The O'Reilly Update, September 30, 2025

Summary

Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis

The O'Reilly Update – September 30, 2025

Host: Bill O’Reilly
Guest News Summary: Mike Slater

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Main Theme

This episode of The O’Reilly Update focuses on the current political landscape, including government shutdown negotiations in Congress, major international developments involving the U.S., updates on prominent lawsuits involving tech companies and Donald Trump, and the recent withdrawal of New York City Mayor Eric Adams from the mayoral race. Bill O’Reilly delivers his "Message of the Day" and answers listener mail, before wrapping up with a historical segment on Jack the Ripper.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Government Shutdown and Congressional Tension

[00:09–01:34]

• Ongoing Negotiations:
  • Congress is deadlocked over passing a continuing resolution to fund the government until Thanksgiving.
  • Republicans require seven Democratic votes to advance a “clean” resolution—no new provisions, just a temporary extension of current spending.
  • Democrats’ Position: They reject the resolution, demanding an extension of Obamacare subsidies set to expire by year’s end.
• Risks if Shutdown Occurs:
  • Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought issues memos instructing agencies to prepare for potential layoffs—"thousands of federal workers could be permanently laid off." (Mike Slater, 01:20)

2. White House & International Affairs

[01:35–02:07]

• U.S.–Israel Relations:

  • President Trump meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.
  • Trump voices full support for Israel dismantling Hamas, but urges for a peace deal.
  • Netanyahu answers: "If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr. President... Israel will finish the job by itself. This can be done the easy way or it can be done the hard way, but it will be done." (Mike Slater, 01:58–02:04)
  • Trump unveils a "20 point plan" to end the Gaza conflict.

• Afghanistan Hostage Release:

  • Fifth American released from Afghanistan in 2025: Amir Amiri.
  • Senator Marco Rubio credits Trump’s "leadership and commitment" and thanks Qatar for diplomatic efforts.
  • Adam Bowler (hostage envoy) personally oversees the release in Kabul.
  • Follows Trump’s warning to the Taliban over the Bagram Air Base: “Bad things would happen if Afghanistan does not do it.” (Mike Slater, 02:42)

3. Tech Lawsuit Settlement

[02:08–02:52]

• YouTube Settlement:
  • YouTube settles Trump’s lawsuit ($24.5 million, after his suspension post-Jan 6, 2021).
  • Trump’s share ($22 million) earmarked for construction of a White House Ballroom, via a trust for the National Mall.
  • Previous settlements: Meta ($25M), X ($10M).
  • Mike Slater concludes news update.

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4. Bill O’Reilly’s Message of the Day: NYC Mayoral Race

[03:39–04:35]

• Eric Adams Withdraws:
  • Bill highlights his earlier prediction that Adams would drop out, citing poor public approval and inability to fundraise.
  • “Anyone who knows Mr. Adams also knows that would never happen.” (Bill O’Reilly, 03:54)
• The Stakes for NYC and the Nation:
  • O’Reilly raises alarm about candidate Zorhan Mamdani ("a communist") leading polls, with no executive or management experience.
  • Warns: “If he wins, the largest city in the country could collapse, leading to economic consequences for the entire nation." (04:20)
  • Public safety concerns: Predicts violent crime and drug use will surge since “Mamdani doesn't really want to enforce the law. He sees the criminal justice system as racist.” (04:36)
  • Main opponent: Andrew Cuomo ("deeply unpopular").
  • O’Reilly teases he’ll make his prediction public by Halloween: "Halloween is a fitting day for the call." (04:56)

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5. Listener Mailbag – Legal, Political, and Economic Questions

[05:23–07:33]

• Comey Indictment Discussion:
  • O’Reilly fields questions on the significance of James Comey's indictment by a “deep blue grand jury.”
    • Notes grand juries can be unreliable indicators: "I wouldn't read anything into that." (05:38)
    • “Comey’s got much support at all among anybody except the media.” (06:20)
• On the Impact of Indictments:
  • Ed (Message Board): Even an indictment damages reputation.
  • Dennis (CONCIERGE member): Trial process important for transparency; might lead to broader accountability.
  • O’Reilly is “not opposed to any of that. I think Americans should know the truth about the former FBI director and his merry friends.” (06:41)
• Rep. Jasmine Crockett Critique:
  • Donna L., Prosper, TX: Crockett skips bipartisan invitations, seeking “fame… like Ocasio Cortez.”
• Food Prices and Politics:
  • Drew Lyon, AZ: Asks if progressives cause inflation.
  • O’Reilly bluntly responds: “No. Nope. It’s supply demand. Some people are gouging in the food chain.” (07:24)
  • Suggests Secretary of Agriculture should get involved.

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6. "Something You Might Not Know" – Jack the Ripper

[08:06–10:42]

• True Crime History:
  • Retells grisly details: “137 years ago this evening, the desecrated bodies… stabbed, mutilated, nearly decapitated.” (08:06)
  • Context: East End London, 1888; “Autumn of Blood”; Scotland Yard baffled.
  • Highlights lack of modern forensics, enduring mystery, and public fascination:
    • “The true identity of Jack the Ripper will never be known, but the legend lives on.” (10:15)
    • Fun fact: In 2016, Jack the Ripper voted “worst Britain of all time” by Londoners—King Henry VIII was number nine.
  • Promotes his book: “You can read about Henry’s terrible deeds in my bestselling book, Confronting Evil.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On NYC’s future under Mamdani:
  • “If he wins, the largest city in the country could collapse, leading to economic consequences for the entire nation.” (Bill O’Reilly, 04:20)
• Netanyahu’s stark warning:
  • “This can be done the easy way or it can be done the hard way, but it will be done.” (Netanyahu quoted, 02:04)
• On Comey’s indictment:
  • “Comey's got much support at all among anybody except the media. The media likes them because they want Trump to lose.” (Bill O’Reilly, 06:20)
• On food prices:
  • “No. Nope. It’s supply demand. Some people are gouging in the food chain.” (Bill O’Reilly, 07:24)

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Important Timestamps

• [00:09] – News headlines with Mike Slater
• [03:39] – O'Reilly’s Message of the Day: NY Mayor Race
• [05:23] – Listener Mailbag: Comey indictment, Jasmine Crockett, food prices
• [08:06] – "Something You Might Not Know": Jack the Ripper
• [10:42] – Episode conclusion

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Summary

This episode provides a brisk, “no spin, just facts” overview of America’s tense government funding battle, shifting New York City politics, high-profile hostage releases and tech lawsuits, and observations about public trust in major institutions and political figures. O’Reilly’s tone is candid, direct, and unapologetically skeptical, especially regarding political motives and public accountability. The program rounds off with a gripping historical crime story—adding color and variety to the high-stakes contemporary news coverage.

Transcript

[Bill O'Reilly]

Foreign.

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 Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Here's what's happening today in America. Tonight at midnight, Bibi at the White House, American release from Afghanistan and the final tech settlement. It's all coming up. Then Bill's gonna be here with your message of the day. But first, the Democratic Party has decided to shut down the government on the table. The Republicans have put a continuing resolution of current government spending until Thanksgiving, while Republicans need seven Democrat votes in order to pass this continuing resolution. I've been assured by Republican congressmen that there's nothing in this continuing resolution. It's totally clean in every way, just a continuation of current spending until Thanksgiving. But the Democrats refuse to vote for it. They're asking to extend Obamacare subsidies that otherwise are going to expire at the end of the year. Now, in response to a possible shutdown, the Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vogt issued a memo saying that departments should consider a reduction in force if the government closes, meaning thousands of federal workers could be permanently laid off if the government shutdown happens. The president met with the prime minister of Israel yesterday in the White House. President Trump said Israel would have my full backing to finish the job of destroying the threat of Hamas. But I hope that we're going to have a deal for peace, netanyahu said. If Hamas rejects your plan, Mr. President, or if they supposedly accept it and then basically do everything to counter it, then Israel will finish the job by itself. This can be done the easy way or it can be done the hard way, but it will be done. The president released a 20 point plan to end the Gaza conflict. Marco Rubio celebrated the release of an American who's been held in Afghanistan. This is the fifth release of an American this year, marco Rubio said today. Thanks to President Trump's leadership and commitment to the American people, the United states welcomes home U.S. citizen Amir Amiri, who's been wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. We express our sincere gratitude to Qatar, whose strong partnership and tireless diplomatic efforts were vital to securing his release. The special envoy for hostage response, Adam Bowler, traveled to Kabul to personally oversee his release. The Americans release and Bowler's visit come just one week after the president told the Taliban to give back control of Bagram Air Base to us, saying that, quote, bad things would happen if Afghanistan does not do it. YouTube has decided to settle a lawsuit brought by President Trump in 2021 for $24.5 million. Trump sued after they suspended his account after January 6th. This is the final tech company to settle their lawsuits. Meta agreed to pay 25 million. X agreed to pay 10 million. Trump's share of the settlement, 22 million, will go to the nonprofit trust for the National Mall earmarked for the construction of the White House Ballroom. I'm Mike Slater. From Politics by faith, Bill O'Reilly has your message of the day next.

[Sean Spicer]

Hey, it's Sean Spicer from the Sean Spicer show podcast reminding you to tune into my show every day to get your daily dose inside the world of politics. President Trump and his team are shaking up Washington like never before. And we're here to cover it from all sides, especially on the topics the mainstream media won't. So if you're a political junkie on a late lunch or getting ready for the drive home, new episodes of the Sean Spicer show podcast drop at 2pm East coast every day. Make sure you tune in. You can find us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcast.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Time now for the O'Reilly update. Message of the Day. On this Tuesday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of the race, which will culminate on November 4th. I predicted this would happen almost to the day. It wasn't a difficult forecast. Few New Yorkers were happy with the mayor's performance and he couldn't raise money. That means he would have to pay the campaign bills himself. Anyone who knows Mr. Adams also knows that would never happen. Now. Why would anyone care who doesn't live in New York City? Well, as a communist leading in a polling, Zorhan Mamdani, 33 years old, never ran anything. So if he wins, the largest city in the country could collapse, leading to economic consequences for the entire nation.

Nation.

In addition, violent crime and drug use will surge in New York because Mamdani doesn't really want to enforce the law. He sees the criminal justice system as racist. His main opponent at this time is Andrew Cuomo, who is deeply unpopular. I can't predict how the vote is going to go right now, but I will make a call by Halloween. It's really between Governor Cuomo and Mr. Mamdani at this point. Halloween is a fitting day for the call. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approved the message by writing it. You can reach me billoreilly.com billorilly.com name.

[Caller/Listener]

In town if you wish to opine.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Now, let's go to the mail. Rick Cunnington, Oro Valley, Arizona Factor Comey.

[Caller/Listener]

Was Indicted by a deep blue grand jury is indicative that a crime was committed.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Problem for the government is the jury.

[Caller/Listener]

Pool on a Biden judge. The no, that's not the way it goes. And the grand jury in Virginia threw out one charge and was very close on the other two. So I wouldn't read anything into that. Ed on the message board. This indictment is victory enough. Comey's career and reputation are ruined. Other government servants have been put on notice. President Trump should keep his mouth closed, but we know he won't. Okay, I'm not going to argue with that assessment. I don't think any Comey's got much.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Support at all among anybody except the media.

[Caller/Listener]

Media likes them because they want Trump to lose. Dennis, CONCIERGE member, full fledged trial must go forward because the grand jury found the charge worthy. Whether it leads to conviction or not, the process will shed sunlight on what took place, perhaps lead to the indictment of others.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Okay, I'm not opposed to any of that.

[Caller/Listener]

I think Americans should know the truth about the former FBI director and his merry friends. Donna L. Prosper, Texas. You're correct, Bill, about Jasmine Crockett not supporting her district. A Dallas organization I belong to is bipartisan. We invited Ms. Crockett to speak. She accepted not once but twice, canceled both times. She's using the Congress to try to obtain fame. That's what this woman is doing. Just like Ocasio Cortez. Drew Lyon, Wickenburg, Arizona. Is there a possibility of a progressive liberal factor behind food prices not going down?

[Bill O'Reilly]

No. Nope. It's supply demand. Some people are gouging in the food chain.

[Caller/Listener]

The secretary of Agriculture should get involved.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Here in a moment, something you might not know.

[Piers Morgan]

I'm Piers Morgan, the host of the Piers Morgan Uncensored podcast. We do big interviews and we do big debates. Whatever's getting people talking. We make news, we make noise, and we make a little bit of trouble, too. Come and see what all the fuss is about. You can listen to Piers Morgan uncensored on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 137 years ago this evening, the desecrated bodies of two prostitutes are found in London. Both had been stabbed, mutilated, nearly decapitated. They were the third and fourth victims of Britain's most notorious killer. Here is the story of Jack the Ripper in Victorian England. London's East End was a busy slum, home to 1 million residents. On Aug. 31, 1888, police found the Ripper's first victim behind a butcher shop. Fitting. One week later, he killed again. On November 30, two more people were murdered. Scotland Yard believed the pattern was the work of one man. His method simple. The attacker targeted prostitutes, lured them onto secluded streets, sliced their throats. As women bled to death, he disemboweled them with a six inch blade. On November 7th, after a month of silence, the killer took his fifth and last victim, Irish born Mary Kelly. Of all the corpses, hers was the most mutilated. The Times of London labeled the murders the Autumn of Blood. As quickly as the crime spree began, it ended. Jack the ripper disappear. In 1892, with no leads and no more homicides, the Ripper's file was formally closed. And here's something else you might not know. Without modern technology like DNA, forensics, even fingerprints, hundreds of names have been put forth as possible suspects. The list includes members of the British royal family. Well, the true identity of Jack the Ripper will never be known, but the legend lives on. In a 2016 poll from the BBC, Londoners ranked Jack the Ripper the worst Britain of all time. Number nine on that list, King Henry viii, who was a lot worse than an individual killer. You can read about Henry's terrible deeds in my bestselling book, Confronting Evil, Back after this.

[Mike Baker]

Hey, Mike Baker here, host of the President's Daily Brief podcast. If you want straight talk on national security, foreign policy and the biggest global stories going on of the day, this is the show for you. We publish twice a day, Monday through Friday, once in the morning, again in the afternoon. And on the weekend, we go longer with the PDB Situation Report with excellent guests including national security insiders and foreign policy experts. Check us out on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Also on our YouTube channel, Residence Daily Brief.

[Bill O'Reilly]

Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. No spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.