

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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Jun 2, 2023 • 26min
Debt Deal, Inaugural Poem Controversy, Negative 'Little Mermaid' Ratings, SCOTUS Releases New Unanimous Opinion
1. Fiscal Responsibility Act Passes House (Update: Passed Senate in a 63-36 Vote Thursday, June 1st, 11pm EST) (2:15)2. Supreme Court Issues Unanimous Decision Re: False Claims Act (9:31)3. Florida Parent Complaints About Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem, 'The Hill We Climb'; District's Response Causing Controversy (14:05)4. IMDb Uses Weighted Rating Scale for 'The Little Mermaid' Following Unusual Amount of Negative Reviews (21:52) If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 30, 2023 • 25min
Debt Ceiling Agreement Reached, Texas House Votes to Impeach AG Paxton, Uganda's New Anti-Homosexuality Law
1. Biden and McCarthy Reach Debt Ceiling Agreement; Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; What Will Congress Do? (1:35)2. Texas House Votes to Impeach Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton (7:50)3. Uganda President Signs Anti-Homosexuality Bill; 'Aggravated Homosexuality' Now Punishable by Death (19:13)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 2023 • 26min
U.S. Credit Placed on Review, Lawsuit Over Spam Calls, E. Jean Carroll Asks for $50M More, SCOTUS Rules on Tyler v. Hennepin County
1. Two Credit Agencies Place U.S. on Negative Review for Downgrade Due to Ongoing Debt Negotiations and Looming Default Date (1:40)2. Nearly All 50 States Plus Washington D.C. Sue Avid Telecom After Abundance of Telemarketer and Spam Calls (10:05)3. E. Jean Carroll Asks for $50M More in Trump Defamation Case After Trump Town Hall (16:56)4. Supreme Court Releases Unanimous Ruling in Tyler v. Hennepin County (19:06)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2023 • 25min
Debt Ceiling Negotiations, Judge Rules Against Major Airlines, Meta's €1.2B Fine, NAACP Travel Advisory for Florida
1. Brief Update Re: Debt Ceiling Negotiations (1:31) (Update: No Agreement Reached After Monday Meeting)2. Judge Orders JetBlue and American Airlines to End Northeast Alliance Within 30 Days (3:21)3. Europe Fines Meta Record €1.2 Billion; Not Meta's First Fine From Europe (10:16)4. NAACP Issues Travel Advisory For African Americans, People of Color, and LGBTQ+ Community Traveling to Florida (15:31)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 2023 • 32min
SCOTUS Won't Intervene in Second Amendment Case, Montana Bans TikTok, Florida Executes Inmate, and More.
1. Quick Debt Ceiling Discussion Update (1:45)2. Supreme Court Refuses to Intervene in Second Amendment Case Involving Assault Weapon Bans (3:11)3. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Social Media Companies Re: Liability in Terrorist Attacks (8:56)4. Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok (14:31)5. Florida Executes Darryl Barwick Via Lethal Injection (16:38)6. U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts Resigns; Reports State Violations of Hatch Act (20:34)7. CEO of CNN Parent Company States Intention to Air More Republicans (26:43)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 16, 2023 • 32min
Title 42 Expires, The Durham Report, DeSantis Signs Anti-DEI Legislation, FL Teacher Investigated, and More.
1. Number of Migrants Attempting to Cross Mexico/U.S. Border Drops Following Title 42 Expiration (1:41)2. U.S. Attorney, John Durham, Releases Report on FBI's Probe Into Ties Between Donald Trump and Russia's Interference in 2016 Election (4:12)3. Supreme Court Changes it's Mind Regarding Alabama Inmate, Kenneth Smith's, Execution (13:30)4. Governor DeSantis Signs Anti-DEI Legislation Into Law (19:59)5. Florida Teacher Being Investigated After Showing Her Students Disney Movie Featuring Gay Character (25:49)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 2023 • 26min
Rep. George Santos Arrested, Goldman Sachs to Pay $215M, Trump's CNN Town Hall.
1. Rep. George Santos Arrested on Various Federal Charges; Indictment Explained (1:29)2. Goldman Sachs Agrees to Settle 13-Year-Old Gender Discrimination Lawsuit for $215 Million (11:20)3. Recap of Trump's CNN Town Hall (14:18)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 10, 2023 • 25min
Special Report: E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump
In this episode, listen to Jordan tell you everything you need to know about E. Jean Carroll's case against Donald J. Trump. Jordan tells you in a way no one else will - nonpartisan and focused on the facts. Here's what you can expect:1. Background of the Case (1:23)2. Evidence Presented at Trial (5:56)3. Hearsay Explained; Inadmissible Evidence (8:39)4. Burdens of Proof (15:31)5. The Jury (17:13)6. Elements of Defamation and Battery; Sexual Abuse vs. Rape (19:01)7. Appeal Expected (23:16)IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, PLEASE LEAVE ME A REVIEW! It is truly so appreciated!Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. Subscribe to Jordan on YouTube. All sources can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 9, 2023 • 28min
Death of Jordan Neely, Possible Charges Against Daniel Penny, SCOTUS Stays Controversial Execution.
1. Death of Jordan Neely on NYC Subway; Possible Charges Against Daniel Penny; Who is to Blame? (1:39)2. Supreme Court of the United States Grants Stay of Execution for Oklahoma Death Row Inmate, Richard Glossip. (11:18)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 5, 2023 • 24min
Title 42 Expires This Week, JP Morgan Buys First Republic, President Biden Allegedly Involved in Criminal Scheme.
1. Title 42 to Expire May 11th, What Happens Now? (1:57)2. JP Morgan Buys First Republic Bank After Second-Largest Bank Failure in US History (10:57)3. Whistleblower Claims President Biden Took Part in a "Criminal Scheme" While Vice-President (19:26)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know who also appreciate unbiased news!Follow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices