Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis No Spin News - Weekend Edition - February 28, 2026
Feb 28, 2026
Buck Sexton, conservative radio host and author of Manufacturing Delusion, critiques leftist propaganda. Stephen A. Smith, renowned sportscaster and commentator, discusses sports culture and media bias. Conversations cover locker-room controversies, media portrayals, Iran’s military risks, how State of the Union speeches are crafted, and political strategy ahead of midterms.
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Media Companies Don’t Fully Control On-Air Voices
- Stephen A. Smith argues Disney/ESPN don't control his opinions and defends players or officials showing up at sporting events.
- He distinguishes sports commentary from The View's political tilt and says Disney is trying to correct guest diversity issues.
Bias Comes From Industry Structure Not One Show
- Stephen A. Smith notes modern media and entertainment often have clear ideological tilts across networks and late-night comedy disproportionately targets specific political figures.
- He says when satire targets everyone equally the backlash would lessen, but recent focus has been excessive on one individual.
Why Women Athletes Speak Out More Publicly
- Smith explains cultural differences between men's and women's teams: women are likelier to speak on social issues and be emotionally engaged.
- He stresses players often defer to team statements, sometimes hiding individual dissent behind a collective voice.
