Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, January 27, 2024

Episode Date: January 27, 2024

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Bill O'Reilly here. You are listening to the weekend edition of the O'Reilly update. Coming up next, the news with Mike Slater. Thanks, Bill. Here's what's happening this week in America. Texas Showdown. Social media banned in one state. Rents are down and GDP sores. That's all coming up. Then Bill's going to be here with your message of the day. But first, tensions are escalating in Texas. So the Fed said we are not going to secure the board. Texas said, well, fine, then we will secure the border.

And Biden said, nope, you're not allowed to secure the border. And Texas said, well, Article 1, Section 3, Clause 10. Says we are not allowed to keep troops and do other things like this, unless actively invaded. And Governor Abbott, Texas said we are being actively invaded right now, so we have a right to protect our border as a state. Many other governors have come to Texas's defense, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho.

This is the Civil War battle lines in case you have figured it out. Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming have all said we stand with Texas. The Florida House voted for a bill that would ban social media for kids under 16. and now goes to the Republican-run Senate for their vote. This would ban all kids under the age of 16, regardless if they have parental approval. It passed the House 106 to 13, those bipartisan. One state rep said it's like digital fentanyl, and even the most plugged-in parents or attuned teen has a hard time shutting the door against these addictive features.

It would also ban all information for pre-existing accounts for people under 16, and it would require companies to have more strict age-old. verification methods. A new report from rent.com says rents are finally falling. Median rent has dropped 0.78% last month, so barely, but better than the surge since COVID, but every market's different. Florida fell 9.2%, Idaho, 5.7% and Oregon 5%. But some cities are still booming. Providence, Rhode Island, rents went up from last year, 21%.

Columbus, Ohio, up 11, and San Jose, California up 9. GDP has gone up 3.3% in the last quarter of 2023, way more than expected. The most bullish prediction was looking at 2.5% growth, not 3.3%. So this is good, right? Growing GDP? Well, high GDP potentially leads to more inflation. Higher inflation will prevent the Fed from cutting interest rates. The Fed said they want to see GDP growth at around 1.8% in order to cut those rates. and the Fed's decisions are going to get a lot trickier as we get closer to the election. I'm Mike Slater, Bill O'Reilly with your message of the day. Next.

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of progressive causes. Over the weekend, the Globe editorialized that voters in New Hampshire, no matter what their registered status, should use their ballots to hurt Donald Trump. The Globe didn't disguise its advice. It went full tilt sabotage. Not surprising, but what is worth pondering is exactly why the progressive community despises the former president so much. Yes, we understand election denial and a soft evaluation of January 6th. But the deals Trump made in office actually help most Americans, which is what progressives say they want to do. By the way, progressive Joe is not helping the folks at all. Donald Trump kept inflation below 2%. Stop most of the border intrusion. Developed the COVID-vax quickly.

progressive cause and saw real wages for minorities spike. They are down big under Biden. So there you go, Boston Globe. Let's see an editorial on that. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me. Bill at Bill o'Reilly.com. Bill at Bill o'Reilly.com, name in town, if you wish to opine. Now let's go to the male. Angela, concierge member? Good Angela. Hey, Bill, I hear a speculation about Michelle Obama, but I wonder if she's really considering it. Being president is going to require and demand a whole lot more from her than simply spouting opinions. Frankly, I don't think she really wants a job. Well, you might be right. Nobody knows. Nobody knows. Brian, if Michelle is the nominee,

then Trump will lose. Could happen, but you don't know. You know, if Michelle runs, I would tie Michelle into Biden all day long. Mimi Norman, Seamy Valley, California, Bill, could you please answer on how Biden is able to continue to forgive student loans when the Supreme Court said he did not have the power? Mimi, I have answered this question 20 times

on this broadcast. Now, I'm not scolding you. I know you don't have time to watch all the shows and all of that, but you've got to assume I've addressed it. Supreme Court said Joe Biden cannot forgive private loans. Okay, there's no power

to do that. But if you borrowed money from the federal government for your education, he can forgive those. Dan Pentecost, Brunswick, Georgia. Why has Robert Kennedy Jr. been snubbed by all the media? To me, makes more sense than most politicians. I don't know, he's been snub, but he polls, not polling well, 12%, maybe. It's hard to understand him with the voice. It's not a good, it's a tough booking. A lot of conspiracy stuff all over the place and that goes nowhere. Mike Glasney, Santa Rosa, California with the chaos at the border, you and the folks may be stunned about what I found out.

During 62 years of processing new arrivals ending in 1954, it's estimated 12 million immigrants arrived and went through Ellis Island, 12 million. In three years, more than 12 million across illegally under Biden. So 62 years to three years and its numbers are the same. Now, I can't verify those stats with Michael, but interesting. In a moment, something you might not know. 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 size, 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. You can find us at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. Now the O'Reilly Update brings you something you might not know. America's eating habits have changed since the pandemic began four years ago. Between 2020 and 24, more than 100,000 restaurants have filed for bankruptcy. With rising prices and inflation, one sector of the hospitality industry is thriving, however, fast food. Here are the country's most popular eateries this year. First up, hamburger chain Sonic Drive-In.

Customers flocking there for the Oreo peanut butter master shake. The drink contains 1,700 calories, 48 grams of saturated fat. Wow. Next, Chili's best seller, the Boss Burger. The item weighs nearly two pounds. Boast a mixture of chopped beef, brisket, ribs, sausage, bacon, cheese and butter. Not good for you. Next up, Subway. Ten billion in sales at 25,000 locations. The restaurant is one of the healthier fast food options. Typical sandwich at Subway clocks in

at five grams of saturated fat. Number three is Taco Bill. Lots of saturated fat there. The Tex-Mex franchise saw the biggest jump in sales last year. year. Most popular item at The Bell is the XXL grilled, stuffed burrito crunch supreme. The taco will set you back $4,400 calories. Second place, Starbucks. Coffee shop changes its menu each season. Generating the most money during Christmas, Americans spent $2.6 billion at Starbucks just last month. You may have guessed the top spot. McDonald's, 40 billion in annual sales, three billion burgers a year, 5,000 every minute of every day. The company reported 8% growth in 2023. And here's something else you might not know. Recent survey from the

National Restaurant Association found the biggest obstacle to eating out is high prices. 1990. Average meal, 32 bucks today, 150 bucks in some restaurants. Back after this. Power, politics, and the people behind the headlines. I'm Miranda Devine, New York Post columnist, and the host of the brand new podcast, Podforce One. Every week, I'll sit down for candid conversations with Washington's most powerful disruptors, lawmakers, lawmakers, and even the president of the United States. These are the leaders shaping the future of America and the world. Listen to Podforce One with me, Miranda Devine, every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

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