Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, March 11, 2022

Episode Date: March 11, 2022

A new Iron Curtain falls over Russia, Joe Biden blames high gas prices on Vladimir Putin, spring breakers descend on Florida, many shoppers are asking ‘Where’s the Beef?’ Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, listeners sound off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly here, Friday, March 11, 2022. You are listening to the O'Reilly Update. Here's what's happening this week in America. A new iron curtain falling over Russia. President Biden blames high gas prices on Putin. Spring breakers descend on Florida. Many shoppers are asking, where's the beef? Also, ahead, update listeners sound off, but first.

The world's biggest companies suspending business across Russia. Major corporations protesting Putin's invasion of Ukraine include Coca-Cola, Pepsi, McDonald's, Starbucks, Netflix, Citibank, Visa, MasterCard, Apple, American Express, Microsoft, and many, many others. The Kremlin itself pulling the plug on Facebook and Twitter to block any negative coverage of the Ukrainian situation. The CEO of McDonald's says it will cost that company $50 million a month in lost revenue not to do business in Russia. The White House blaming astronomical gas prices on Putin, press secretary Jensaki, promoting the term Putin price hike on social media. The president deflecting any personal responsibility for record high energy costs,

said Mr. Biden during a visit to Texas, quote, gas prices, they're going to go up. I can't do much about it right now. Russia is responsible. A gallon of gas now selling for $4.25 on average up from $250 when Donald Trump left office. But gas was up a buck a gallon before Putin invaded Ukraine, Mr. President. About a little truth-telling. Tourists flocking to Florida in record numbers. state officials reporting three times as many visitors compared to last year, but remember, COVID was in play. Hot spots include Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Panama City, and Tampa. Younger Americans will spend $1 billion on spring break, much of that on booze. Police in Florida typically arrest

5,000 people or so just in March for public intoxication and other lifestyle crimes. times. The price of beef surging across the USA, supply chain problems, lack of labor, and skyrocketing fuel costs, causing a nationwide shortage of meat. Some suppliers like Tyson foods, cutting back on production is profits plunge. The price of stake rising to $11 per pound, the highest since 1989. In a moment, update listeners have their say, right back with that. 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.

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We do this each Friday. You can reach me, Bill at Bill O'Reilly.com. Bill at Bill O'Reilly.com. That's easy. Name in town, if you wish to opine. So all the questions today are about Ukraine, and that's good. That's why we're here. We'll begin with Nancy in Mooresville, North Carolina. If we buy oil from Venezuela, Iran, Saudi Arabia, or any other country outside the USA, does Congress have to vote first? No.

So administrations can make deals. Trump made tons of deals all over the country and the world. And Congress doesn't have to vote on it. This is called commerce. So the USA can make oil deals with whoever they want to make oil deals. with. We'll be controversial, of course, with Iran and Venezuela. Richard, Gladwin, Michigan. Looking at a map, why do MIG jets have to fly to Germany west of Poland to be flown back to Ukraine? Why can't Ukrainian pilots just fly them from Poland right back to their own country? It's a good question you're asking. It's because Poland does not want to be in a position of attacking Russian troops because that would be an act of war and Putin might invade Poland. So what the polls propose is that they'll send jets to Ramstein Air Force Base controlled by the USA in Germany

and from there they'll be transported to Ukraine where the Ukrainians can use them. Well, the American Congress is never going to support that. Biden isn't going to support it because, again, it can be perceived as an act of war against Russia, and nobody wants World War III. That's why this is happening. Andy, in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania. Hey, Bill, why is it okay for Russia to launch from Belarus, a country, but not any country bordering Ukraine? Well, Belarus does border Ukraine. It's north.

and Belarus is controlled by Putin. So that's like Georgia, Turkmenistan, is a bunch of countries that Putin really pulls the strings and Belarus is one. So Russian troops can go through it, all of that. And that's what Putin wants. He wants to put back the old Soviet Union, which did control Belarus, Ukraine, and about 20 other countries around the region. William, Corum, New York. I just heard Joy Reid on NBC complaining about the press not covering any

conflicts in Africa the same way as they do Ukraine. Yeah, that's now a mantra among progressive far-left loons and Joy Reid is included in that group. It's amazing that NBC hires these people. It really is. Now, I'm not talking for censorship, I don't want that. But this woman is so out there. So she basically says, hey, look at all the coverage of Ukraine. And it's because there are white people living there, but you don't hear coverage of wars in Africa. Lady, Ukraine could lead to World War III. Africa, those conflicts are regional. O'Reilly, I approve the message by putting it together. In a moment, something you might not know. 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, newsmakers, 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, or wherever you get your podcast. You don't want to miss an episode. Now the O'Reilly Update brings you something you might not know. 25 years ago today, former Beatle Paul McCartney knelt before the Queen of England at Buckingham Palace. With just a few words and the swipe of a ceremonial sword, McCartney would henceforth be known as Sir Paul, a knight of the British realm. Here is the story behind the royal tradition. In the dark and middle ages, knighthood was associated with Christianity.

Kings across Europe dispatched holy warriors in the Crusades to reclaimed Jerusalem from Muslim conquerors. The title was also conferred upon soldiers who rode horses during battle. Over time, the rank knight became associated with nobility, chivalry, and a code of loyalty towards the crown. Hundreds of years later, guns rendered the knight's armor and use of the horse obsolete. But the title remained. today the British monarchy bestows knighthood on people that advance the United Kingdom in science,

business, and culture. In fact, since 1917, 65 people have been given the honor each year in Great Britain. There are currently 3,000 knights living across the English Commonwealth, including some right here in the USA. That list includes Bill Gates, Angelina Jolie, Lee and Stephen Spielberg. And here's something else you might not know. On March 11, 1997, McCartney became the first Beatle to walk out of Buckingham Palace a night. But he wouldn't be the last. Exactly 20 years later, Ringo Starr, born Richard Starke, was given the honor for his contribution to the arts and charity. Since both Beatles, George Harrison, and John Lennon passed away, Ringo will be the final Beatle to receive the honor. Under current rules, you must be alive

to be knighted. Both Beatles, Star and McCartney, currently live in America. Sir Paul remains the wealthiest musician in the world. He owns six homes across the USA and Great Britain. Total net worth for Paul McCartney, $1.3 billion. 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. You can find us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast.

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