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The O'Reilly Update, April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026·14 min·1 clip

Iran is charging illegal tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, risking international confrontation over oil shipments.

1. The O'Reilly Update for April 11, 2026 is a compact weekend edition covering five distinct news items: Iran, Melania Trump, Virginia gun law, NASA, and GLP-1 drugs. 2. The episode is co-presented by Mike Slater, who delivers the news headlines, and Bill O'Reilly, who adds the message of the day and listener mail. 3. Iran's charging of tolls on Strait of Hormuz shipping is the lead story: Trump called it 'dishonorable' and warned Iran to stop, while the International Maritime Organization stated the law of the sea prohibits coastal nations from charging transit tolls on international straits. 4. Countries protesting Iran's toll collection include Britain, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman — the latter being a co-claimant on the Strait alongside Iran. 5. Melania Trump made an unusual unprompted solo public statement to deny any connection to Jeffrey Epstein, quoting herself: 'the lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.' 6. She stated she was never on Epstein's plane, never visited his private island, and was 'never involved in any capacity,' calling circulating images 'completely false' and urging the public to be cautious about what they believe. 7. Virginia's SB 749, targeting so-called assault weapons, passed and is pending signature; it contains a grandfather clause allowing current owners to keep existing weapons, but concern was sufficient that the Virginia State Police Superintendent issued a statement that civil liberties 'will not be impeded by government.' 8. NASA's returning astronaut capsule is scheduled for re-entry at 8:07 p.m. Eastern, traveling at 25,000 miles per hour through temperatures reaching 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit. 9. NASA's head acknowledged the heat shield has 'shortcomings' but stated there is 'no plan B' — the shield must perform. 10. O'Reilly's message of the day cites a prediction he made on April 6th that Trump's Iran deadline would be extended, attributing this foresight to a personal conversation with President Trump. 11. As part of the Iran framework, Iran will be 'involved with Hormuz but will not control it,' with formal negotiations beginning in Pakistan. 12. O'Reilly says Trump's core motivation was avoiding civilian casualties in Iran, and that he 'wanted a deal' from the beginning. 13. O'Reilly warns that if negotiations fail, 'Trump will go back to his threat to annihilate that country.' 14. A listener from Paducah, Kentucky asks why Iran still controls the Strait if the U.S. has destroyed their air force and navy; O'Reilly explains drones are harder to fully neutralize. 15. A listener from Alberta, Canada argues Trump failed to build a coalition as the Bushes, Obama, and Clinton did, citing 'hubris' and 'belittling allies'; O'Reilly partially agrees, saying it's easier to make deals when you 'kiss somebody's butt.' 16. The GLP-1 weight loss drug segment traces the medication from its diabetes treatment origins to more than 30 million American users in 2026. 17. GLP-1 drugs block hunger receptors in the brain and reduce blood sugar; patients typically see 15-20% weight reduction, driving the U.S. obesity rate down for the first time in 50 years. 18. Side effects reported include vomiting, cramps, nausea, abdominal pain, and internal bleeding; according to the National Institutes of Health, most users regain their weight within one year of stopping. 19. The GLP-1 market grew from $1 billion six years ago to $60 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $150 billion within a decade; celebrities including Oprah, Elon Musk, and Charles Barkley have publicly endorsed the drugs. 20. Belgium, the UK, and India are among countries limiting GLP-1 drugs due to side effects; listeners who follow health and economic policy will find the market-scale statistics striking.

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