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UNBIASED Politics

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Apr 7, 2025 • 36min

UNBIASED Politics (4/7/25): Are the New Tariffs Reciprocal or Not? PLUS Here’s Why the Stock Market Is Down, How Goldberg Got Added to the Yemen Chat, 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: US Adds 228,000 New Jobs in March; Here's What It Means (1:56) TikTok Bidding War Continues As Trump Extends Ban Deadline (4:57) New Report Reveals How Jeffrey Goldberg Got Added to Yemen Group Chat (7:02) Trump Administration Takes Mistaken Deportation Case to Supreme Court; Puts DOJ Attorney on Administrative Leave (9:03) Are the New Tariffs Reciprocal or Not?? Here's What You Need To Know About the Arguments on Both Sides. PLUS Why the Stock Market Is Taking a Hit. (14:49) Quick Hitters: Supreme Court Denies Firearm Regulation Case, Justices Allow Trump Admin to Hold Off on $65M in Grants, Border Inspectors Charged in Bribery Scheme, Measles Death in Texas, Trump Administration Protests Around the Country, Musk Seeks Zero-Tariff Solution with Europe (29:32) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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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Apr 3, 2025 • 48min

UNBIASED Politics (4/3/25): What You Need to Know About Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs, Mangione's Possible Death Sentence, Covenant School Shooter Final Report, 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 Announces Reciprocal Tariffs. Here's What It Means (0:38) DOJ Seeks Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione (10:52) HHS and Ed. Dept. Reviewing $9B in Harvard Grants and Contracts (15:40) Nashville Police Release Final Covenant School Shooting Report (18:38) Judge Says Trump Administration Must Restore Legal Funding for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (26:32) Quick Hitters: Sen. Booker Breaks Speech Record, WI Supreme Court Race Most Expensive in History, Eric Adams' Charges Dismissed, Man to Plead Guilty in Attempted Assassination of Kavanaugh, FDA Delays COVID Vaccine Approval, USDA Pauses School Funding for State of Maine, White House Responds to 'Musk Leaving' Article, Trump Signs Ticketing Order, House Attempting to Limit Judicial Power, States Sue Over HHS Covid Funding Cuts (30:01) Rumor Has It: Was a Man Mistakenly Deported? How Did Trump Really Calculate Reciprocal Tariffs? (36:53) Critical Thinking Segment (41:23) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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 31, 2025 • 42min

UNBIASED Politics (3/31/25): Can a President Serve THREE Terms? Declassified CIA Files Reveal Attempt to Find Ark of the Covenant, Trump Comments on Bombing Iran, and More.

Explore the heated discussions around a former president's thoughts on serving three terms, igniting debates on the 22nd Amendment. Discover intriguing declassified CIA files about a bizarre quest to find the Ark of the Covenant using remote viewing. Dive into recent U.S.-Iran tensions fueled by geopolitical strategies and military threats. Uncover legal battles affecting immigration policy and civil rights, alongside heartwarming stories of military reunions that remind us of the human side of politics.
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Mar 27, 2025 • 48min

UNBIASED Politics (3/27/25): Everything We Know About the Houthi Group Chat, Supreme Court Says ATF Can Regulate Ghost Guns, HHS Announces Restructuring, 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: Everything We Know About the Houthi Group Chat (0:25) Trump Administration Invokes State Secrets Privilege to Avoid Providing Deportation Flight Info (14:44) Supreme Court Upholds ATF's Ghost Gun Regulation (17:26) Trump Signs Order Declassifying Crossfire Hurricane Investigation Files (23:44) Trump Signs Order Seeking to Require Proof of Citizenship and ID for Voting (25:48) Trump Pardons Hunter Biden's Former Business Partner (31:39) HHS Announces Department Reorganization and Employee Cuts (34:13) Quick Hitters: New 25% Tariffs on Cars and Parts, Pfizer Allegedly Delayed Vaccine Announcement in 2020, Family Planning Grants at Risk of Being Cut, US Soldiers Missing in Lithuania, FDA Approves UTI Medication, Mangione Violates "Special Treatment," COVID Funding Repurposed by HHS (37:00) Critical Thinking Segment (40:36) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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 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 SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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 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 SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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 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) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.**1/27/25 Episode on Birthright Citizenship AUDIOWatch 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 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) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.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 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) Listen/Watch this episode AD-FREE on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube. (**Newsom Story Not Available on YouTube Due to Copyright Issues)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 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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