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UNBIASED Politics

Jordan Bermanwww.buzzsprout.com
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.

Episodes

July 10, 2024: Project 2025 Q&A, $500M Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Dismissed, Another State to Implement Cell Phone Bans in Schools, and More.

1. Federal Judge Dismisses $500M Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Filed by Former Twitter Employees (0:32)2. Governor Signs Executive Order to Implement Cell Phone Bans in K-12 Schools (3:43)3. Follow-Up Project 2025 Q&A; Answering Your Questions (6:55)4. Quick Hitters: Biden Administration Announces New Tariffs Targeting China's Goods, Congress Receives Petition for Federal Paid Leave, First F-16s En Route to Ukraine (13:20)Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on I...

Jul 10, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

July 9, 2024: Project 2025 Explained, GOP Releases Final Party Policy Platform, Biden's Doctor Explains Neurology Visits, and More.

1. Biden's Primary Doctor Writes Letter Explaining Neurologist Visits (0:33)2. GOP Releases Final Party Policy Platform Ahead of Convention; Here's What It Says (2:10)3. Project 2025 Explained; Answering Your Questions (6:55)4. Quick Hitters: Hunter Biden's Attorneys Withdraw Motion for New Trial, US Marshal Shoots Person Attempting Carjacking Outside Justice Sotomayor's Home, and Alec Baldwin's Manslaughter Trial Begins (15:33)Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow J...

Jul 09, 202418 minTranscript available on Metacast

July 8, 2024: Biden's Letter to Lawmakers Attempting to Ease Concerns, White House Logs Show Visits By Parkinson's Specialist, RNC Panel Approves Change to Abortion Stance, and Boeing to Plead Guilty.

1. President Biden Sits for Interview with ABC; House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Holds Meeting, Biden Sends Letter to Lawmakers, Public White House Logs Raise Questions About Possible Parkinson's Disease (0:32)2. Republican National Committee Panel Approves Draft Proposal Changing Platform's Position on Federal Abortion Limits (7:45)3. Boeing Says It Will Plead Guilty to One Charge of Fraud After Violating Deferred Prosecution Agreement with DOJ (9:57)Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch thi...

Jul 08, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

July 3, 2024: White House Offers Update On Biden's Campaign After Debate, NYT Poll Shows Trump Leading, and American Pride in 2024 Increased Since 2022. Plus Fourth of July History and Fun Facts.

1. White House Offers Update on Biden's Campaign Post-Debate; NYT Poll Shows Trump Leading; Biden Issues All-Staff Memo and Will Meet With Governors (1:03)2. Missouri Attorney General Petitions Supreme Court for Relief Re: Trump's Gag Order and Upcoming Sentencing in NY (3:49)3. New Gallup Poll Shows American Pride Still Low, But Higher Than 2022 (5:11)4. Fourth of July Fun Facts and History (6:04)Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.A...

Jul 03, 202411 minTranscript available on Metacast

July 2, 2024: Trump Wants Verdict Set Aside Following Immunity Decision, Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Made Public, Judge Declares Mistrial in Karen Read's Murder Trial, and More.

1. Judge Declares Mistrial in Karen Read's Murder Trial After Jury Deadlocks Twice (1:05)2. Trumps Requests Verdict Be Set Aside in Hush Money Case Following Supreme Court's Immunity Decision; Judge Delays Trump's Sentencing to July 18th (7:12)3. Epstein Grand Jury Testimony Transcripts Released By Florida Judge After New Disclosure Law Takes Effect (11:45)4. Quick Hitters: Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York, US Government to Give Moderna $176M to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine, New $2.3B Ukraine Aid...

Jul 02, 202421 minTranscript available on Metacast

July 1, 2024: Presidential Immunity Decision Explained, Plus SCOTUS Sends Social Media Content Restriction Cases Back Down and Rules on Statute of Limitations for Challenges to Agency Action.

1. Corner Post vs. Board Decision Explained (1:21)2. NetChoice vs. Paxton; Moody vs. NetChoice Decision Explained (5:18)3. DEEP DIVE: Trump vs. United States Decision Explained (7:14) Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.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

Jul 01, 202426 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 28, 2024: (Special Report) Supreme Court Drops Chevron Doctrine, Upholds Encampment Bans on the Homeless, and Rules on January 6th Obstruction Charge. Here's What You Need to Know.

1. Homeless Encampment Bans: City of Grants Pass vs. Johnson (1:39)2. Chevron Doctrine: Looper Bright Enterprises vs. Raimondo (6:53)3. January 6th Charge: Fischer vs. United States (13:09)CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE LIMITED DROP 'UNBIASED' HATS!Support ‘UNBIASED’ on Patreon.Watch this episode on YouTube.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

Jun 28, 202420 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 27, 2024: Supreme Court Decides Purdue Pharma Opioid Bankruptcy Case, Idaho's Abortion Case, and Others. Plus Oklahoma Says Bible To Be Taught In Schools, Presidential Debate, and More.

1. Supreme Court Releases Four New Big Decisions: Ohio vs. EPA (2:53) Harrington vs. Purdue Pharma (6:09) SEC vs. Jarkesy (12:21) Moyle vs. Idaho (13:28) 2. Quick Hitters: Walgreens to Close "Significant" Number of Stores, Average 30-Year Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly, Oklahoma Carries Out Death Row Execution, Oklahoma Superintendent Says Bible Must Be Taught in Schools, and Three Presidential Candidates Gear Up for Tonight's Debates (18:33)SHOP THE LIMITED-EDITION 'UNBIASED' HAT NOW: SHOP HERE.S...

Jun 27, 202423 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 26, 2024: Supreme Court's Social Media Suppression Decision Explained, SCOTUS Accidentally Releases Abortion Decision, RFK Jr. To Hold His Own Debate, DNC Emails Now Unavailable on WikiLeaks, and More.

1. End-Of-Term Update From SCOTUS/Abortion Ruling Mistakenly Uploaded (2:00)2. Snyder vs. United States: SCOTUS Says Gratuities for Public Officials Not Criminalized Like Bribes (5:17)3. Murthy vs. Missouri: SCOTUS Says Plaintiffs Lacked Standing to Sue Biden Administration Over Social Media Content Suppression (10:21)4. Quick Hitters: RFK Jr. to Hold His Own Debate, Julian Assange Goes Free; DNC Emails Unavailable Following Plea, Texas to Execute Death Row Inmate Via Lethal Injection, Venezuela...

Jun 26, 202427 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 25, 2024: Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan Partially Blocked, WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange to Accept Plea Deal, Hunter Biden Requests New Trial, and More.

1. Federal Judges in Missouri and Kansas Partially Block Portions of Biden's Loan Forgiveness Program (1:46)2. Hunter Biden Seeks New Trial Over Alleged Lack of Jurisdiction (6:46)3. WikiLeaks Founder, Julian Assange, To Be Set Free After Years of Extradition Battles; Here's What You Need To Know About Him and How He Got Here (10:10)4. Quick Hitters: Louisiana Sued Over New 'Ten Commandments Law'; Trump's Hush Money Gag Order Partially Lifted (14:45)LIMITED EDITION 'UNBIASED' HATS DROP TOMORROW ...

Jun 25, 202417 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 24, 2024: Will Women Have to Register In The Draft? Your Questions Answered. Plus Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Re: Gender Transition Bans for Minors, and More.

1. Louisiana 'Ten Commandments Law' Update: How Louisiana Is Trying to Get Around Supreme Court Precedent (1:13)2. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Challenging Constitutionality of Tennessee Law Banning Gender Transition Care for Minors (6:02)3. Will Women Have to Register for the Draft? Are Men Being Registered Automatically? Answering Your Questions About the FY2025 NDAA (13:47)4. Quick Hitters: FBI Releases Annual Active Shooter Incidents Report, CBP Releases May Border Encounter Numbers, Kr...

Jun 24, 202420 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 20, 2024: Louisiana's New '10 Commandments Law', Here's What The Supreme Court Says; Trump and Biden Finalize Debate Details With Coin Flip; SCOTUS Releases New Decisions; and More.

1. Louisiana Enacts New Law Requiring '10 Commandments' Be Displayed in Classrooms; Here's What The Supreme Court Has Said About It (2:21)2. Supreme Court Releases Four New Decisions Today; Upholds Trump's Foreign Investments Tax (14:29)3. Quick Hitters: Snapchat Settles Lawsuit for $15M, Gov. DeSantis Sued For Wrongful Termination, RFK Jr. Fails to Qualify for CNN Debate, Trump and Biden Finalize Debate Details with Coin Flip, Oakland County Mayor's House Raided By FBI (22:30)Limited Edition 'U...

Jun 20, 202427 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 18, 2024: Biden Announces New Immigration Action, NY Court Denies Trump's Gag Order Appeal, Ethics Committee Re-Opens Rep. Gaetz Investigation, and More.

1. Biden Administration Announces New Immigration Action on DACA's 12th Anniversary (0:43)2. NY Court of Appeals Denies Trump's Appeal of Gag Order; Request for Lift Still Pending (4:30)3. House Ethics Committee Announces Re-Opening of Investigation Into Rep. Matt Gaetz Plus New Allegations (7:09)4. Quick Hitters: CBO Releases New Federal Deficit Estimate, USDA Pauses Some Food Exports From Mexico Due to Security Concerns, Biden's Secret Service Agent Robbed at Gunpoint, Boeing CEO Testifies Bef...

Jun 18, 202414 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 17, 2024: Multiple Judges Block Biden's New Title IX Restrictions, Senate GOP Blocks IVF Bill, Exclusive Reuters Report Uncovers Pentagon Operation During Pandemic, and More.

1. Senate GOP Blocks IVF Bill; Introduces New IVF Bill (0:32)2. Reuters Report Uncovers Pentagon COVID Operation in Philippines (5:20)3. Multiple Judges Block Biden's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Title IX Restrictions From Taking Effect (7:43)4. Quick Hitters: Hunter Biden's Attorneys File and Withdraw Motion for New Trial, Maryland Governor Pardons 175,000 Marijuana Convictions, New Jersey AG Indicts George Norcross, and DOJ Not Prosecuting AG Garland After Contempt Referral (12:20)Su...

Jun 17, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 13, 2024: Supreme Court Dismisses Abortion Medication Challenge and Issues Two Other Decisions, Biden Administration Sued Over New Border Restrictions, and More.

1. Why I Played The Audio Recordings of the Supreme Court Justices (0:37) 2. Supreme Court Dismisses Controversial Abortion Medication Case (FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine) (1:53)3. Supreme Court Issues Two Other Decisions in Trump Trademark Case and Starbucks Labor Case (9:42) 4. Biden Administration Sued Over New Border Restrictions (13:05)5. Quick Hitters: G7 Leaders Agree to Loan Ukraine Funds, Trump Meets With Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, and Biden Nominates New FDIC Chair (16:15) S...

Jun 13, 202419 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 12, 2024: House to Vote on AG Garland's Contempt Resolution, ICE Arrests Migrants After FBI Shows Connections to ISIS, Judge Strikes Down Biden's New Title IX Guidance, and More

1. ICE Arrests Eight Migrants After FBI Shows Connections to ISIS (0:49)2. House to Vote on AG Garland's Contempt Resolution for Refusing to Turn Over Biden's Interview Tapes (2:41)2. Quick Hitters: Biden Administration's New Rule to Ban Medical Debt from Credit Reports, Texas Judge Strikes Down Biden's New Title IX Guidance, Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Following May Annual Inflation Numbers, Musk Withdraws Lawsuit Against OpenAI (7:27)Show your support for UNBIASED on Patreon.Watch this epi...

Jun 12, 202411 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 11, 2024: Supreme Court Undercover Recordings, Hunter Biden Found Guilty, Rapper's Attorney Sentenced to Jail, and More.

1. Woman Releases Undercover Audio Recordings of Conversations with Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Alito, and Alito's Wife (1:44)2. Rapper Young Thug's Attorney Sentenced to Jail for Not Disclosing Sources to Judge (19:10)3. Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All Firearm Charges (25:48)4. Quick Hitters: Port of Baltimore Re-Opens Following Bridge Collapse, Joey Chestnut Won't Compete in 2024 Hot Dog Eating Contest, FBI Releases Q1 Report Showing Decline in Violent Crimes (30:56)Watch this episode on Y...

Jun 11, 202434 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 10, 2024: Jury Begins Deliberations in Hunter Biden's Trial, Donald Trump Attends Pre-Sentencing Hearing, Supreme Court to Hear Facebook's Data Breach Case, and More.

1. Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Case Stemming from Facebook/Cambridge Analytica Data Breach (0:33)2. Defense and Prosecution Present Closing Arguments in Hunter Biden's Firearm Trial; Jury Begins Deliberations (6:36)3. Trump Attends Pre-Sentencing Interview With Probation Officer Ahead of July 11th Sentencing Date (10:43)4. Quick Hitters: Apple Announces New "Apple Intelligence," UN Security Council Approves US Resolution for Permanent Ceasefire, Trump Says He'll Nix Taxes on Tips (12:45)Watch t...

Jun 10, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 6, 2024: FDA Rescinds Market Ban on Juul Vaping Products, Supreme Court Issues New Decisions, Senate Fails to Move on Contraception Bill, and More.

1. Supreme Court Issues Three New Opinions (0:30)2. FDA Rescinds 'Marketing Denial Order' on Juul Vaping Products Officially Allowing Products to Return to Market (5:04)3. Senate Fails to Move Forward on Federal Right to Contraception Bill (8:45)4. Quick Hitters: Gilgo Beach Murder Suspect Faces More Murder Charges, SpaceX Successfully Tests Starship, Boeing Starliner Docks at ISS, President Biden Says He May Not Pardon Hunter If Convicted (10:01)Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on In...

Jun 06, 202413 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 5, 2024: Presidential Proclamation Correction, Biden's Border Proclamation vs. Trump's, Jury Member Bribed With $120,000, House Votes on ICC Sanctions, and More.

1. Biden Issues Border *Proclamation*, Not Executive Order; Here's the Difference; and How Biden's Proclamation Compares to Trump's 2019 Border Proclamation (0:48)2. House Passes Bill to Sanction International Criminal Court and Others Amid Arrest Warrant Request for Israeli PM Netanyahu (7:26)3. Jury Member in Largest Pandemic Fraud Scheme Trial Receives $120,000 Bribe on Doorstep (9:04)4. Quick Hitters: Boeing's Starliner Successfully Launches After Years of Delays, Pro-Palestine Protesters Ar...

Jun 05, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 4, 2024: Biden Issues Executive Action Restricting Entry at Southern Border, Opening Statements in Hunter Biden's Trial, Oral Arguments Set for Fani Willis Appeal, and More.

1. Opening Statements in Hunter Biden's Trial; Juror Drops Out (0:46)2. President Biden Issues Executive Action Restricting Entry at Southern Border (4:11)3. Georgia Appeals Court Sets Tentative Date for Oral Arguments in DA Fani Willis Appeal (6:48)4. Quick Hitters: Wisconsin Attorney General Brings Charges Against Trump Allies for Over 2020 Election; AG Garland Testifies Before House Committee Re: DOJ's Work Under Garland's Leadership (9:10)Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instag...

Jun 04, 202412 minTranscript available on Metacast

June 3, 2024: Trump Verdict Follow Up, Hunter Biden's Trial Begins, X Allows 'Adult Content,' Fauci Testifies About Pandemic Origins, and More.

1. Follow Up: What Supreme Court Precedent Tells Us About Judge Merchan's Jury Instructions (0:42)2. Follow Up: What Your 6th Amendment Right to Notice Says About Indictments & How It Could Affect Trump (7:33)3. Jury Trial Begins in Hunter Biden's Firearm Trial (11:30) (Update: Since recording, the jury has been seated.)4. Quick Hitters: Russia Warns U.S. About Weapons in Ukraine, Maldives Ban Israeli Passport Holders, Sen. Menendez to Seek Re-Election as Independent Despite Corruption Trial, X ...

Jun 03, 202418 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 31, 2024: 20 QUESTIONS (Trump's Guilty Verdict Edition)

In this episode, I'm answering 20 of the most submitted questions about Trump's charges, trial, guilty verdict, and everything in between. After listening, you'll be more informed than most of America, so congratulations! 1. Is it true the verdict was not unanimous? (2:03)2. Can Donald Trump still run for president despite the conviction? (10:32)3. Can he still serve as president if elected? (11:28)4. What happens next? How does the appeals process work? (11:38)5. When is sentencing? (13:30)6. D...

May 31, 202435 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 30, 2024: 'Hush Money' Trial Q&A, Jury Deliberations Update, Supreme Court Releases Three New Opinions.

BREAKING: The Jury reached a verdict in Trump's 'hush money' trial at 4:20pm ET. As of 4:40pm ET, the jurors asked for 30 minutes to fill out the charging form. This episode does not include the verdict. 1. Supreme Court Releases Three New Opinions (0:58)2. Update on Jury Deliberations in Hush Money Trial (7:35)3. 'Hush Money' Q&A: Answering Your Questions (10:25)Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about y...

May 30, 202422 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 29, 2024: Jury Starts Deliberations in 'Hush Money' Trial, Breaking Down the Charges, What the Jury Must Consider, and Much More. Plus Alito's Official Response to Calls for Recusal.

1. Jury Starts to Deliberate in Trumps 'Hush Money' Trial: Recap of the Charges, the Burden of Proof, What the Jury Must Consider, How They'll Reach a Verdict, the Jury's Request to Rehear Certain Testimony, and More (1:31)2. Justice Alito Issues Formal Response to Calls for His Recusal After Flag Incidents; Here's What It Says (15:06)Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

May 29, 202424 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 28, 2024: Justice Gorsuch Publicizes Passionate Dissent, 'Hush Money' Trial Closing Arguments, Louisiana Criminalizes Possession of Abortion Medications, and More.

1. From Friday: Louisiana Becomes First State to Criminalize Possession of Abortion Medication (1:01)2. Supreme Court Releases New Orders; Justice Gorsuch Publicizes Passionate Dissent (3:46)3. Trump's Defense Team Presents Closing Arguments in Hush Money Trial; Prosecution's Closing Arguments Remain Ongoing (10:57)4. Quick Hitters: T-Mobile/US Cellular Deal, Special Counsel's Gag Order Request Denied in Classified Documents Case, US-Built Pier in Gaza Breaks Apart, Democratic National Committee...

May 28, 202419 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 23, 2024: DOJ Sues Live Nation for Illegal Monopoly, Supreme Court Issues Racial Gerrymandering Decision, Justice Alito Faces More Backlash for Second Flag, and More.

1. DOJ and Others Sue Live Nation-Ticketmaster Alleging Illegal Monopoly (0:38)2. Supreme Court Releases Three Decisions; Breaking Down Racial Gerrymander Case Alexander vs. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP (4:22)3. Quick Hitters: Scottie Scheffler's Arresting Officer Faces Disciplinary Action for Not Turning on Body Cam During Arrest, Justice Alito Faces More Criticism After Pictures Surface of Second Flag, American Airlines Issues Statement After Court Filing Blamed Young Girl for ...

May 23, 202417 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 22, 2024: European Countries to Recognize Palestinian State, Biden Cancels $7.7B in Student Debt, Elvis' Graceland Foreclosure Called Off Amidst Legal Battle, and More.

1. Norway, Spain, and Ireland to Recognize Palestinian State (0:34)2. Biden Administration Cancels Another $7.7B in Student Debt (2:45)3. SpaceX and Dept. of Defense Working Together to Intercept Starlink Terminals in Russian Possession (5:53)4. Judge Rules Elvis' Graceland Won't Be Foreclosed Due to Potential Fraud, Then Foreclosing Entity Says It Will Withdraw Claim (7:55)5. Quick Hitters: Republican National Committee Locked Down Due to Vials of Blood, Uvalde Families Reach Settlement with Ci...

May 22, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 21, 2024: Hush Money Trial Comes to a Close, Trump's 'Unified Reich' Controversy Explained, Calls for Justice Alito's Recusal Come After Upside-Down Flag Incident, and More.

1. Hush Money Trial Comes to a Close; Here's What Happens Now (0:32)2. Truth Social Post on Trump's Account About 'Unified Reich' Causes Controversy (4:23)3. Justice Alito's Upside-Down Flag in Front Yard Raises Questions (8:49)4. Quick Hitters: Rudy Giuliani and Others Plead Not Guilty in AZ, Chair of FDIC to Step Down, Biden Administration Releasing 1M Barrels of Oil (14:17)Watch this episode on YouTube.Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok.All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn...

May 21, 202416 minTranscript available on Metacast

May 20, 2024: Arrest Warrants Sought for Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas Leader, Supreme Court Won't Intervene in Transgender School Policy Debate, Michael Cohen Finishes Cross-Examination, and More.

1. Weekend Recap: David DePape Sentenced, Blue Origin Takes Commercial Flight, Iranian President Dies in Helicopter Crash (2:16)2. International Criminal Court Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrants for Israeli PM, Hamas Leader, and Others (5:34)3. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Over Maryland School District Transgender Policy (9:06)4. Trump's Attorney Finishes Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen (11:13)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a review and share it with those you know that als...

May 20, 202419 minTranscript available on Metacast
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