UNBIASED Politics

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: ICE Raids In Southern California (1:12) Lawmakers Visit Alligator Alcatraz; Give Conflicting Reports on What They Saw (4:57) New Report Details Secret Service Mistakes Leading Up to Trump's Assassination Attempt (10:57) FEMA's Response to Texas Delayed By New DHS Rule (13:46) DOJ Drops Charges for Doctor Accused of Throwing Away COVID Vaccines, Issuing Fake Vaccine Cards (18:08) The Epstein Saga Continues; Was There Really a "Client List?" Was the Jail Cell Footage Edited? (20:32) Can Trump Take Away Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship or Takeover NYC and Washington D.C.? (31:57) Quick Hitters: New Tariffs on Mexico/EU, Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Russia, New NATO Deal to Send Weapons to Ukraine, Biden Defends Use of Autopen, Murder Rates Down Across U.S. (36:12) Critical Thinking Segment (38:09) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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 Says Trump Administration Can Continue With Government Reorganization and Restructuring...For Now (1:30) Judge Blocks Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide for Babies (6:45) U.S. Resumes Sending Weapons to Ukraine; Trump Says He Didn't Know About the Pause (11:41) Court Blocks Part of 'Big Beautiful Bill' That Would Prohibit Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood (14:18) **Big Beautiful Bill Q&A Part II** (18:25) Quick Hitters: TSA Says Shoes Stay On, Court Blocks 'Click-to-Cancel' Rule, Trump Appoints Sean Duffy to NASA Administrator, Former White House Physician Testifies About Biden's Health, Secret Service Agents Put on Leave (38:49) Critical Thinking Segment (40:56) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: What We Know About the Texas Floods (0:48) What We Know About Alligator Alcatraz (10:21) What We Know About Musk's New "America Party" (16:54) Big Beautiful Bill Q&A: Answering Your Questions About the New Law (19:45) Quick Hitters: Trump's Tariff Letters, FBI/DOJ New Epstein Report (48:49) Critical Thinking Segment (50:12) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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, you'll learn everything there is to know about Independence Day in the United States. The Lead Up and Adoption of the Declaration of Independence (0:00) What the Declaration of Independence Says (9:33) Fourth of July Celebrations (13:17) Fun Facts (15:15) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: What We Know About the Idaho Brush Fire Shooting (1:02) What's in the Senate's Version of the Bill? And What Can We Expect From Here? (3:41) Trade Talks with Canada Resume After Canada Folds (13:53) Supreme Court Releases Final Decisions of Term (18:50) Trump vs. CASA; Birthright Citizenship Injunction (21:00) Planned Parenthood vs. Medina; Planned Parenthood Cut from State Medicaid (29:16) Free Speech vs. Paxton; Age-Restriction Laws for Porn Sites (32:06) Mahmoud vs. Taylor; Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Classroom Instruction (35:19) Braidwood Management vs. Kennedy; HIV Prevention Medication (38:13) Quick Hitters: P. Diddy Deliberations Begin, Trump Admin Says Harvard Violated Civil Rights Laws, Supreme Court to Hear Campaign Finance Limitations Case, New App Reports ICE Sightings (44:09) Critical Thinking Segment (46:45) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: DOJ Whistleblower Says Top U.S. Attorney and Judicial Nominee Told DOJ to "Ignore Court Orders" (1:00) Health Insurers Reach Agreement With HHS To Make Reforms to Pre-Authorization Requests (4:30) Trump Administration Formally Finds California in Violation of Title IX; Here's What It Means (10:49) Zohran Mamdani Beats Former Gov. Cuomo in NYC Mayoral Primary; What to Know About Him and His Policies (14:47) Senate's Federal Land Sale Blocked From Big Beautiful Bill (32:00) Updates in the Middle East; Trump and Hegseth Deny New U.S. Intelligence Report About Nuclear Site Damage (35:02) Rumor Has It: Was a Tourist Denied Entry Into the U.S. Because of a JD Vance Meme? (42:39) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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, we're covering everything you should know about the U.S./Iran conflict. On June 21st, the U.S. dropped bombs on three of Iran's nuclear facilities. On June 23rd, Iran attempted to retaliate. Here's what you should know. How We Got Here/What's At Issue (1:30) Listener Q&A; Answering Your Questions (10:08) Addressing a Viral Social Media Post (52:14) Rapid Fire Q&A; Quick Questions, Quick Answers (58:28) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: 1. ICE Reportedly Revokes Prior Policy to Stay Away from Hotels and Farms (0:39) 2. Judge Issues New Ruling Over Trump Administration’s Passport Marker Policy (4:03) 3. Senate Committee Proposes Sale of Federal Land to Raise Money (6:37) 4. Supreme Court Rules in Case About Gender Transition Treatments for Minors (13:57) 5. Quick Hitters: Journalists Sue LAPD, NAACP Won’t Invite President to Annual Event, Trump Extends TikTok Ban, NYC Comptroller Arrested by Federal Agents at Immigration Hearing, Rep. Hortman’s Home Broken Into After Murder, Musk and NY Times Feud Over Alleged Drug Use, State Dept. Resumes Visa Processing with New Rules, CBP Released No Migrants into the U.S. in May (22:46) 6. Rumor Has It: Do New VA Bylaws Allow Discrimination Against Democrats and Unmarried Individuals? Was a Brain Dead Woman Forced to Give Birth Because of Georgia Abortion Laws? Is the Trump Administration Removing the 988 Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Individuals? (27:47) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: Court Blocks Trump's Control Over National Guard; Appellate Court Reverses (2:05) ICE Memo Directs Agents to Stop Conducting Workplace Raids In These Locations (6:44) CMS Reportedly Shares Medicaid Data With DHS; Here's What You Need to Know About the Legalities (10:42) States Pull Back State Medicaid Healthcare Programs for Undocumented Immigrants (16:39) Everything We Know About the Targeted Minnesota Attacks and the Shooter (20:14) "No Kings" Protests and Army Parade (33:12) Trump Releases 2024 Financial Disclosures (40:00) Quick Hitters: Washington Post Says It Was the Target of a Cyberattack, Trump Organization Announces Trump Mobile, 50 States Agree to Billion Dollar Settlement with Purdue Pharma, West Virginia Gov. Declares State of Emergency (44:34) Critical Thinking Segment (46:36) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: What You Need to Know About the LA Protests, Riots, and Raids (1:34) Listener Q&A; Answering Your Questions About ICE, Immigration, and More (17:42) Kennedy Removes All 17 Voting Members of ACIP; Replaces Some (42:39) Trump's Plans to Phase Out FEMA (46:43) Trump Admin Reinstates Confederate Names at Military Installation But This Time With a Different Honoree (49:46) Supreme Court Releases 6 Decisions; Here's What They Said About Disability Discrimination at School and Improper Federal Raids (52:48) Quick Hitters: Terry Moran Out at ABC, Musk Regrets Trump Posts, DC Prepares for Army Parade, CDC Rehires Terminated Employees, Permanent Resident Applicants to Submit Medical Exam, House Approves Trump's Rescissions Proposal (56:10) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: Recap of the Trump/Musk Feud; What We Know About Musk's Epstein Allegations (0:37) House Committee Subpoenas Biden's Former White House Doctor (10:05) Abrego Garcia Brought Back to U.S. to Face Criminal Charges; Here's What You Need to Know (12:38) ABC News Suspends Anchor After Critical Social Media Post of Stephen Miller and Trump (23:23) ICE Raids Prompt Protests in LA; Here's What You Need to Know About the Legality of Trump's National Guard Deployment (26:12) Quick Hitters: Vegas Re-Joins ICE Program, Migrants Stuck in Shipping Container, Hunter Biden Drops Lawsuit Against Fox News, WSJ Investigation Shows Pentagon Spread UFO Myths Intentionally (43:18) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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 Sends $9.4B Rescission Package to Congress (0:35) Musk and Trump's Feud Heats Up Following Criticism of Big Beautiful Bill (*Since recording, Musk has posted more - including an allegation that Trump is in the Epstein files*) (3:34) Two Chinese National Arrested for Smuggling Fungus into U.S. (9:33) Hegseth Orders Renaming of Harvey Milk Navy Ship (12:57) Increased Tariffs on Aluminum and Steel Take Effect; Here's What It'll Impact (15:30) Missouri Supreme Court Allows Abortion Restrictions to Take Effect Despite Recent Constitutional Amendment Allowing Abortions (17:23) Trump Administration Removes Biden-era Abortion Guidance (23:45) Trump Issues New Admissions Ban (29:35) Trump Bans New Nonimmigrant Students from Enrolling at Harvard (35:16) Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Biden's Use of Autopen; Here's What to Know About the Autopen (37:42) Judge Allows Abrego Garcia's to Seek Sanctions Against Government (40:33) Supreme Court Releases Six Opinions, Including Reverse Discrimination Case (42:16) Quick Hitters: Karine Jean Pierre Switches Parties, CBO Estimates Impact of BBB, Fertility Clinic Co-Conspirator Arrested, Family of Boulder Attacker in ICE Custody, Ed. Dept. Reports Columbia to Accreditor, Four States Petition FDA Over Abortion Pill (45:49) Rumor Has It: Is the Administration Creating a National Database to Track Citizens? Did a DOGE Audit Find James Comey Paid Himself $16M Dollars? Did Bondi Threaten to Arrest Anyone Who Called Trump 'TACO?' (48:19) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: Appellate Court Allows "Liberation Day" Tariffs to Stand; A Breakdown of the Tariffs the U.S. Currently Has on Other Countries (1:10) Supreme Court Allows Trump to End CHNV Parole Program for Migrants (9:22) MAHA Report Contained Flawed Citations, Non-Existent Studies, and Misinterpreted Data (16:10) Migrant Who Sent Letter Threatening President Trump's Life was Allegedly Set Up by Another Migrant (22:12) DHS Releases (and Deletes) List of Sanctuary Jurisdictions (26:41) New Documents Show Alleged Government Cover-Up (31:56) Trump Pulls Nomination for NASA Administrator (36:48) What We Know About the Boulder Attack and the Man Behind It (39:41) Quick Hitters: Free Childbirth Bill, PBS Sues Administration, SCOTUS Declines Firearm Cases (43:36) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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: FBI Re-Opens Three High-Profile Investigations: Cocaine in White House, Leaked Dobbs Draft Decision, and Pipe Bomber (0:52) NPR Files Lawsuit Against Trump Over Federal Funding Cuts (5:08) State Dept. Pauses Student Visa Interviews (12:17) Trump Takes South Sudan Deportations to Supreme Court (14:43) CDC Updates COVID Vaccine Recommendations (17:49) Court Strikes Down Trump's "Liberation Day" Tariffs (22:14) (**Update: a federal appeals court has since put the lower court's order on hold. Tariffs can stand as of 5/29.) Trump's Dialogue with Russian Advisers Leads to WWIII Threat (25:29) Hegseth Accused of Illegal Wiretapping (29:33) Judge Allows DOGE Employees to Access Treasury Dept. Systems (32:50) Musk Says He's "Disappointed" in Big Beautiful Bill; Here's Why (34:44) Quick Hitters: TX New App Store Law, Musk Leaves Trump Admin, Paramount Offer Trump Millions to Settle Lawsuit (38:03) Rumor Has It: Does the Big Beautiful Bill Allow the President to Delay/Cancel Elections? Take Away Courts' Ability to Enforce Orders? Allow the President to Ignore Supreme Court Rulings? (39:38) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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: Former President Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer; Here's What His Diagnosis Means (1:17) Defense Dept. Officially Accepts Qatari Plane for Air Force One; Here's What the Refit Project May Cost (3:56) Trump Announces New 'Golden Dome' Missile Defense System (6:37) DOJ Drops Police Reform Agreements with Louisville and Minneapolis (9:24) Treasury Dept. to Stop Circulating Pennies by 2026 (14:43) Supreme Court Ties 4-4 in Religious Charter School Case; Here's What That Means (17:24) Boeing and Government Reached THIRD Agreement in 4 Years to Avoid 737 Max Trial; Will the Judge Accept It? (20:43) DHS Revokes Harvard's Ability to Enroll International Students; Court Intervenes (25:39) Make America Healthy Again Commission Releases First Health Report Per President's Orders (29:27) One Big Beautiful Bill Act; Here's What's In It (33:14) Quick Hitters: Lawmaker Indicted, EU Tariffs Postponed, Hegseth Puts Restrictions on Reporters, 500% Sanctions on Russian Oil Buyers, US Steel Partnership (46:35) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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. Lately, there’s been a lot of debate—and confusion—about the separation of powers, checks and balances, and whether certain branches are overstepping their authority. I created this three-part series to help cut through the noise and give you a clear, unbiased look at how each branch is supposed to function, what powers they actually hold, and how they’re meant to keep each other in check. In today's episode, we're diving into the executive branch of the U.S. government. Intro (0:00) Fundamentals of the Executive Branch (2:07) Powers of the Executive Branch and How Checks and Balances Apply (6:50) History and Evolution of the Executive Branch (23:50) How the Executive Branch Affects Our Everyday Lives (33:34) Fun Facts (36:23) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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. Lately, there’s been a lot of debate—and confusion—about the separation of powers, checks and balances, and whether certain branches are overstepping their authority. I created this three-part series to help cut through the noise and give you a clear, unbiased look at how each branch is supposed to function, what powers they actually hold, and how they’re meant to keep each other in check. In today's episode, we're diving into the judicial branch of the U.S. government. Intro (0:00) Foundational Elements of the Judicial Branch (2:28) The Role of the Judiciary/Checks and Balances (7:24) History of the Judicial Branch (16:27) The Federal Court System & Appeals Process (29:03) Fun Facts About the Judicial Branch (39:12) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

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. Lately, there’s been a lot of debate—and confusion—about the separation of powers, checks and balances, and whether certain branches are overstepping their authority. I created this three-part series to help cut through the noise and give you a clear, unbiased look at how each branch is supposed to function, what powers they actually hold, and how they’re meant to keep each other in check. In today's episode, we're diving into the legislative branch of the U.S. government. Intro (0:00) Foundational Elements of Congress (2:40) Congress' Powers; Checks and Balances (5:27) Congress' History and Evolution (12:15) How Bills Become Laws (31:23) How You Can Contact Your Lawmakers (41:20) Congressional Fun Facts (43:21) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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

SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S ⁠FREE NEWSLETTER⁠. 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 Allows Transgender Military Ban to Proceed (0:26) Newark Outage: What We Know (8:30) Trump's New Executive Order Stops Funding for Gain-of-Function Research (16:01) Education Dept. Cancels $1B in Biden-Era School Mental Health Grants (19:28) DHS Announces $1,000 Stipend for Self-Deportation (22:57) Here's How the Conclave Works (25:10) Quick Hitters: US Reaches Trade Deal with UK, Another Jet Ends Up in Red Sea, Largest Fentanyl Bust in US History, 205 Child Predators Arrested in Operation, Law Enforcement Targets 764 Network, Officers Acquitted of State Charges in Nichols Case, House Passes 'Gulf of America Act' (29:19) Rumor Has It: Is Desegregation Being Overturned? Is the President Throwing Himself a Birthday Parade? Are Oklahoma Lawmakers Trying to Overturn Gay Marriage? (33:35) Critical Thinking Segment (40:04) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE NEWSLETTER. 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