Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis The Fall of the Press, Why Democracy Needs the Rich With John O. McGinnis, Iran’s Latest Threat & Ukraine Peace Talks Remain Uncertain
Feb 19, 2026
John O. McGinnis, law professor and author of Why Democracy Needs the Rich, talks about income disparity and the political role of wealthy Americans. Conversations cover how entrepreneurs and independent wealth shape innovation and free speech. The show also tackles Iran’s recent threats and the uncertain prospects for Russia–Ukraine negotiations.
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Media Power To Protect Or Destroy
- Bill O'Reilly argues mainstream media both destroys and protects people through selective reporting.
- He claims major outlets omitted relevant identity details in high-profile violent crimes, which he calls deceitful.
Rhode Island Shooting And Reporting Omission
- O'Reilly recounts the Rhode Island hockey-arena murders and notes the shooter identified as trans.
- He lists major outlets that he says failed to report that identity detail and calls it a cover-up.
Unequal Follow-Up On National Unrest
- O'Reilly contrasts press follow-up on George Floyd looting with intensive identification of January 6 participants.
- He argues looters got a
