Podcast Summary: Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

Episode: The O'Reilly Update
Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Bill O'Reilly (with news segment by Mike Slater)

Overview:

This episode of The O’Reilly Update provides listeners with a snapshot of the day's major news stories, followed by Bill O’Reilly’s take on the fallout from the Charlie Kirk murder and its ramifications on political discourse, media behavior, and American society. The episode is structured into several main components: a news round-up, O’Reilly’s “Message of the Day,” listener mail, and a historical segment about the Nazi persecution of Jews.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National News Roundup

Delivered by Mike Slater — [00:39 – 03:35]

• Charlie Kirk Memorial Security [00:46]

  • Homeland Security designates Sunday’s memorial for Charlie Kirk as a “Special Event Assessment Rating Level One” – the highest security level, on par with Super Bowl and national conventions.
  • Expected attendance: up to 100,000 people in Glendale; tickets are first-come, first-serve.
  • Memorial times: 11AM Mountain, 1PM Eastern.

• ANTIFA Designated as Terrorist Organization [01:37]

  • President's statement: "I am designating Antifa, a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster, as a major terrorist organization... those funding Antifa will be thoroughly investigated in accordance with the highest legal standards and practices."
  • Stephen Miller adds: "There's this whole network of organizations... somebody's paying for this. Under the president's direction, the attorney general is going to find out who's paying for it. And they will now be criminally liable for paying for violence."

• FTC vs. Ticketmaster [02:21]

  • The FTC sues Ticketmaster for unfair pricing and deceptive sales practices, including fake accounts by brokers and price markups.
  • Ticketmaster controls over 80% of major US concert venues.

• Human Interest: Premature Baby Comes Home [02:52]

  • A Long Island baby, Trinity, born three months early at 1 lb 14 oz, is finally released from NICU after 146 days.
  • Mother's praise for NICU staff: "They really treated Trinity like she was their own child... Every one of the nurses... as family. They're absolutely amazing."
  • Slater ties this to abortion debate: "The age of viability keeps changing, as baby Trinity can attest to."

2. Message of the Day: The Firing of Jimmy Kimmel & Media Responsibility

Bill O’Reilly’s Commentary — [03:35 – 08:37]

• Jimmy Kimmel’s Firing from ABC [03:50]

  • Kimmel was removed after comments that suggested Trump supporters were involved in Charlie Kirk’s murder.
  • O’Reilly questions the lack of oversight: "He's not a stupid man. He's got 10 writers, he's got producers. Nobody's there to say, 'Hey, Jim, this is inappropriate?'"
  • Network affiliate rebellion forced Disney’s hand: "Affiliates... said, enough, we're not carrying Kimmel, we're going to drop them. And Disney panicked and... said, oh, well, we're going to suspend him too. That's usually the way the corporations go."

• O’Reilly’s Reflection on Kimmel [05:10]

  • "I don't feel any joy that Jimmy Kimmel lost his job. I have a pretty good relationship, or at least did with him, but I don't understand one bit why he is so self-destructive."
  • Encourages viewers to discuss the issue with him directly: "You can reach me billoreilly.com bill@billoreilly.com name in town if you wish to opine."

3. Listener Mailbag: Evil in Society & Parental Responsibility [06:22–08:35]

• Society’s Response to the Murder of Charlie Kirk

  • Dennis Dombrowski, Albuquerque: "It seems half of the left is fine with celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk. The other half is condemning the action, which is great. But half of 25% of the country, even if we're half that, it's still millions of people."
  • O’Reilly: "I put the number of mentally ill people because you'd have to be mentally ill to celebrate Mr. Kirk's assassination, 12%, maybe. 12 percenters or that kind of damage mentally."

• Parental Duty if Their Child Commits Murder

  • Bob Morrison, Scottsdale: “Wondering how many parents would turn their sons or daughters to authorities if they knew they killed another human being.”
  • O’Reilly: “I think most Americans, I would if my children murdered somebody, I'd turn them in... You can't protect evil like that.”

• Dealing with Evil in Communities

  • Christopher Smith, Dayton: “What would you have us do? ... I doubt you’re advocating vigilantism.”
  • O’Reilly: “No, you do what you can. But if you see evil in your town or in your home, you got to figure out a way to try to mitigate it. Don't put yourself in physical jeopardy. But there are ways, and each case is different.”

4. Historical Segment: Nazi Star of David Decree [09:04–11:47]

• Anniversary of Nazi Star of David Rule (Sept 19, 1941)

  • Outlines how Jews in Nazi Germany were first forced to wear badges, a step toward deeper ostracization and ultimately genocide.
  • “The badge made it easier for the Gestapo to deport the population to concentration camps.”
  • The progression: from stigmatization to the Final Solution and the slaughter of 6 million Jews.

• O’Reilly plugs his book:

  • “For more information about the WANC conference and the sadistic Nazi regime headed by Adolf Hitler, please check out my latest book, Confronting Evil.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Kimmel’s Firing:
  • “That's kind of stunning. And I don't know why Jimmy Kimmel would do that. He's not a stupid man... Nobody's there to say, 'Hey, Jim, this is inappropriate.'” — Bill O’Reilly [04:35]
• Parental Dilemma Response:
  • “If my children murdered somebody, I'd turn them in because you can't protect evil like that... But I turn them in.” — Bill O’Reilly [07:40]
• On Celebrating Tragedy:
  • “You’d have to be mentally ill to celebrate Mr. Kirk’s assassination, 12%, maybe.” — Bill O’Reilly [07:12]
• On Evil in the Community:
  • “No, you do what you can... Don’t put yourself in physical jeopardy. But there are ways, and each case is different.” — Bill O’Reilly [08:14]
• Historic Reflection:
  • “The badge made it easier for the Gestapo to deport the population to concentration camps.” — Bill O’Reilly [10:45]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:39] National News Roundup with Mike Slater
• [01:37] President & Stephen Miller statements on ANTIFA
• [02:21] FTC Sues Ticketmaster
• [02:52] Story of premature baby Trinity
• [03:35] O’Reilly’s Message of the Day – Jimmy Kimmel fired
• [06:22] Listener Mail: Celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death & evil in society
• [09:04] “Something You Might Not Know” – History: Nazi Star of David Badge

Tone & Language

The conversation throughout the episode is direct, opinionated, and uncompromising—reflecting Bill O’Reilly’s “No Spin” brand. He maintains a serious, sometimes somber tone, particularly when discussing media responsibility and historical atrocities, but also incorporates plainspoken, practical advice in response to listeners’ questions.

This summary covers the episode’s essential topics and provides a clear guide for those who haven’t listened, capturing its ideas, notable quotes, and the spirit of the discussion.