The O'Reilly Update, September 9, 2026
Summary
Mike Slater reports on the first-ever midterm convention, the US military sinking a narco-trafficking vessel, and Mayor Mamdani’s controversial 9/11 attendance. Bill O’Reilly criticizes the corporate press for biased coverage of the midterms and addresses listener mail regarding trade and criticism of President Trump. The episode concludes with a historical overview of the Pledge of Allegiance, detailing its 1892 origins and the 1954 addition of "under God."
Topics discussed
Traffic safety warning: crossing mid-block vs crosswalk
Intro: Bill O'Reilly Update and day one of RNC Midterm Convention
RNC Midterm Convention: Why Democrats aren't hosting and speakers
US military destroys drug trafficking refueling station in Pacific
NYC Mayor Mamdani to attend 9/11 remembrance ceremony
Criticism of Mamdani's 9/11 attendance and Giuliani's reaction
US Open: American tennis players dominate quarterfinals
Sponsor: Amtrak train travel
Message of the Day: Media bias and corporate press collapse
Message of the Day: Money in hating Trump and fair press
Mail: Criticism of Trump vs Biden/Harris
Mail: Renaming Lake Ontario and Native American history
Mail: US-Canada trade war and oil exports
Mail: Clarification on US-Canada trade surplus
Sponsor: DraftKings sports betting
Something You Might Not Know: Origin of the Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance: Original wording and nationwide adoption
Pledge of Allegiance: 1942 federal code and hand-over-heart salute
Pledge of Allegiance: Adding 'Under God' in 1954
Pledge of Allegiance: ACLU challenge and public polling
Traffic safety warning: crossing mid-block vs crosswalk
Outro: Bill O'Reilly sign-off
Sponsor: Caesar dog food
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