Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis O'Reilly Update Morning Edition, March 17, 2026
Mar 17, 2026
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Public Feuds Drive Online Attention
- Social media feuds drive attention because insults and clashes get clicks and engagement.
- Bill O’Reilly explains he participated in similar dynamics on TV, drawing backlash that nevertheless amplified publicity for parties involved.
O'Reilly's NBC Offer and Backlash Story
- Bill O’Reilly recounts NBC courting him then retaliatory cable attacks when he declined their offer.
- He says he responded by giving MSNBC attention, later regretting that move and referencing his lawsuit with Al Franken.
Lawsuit Against Al Franken Failed To Gain Traction
- O’Reilly describes suing Al Franken after Franken published a book accusing him of lying with O’Reilly's face on the cover.
- He notes the lawsuit went nowhere, observing the limited legal recourse for famous people in civil courts.