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UNBIASED Politics

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Mar 6, 2025 • 49min

UNBIASED Politics (3/6/25): Fact-Checking Trump's Congressional Address, Trump's Tariff Debacle, Education Dept.'s 'Final Mission,' Ukraine Aid Paused, and More.

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: U.S. Pauses Ukraine Aid (0:35) President Trump's Tariff Debacle (5:55) 'Abbey Gate' Terrorist Arrested By DOJ (11:07) Supreme Court to Decide Whether U.S. Gun Manufacturers Can Be Held Liable for Cartel Gun Violence in Mexico (13:55) Supreme Court Says San Francisco Can Continue Dumping Waste into Pacific Ocean (20:02) Supreme Court Says Trump Administration Has to Comply With Order Requiring $2B in Foreign Aid Payments (23:17) Education Dept. Secretary Releases Memo Detailing 'Final Mission' (27:43) Dismantling Education Dept. Q&A Here. Fact-Checking Trump's Congressional Address (30:54) Quick Hitters: Trump Admin Drops Idaho Abortion Ban Suit Filed By Biden Admin, US Stops Deportation Flights on Military Planes, Guatemalan National Arrested in Largest US Smuggling Ring, Rep. Al Green Censured by House, CBO Says Medicare Has to Be Cut for Republicans to Achieve Budget Plans (41:13) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 3, 2025 • 50min

UNBIASED Politics (3/3/25): Trump, Vance, and Zelenskyy Fight It Out, 'Phase 1' of Epstein File Release, Measles Outbreak and Kennedy's Response, Halt on Russian Cyber Operations, and More.

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: One Court Upholds Mass Firings; Another Says No. Here's What Happens Now (0:10) AG Bondi Releases 'Phase 1' of Epstein Files to Conservative Influencers (3:25) President Trump Declares English the Official Language of U.S. (9:14) ACLU Files New Lawsuit Preventing Transfer of Migrants to Guantanamo (11:19) President Trump, VP Vance, and President Zelenskyy Fight It Out in Oval Office (13:21) MANA Nutrition Sees USAID Contract Restored; What You Should Know About DOGE.gov (26:18) Measles Outbreak in Texas; Here's How the New HHS Secretary Is Responding (32:11) New Reports Say Hegseth Has Ordered a Stop on Russian Cyber Operations (37:17) Quick Hitters: Ed. Dept. Offers Employees $25k Buyout, Judge Puts Pause on Trump's Transgender Women in Sports Order, GSA Releases Tech Team Amid Federal Cuts (38:45) Critical Thinking Segment (41:16) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 27, 2025 • 47min

UNBIASED Politics (2/27/25): Trump's 'Gold Card' Proposal, Supreme Court 'Reverse Discrimination' Case, WH Press Team to Control Press Pool, Trump Recruited as Russian Spy? And More.

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: Trump Signs Healthcare Pricing Transparency Order (0:10) White House Press Team Says It'll Take Control of Press Pool (4:54) Trump Proposes $5 Million 'Gold Card' for Investor Immigrants (8:34) Senate Passes Resolution to Revoke Biden's Oil Drilling Rule (12:09) Supreme Court Hears 'Reverse Discrimination' Case (15:23) Supreme Court Announces Cases for Upcoming April Term (19:51) Judge Expands Hold on Government Transferring Transgender Women Prisoners to Male Facilities (23:48) Supreme Court Says Trump Administration Doesn't Have to Pay $2B in Foreign Aid ... Yet (25:42) Quick Hitters: Amy Gleason Named DOGE Acting Administrator, DOGE Employees Resign, House Passes Budget Resolution, Trump Confirms Tariffs, FDA Cancels Flu Vaccine Meeting, Death Row Inmate Gets New Trial, Trump to Revoke Venezuela Oil Agreement, DoD Memo Calls for Removal of Troops With 'Gender Dysphoria' (30:05) Rumor Has It: Wisconsin's Governor Replacing "Mother" With "Inseminated Person?" Was President Trump a Russian Spy in the 80s? (37:36) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 24, 2025 • 43min

UNBIASED Politics (2/24/25): 'List 5 Things' Email to Federal Employees, TPS Status Shortened for Haitians, AP News Sues Trump, New ICE Memo Targets Unaccompanied Children, and More.

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: Senate Passes Version of Budget Resolution (0:10) Trump Administration Shortens Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Migrants (3:00) Republican Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to Block Bank Overdraft Fee Rule from Taking Effect (6:44) Roughly 6,000 IRS Employees Terminated Amid Federal Layoffs (9:53) Trump Weighs Merging USPS with Commerce Dept. (11:50) DOJ Investigates UnitedHealthCare for Fraud (15:00) Office of Personnel Management Sends 'List 5 Things' Email to Federal Employees (17:14) The Associated Press Sues Trump Administration Over Access to Oval Office (22:30) New ICE Memo Asks ICE Agents to Find Unaccompanied Children Migrants (25:30) Trump Picks Dan Bongino as Deputy Director of FBI; Who Is He? (30:20) Quick Hitters: NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Numbers Are In, Apple Announces Record US Spend Commitment, Tent Shelters Won't Be Used at Guantanamo, National Parks Revise Operations Amid Layoffs, Judge Rules Immigration Enforcement Cannot Take Place at Certain Places of Worship (31:49) Critical Thinking Segment (34:56) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Feb 20, 2025 • 49min

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.

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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Feb 18, 2025 • 49min

UNBIASED Politics (2/18/25): Tesla's $400M Government Contract, Mass Federal Firings, 'Make American Healthy Again Commission,' Possible Cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and More.

Explore the potential changes to Section 504 protections in education and their implications for disability rights. Discover the hold on a $400 million government contract with Tesla and what it means for modernizing public security. Delve into mass federal firings and how budget resolutions could drastically impact social programs. Additionally, examine the creation of the 'Make America Healthy Again Commission' and the future of mental health prescriptions amid ongoing legal challenges. Plus, hear quick updates on aviation and military policy changes!
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Feb 13, 2025 • 50min

UNBIASED Politics (2/13/25): Bribery Law on Pause, SAVE Act and Married Women, States Sue Over Disability Discrimination Law, FEMA Paying for 'Luxury' Hotels for Migrants, Kanye’s Super Bowl Ad & More.

Dive into the recent halt on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement and its impact on U.S. foreign dealings. Discover the implications of a lawsuit challenging disability discrimination protections. Hear about FEMA's controversy over funding for luxury migrant accommodations. Unpack Kanye West's divisive Super Bowl ad and its fallout. Plus, learn about the SAVE Act's misunderstood effects on voter registration for married women. This discussion brings clarity to urgent legal and political challenges gripping the nation.
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Feb 10, 2025 • 43min

UNBIASED Politics (2/10/25): NIH Cuts Funding, DOGE Unable to Access Treasury Records, Trump's Anti-Christian Bias and Second Amendment Orders, IRS Agents to Enforce Immigration Laws, and More.

The podcast dives into the controversy over NIH funding cuts, sparking lawsuits from 22 states. It also tackles a judge's ruling preventing DOGE from accessing Treasury records. Trump’s administration faces legal challenges over gender designation on passports while new executive orders on Second Amendment rights and anti-Christian bias emerge. Additionally, the bizarre decision to halt penny minting raises questions about financial policies. The episode provides a stark look at the intersection of politics, law, and social issues.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 46min

UNBIASED Politics (2/6/25): U.S./Gaza Takeover Comments, Politico's $8.2M Government Payout, CBS Releases Harris Interview Transcript, the Controversy Behind USAID, and More.

Dive into the complexities surrounding USAID and its controversial ties to global aid efforts. Explore Trump's provocative proposal for U.S. control over Gaza, offering a fresh perspective on reconstruction after conflict. Learn about the significance of CBS's transcript release amid legal battles involving Kamala Harris. The podcast also tackles a new executive order impacting women's sports, igniting discussions on gender identity. Plus, get insights on government funding for media outlets like Politico and the ongoing debate over transgender participation in sports.
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Feb 3, 2025 • 43min

UNBIASED Politics (2/3/25): Trump's Tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico; DOGE's Access to Treasury Dept. Records and USAID; DoD Issues Statement About Removing 'Special Observances;' and More.

Delve into the recent controversy surrounding President Trump's tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico and discover the legal authority behind these measures. Uncover the tensions between Musk's DOGE agency and USAID as they seek access to sensitive government resources. Explore the Department of Defense's decision to halt spending on 'Special Observances,' reflecting on its broader implications for diversity efforts. Plus, get quick updates on significant international events and a thoughtful segment on critical thinking related to ongoing government policies.

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