

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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Oct 17, 2022 • 38min
Week in Review: October 10-16, 2022
1. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Regarding Personhood of Fetuses Following the Overturn of Roe v. Wade (3:12)2. Florida Jury Declines to Recommend Death Penalty for Parkland School Shooter, Nikolas Cruz (14:34)3. Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $965 Million to the Families of the Sandy Hook Shooting in Defamation Suit (24:19)All sources can be found here: www.jordanismylawyer.comFollow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @jordanismylawyerThis episode is sponsored by Good Party: https://goodparty.org/?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=sep_2022_jordan-is-my-lawyer_independent_general&utm_content=independent_general&utm_term=general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 10, 2022 • 31min
Week in Review: October 3-9, 2022
1. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Merrill v. Milligan (Voting Rights Act) (2:40)2. Kim Kardashian Pays Out $1.26M for Violating Anti-Touting Law (10:58)3. Texas Executes Inmate John Henry Ramirez (15:35) 4. President Biden Pardons All Individuals Federally Convicted of Simple Marijuana Possession (21:40)Links to all sources can be found at www.jordanismylawyer.comFollow Jordan on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube @jordanismylawyerThis episode is sponsored by Good Party: https://goodparty.org/?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=sep_2022_jordan-is-my-lawyer_independent_general&utm_content=independent_general&utm_term=general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 3, 2022 • 24min
Week in Review: September 26-October 2, 2022
(0:25) Intro(2:00) CBO Releases Cost Estimate of Loan Forgiveness Program(4:58) Agreement on Last Minute Interim Spending Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown(8:46) GOP Announces Commitment to America Agenda Ahead of Midterms(15:56) Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022Links to sources can be found at www.jordanismylawyer.com. This episode is sponsored by Good Party: https://goodparty.org/?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=sep_2022_jordan-is-my-lawyer_independent_general&utm_content=independent_general&utm_term=general Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 26, 2022 • 33min
Week in Review: September 22-25, 2022
(0:25) Intro(2:20) Arizona Judge Lifts Injunction on a 1901 Near-Total Abortion Ban(7:33) President Biden Promises to Codify Roe v. Wade if Two More Democrat Senators are Elected in Midterms(11:11) Appeals Court Rules DOJ Can Regain Access to Mar-a-Lago Classified Documents(15:04) Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's Exclusive Interview with CNN and What We Can All Learn From It(21:02) U.S. Lets Tech Firms Boost Internet Access in Iran(25:41) Alabama Execution Gets Put on Hold Less Than a Day Before Scheduled ExecutionThis episode is sponsored by Good Party. To learn more about Good Party, visit https://goodparty.org/?utm_source=pod&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=sep_2022_jordan-is-my-lawyer_independent_general&utm_content=independent_general&utm_term=general.Links to all sources can be found at www.jordanismylawyer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 22, 2022 • 36min
*Bonus Episode* Week in Review: September 19-22, 2022
(0:25) Intro(1:51) Martha's Vineyard Migrants File Class Action Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis (14:49) DOJ Announces $250M Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme(20:00) Adnan Syed Released from Jail After Serving 23 Years (28:23) New York Attorney General Files $250M Lawsuit Against Donald Trump and OthersLinks to sources can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 19, 2022 • 43min
Week in Review: September 12-18, 2022
(0:25) Intro(3:42) Former Twitter Head of Security Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee(19:00) Senator Lindsey Graham Introduces Abortion Ban Bill Ahead of Midterm Elections (26:43) Illinois SAFE-T Act (34:55) Special Master Appointed in Donald Trump InvestigationLinks to sources can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 13, 2022 • 16min
TRUE CRIME: The Story and Execution of James Coddington
(0:25) Intro(1:10) The Crime(6:00) The Clemency Hearing (10:44) The ExecutionLinks to sources can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 12, 2022 • 34min
LAW: Week in Review: September 5, 2022
(0:25) Intro(1:21) Judge Orders Biden Administration Officials to Turn Over Emails to Social Media Companies Regarding Speech Censorship(12:00) Request for Special Master Granted, What is a Special Master, Special Master Proposals Submitted to Judge (20:51) Steve Bannon Indicted on Six New Charges Related to We Build The Wall Fundraising Fraud(25:47) South Carolina Judge Rules Electric Chair and Firing Squad Unconstitutional Methods of ExecutionAll links to sources for this episode can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 6, 2022 • 21min
TRUE CRIME: Gretchen Anthony
(0:25) Intro(1:20) The Disappearance (8:27) The Runaway(13:11) The DealLinks to sources can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 5, 2022 • 42min
LAW: Week in Review: August 29, 2022
(0:25) Intro(1:46) President Biden Addresses the Nation re: MAGA Extremists(5:23) New York's Gun Laws and a Gun-Free Times Square(21:46) Kansas Teacher Settles Lawsuit with School District Over Gender Pronouns(35:52) United States Approves Potential $1.1B Weapons Sale to Taiwan(39:04) White House Asks Congress for $47.1B for Ukraine, COVID, Monkeypox, and Natural Disaster Relief Links to sources can be found on www.jordanismylawyer.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices