Wednesday, August 31

See you weeknights in the No Spin Zone at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET!

Tonight ... a special edition of "The O'Reilly Factor"...

The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina (search)…stories of survival, rescue, and recovery.

Tonight, we’ll continue our special coverage of Katrina’s aftermath in what is now being called the worst natural disaster in U.S. history.

As the affected areas continue to deteriorate, food and water are running out, and bodies are floating in streets with overflowing sewers. Will New Orleans (search) ever recover? And is it smart to rebuild a city below sea level? One which we already know that Mother Nature can easily destroy? We’ll ask Lt. Gen. Bob Flowers, former commander of the Army Corps. Of Engineers (search).

And, chaos in the Quarter. Looters tear through stores in search of food, water, and…sneakers? Are they looting for survival or looting for profit? Shepard Smith delivers a troubling live report from the French Quarter (search).

Plus, what should be done to people who try to exploit this situation? Texas Judge Robert Eckles has answers.

Also, hear firsthand some of the near-death experiences that thousands of Americans have lived through. We’ll bring you their stories.

These stories and more... Don't miss "The Factor"!

Real journalism: fair and balanced. That's why we're No. 1 — FOX News Channel.

About the Show

"Other interview news shows are guest-driven," says Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist Bill O'Reilly. "'The O'Reilly Factor' is driven by me. I will not stand for 'spin.' I look for guests who will stand up and verbally battle for what they believe in."

"The O'Reilly Factor" uncovers news items from the established wisdom and goes against the grain of the more traditional interview-style programs. O'Reilly's signature "No Spin Zone" cuts through the rhetoric as he interviews the players who make the story newsworthy.

Pushing beyond just the headlines, "The O'Reilly Factor" also features issues from local markets that do not find the national spotlight on other newscasts. According to O'Reilly, "Just because a story originates from somewhere the networks typically avoid, doesn't mean it contains less challenging issues, or compelling ideas."

See you in the No Spin Zone, tonight at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. ET!

— All topics and guests subject to change.

—The Associated Press contributed to this report.