Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, August 24, 2022

Episode Date: August 24, 2022

A new survey ranks the least popular politicians in America, 70-percent of suspects released in Northern California commit additional crimes, Congress sends more money to Ukraine, TV Ratings plunge in July. Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, my chance run-in with Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly here Wednesday, August 24th, 2022. You are listening to the O'Reilly Update. Here's what's happening today in America. New survey ranks the least popular politicians in America. President Biden forgives billions of dollars in student debt. 70% of suspects released on Nobel in Northern California commit additional crimes. TV ratings plunge in July. Also ahead, you will be surprised who I ran into last night. But first, a poll from NBC News reveals the least popular politicians in the USA. The figures are ranked by their positive and negative approval ratings. The bottom five begins with President Biden, followed by Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Mike Pence,

and the most unlikable politician, Joe Manchin. 40% of Democrats hold an unfavorable view of the senator from West Virginia. That figure falls to 31% for Republicans, 30% for independence. Officials in Northern California releasing new data behind their zero bail policy, which is, of course, insane. Yolo County, that's west of Sacramento, confirmed 70% of suspects released on Nobel, commit more crimes. Of the 600 individuals followed, 420 were re-arrested within 12 months. 20% were charged with violent felonies, such as murder, kidnapping, robbery, and domestic violence.

Overall crime in California, the nation's largest state, up 25% in the last two years, largely because of stupid policies like no veil. Congress allocating another $3 billion to Ukraine. Meantime, President Biden returning from his long vacation to Washington today to sign an executive order for giving billions in college debt. Some say this is a obvious attempt to buy votes in November, but on the other side, it does give relief to some people underwater financially. Ratings for cable TV, plummeting. Viewership dropped another 19% in July. That's a 32% decline in two years.

Broadcast TV also down 40%. Executives blamed the downturn on streaming. 80% of all U.S. households now subscribe to platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus. That figure was just 20% years ago. In a moment, what I did last night may surprise you right back. Let's face it, the U.S. economy is under stress. National debt rising, trade war, shaking the markets. And meanwhile, China is dumping the dollar and stockpiling gold. That's why I protected my savings with physical gold and silver. Theroux, the only dealer I trust, American Hartford Gold. And you can do this.

Get precious metals delivered to your door. Or place in a tax advantage, gold, I are. They'll even help you roll over your existing IRA or 401K, tax and penalty-free. With billions and precious metals delivered thousands of five-star reviews and an A-plus from the Better Business Bureau, you can trust American Hartford Gold as I do. Please call 866-326-55-7576 or text bill to 99-8899. Again, that's 866-326-5576 or text bill to 998899. Time now for the O'Reilly Update message of the day, a chance meeting.

So last night, I'm at Yankee Stadium for the Subway Series, which is a game between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets. 50,000 people were there, so I had some company. Now, I was fortunate enough to be in what they call a suite of private box, and one of my sweet mates was Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Now, I know her, so don't panic, but it's a very interesting story. Justice Sotomayor was born in the Bronx. to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico. Now, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA,

but her parents did not speak English when they arrived here. She was brought up in poverty, in the projects, which to this day are horrible. And she prospered. First in her high school class, she went to Archbishop Spellman, and then she went to Yale Law. And now, she is a Supreme Court Justice, one of the most powerful people in the world.

So, Justice Sotomayor and O'Reilly could not disagree about politics more. She believes that a big federal government should right the wrongs of society, should provide for the people. I believe in self-reliance, just like what happened to her. She did it. Yes, there was a little bit of affirmative action to help her along, but she did it on her own. Her parents, at least her father, not the greatest, if you know her bio. Now, I know the justice, because a few years ago, I was invited by the Kennedy Center Honors, which is a liberal platform to give an award to the brilliant Herbie Hancock, the jazz guy from Chicago.

I love Herbie, and Herbie asked for me. So I went and I gave him the award, which shocked Barack Obama and everybody else in the audience. Just as so to my or was there, and I got to speak to her briefly a few years ago. But last night, I spoke to her a little bit more. And it was very respectful. I can't tell you how important it is for people, intelligent people, people of conscience who follow their conscience, to be respectful of one another, even if they disagree. So that has been my modus operandi ever since I reached national prominence about 25 years ago.

I don't hate anybody. Now, if I think you're hurting people like Nancy Pelosi, then I will go after you. But I understand, justice, so do my or. Again, I do not agree with her on anything. But we have a respectful discourse. I can get in touch with her and ask her important questions. And that is what should happen in American politics.

I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. If you'd like more an honest news analysis, please visit Bill O'Reilly.com, and I may give a premium membership to Justice Sotomayor. In a moment, something you might not know. Hey, I'm Caitlin Becker, the host of the New York Postcast, and I've got exactly what you need to start your weekdays.

Every morning, I'll bring you the stories that matter, plus the news people actually talk about, the juicy details in the worlds of politics, business, pop culture, and everything in between. It's what you want from the New York Post wrapped up in one snappy show. Ask your smart speaker to play the NY Postcast podcast. Listen and subscribe on Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Now the O'Reilly Update brings you something you might not know. 208 years ago today, British soldiers rampaged through the streets of Washington, D.C. The Brits set fire to the U.S. Capitol, the president's mansion not yet called the White House, and other landmarks. Here is the story behind the war of 1812. At the beginning of the 19th century, Great Britain was locked in a global conflict with Napoleon's France. Both sides blocked the young United States from trading with the other, hurting our commerce. The Royal Navy of Britain outraged Americans by forcibly removing our seamen from ships and then making them serve in the British military. that was called impressment. Also, to stir conflict in North America, England began arming

Indian tribes. In June of 1812, President James Madison declared war on Great Britain. For the next two years, the U.S., U.S., U.S., and Native Americans fought all over the continent. In the summer of 1814, the USA launched a brutal attack against the city of York and Ontario, Canada. That town is now called Toronto. In response, British forces sailed up the Potomac and invaded the U.S. Capitol. On August 24th, English troops marched into downtown Washington with little resistance. When the Red Coast arrived at the White House, but it wasn't really called that then, they learned President Madison had fled to safety in Maryland. He was out of there. So, the Brits sat down, ate a meal stolen from the presidential kitchen, then ransacked the mansion, and set it on fire.

Madison returned to Washington three days later after the British left the city. In total, the war of 1812 accomplished very little. Neither side achieved any major objectives. 10,000 U.S. troops were killed. And here's something else you might not know. The war did leave a lasting legacy on American culture. During a key battle in Baltimore, U.S. forces withstood 25 hours of bombardment from the British Navy docked in Baltimore Harbor. A young American named Francis Scott Key witnessed

that he then wrote a poem to commemorate the barrage. You know what it is? The Star Spangled Banner. That happened during the War of 1812. Back after this. Hey, it's Sean Spicer from the Sean Spicer Show podcast, reminding you to tune into my show every day to get your daily dose inside the world of politics. President Trump and his team are shaking up Washington like never before, and we're here to cover it from all sides, especially on the topics the mainstream media won't. So if you're a political junkie on a late lunch or getting ready for the drive home, new episodes of the Sean Spicer Show podcast drop at 2 p.m. East Coast every day. Make sure you tune in. It's at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update.

I am Bill O'Reilly, no spin, just facts, and always looking out for you.