Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, March 16, 2022

Episode Date: March 16, 2022

The President heads to Europe, most voters believe Joe Biden will not run for re-election, families cut-back on Food to cope with Inflation, the Senate moves to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, will Biden run in 2024? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly here, Wednesday, March 16th, 2022. You are listening to the O'Reilly update. Here's what's happening today in America. The Ukrainian president addressing Congress. Most voters believe President Biden will not run for re-election. Families cut back on food to cope with inflation. The Senate moves to make daylight saving time permanent. Also ahead, Joe Biden,

failing. But first, the president will travel to Europe next week to meet with allies in Brussels, the White House describing the trip as a historic summit to confront Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Meantime, President Zelensky virtually addressed Congress today, asking for military help against Putin. Mr. Biden is reluctant to do that, as you may know. survey from the Wall Street Journal says half of American voters believe Biden will not seek re-election. 52% say the Democrat will call it quits after one term. Forty-nine percent think Donald Trump will run again. The two men are tied in a hypothetical match at 45 percent each. Latest polls have Mr. Biden's overall approval rating hovering around 43 percent. More on the

prospects for re-election in our next segment. Data from the Census Bureau showing a quarter of Americans now buying less food and medicine to cope with inflation. Hardest hit are those earning less than $75,000 a year. The rise in energy hammering most families financially. Utility rates up 33% in New Mexico, for example. Thirty-five percent in Arkansas. 50% in Michigan. The average household now spends an extra $385 a month because of inflation. That's $4,600 a year in inflated costs. The Senate unanimously voting to lock the clock and make daylight saving time permanent. To take effect, the bell would have to pass the house

and be signed by the president, which it will be. Earlier this week, we reported that most Americans don't really like daylight saving time, but apparently the politicians do. In a moment, will Joe Biden run again? Our prediction next. 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 through 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 IRA.

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his second term in 2025. On December 22nd, 2021, Mr. Biden, said, quote, if I'm in the health I'm in now, if I'm in good health, then in fact, I would run again, unquote, in fact. The latest job approval rating, according to real clear politics average for Mr. Biden's 43% approval, 53% disapprove. That obviously would not do it for re-election. According to polling from ABC News in a Wall Street Journal, 70% of Americans now disapprove of Biden's handling of inflation, 70% disapprove of his handling of high gas prices, 58% disapprove of his overall handling of the economy, only 43% approve of his response to COVID, 40% approve of his foreign policy right now.

And 80% of the country says America is moving in the wrong direction. None of that good for Joe Biden. Now, the inside word in the Democratic Party is it is anticipating a brutal defeat in the mid-term election this coming November. That, of course, would badly weaken President Biden, who is already perceived as being weak. The Democrats are quietly looking around for another option in 2024.

They will never admit that, but I know it is true. It cannot be, Vice President, Harris. Her polling numbers are worse than Joe's. It cannot be Hillary Clinton, although she wants to run, because very simply, Americans do not like her. So it's either going to be some governor that is not well known or a superstar. And that superstar would be Michelle Obama. In the past, Mrs. Obama has said she does not want to run for national office or any other job. She is a very wealthy woman, but Michelle Obama would be a formidable contender for president, even if the Democrats and Biden can

to do poorly because she is a star in liberal precincts. And obviously, minorities would very much consider Michelle Obama for president. So keep your eye on Mrs. Obama. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. If you would like more honest news analysis, please visit Bill O'Reilly.com where you can see me on television. 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. 17 years ago today, a jury in Los Angeles acquitted a 1970s television star of killing his 44-year-old wife. Actor Robert Blake, Beretta, was set free. Here is his story. Born in 1933, Blake made his film debut at the age of six. He started in dozens of movies throughout the 60s and 70s. Robert Blake was best known for his Emmy Award role as a policeman in the ABC series, Beretta. Blake married his wife, Bonnie Ler.

Lee Bakely in November 2000. The two were constantly fighting and were in the tabloids for doing that. In May 2001, Bonnie was found shot to death in her car outside a popular Los Angeles restaurant. Blake was quickly arrested for the murder. The prosecution produced two former stunt doubles who claimed the actor had recruited them to murder his wife. life. During cross-examination in the courtroom, the stuntmen were revealed to be drug addicts with a serious financial problem between them. On March 16, 2005, a jury acquitted Robert Blake. They later told the press it was likely he had played a role in the shooting, but prosecutors lacked enough evidence to prove it. During his first post-trial interview, the eccentric,

actor claimed he was relocating to Arizona where he would, quote, play some bowling with 90-year-old Portuguese women, unquote. Eight months later, Robert Blake was found liable for his wife's death in a civil trial, much like O.J. Simpson. He was ordered to pay $30 million to his wife's estate, but file for bankruptcy shortly after. And here's something else you might not know. Robert Blake recently created a website to earn extra cash. Fans can now buy autographs, movie memorabilia, and even signed articles of clothing worn by the actor. He is 88 years old and still maintains his innocence. Robert Blake lives in LA. Back after this. I'm Caitlin Becker, the host of the New York Postcast, and I've got exactly what you need to start your weekdays.

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