
UNBIASED Politics
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.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 35min
UNBIASED Politics (3/24/25): Trump Moves Closer to Dismantling Education Department, Here's What You Need to Know. PLUS Social Security Changes Coming Next Week, 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:
President Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Dismantling Dept. of Education. Here's What You Need to Know.
DHS Ends Biden Administration CHNV Parole Program
White House Taking Sponsorships for Annual Easter 'Egg Roll'
Changes Coming to Social Security Next Week After New January Law Takes Effect
Quick Hitters: Venezuela Agrees to Take Repatriation Flights, ICE and IRS Near Immigration Deal, Musk Calls for Legal Action After NY Times Report, Trump Takes Federal Layoff Order to Supreme Court, Supreme Court Won't Hear Climate Case, Will Hear Congressional Districting Case, Trump to Narrow April 2nd Tariffs, Imposes New Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil, 23 and Me Bankrupt, Alina Habba's New Role, Editor-in-Chief Receives Accidental War Plan Text from DoD
Critical Thinking Segment
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Mar 20, 2025 • 44min
UNBIASED Politics (3/20/25): JFK Assassination Documents Released. PLUS Did the President Trump Remove the Prohibition on Segregated Facilities? 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 Admin and Judge Fight Over Deportation Flights
Trump Threatens Impeachment Against Judge; Chief Justice Roberts Responds
Judge Says DOGE's Actions Related to USAID Likely Unconstitutional
Judge Says Trump's Ban on Transgender Service Members Likely Unconstitutional
JFK Assassination Documents Released; Here's What We Learned and Why It's Important
Quick Hitters: Astronauts Back Home, UPenn Loses $175M in Federal Funds, Ben & Jerry's CEO Fired, HHS Announces Operation Stork Speed, Interest Rates Kept Steady, Khalil to be Transferred to New Jersey
Rumor Has It: Does the Trump Admin Have a "List" of Banned Words? Did the Dept. of Defense Remove Webpages About Women and POC? Did Trump Remove on Prohibition on Segregated Facilities? Is California Asking for a $3B Loan Because of Undocumented Immigrants?
Critical Thinking Segment
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Mar 17, 2025 • 47min
UNBIASED Politics (3/17/25): What is the Alien Enemies Act? Did Trump Defy the Court Order? Birthright Citizenship Goes to Supreme Court, What We Know About Presidents Using an Autopen, 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:
Columbia University Sanctions Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall (0:42)
Trump Administration Takes Birthright Citizenship to Supreme Court (3:06)
Trump Signs Executive Order Virtually Eliminating Seven Entities (12:19)
Congress Passes Stopgap Measure to Avoid Government Shutdown (16:41)
Trump Invokes Alien Enemies Act; Judge Blocks It; Flights With Migrants Fly Anyway (22:37)
Trump Says Biden's Orders Signed With Autopen Are Void; Here's What We Know About the Autopen (31:05)
Oracle Reportedly Talking to White House About TikTok Deal (34:07)
Officials Say Assistant Brown University Professor Deported Back to Lebanon for Attending Hezbollah Leader Funeral (36:16)
Quick Hitters: $70M Contract Awarded for New Border Wall Construction, Man Wins $50M for Hot Starbucks Drink Spill, Astronauts Arrive at ISS, and More (38:14)
Critical Thinking Segment (40:11)
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Mar 13, 2025 • 46min
UNBIASED Politics (3/13/25): Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs, Khalil's Arrest and Detention, USAID Official Says 'Burn & Destroy' Documents, CDC Director Nomination Withdrawn, 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:
Tariff War Update; Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs (1:22)
Meta Whistleblower Files SEC Complaint and Releases Tell-All Memoir (7:01)
HHS Secretary Kennedy Wants to Get Rid of Generally Recognized as Safe "Loophole" (11:53)
DOJ Dismisses Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Shelter for Unaccompanied Migrant Children; HHS Announces All Children Removed and All Shelters Closed (15:21)
Washington State Sues Washington County Accusing Sheriffs Office of Assisting ICE Agents (20:45)
USAID Sued After Acting Secretary Orders Employees to "Burn" and "Destroy" Documents (23:17)
Mahmoud Khalil to Remain in Louisiana Facility At Least Until Friday (26:18)
National Transportation Safety Board Issues "Urgent Recommendations" Following DC Crash (30:22)
Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Law Firms (31:59)
Quick Hitters: Inflation Cools, CDC Director Nomination Withdrawn, Trump Admin Takes Birthright Citizenship to Supreme Court, Astronauts Not Coming Home, Agencies Must Rehire Probationary Employees, Southwest Won't Allow Free Bags, All Migrants at Guantanamo Flown Back to US, EPA's Deregulatory Actions, Government Shutdown Looms (34:29)
Critical Thinking Segment (39:20)
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Mar 10, 2025 • 44min
UNBIASED Politics (3/10/25): Trump's Comments on a Possible Recession, Newsom's Comments on Trans Athletes, House GOP's Attempt to Avoid Shutdown, First Firing Squad Execution in 15 Years, 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:
Correction to Thursday's Episode Re: Border Crossing Numbers (0:13)
South Carolina Carries Out First Firing Squad Execution in 15 Years (1:53)
House GOP Introduces Continuing Resolution to Try to Avoid Shutdown (7:52)
Trump Signs 'Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness' Order (15:06)
Trump's Comments About a Potential Recession (18:26)
Gov. Newsom's Comments About Transgender Athletes (23:07)
Quick Hitters: Judge Affirms DOGE Treasury Acess, Trump Re-Opens Migrant Family Detention Centers, Trump Tells Dept. Heads They're In Charge, Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia, Supreme Court Will Hear Conversion Therapy Case, USAID to Cut Majority of Programs, Columbia Student Arrested for Role in On-Campus Protests, Secret Services Shoots Man Outside White House, Utah to Ban Fluoride in Water, NY Corrections Officers End Strike (27:40)
Critical Thinking Segment (35:16)
Some GOOD News (37:11)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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