UNBIASED Politics (5/12/25): Suspending Habeas Corpus, the Qatari Government's $400M Gift, Mayor Arrested at ICE Facility, an Attempt to Lower Drug Prices, and More.
May 12, 2025•54 min
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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:
Announcement from Jordan (0:00)
Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost) Becomes First American Pope (1:59)
Encounter at ICE Facility in NJ Leads to Mayor's Arrest and Conflicting Stories of Assault (6:08)
ACLU Attorneys Representing 2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen Removed From U.S. Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit (15:37)
White House Says It's Considering Suspension of Habeas Corpus (18:16)
First South African Refugees Enter U.S. Under Trump's New Refugee Program (24:45)
Qatari Government to Donate Jumbo Jet to Be Used as Air Force One (28:31)
Trump Signs Executive Order Aimed at Lowering Drug Prices; Is It Possible? (34:26)
Supreme Court Will Soon Hear Arguments in Birthright Citizenship Case; Here's What You Need to Know (38:53)
Quick Hitters: US/China Trade Deal, Last American Citizen Hostage Released, Diddy's Trial, Federal Officials Subpoena California Records (44:31)
Critical Thinking Segment (46:56)
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