Bill O'Reilly
William James O'Reilly Jr. (born September 10, 1949) is an American television host, author, and conservative political commentator. He gained prominence as the host of The O'Reilly Factor, which aired on the Fox News Channel from 1996 to 2017. Throughout his career, O'Reilly has been involved in various controversies and has occasionally promoted or entertained conspiracy theories, drawing criticism from different quarters.
Controversies
O'Reilly's tenure at Fox News was marked by several high-profile controversies. He faced numerous allegations of sexual harassment, which he and the network settled out of court, leading to his departure from Fox News in 2017.
In terms of on-air content, O'Reilly has faced criticism for comments considered by some to be racially insensitive or inflammatory. His reporting and commentary at times have skirted into the realm of conspiracy theories, particularly with regard to his treatment of certain political or social issues.
Conspiracy Theories
O'Reilly has been accused of entertaining or promoting conspiracy theories, particularly during his time on The O'Reilly Factor. This includes casting doubt on the veracity of mainstream accounts on issues like gun control and government action. His approach has often drawn parallels to more overt purveyors of conspiracy theories.
Connections to Alex Jones
While there is no direct collaboration or partnership between Bill O'Reilly and Alex Jones, the controversial right-wing media personality known for his conspiracy theory-driven program Infowars, both have been part of broader discussions related to conservative media and the dissemination of controversial or unverified claims. Some critics have mentioned O'Reilly in the context of Jones and others in their commentary on the impact of sensationalist or conspiratorial narratives in media. However, O'Reilly has not publicly aligned himself with Jones, maintaining a distinct approach to his commentary and broadcasting.
Bibliography
O'Reilly is also a prolific author, having written numerous books, many of which have been bestsellers, including his "Killing" series, which covers historical events with a dramatic flair.
External links
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
| No. | Title | Coverage
start date |
Coverage
end date |
Air date | Episode type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2: December 31, 1999 (Y2K) | December 31, 1999 | December 31, 1999 | January 10, 2017 | Time Travel |
| 4 | 4: Research and Stand Up | January 18, 2017 | Deep Dive | ||
| 22 | 22: March 14, 2017 | March 14, 2017 | March 14, 2017 | March 16, 2017 | Present Day |
| 26 | 26: March 30 (Special Report) | March 30, 2017 | March 30, 2017 | April 3, 2017 | Special Edition |
| 32 | 32: April 21, 2017 | April 21, 2017 | April 21, 2017 | April 24, 2017 | Present Day |
| 34 | 34: April 25, 2017 | April 25, 2017 | April 25, 2017 | April 28, 2017 | Present Day |
| 35 | 35: Custody Press Conference | May 1, 2017 | Present Day | ||
| 44 | 44: May 22, 2017 | May 22, 2017 | May 22, 2017 | May 24, 2017 | Special Edition |
| 77 | 77: August 23, 2017 | August 23, 2017 | August 23, 2017 | August 25, 2017 | Present Day |
| 112 | 112: December 15, 2017 | December 15, 2017 | December 15, 2017 | December 19, 2017 | Present Day |
| 137 | 137: March 12, 2018 | March 12, 2018 | March 12, 2018 | March 13, 2018 | Present Day |
| 161 | 161: May 14, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | May 14, 2018 | May 16, 2018 | Present Day |
| 179 | 179: July 10, 2018 | July 10, 2018 | July 10, 2018 | July 11, 2018 | Present Day |
| 202 | 202: September 4-6, 2018 | September 4, 2018 | September 6, 2018 | September 7, 2018 | Present Day |
| 216 | 216: November 11, 2010 | November 11, 2010 | November 11, 2010 | October 15, 2018 | Time Travel |
| 220 | 220: October 23, 2018 | October 23, 2018 | October 23, 2018 | October 24, 2018 | Present Day |
| 241 | 241: Larry Gets Coached | December 19, 2018 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 248 | 248: January 2, 2019 | January 2, 2019 | January 2, 2019 | January 4, 2019 | Present Day |
| 252 | 252: April 7-8, 2009 | April 7, 2009 | April 8, 2009 | January 15, 2019 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 321 | 321: February 24-26, 2013 | February 24, 2013 | February 26, 2013 | July 15, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 326 | 326: July 26-29, 2019 | July 26, 2019 | July 29, 2019 | July 31, 2019 | Present Day |
| 361 | 361: April 19, 2013 | April 19, 2013 | April 19, 2013 | October 28, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 364 | 364: April 21-22, 2013 | April 22, 2013 | April 23, 2013 | November 4, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 433 | 433: May 12-13, 2020 | May 12, 2020 | May 13, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | Present Day |
| 452 | 452: Jordan Takes The Wheel 4 | July 1, 2020 | July 1, 2020 | July 3, 2020 | Jordan Takes the Wheel |
| 555 | 555: May 7, 2003 | May 7, 2003 | May 7, 2003 | May 7, 2021 | 2003 Investigation |
| 631 | 631: December 20, 2021 | December 20, 2021 | December 20, 2021 | December 30, 2021 | Present Day |
| 632 | 632: Christmas Message and More | December 25, 2021 | December 29, 2021 | December 31, 2021 | Present Day |
| 668 | 668: April 8, 2022 | April 8, 2022 | April 8, 2022 | April 11, 2022 | Present Day |
| 702 | 702: July 11-12, 2022 | July 11, 2022 | July 12, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | Present Day |
| 752 | 752: Ye Took A Dip In The Pool | November 30, 2022 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 800 | 800: April 24, 2023 | April 24, 2023 | April 24, 2023 | April 26, 2023 | Present Day |
| 802 | 802: Chatting with Sian Norris | May 1, 2023 | Knowledge Fight Interview | ||
| 859 | 859: January 20, 2010 | January 20, 2010 | January 20, 2010 | October 13, 2023 | Time Travel |
| 894 | 894: Chatting With Brian Stelter | January 31, 2024 | Knowledge Fight Interview | ||
| 942 | 942: July 7, 2024 | July 7, 2024 | July 7, 2024 | July 10, 2024 | Present Day |
| 1000 | 1000: January 20, 2025 | January 20, 2025 | January 20, 2025 | January 24, 2025 | Present Day |
| 1009 | 1009: January 26, 2025 | January 26, 2025 | January 26, 2025 | February 17, 2025 | Present Day |
