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UNBIASED Politics (2/20/25): Social Security Checks for 300-Year-Olds? PLUS $5K DOGE Dividend Checks, Trump's IVF, Agency Accountability, and COVID Vaccine Orders, and More.

Feb 20, 2025

Dive into the latest political controversies, including a court ruling on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan. Explore the bizarre rumors of $5K DOGE dividends and the implications of social security checks for long-deceased individuals. The discussion also highlights a significant egg shortage linked to pandemic policies and sheds light on Trump's recent executive orders, raising questions about agency accountability and health access. Plus, a family's legal pursuit after a tragic plane crash adds a somber note to the mix!

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The Eighth Circuit Court's ruling against Biden's SAVE student loan plan highlights the contentious debate over federal versus state authority in education policy.

The ongoing egg shortage, driven by bird flu and cage-free legislation mandates, has resulted in skyrocketing prices affecting consumers nationwide.

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Eighth Circuit Court Ruling on the SAVE Plan

The recent ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals expands an existing ban on the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, a program designed to offer income-driven repayment options for student loans. The SAVE plan aimed to cap payments at 5% of discretionary income and included provisions for complete loan forgiveness for smaller balances after a set payment period. However, several states filed lawsuits claiming that the Department of Education exceeded its authority by implementing such loan forgiveness policies. The court's decision to block the SAVE plan entirely raises ongoing questions about student loan forgiveness and the jurisdiction of federal vs. state powers in these issues.

Intro

2min

Navigating Legal Challenges and Policy Shifts

16min

From Beauty to Legal Matters

4min

Political Updates: Claims, Congestion Pricing, and Executive Orders

12min

Financial Wellness and Online Presence: Sponsor Highlights

2min

Education, Immigration, and Fiscal Responsibility

12min

Analysis of Improper Payments in Social Security Administration

2min

Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place.

In today's episode:

Appeals Court Expands Ban on Biden's SAVE Student Loan Forgiveness/Repayment Plan (0:07)
What's Going on With the Egg Shortage? Did the Biden Administration Really Direct the Killing of 100M Chickens? (6:21)
Judge Rejects States' Attempt to Block DOGE From Accessing Government Departments; Here's What We Know About Musk's Role in DOGE (9:40)
Victim’s Family Files Form 95 Against Government After DC Plane Crash (16:42)
Trump Administration Revokes Authority for NYC Congestion Pricing Plan (19:06)
President Trump Signs More Executive Orders (IVF, Vaccine Mandates, Agency Accountability, and More); Here's What They Say (22:29)
Quick Hitters: Sen. McConnell Won't Seek Re-Election, Kash Patel Confirmed, Overdose Deaths Drop (34:50)
Rumor Has It: Is the Government Sending Out $5K DOGE Dividends? Are There Really Millions of Dead People Receiving Social Security Checks? (35:42)

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