special and book “Evil”—particularly insights on Vladimir Putin.

4. “Something You Might Not Know” Segment

Timestamps: 11:31–14:50

• America’s History of High-profile Assassinations
  • O’Reilly places Kirk’s death among other notable assassinations: Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Sharon Tate, John Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, Gianni Versace, and UnitedHealthcare CEO John James.
  • O’Reilly notes: “Despite the large number of shootings… the USA remains relatively safe. According to the World Population Review, the USA ranks 67 when listing countries with the most criminality.” (14:20)
  • He concludes with a grave warning:
    • “Believe me, evil is rising in America. And that is why I wrote my new book Confronting Evil.” (14:40)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On societal division:

  • “Radical left pockets still exist in Hollywood, Manhattan, and Boston. But across the country, that movement is damaged, the essential reason that progressive tactics are failing. Chaos in Chicago, San Francisco, even Charlotte, North Carolina… Soft on crime policies have directly led to social disorder. It is right before our eyes.” — Bill O’Reilly (05:55)

• On reactions to Kirk’s death:

  • “You had some, not a majority, but some far-left people celebrating. That is abhorrent. Most Americans are not ideological; they are good people who want a decent society.” — Bill O’Reilly (06:30)

• On media coverage:

  • “Can you believe this ABC News reporter? He said in a later report he talked about ‘the heartbreaking duality that we’re seeing very tragically played out here.’ Yes, the duality of Charlie Kirk getting murdered and the poor trans lover of the murderer. Amazing.” — Mike Slater (02:25)

• On the prevalence of violence in the U.S.:

  • “Despite the large number of shootings and relatively high homicide rate, the USA remains relatively safe… the USA ranks 67 when listing countries with the most criminality.” — Bill O’Reilly (14:20)

Important Timestamps

• 00:39 — Mike Slater’s news intro
• 01:00–02:30 — Details of Kirk murder investigation and ABC News coverage
• 02:30–03:00 — FBI targeting Republican organizations (“Arctic Frost”)
• 03:00–03:20 — Legal update on Luigi Mangione and Redford’s passing
• 05:30 — O’Reilly on intensifying scrutiny of left-wing extremism
• 06:30 — Reactions of some far-left groups to Kirk’s murder
• 10:45 — O’Reilly’s rebuke of unnecessary victim criticism
• 14:20 — USA’s global crime ranking and warning of rising evil

Summary Tone and Style

• The episode maintains O’Reilly’s direct, unapologetically opinionated tone, with a focus on political consequences, perceived failings of progressive movements, and warnings about rising extremism.
• The mailbag segment adds perspective and debate, but O’Reilly keeps a sharp, critical edge, especially regarding media coverage and what he sees as mishandling or moral equivocation after major tragedies.

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