

UNBIASED Politics
Jordan Berman
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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Jul 16, 2024 • 18min
July 16, 2024: Here's What You Need to Know About J.D. Vance, Sen. Menendez Found Guilty of Corruption, Thomas Crooks' Recent Purchases and Search History, and More.
1. Deeper Dive Into Judge's Decision to Dismiss Trump's Classified Documents Case (0:30)2. Trump Chooses J.D. Vance as Vice-Presidential Pick; Here's What You Need to Know About Him (7:07)3. Assassination Attempt Update: Thomas Crooks' Search History and Recent Purchases, Why Officers Weren't on the Roof (11:58)4. RFK Jr. Given Secret Service Protection; Trump Given Enhanced Protection (13:41)5. Sen. Bob Menendez Found Guilty of All Corruption Charges (15:35) (Listen to My Sept. 26th Indictment Explanation Here.)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 15, 2024 • 29min
July 15, 2024: Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump (Plus Q&A), Trump Becomes Republican Nominee, Names JD Vance as VP, Judge Dismisses Trump's Classified Documents Case.
Guest J.D. Vance discussed Trump's VP pick. Topics include attempted assassination of Trump, Secret Service protections, impact on election campaigns, dismissal of Trump's classified documents case, and Republican National Convention.

Jul 11, 2024 • 18min
July 11, 2024: AOC Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Supreme Court Justices, Controversy Over SAVE Act Explained, Biden Campaign Polls Harris/Trump Matchup, and More.
1. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Justices Thomas and Alito; What Must a Justice Disclose? Who Governs the Justices? (0:37)2. Congressional SAVE Act Controversy Explained; Can Noncitizens Vote in Federal and State Elections? (9:12)3. Quick Hitters: US Intelligence Uncovers Russian Assassination Plan, US Military to Dismantle Gaza Aid Pier "Soon," Biden's Campaign Polls Harris/Trump Matchup, Jobless Claims Fall, Inflation Continues to Drop, and House Fails to Hold AG Garland in 'Inherent Contempt' (12:02)4. NEW: Question of the Day (15:17)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 10, 2024 • 16min
July 10, 2024: Project 2025 Q&A, $500M Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Dismissed, Another State to Implement Cell Phone Bans in Schools, and More.
1. Federal Judge Dismisses $500M Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Filed by Former Twitter Employees (0:32)2. Governor Signs Executive Order to Implement Cell Phone Bans in K-12 Schools (3:43)3. Follow-Up Project 2025 Q&A; Answering Your Questions (6:55)4. Quick Hitters: Biden Administration Announces New Tariffs Targeting China's Goods, Congress Receives Petition for Federal Paid Leave, First F-16s En Route to Ukraine (13:20)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 9, 2024 • 18min
July 9, 2024: Project 2025 Explained, GOP Releases Final Party Policy Platform, Biden's Doctor Explains Neurology Visits, and More.
1. Biden's Primary Doctor Writes Letter Explaining Neurologist Visits (0:33)2. GOP Releases Final Party Policy Platform Ahead of Convention; Here's What It Says (2:10)3. Project 2025 Explained; Answering Your Questions (6:55)4. Quick Hitters: Hunter Biden's Attorneys Withdraw Motion for New Trial, US Marshal Shoots Person Attempting Carjacking Outside Justice Sotomayor's Home, and Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Trial Begins (15:33)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 8, 2024 • 16min
July 8, 2024: Biden's Letter to Lawmakers Attempting to Ease Concerns, White House Logs Show Visits By Parkinson's Specialist, RNC Panel Approves Change to Abortion Stance, and Boeing to Plead Guilty.
1. President Biden Sits for Interview with ABC; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds Meeting, Biden Sends Letter to Lawmakers, Public White House Logs Raise Questions About Possible Parkinson's Disease (0:32)2. Republican National Committee Panel Approves Draft Proposal Changing Platform's Position on Federal Abortion Limits (7:45)3. Boeing Says It Will Plead Guilty to One Charge of Fraud After Violating Deferred Prosecution Agreement with DOJ (9:57)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 3, 2024 • 11min
July 3, 2024: White House Offers Update On Biden's Campaign After Debate, NYT Poll Shows Trump Leading, and American Pride in 2024 Increased Since 2022. Plus Fourth of July History and Fun Facts.
White House updates on Biden's campaign post-debate, NYT poll shows Trump leading. Missouri AG petitions Supreme Court for relief in Trump's case. American pride still low but higher than 2022. Fourth of July history and fun facts shared.

Jul 2, 2024 • 21min
July 2, 2024: Trump Wants Verdict Set Aside Following Immunity Decision, Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Made Public, Judge Declares Mistrial in Karen Read's Murder Trial, and More.
1. Judge Declares Mistrial in Karen Read's Murder Trial After Jury Deadlocks Twice (1:05)2. Trumps Requests Verdict Be Set Aside in Hush Money Case Following Supreme Court's Immunity Decision; Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing to July 18th (7:12)3. Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Transcripts Released By Florida Judge After New Disclosure Law Takes Effect (11:45)4. Quick Hitters: Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York, US Government to Give Moderna $176M to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine, New $2.3B Ukraine Aid Package, FTC Votes Unanimously to Block Mattress Merger, and Biden to Sit for Interview with ABC News Following Debate (17:29)Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jul 1, 2024 • 26min
July 1, 2024: Presidential Immunity Decision Explained, Plus SCOTUS Sends Social Media Content Restriction Cases Back Down and Rules on Statute of Limitations for Challenges to Agency Action.
1. Corner Post vs. Board Decision Explained (1:21)2. NetChoice vs. Paxton; Moody vs. NetChoice Decision Explained (5:18)3. DEEP DIVE: Trump vs. United States Decision Explained (7:14) Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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

Jun 28, 2024 • 20min
June 28, 2024: (Special Report) Supreme Court Drops Chevron Doctrine, Upholds Encampment Bans on the Homeless, and Rules on January 6th Obstruction Charge. Here's What You Need to Know.
1. Homeless Encampment Bans: City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson (1:39)2. Chevron Doctrine: Looper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo (6:53)3. January 6th Charge: Fischer vs. United States (13:09)CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE LIMITED DROP 'UNBIASED' HATS!Support ‘UNBIASED’ 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


