The O'Reilly Update, May 1, 2026

Bill O'Reilly delivers a sharp critique of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show, arguing that Disney’s continued employment of him is protected not by merit but by a Hollywood 'protection racket'—where major talent agencies threaten to withhold clients if Disney fires Kimmel. O'Reilly claims this double standard would not exist if a right-wing comedian targeted a Democratic president, highlighting what he sees as a systemic bias in media accountability. He also unpacks the political implications of the Supreme Court’s recent gerrymandering ruling, noting how states like Louisiana and Alabama are scrambling to redraw congressional maps, while Trump pushes Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster. In a deeper historical segment, O'Reilly dissects May Day’s origins, tracing it from the 1886 Haymarket Affair in Chicago to its global adoption by communist regimes—warning that the holiday’s Marxist roots have fueled over 100 million deaths in the 20th century, despite its celebration in 66 countries today.