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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Nov 10, 2023 • 31min
Republican Debate Recap, First Nitrogen Gas Execution in U.S., Prostitution Ring Involving Elected Officials, Media Outlets Accused of Using Journalists with Ties to Hamas.
1. RECAP: Republican Primary Debate (5 Takeaways + Extras) (2:05)2. Alabama Prepares for First Execution Using Nitrogen Gas (12:31)3. Federal Prosecutors Announce Prostitution Ring Involving Elected Officials, Tech Executives, and Others (18:13)4. CNN, Reuters, AP, and NY Times Accused of Hiring Freelance Photo Journalists with Ties to Hamas (22:23)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Nov 7, 2023 • 33min
Poll: Trump Leading in Five Battleground States (A Deep Dive Beyond the Headlines), SCOTUS Hears 2nd Amendment Case, and Senators Introducing Resolution to Allow U.S. to Strike Iran.
1. The Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in U.S. v. Rahimi: Can Federal Law Prohibit Individuals With Domestic Restraining Orders Against Them From Possessing Firearms? (2:39)2. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to Introduce Resolution Allowing U.S. to Strike Iran. (14:06)3. NY Times/Sienna College Poll: Trump Leading in Five Key Battleground States; Biden Leading in One. (Reading Beyond the Headlines and Providing an In-Depth Explanation of the Poll Results.) (17:46)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Nov 3, 2023 • 34min
Iran Appointment to UN Social Forum Chair Sparks Controversy, Israel/Gaza Update, New U.S. Ambassador to Israel, House Passes Bill Providing $14.3B in Aid to Israel, and More.
1. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Vidal vs. Elster; Balancing Trademark Law with the First Amendment (1:43)2. Appointment of Iran to Chair for UN Human Rights Social Forum Sparks Controversy (Answering: What is the Social Forum? How Are Chairs Appointed? Why the Controversy?) (6:28)3. Israel/Gaza War Update: (Foreign Nationals and Injured Gazans Arrive in Egypt, What the Deal Negotiations Looked Like, Ceasefire Discussions and Where the Parties Stand, the New U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Jack Lew) (13:11)Notable Mentions:1. Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos Fails (26:32)2. Resolution to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Fails (27:32)3. Senate Announces Upcoming Hearing Re: Recent Close-Calls in Aviation (28:51)4. House Passes Bill Providing $14.3B in Aid to Israel; Cuts to IRS (30:04)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 31, 2023 • 33min
Why Pence Dropped Out, Trump's Ballot Disqualification Trial Begins, Biden's AI Executive Order Explained, SCOTUS: Can Public Officials Can Block Users on Social Media?
1. Mike Pence Suspends 2024 Presidential Campaign; Here's Why (2:27)2. Trial Begins to Determine Whether Trump is Disqualified from 2024 Ballot in Colorado (6:35)3. SCOTUS Hears Oral Arguments in Two Cases Re: Whether Public Officials Can Block Users on Social Media (16:07)4. President Biden Signs AI Executive Order (27:34)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 27, 2023 • 34min
Your Questions About Speaker Mike Johnson Answered, Rep. Bowman Pleads Guilty After Fire Alarm Pull, Meta Sued by 33 States, and Texas Sues Dept. of Homeland Security.
1. Rep. Jamaal Bowman Pleads Guilty After Pulling Fire Alarm (2:30)2. Meta Sued by 33 States for Allegedly Harming Youths' Health (4:06)3. Texas Sues Dept. of Homeland Security for Cutting Wire Fencing at Border (8:44)4. Here's What You Need to Know About Speaker Mike Johnson; His Personal Life, Political Life, Policies, Voting Record, and Proposed Agenda (12:07)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 24, 2023 • 34min
Israel-Hamas War Update, SCOTUS Lifts Biden Admin/Social Media Contact Restrictions, Former National Security Employee Pleads Guilty to Attempted Espionage, and More.
Topics covered include updates on the Israel-Hamas war, the Supreme Court lifting restrictions on the Biden administration's contact with social media, a former national security employee pleading guilty to espionage charges, and updates on the GOP nomination race and Senator Bob Menendez's plea.
Oct 20, 2023 • 30min
U.S. Sanctions Hamas Affiliates, Biden Considers $100 Billion Aid Package, Rep. Jim Jordan Struggles for Speakership, Protesters Arrested at Capitol, Venezuelans Deported, and More.
1. U.S. Sanctions Individuals and Entities Affiliated with Hamas (2:16)2. President Biden Considers $100B Foreign Aid Package for Israel, Ukraine, and Others (5:26)3. Update on the House Speaker Election, Jim Jordan Struggles (7:43)4. Roughly 300 Anti-War Protesters Arrested at Capitol (13:48)5. U.S. Troops Intercept Three Drones in Iraq Targeting U.S. Bases (17:27)6. First Deportation Flight Lands in Venezuela From United States (19:05)7. Notable Mentions (Sidney Powell Pleads Guilty, Alaska Agency Sues Biden Administration, Chick-Fil-A Settles $4M Case) (25:50)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 18, 2023 • 55min
Special Report: The Israeli/Palestinian Conflict (Part II)
1. Intro (0:20)2. Clarification of Part I Topics (6:28) (Creation of Israel, Failed Peace Talks, Gaza/Israel Barrier, Beheaded Babies, Israel's Creation of Hamas, Six-Day War) 3. Recap of Events Between Israel and Gaza Since October 7th, 2023 (20:53)4. Q&A (32:32)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 14, 2023 • 19min
Scalise Out, Jordan In; House GOP Struggles to Elect Speaker, Superceding Indictments Against Multiple Politicians, Carlee Russell Guilty of Faking Kidnapping.
1. House GOP Has Trouble Electing New Speaker; Scalise Out, Jordan In (2:15)2. Rep. George Santos Accused of Stealing Credit Card Information and More (8:54)3. Sen. Menendez Faces Additional Charges for Acting as an Unregistered Foreign Agent to Egypt (12:50)4. Carlee Russell Found Guilty of Falsifying Kidnapping; Faces Jail Time and Monetary Punishment (15:49)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!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
Oct 12, 2023 • 54min
Special Report: The Israeli/Palestinian Conflict (Part I)
This episode delves into the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, providing an overview of the parties involved and their historical background. It explores contrasting perspectives, legality of the conflict, apartheid debate, treatment of Arabs in Israel, and the difference between Zionism and Judaism. The hosts discuss speculation on the use of funds and Iran's support of Hamas.
