

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 10, 2025 • 43min
UNBIASED Politics (4/10/25): Trump Pauses Some Tariffs, But Increases China's; PLUS Is Trump Declaring Martial Law Soon? Increased Logging on Public Lands? And More.
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.In today's episode:
Supreme Court Rules on Alien Enemies Act (0:45)
Supreme Court Says Admin Does NOT Have to Reinstate Probationary Employees (8:14)
Judge Says White House's Ban on Associated Press is Unconstitutional (12:12)
IRS and DHS Reach Data Sharing Agreement for Immigration Enforcement (13:45)
Migrants Who Entered Through CBP One App Have Parole Status Revoked (15:57)
Trump Pauses Country-Specific Tariffs, Increases Tariff on China (17:48)
Elon Musk and Peter Navarro Publicly Feud Over Tariffs (22:54)
Quick Hitters: Funding Frozen for Cornell and Northwestern, Inflation Cools, US/Russia Prisoner Swap, Relaunch of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement Office, Trump Signs Water Pressure Order, Texas AG Ken Paxton Announces Run for Senate (26:01)
Rumor Has It: Is Trump Declaring Martial Law Soon? Is the Admin Logging on Public Lands? (29:02)
Homework Assignment (38:19)
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Apr 8, 2025 • 6min
UNBIASED Politics in UNDER Five Minutes: Are Trump's Tariffs Reciprocal? New Job Growth in the U.S., How Goldberg Got Added to the Yemen Chat, and More.
In the first ever episode of 'UNBIASED Politics' in UNDER 5 Minutes, Jordan covers the stories featured on 'UNBIASED Politics' the day before. For those that don't have time for the full 40-minute show, enjoy this synthesized version full of quick hitters. Listen to the FULL Episode HERE.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.SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 7, 2025 • 35min
UNBIASED Politics (4/7/25): Are the New Tariffs Reciprocal or Not? PLUS Here’s Why the Stock Market Is Down, How Goldberg Got Added to the Yemen Chat, and More.
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.In today's episode:
US Adds 228,000 New Jobs in March; Here's What It Means (1:56)
TikTok Bidding War Continues As Trump Extends Ban Deadline (4:57)
New Report Reveals How Jeffrey Goldberg Got Added to Yemen Group Chat (7:02)
Trump Administration Takes Mistaken Deportation Case to Supreme Court; Puts DOJ Attorney on Administrative Leave (9:03)
Are the New Tariffs Reciprocal or Not?? Here's What You Need To Know About the Arguments on Both Sides. PLUS Why the Stock Market Is Taking a Hit. (14:49)
Quick Hitters: Supreme Court Denies Firearm Regulation Case, Justices Allow Trump Admin to Hold Off on $65M in Grants, Border Inspectors Charged in Bribery Scheme, Measles Death in Texas, Trump Administration Protests Around the Country, Musk Seeks Zero-Tariff Solution with Europe (29:32)
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Apr 3, 2025 • 46min
UNBIASED Politics (4/3/25): What You Need to Know About Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs, Mangione's Possible Death Sentence, Covenant School Shooter Final Report, and More.
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.In today's episode:
President Trump Announces Reciprocal Tariffs. Here's What It Means (0:38)
DOJ Seeks Death Penalty Against Luigi Mangione (10:52)
HHS and Ed. Dept. Reviewing $9B in Harvard Grants and Contracts (15:40)
Nashville Police Release Final Covenant School Shooting Report (18:38)
Judge Says Trump Administration Must Restore Legal Funding for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (26:32)
Quick Hitters: Sen. Booker Breaks Speech Record, WI Supreme Court Race Most Expensive in History, Eric Adams' Charges Dismissed, Man to Plead Guilty in Attempted Assassination of Kavanaugh, FDA Delays COVID Vaccine Approval, USDA Pauses School Funding for State of Maine, White House Responds to 'Musk Leaving' Article, Trump Signs Ticketing Order, House Attempting to Limit Judicial Power, States Sue Over HHS Covid Funding Cuts (30:01)
Rumor Has It: Was a Man Mistakenly Deported? How Did Trump Really Calculate Reciprocal Tariffs? (36:53)
Critical Thinking Segment (41:23)
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Mar 31, 2025 • 40min
UNBIASED Politics (3/31/25): Can a President Serve THREE Terms? Declassified CIA Files Reveal Attempt to Find Ark of the Covenant, Trump Comments on Bombing Iran, and More.
Explore the heated discussions around a former president's thoughts on serving three terms, igniting debates on the 22nd Amendment. Discover intriguing declassified CIA files about a bizarre quest to find the Ark of the Covenant using remote viewing. Dive into recent U.S.-Iran tensions fueled by geopolitical strategies and military threats. Uncover legal battles affecting immigration policy and civil rights, alongside heartwarming stories of military reunions that remind us of the human side of politics.

Mar 27, 2025 • 46min
UNBIASED Politics (3/27/25): Everything We Know About the Houthi Group Chat, Supreme Court Says ATF Can Regulate Ghost Guns, HHS Announces Restructuring, and More.
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.In today's episode:
Everything We Know About the Houthi Group Chat (0:25)
Trump Administration Invokes State Secrets Privilege to Avoid Providing Deportation Flight Info (14:44)
Supreme Court Upholds ATF's Ghost Gun Regulation (17:26)
Trump Signs Order Declassifying Crossfire Hurricane Investigation Files (23:44)
Trump Signs Order Seeking to Require Proof of Citizenship and ID for Voting (25:48)
Trump Pardons Hunter Biden's Former Business Partner (31:39)
HHS Announces Department Reorganization and Employee Cuts (34:13)
Quick Hitters: New 25% Tariffs on Cars and Parts, Pfizer Allegedly Delayed Vaccine Announcement in 2020, Family Planning Grants at Risk of Being Cut, US Soldiers Missing in Lithuania, FDA Approves UTI Medication, Mangione Violates "Special Treatment," COVID Funding Repurposed by HHS (37:00)
Critical Thinking Segment (40:36)
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Mar 24, 2025 • 34min
UNBIASED Politics (3/24/25): Trump Moves Closer to Dismantling Education Department, Here's What You Need to Know. PLUS Social Security Changes Coming Next Week, and More.
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.In today's episode:
President Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Dismantling Dept. of Education. Here's What You Need to Know.
DHS Ends Biden Administration CHNV Parole Program
White House Taking Sponsorships for Annual Easter 'Egg Roll'
Changes Coming to Social Security Next Week After New January Law Takes Effect
Quick Hitters: Venezuela Agrees to Take Repatriation Flights, ICE and IRS Near Immigration Deal, Musk Calls for Legal Action After NY Times Report, Trump Takes Federal Layoff Order to Supreme Court, Supreme Court Won't Hear Climate Case, Will Hear Congressional Districting Case, Trump to Narrow April 2nd Tariffs, Imposes New Tariffs on Venezuelan Oil, 23 and Me Bankrupt, Alina Habba's New Role, Editor-in-Chief Receives Accidental War Plan Text from DoD
Critical Thinking Segment
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Mar 20, 2025 • 42min
UNBIASED Politics (3/20/25): JFK Assassination Documents Released. PLUS Did the President Trump Remove the Prohibition on Segregated Facilities? And More.
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.In today's episode:
Trump Admin and Judge Fight Over Deportation Flights
Trump Threatens Impeachment Against Judge; Chief Justice Roberts Responds
Judge Says DOGE's Actions Related to USAID Likely Unconstitutional
Judge Says Trump's Ban on Transgender Service Members Likely Unconstitutional
JFK Assassination Documents Released; Here's What We Learned and Why It's Important
Quick Hitters: Astronauts Back Home, UPenn Loses $175M in Federal Funds, Ben & Jerry's CEO Fired, HHS Announces Operation Stork Speed, Interest Rates Kept Steady, Khalil to be Transferred to New Jersey
Rumor Has It: Does the Trump Admin Have a "List" of Banned Words? Did the Dept. of Defense Remove Webpages About Women and POC? Did Trump Remove on Prohibition on Segregated Facilities? Is California Asking for a $3B Loan Because of Undocumented Immigrants?
Critical Thinking Segment
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Mar 17, 2025 • 45min
UNBIASED Politics (3/17/25): What is the Alien Enemies Act? Did Trump Defy the Court Order? Birthright Citizenship Goes to Supreme Court, What We Know About Presidents Using an Autopen, and More.
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.In today's episode:
Columbia University Sanctions Students Who Occupied Hamilton Hall (0:42)
Trump Administration Takes Birthright Citizenship to Supreme Court (3:06)
Trump Signs Executive Order Virtually Eliminating Seven Entities (12:19)
Congress Passes Stopgap Measure to Avoid Government Shutdown (16:41)
Trump Invokes Alien Enemies Act; Judge Blocks It; Flights With Migrants Fly Anyway (22:37)
Trump Says Biden's Orders Signed With Autopen Are Void; Here's What We Know About the Autopen (31:05)
Oracle Reportedly Talking to White House About TikTok Deal (34:07)
Officials Say Assistant Brown University Professor Deported Back to Lebanon for Attending Hezbollah Leader Funeral (36:16)
Quick Hitters: $70M Contract Awarded for New Border Wall Construction, Man Wins $50M for Hot Starbucks Drink Spill, Astronauts Arrive at ISS, and More (38:14)
Critical Thinking Segment (40:11)
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Mar 13, 2025 • 44min
UNBIASED Politics (3/13/25): Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs, Khalil's Arrest and Detention, USAID Official Says 'Burn & Destroy' Documents, CDC Director Nomination Withdrawn, and More.
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.In today's episode:
Tariff War Update; Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs (1:22)
Meta Whistleblower Files SEC Complaint and Releases Tell-All Memoir (7:01)
HHS Secretary Kennedy Wants to Get Rid of Generally Recognized as Safe "Loophole" (11:53)
DOJ Dismisses Federal Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Shelter for Unaccompanied Migrant Children; HHS Announces All Children Removed and All Shelters Closed (15:21)
Washington State Sues Washington County Accusing Sheriffs Office of Assisting ICE Agents (20:45)
USAID Sued After Acting Secretary Orders Employees to "Burn" and "Destroy" Documents (23:17)
Mahmoud Khalil to Remain in Louisiana Facility At Least Until Friday (26:18)
National Transportation Safety Board Issues "Urgent Recommendations" Following DC Crash (30:22)
Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Law Firms (31:59)
Quick Hitters: Inflation Cools, CDC Director Nomination Withdrawn, Trump Admin Takes Birthright Citizenship to Supreme Court, Astronauts Not Coming Home, Agencies Must Rehire Probationary Employees, Southwest Won't Allow Free Bags, All Migrants at Guantanamo Flown Back to US, EPA's Deregulatory Actions, Government Shutdown Looms (34:29)
Critical Thinking Segment (39:20)
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