The O'Reilly Update, September 8, 2026

Canada imposes new tariffs on American goods, Kim Jong Un vows to build a nuclear-armed navy, a Category 2 hurricane strikes Hawaii, millions of Americans lack a financial safety net, and anxiety over race relations reaches alarming levels. Plus, the Message of the Day, Mike Slater reflects on the 25th anniversary of September 11, questions the symbolism surrounding New York City’s remembrance ceremony, and argues that America must recover the unity, faith and moral clarity that emerged after the attacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do Republican officials keep returning to Fox News and when should they engage with hostile media? Bill examines the Trump administration’s media strategy, the value of confronting opposing audiences, and why he believes giving access to interviewers like Jake Tapper can sometimes do more harm than good Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Amazon cargo jet crashes at Miami International Airport, U.S. forces destroy Iranian oil tankers after an attack on American warships, Germany’s AfD scores a major election victory, and Michigan defeats Western Michigan after a controversial last-second ruling. Plus, the Message of the Day, Mike Slater examines the 11–1 jury deadlock in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, argues that declining Christian influence is eroding society’s moral foundations, and explains why Christians are called to serve as the “salt and light” of their culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill reacts to a new poll that says only around 23% of Americans are proud of their heritage.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked, Missouri’s redrawn congressional map is blocked, the vice president denies the Iran conflict is a war, and construction on a 250-foot White House triumphal arch moves forward. Plus, the Message of the Day, Mike Slater weighs in on President Trump’s White House ballroom victory after the Supreme Court ruled that preservationists lacked standing to block construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly revisits 2024 and the three biggest political events that changed the nation and the world: Joe Biden's disastrous debate performance, the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, and President Biden dropping out of the 2024 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lindsay Clancy jury remains deadlocked, Missouri’s redrawn congressional map is blocked, the vice president denies the Iran conflict is a war, and construction on a 250-foot White House triumphal arch moves forward. Plus, the Message of the Day, Mike Slater weighs in on President Trump’s White House ballroom victory after the Supreme Court ruled that preservationists lacked standing to block construction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the rise of Communism in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch as Bill O'Reilly talks to some of America's most influential political players, including Steve Kroft, deceases Sen. Lindsey Graham, Jeanine Pirro, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sid Rosenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump calls on Iranians to rise up against the regime, Tiger Woods reaches a plea deal in a Florida reckless-driving case, new Trump dollar coins enter circulation, and the Labrador retriever remains America’s most popular dog breed. Plus, the Message of the Day, Mike Slater questions Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s patriotism, citing his criticism of Mackinac Island, references to Egypt as “back home,” and a 9/11 post comparing the attacks with U.S. military actions overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices