

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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Mar 4, 2024 • 19min
Special Report: Supreme Court Rules Unanimously in Trump v. Anderson. Here's What You Need to Know.
This morning, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Trump v. Anderson finding that state's cannot remove Donald Trump from state ballots. A few weeks ago, the parties presented various arguments to the Court to support their respective sides, but ultimately, it came down to one question: Do States have the power to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment? All nine justices answered this question in the negative, and three justices filed concurring opinions. Find out why the Court ruled the way it did, why some justices concurred, and much more in this Special Report.Read the decision here.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

Mar 1, 2024 • 35min
Bump Stock Ban, SCOTUS to Hear Presidential Immunity Claim, Illinois Removes Trump from Ballot, Texas Executes Inmate, Putin's Threats, Good News of the Week, and More.
1. DEEP DIVE: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Case Challenging a 2018 Ban on Bump Stocks (Firearm Regulation)(1:55)2. QUICK HITTERS: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Trump's Presidential Immunity Claim (15:23); Appeals Judge Orders Trump Pay Full Civil Fraud Judgment Amount (18:58); Illinois Removes Trump from Ballot (21:44); Sen. Mitch McConnell to Step Down (22:58); Federal Judge Holds Texas Immigration Law Unconstitutional (24:07); Texas Executes Ivan Cantu Via Lethal Injection (25:06); Idaho Cancels Execution of Serial Killer (26:29); Putin Threatens Nuclear on NATO (28:10); Haley Requests RNC Vote on Legal Fee Resolution (29:10); House Passes Temporary Stopgap Measure (30:28); Hunter Biden Deposition (30:57)3. NOT EVERYTHING IS BAD: Good News of the Week (32:26)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

Feb 27, 2024 • 27min
Can States Prohibit Social Media Platforms From Censoring Opposing Viewpoints? The Supreme Court Just Heard Oral Arguments and Here's How The Justices Are Feeling. Plus More.
1. DEEP DIVE: Supreme Court to Decide Whether States Can Ban Social Media Censorship of Opposing Viewpoints (1:08)2. QUICK HITTERS: Air Force Member Sets Self on Fire Outside Israel Embassy in DC (18:54); Republican National Committee Chair and Co-Chair to Step Down Following South Carolina Primary (19:56); Donald Trump Wins South Carolina Primary, Super PAC Pulls Funding From Haley (21:46); FTC Sues to Block $25B Kroger/Albertsons Merger (22:57); United States Will Soon Lose Communication with Private Moon Lander (24:21); Trump and Co-Defendants Appeal Engoron's NYC Judgment (25:15)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

Feb 23, 2024 • 28min
Alabama's Embryo Ruling, NYC Offers Debit Cards to Migrants, Biden's $1.2B Loan Forgiveness, SCOTUS Rulings, Good News of the Week, and More.
1. DEEP DIVE: Alabama Supreme Court Says Embryos Are Children for Purposes of Wrongful Death (1:27)2. QUICK HITTERS: New NYC Pilot Program Offers Pre-Paid Debit Cards to Migrants (15:13); Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Killer's Double Jeopardy Defense (17:17); Supreme Court Declines High School Admissions Policy Case (19:14); Delta Offers Flight for April Total Solar Eclipse (20:47); Biden Administration Announces $1.2B in Loan Forgiveness (21:59)3. ONE-LINERS (22:59)4. NOT EVERYTHING IS BAD: Good News of the Week (24:19)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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Feb 21, 2024 • 51min
Special Report: Trump's $354.9M New York Civil Fraud Ruling + Listener Q&A
In this episode, we're diving deep into the recent ruling out of New York finding Donald Trump and his co-defendants liable for fraud and ordering Donald Trump to pay the state of New York $354M. You can expect: a 10-minute synopsis of the case, the relevant laws at issue, the main arguments presented by both sides, a 10-minute explanation of the ruling, and a 25-minute Q&A (questions submitted via Instagram).1. Basis of the Lawsuit (0:58)2. Main Arguments Presented By Both Parties (10:58)3. Judge Engoron's Ruling (17:55)4. Listener Q&A (26:38)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

Feb 16, 2024 • 25min
Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing Kicks Off, FBI Disrupts Russian Hacking Campaign, Reports: Russia Developing Nuclear Weapon for Space, Epstein Victims Sue FBI, and More.
Fani Willis and Nathan Wade's disqualification hearing, FBI halting Russian hacking, Russia's nuclear-space weapons, DHS Secretary's impeachment, Epstein victims suing FBI, and more legal and political updates discussed. Also, positive news segment encouraging audience participation in sharing good news.

Feb 14, 2024 • 27min
Senate's $95B Foreign Aid Package, Mayorkas Impeached, Trump's NATO Remarks Spark Controversy, Fani Willis Disqualification Hearing, and More.
1. Senate Passes $95B Foreign Aid Package; Here's the Numbers Breakdown and What the Bill's Future Might Look Like in the House (1:12)2. Trump Asks Supreme Court to Pause His Federal Election Interference Trial Indefinitely (4:22)3. Trump's NATO Remarks at Weekend Rally Spark Global Controversy (7:59)4. Judge Allows Evidentiary Hearing Re: Fani Willis' Relationship with Special Prosecutor to Proceed (15:02)5. QUICK HITTERS: House Votes to Impeach Mayorkas (19:31); Secretary of Defense Enters Hospital and Transfers Powers (21:05); Rideshare App Drivers to Protest on Valentines Day (21:49); RFK Jr. Apologizes to Family Members After Super Bowl Ad (23:13); DOJ Seizes Cargo Plane Iran Sold to Venezuela (24:21); Man Arrested for Stealing and Burning Jackie Robinson Statue (25:11)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

Feb 9, 2024 • 52min
Trump v. Anderson Arguments, Special Counsel Releases Report Re: Biden's Classified Documents, Tucker Carlson Interviews Putin, Netanyahu Rejects Hamas' Counteroffer, and More.
1. DEEP DIVE: Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Trump v. Anderson (1:51)2. DEEP DIVE: Congressional Updates (17:16)3. DEEP DIVE: Special Counsel Hur Releases Findings of Investigation Into Biden's Classified Documents; Biden Responds (24:46)4. QUICK HITTERS: Nevada Primary/Caucus (37:30); Netanyahu Rejects Hamas' Counteroffer (39:14); Tucker Carlson Interviews Vladimir Putin (43:07)5. ONE LINERS (48:32)6. NOT EVERYTHING IS BAD: Good News of the Week (48:17)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.Subscribe to Jordan's weekly free newsletter featuring hot topics in the news, trending lawsuits, and more.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

Feb 6, 2024 • 27min
Here's What's in the Senate's Foreign Aid/Border Bill, DA Fani Willis Responds to Improper Relationship Accusations, Migrants Disappear After Assaulting NYC Police Officers, and More.
1. DEEP DIVE: Senate Releases Foreign Aid/Border Bill; Here's What It Says (0:37)2. DEEP DIVE: Fulton County DA Fani Willis Files Motion Responding to Accusation of Improper Relationship with Special Prosecutor (12:05)3. QUICK HITTERS: U.S. and U.K. Strike Iran-Backed Militia Targets (21:15); Manhattan DA Under Fire After Releasing Migrants Without Bail (22:27); Ted Cruz to Propose Legislation to Protect Lawmakers at Airports (24:14)4. ONE-LINERS (25:03)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

Feb 2, 2024 • 30min
Social Media CEOs Testify, Disney vs. DeSantis Dismissed, Biden Issues Sanctions Against Israelis, California Reparations Bills, Universal Removes Music from TikTok, and More.
1. CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, X, and Discord Testify Before Senate Judiciary Committee Re: Child Exploitation (1:20)2. Judge Dismisses Disney's Lawsuit Against Gov. DeSantis (6:53)3. President Biden Issues Sanctions Against Israelis in West Bank (11:55)4. Universal Removes All Music from TikTok After Negotiations Fail (13:22)5. American Families of Hamas Victims Sue Iran, Syria, and Binance for Assisting Hamas (16:43)6. Judge in California Strikes Down Law Requiring Background Checks for Firearm Ammunition Purchases (19:14)7. California to Become First State to Introduce Reparations Measures to State Legislature (22:13)8. Leaked Florida Dept. of Highway Safety Memo Says Transgenders Can No Longer Change Gender on ID (23:34)9. ONE LINERS (25:44)10. NOT EVERYTHING IS BAD: Good News of the Week (27:12)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


