What is the O'Reilly Factor?

The O'Reilly Factor is a popular daily talk show from the US aired on the FOX News Channel. The show is hosted by Bill O'Reilly and focuses on hard-hitting current affairs. This article discusses the show and its controversial host.

About the O'Reilly Factor

Premiered in 1996, the O'Reilly Factor is one of the longest-running and well-received talk shows in the US. The hour-long show is pre-recorded and airs at 8pm EST with repeats ran at 11pm and 5am. The show is particularly noted for its no-nonsense approach to the daily news and its ability to contradict tradition news program formats.
Controversial news analysts Regarded as one of the most controversial news analysts in the US, Bill O'Reilly's approach has brought the show both fans and critics. O'Reilly himself is self-named "Your Humble Correspondent", perhaps a tongue-in-cheek comment considering his ability to provoke controversy. For each show, O'Reilly welcomes pre-interviewed guests who join the presenter in debating the day's issues, which more often than not revolve around politics.

Regular segments

The O'Reilly Factor is split into the following segments, although not all are included in each episode. Talking Points Memo - A short opinion by O'Reilly on the current state of the country. Top Story - Coverage of the day's top story featuring interviews with analysts and Fox News reporters. Impact - Discussion of crime and law, highlighting important investigations and trials. Unresolved Problem - A specific topic O'Reilly feels is being avoided by other news channels. Personal Story - A story from either a best-selling author or person involved in or experiencing a current news story. Factor Follow Up - Recap and update of an issue covered in a previous episode. Back of the Book - Almost open section with a strong emphasis on O'Reilly questioning Fox News co-workers about popular culture. Factor Mail - The presenter reads a selection of emails sent to the show. O'Reilly tends to read mails from viewers voicing contradicting opinions of a situation. Pinhead and Patriots - O'Reilly plays a news clip and invites viewers to vote the involved as being either Patriotic or Pinheaded. Word of the Day - O'Reilly's famous phrase "don't be a" is followed by an unfamiliar word for viewers to go away and explore.

Final word

In addition to the TV show, O'Reilly currently writes several newspapers' columns and has previously written a number of books. His memoirs, A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity, reached number one on the New York Time Best Sellers list. Furthermore, The O'Reilly Factor for Kids became the top-selling non-fictional kids book following its release. For more information on The O'Reilly Factor visit Fox News (Foxnews.com).