The O'Reilly Update, September 26, 2026
Summary
Bill O’Reilly covers President Trump’s state dinner with China, highlighting strong US economic metrics like low jobless claims and record manufacturing growth. He criticizes media bias and Democratic candidates, while addressing listener emails on Iran and news integrity. The episode concludes with a historical segment on the 1950 Revenue Act, explaining how Truman financed the Korean War without increasing national debt.
Topics discussed
Intro and Instagram teen account safety ad
Preview: State dinner, jobless claims, and political news
Trump-Xi meeting and US-China diplomatic tensions
Economic metrics: Jobless claims, income, and manufacturing
Mary Patola Senate race and reported behavioral issues
Trump at college football game and transition to message
Instagram teen account safety ad
Message of the day: Media bias and Trump's UN address
Listener mail: Trump's stance on Iran and indecision
Listener mail: News vs. opinion and NewsNation recommendation
Listener mail: CNN editorial board and media independence
USAA auto insurance discount advertisement
History: The 1950 Revenue Act and financing the Korean War
Legacy of the Revenue Act and current tax implications
Transition and final Instagram teen account safety ad
Closing remarks
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