

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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Apr 17, 2024 • 16min
Senate Kills Impeachment Articles, Speaker Johnson Releases Text of Foreign Aid Bills, Supreme Court Decides Sex Discrimination Case, AZ House Fails to Repeal Abortion Ban, and More.
1. Senate Kills Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas (0:40)2. SCOTUS Releases Opinion in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis (3:55)3. Speaker Johnson Releases Text of Foreign Aid Bills Over Republican Objection (10:58)4. Quick Hitters: Alaska Airlines Planes Grounded, Senate Investigative Committee Hears Boeing Testimony, Arizona House Fails to Repeal 1913 Abortion Ban (13:22)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 16, 2024 • 17min
SCOTUS Hears Arguments in Jan. 6th Defendant Case, Gives 'OK' Idaho's Gender Transition Ban, Mayorkas' Impeachment Articles Head to Senate, USC Cancels Valedictorian Speech, and More.
1. Supreme Court Allows Idaho to Enforce Ban on Gender-Transition Care for Minors While on Appeal (0:40)2. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Fischer vs. United States: Were January 6th Defendants Improperly Charged with Obstruction? (4:48)3. House Delivers DHS Secretary Mayorkas' Articles of Impeachment to Senate (10:49)4. Speaker Johnson Will Not Resign Despite Additional Support for Vacate Motion (12:50)5. University of Southern California Cancels Muslim Valedictorian's Speech Citing Safety Concerns (14:12)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 15, 2024 • 17min
What You Need To Know About Trump's Hush Money Trial, Iran Strikes Israel, FISA Bill Passes, FBI's Criminal Investigation Into Bridge Collapse, Rust Armorer Sentenced, and More.
1. Weekend Recap: Iran Strikes Israel, Biden's $7.4B Student Loan Forgiveness, House Passes FISA Extension (0:47)2. Deep Dive: Trump's Criminal Hush Money Trial Begins; Your Questions Answered (4:11)3. FBI Opens Criminal Investigation Into Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse (13:49)4. Quick Hitters: Rust Armorer Sentenced, Justice Thomas Absent from Oral Arguments, Supreme Court Denies BLM Organizer Negligence Case (14:35)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 11, 2024 • 14min
DOJ Announces New Firearm Regulation, Iowa Enacts Immigration Law Similar to Texas, Don't Be Fooled By This Fake O.J. Simpson Post, Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Charged, and More.
1. DOJ Announces New Final Rule for ATF Re: Firearm Regulations (1:13)2. Iowa Enacts Similar Immigration Law to Texas' Controversial SB4 (7:17)3. Family of O.J. Simpson Announces Death; Don't Be Fooled By This Fake Post (9:56)4. DOJ Announces Charges Against LA Dodger's Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter (10:47)5. Not Everything Is Bad: Good News of the Week (12:06)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Use this link to schedule your FREE Filevine DEMO (and use code JORDANISMYLAWYER for 15% off when you're ready to buy!)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

Apr 10, 2024 • 18min
Arizona Abortion Ban Update, House Fails to Pass Section 702 Reform Bill, Missouri Executes Death Row Inmate, Hush Money Juror Questionnaire Released, and More.
1. Updated Information Re: Arizona Abortion Ban Decision (0:40)2. Judge Releases Jury Questions for Jurors in Trump's Hush Money Case (4:59)3. Trump Org. Former CFO Alan Weisselberg Sentenced to 5 Months for Perjury (8:29)4. Missouri Executes Brian Dorsey Via Lethal Injection (11:02)5. House Fails to Pass Procedural Vote on Reform Bill for FISA Section 702 (13:12)6. EPA Issues First-Ever Rule Setting Standards for Clean Drinking Water (15:52)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 9, 2024 • 17min
AZ Supreme Court Upholds 1913 Abortion Ban, Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced, NAIA Bans Transgender Women from Sports, Norfolk Southern $600M Settlement, and More.
1. Donald Trump's Requests to Postpone Hush Money Trial Denied (0:35)2. Parents of Michigan High School Shooter Sentenced to Jail (4:47)3. Arizona Supreme Court Upholds 1913 Abortion Ban as Enforceable (9:17)4. Supreme Court Rejects Stay of Execution for Death Row Inmate Setting Stage for Tonight's Execution (13:41)5. Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Train Derailment Settlement (13:58)6. NAIA Bans Transgender Women from Women's Sports (14:44)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 8, 2024 • 12min
Donald Trump Announces Abortion Stance, Biden Unveils New Loan Forgiveness Plan, NY to Pay $17.5M in Hijab Lawsuit, Democrats Want to Rename Prison After Trump, and More.
1. Solar Eclipse Recap!! (0:14)2. Weekend Recap ($1.326 Powerball Ticket, NY to Pay $17.5M for Hijab Lawsuit, House Democrats Want to Rename Federal Prison After Trump)(1:12)3. Donald Trump Makes Clear His Stance on Abortion in New Video (3:14)4. President Biden Unveils New Student Loan Forgiveness Program; Here's What It Entails (5:22)5. Trump Appeals Gag Order, Venue in Hush Money Case Seeking Postponement of Trial (10:21)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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 4, 2024 • 16min
CNN Sues DOJ for Release of Biden Interview Tapes, Oklahoma Executes First Inmate of 2024, Trump Case Updates, No Labels Drops 2024 Election Efforts, and More.
1. Judge in Trump's Hush Money Case Denies Delay of Trial Based on Pending Supreme Court Ruling (0:35)2. Judge in Trump's Georgia Election Interference Case Denies Dismissal Based on First Amendment Protections (3:47)3. Judge in Trump's Classified Documents Case Denies Dismissal Based on Presidential Records Act (6:01)4. CNN Sues DOJ Seeking Release of Tapes from Biden's Interview with Special Counsel Hur (6:50)5. Oklahoma Executes First Inmate of the Year (9:10)6. President Biden Speaks with Netanyahu (12:39)7. 'No Labels' Drops 2024 Presidential Campaign Effort (14:07)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 3, 2024 • 16min
New Bill Wants Airport Named After Trump, SB4 Oral Arguments, CONTEXT IS KEY: What RFK Jr. Said About Threats to Democracy & What You Should Know About Trump Leading in Swing States (WSJ Poll).
1. Appeals Court Hears Oral Arguments Over Texas' Controversial SB4 Immigration Law (1:02)2. Israeli Military Says Airstrike Resulted from 'Misidentification' (2:36)3. House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Change Washington D.C. Airport Name to Donald J. Trump International Airport (4:20)4. Two Brothers Enter Guilty Plea for Trump Media Insider Trading Scheme (5:37)5. CONTEXT IS KEY: Headlines Say "RFK Jr. Says Biden Bigger Threat to Democracy Than Trump"; Here's the Context You Need (6:38)6. CONTEXT IS KEY: Headlines Say "Trump Leads Biden in Six Key Swing States"; Here's the Context You Need (10:50)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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

Apr 2, 2024 • 21min
FL Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Ban But Let's Voters Decide, Trump Posts Bond and Insurance Co. Speaks Out, Hunter Biden's Tax Charges Won't Be Dismissed, Israeli Airstrike Kills Aid Workers, and More.
1. Florida Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Ban; Says Recreation Marijuana Use and Abortion Rights Can Appear on Ballot in November (1:08)2. Trump Posts $175M Bond; Chairman of Insurance Company Speaks About Deal (6:58)3. Judge in Hush Money Case Expands Gag Order to Prevent Trump from Speaking About Judge & Family (9:10)4. Judge Denies Hunter Biden's Request to Dismiss Tax Charges (11:20)5. Israeli Strike Kills Seven Aid Workers in Gaza; What Role Does the Recent UN Ceasefire Resolution Play? (12:58)6. Clarifying Undocumented Migrants' Voting Rights in Federal, State, and Local Elections & Expanding Upon How Immigration May Indirectly Affect Federal Election Due to the Census (16:18)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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


