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A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida. We break down the ATC audio, what the crash video shows, and how aircraft icing can affect a plane. We also address two rumors spreading online: that the aircraft was shot down, and that what people saw falling from the sky wasn’t a plane at all, but a missile.

Then, Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens makes a last-minute break from her own party and endorses Republican Mike Rogers over Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s closely watched Senate race. We walk through the full timeline, the Rebellion PAC ad, the church appearance that never happened, her Sunday morning endorsement of Rogers, and her interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

Plus: a federal judge dismisses the DOJ’s lawsuit seeking to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate race involving Dan Sullivan and Daniel J. Sullivan; Sen. Chris Murphy is hospitalized after suffering a stroke; North Korea is accused of carrying out the $6.3 billion Binance hack; an ICE agent is indicted in Texas; Washington, D.C., and Virginia sue over President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch; and a judge opens an investigation into government representations about Trump’s D.C. golf-course renovation.

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.

1. What We Know About the Learjet Crash in Florida (0:52)

2. Judge Dismisses DOJ's Lawsuit Asking Court to Step into Senate race in Alaska (12:52)

3. Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens Endorses Republican Mike Rodgers, Drops El-Sayed Endorsement (~22:48)

4. Quick Hitters (~35:13)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~39:16)

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Today, we’re breaking down the Pentagon’s new FORTRESS initiative and its reported plan for major U.S. military bases to eventually sustain essential operations for up to 90 days without relying on the civilian power grid, water, fuel or communications.

Then, we’re covering the latest developments in Alaska’s Senate race after new reporting about efforts to recruit a second candidate named Dan Sullivan, including the ongoing DOJ criminal investigation, Alaska’s new state investigation and the federal lawsuit over election certification.

We’re also unpacking the new House Judiciary Democrats’ report involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, including Beatrice Keul’s new rape allegation and what the evidence does (and doesn't) establish.

And in Rumor Has It: Is Minnesota taxpayer money going to an organization that distributes “booty bumping kits”? And is the Trump administration really sending $500 Obamacare refund checks?

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In today's episode:

• What We Know About the Pentagon's FORTRESS Initiative/Doomsday Prep (0:14)
• NY Times Reports Democrats Are Behind Dan Sullivan's Campaign in Alaska (11:49)
• House Judiciary Democrats Release Report with New Rape Allegations Against Trump, Call for Investigation (~31:13)
• Quick Hitters (~43:55)
• Rumor Has It (~49:38)
• Jordan's Research Tips Ahead of Midterms (~53:08)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~58:19)

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The Justice Department is suing over Alaska’s U.S. Senate race, but what is it really asking the court to do if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses? We break down the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot, Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system, the fight over election certification, and the legal argument DOJ is making.

Plus, we take a deeper look at the protests in France: how they started, how radical-left groups became involved, why Palestinian flags are showing up, and more. And Elon Musk acknowledges SpaceX restricted part of Ukraine’s Starlink access and accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink’s terms while questions remain about who restricted Starshield.

1. DOJ Sues Over U.S. Senate Race in Alaska (0:36)

2. European Protests Explained (~22:52)

3. Elon Musk Acknowledges Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine (~42:17)

4. Quick Hitters (~47:05)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~52:53)

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President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have launched a new $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program — or WHIP — that will pay people whose tips help lead to federal fraud charges. We break down who qualifies, what types of fraud are covered, when whistleblowers actually get paid, and why Trump’s description of a 1% commission and potentially million-dollar rewards doesn’t currently match the Justice Department’s written rules.

Plus: an update in the Cornell Jane Doe lawsuit after Orazio Petito was dropped from the case because he was mistakenly identified as Chi Phi’s president at the time of the alleged assault, and a new dispute involving Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff.

And in Quick Hitters: Vivek Ramaswamy’s controversial Amy Acton ad, the Pentagon’s Active Denial System “heat ray,” Ilhan Omar’s home raid, Meta’s $25 billion New Mexico penalty, Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas’ indictment and more.

1. Cornell Updates: Man Dropped From Lawsuit After Being Misidentified, Jane Doe Sends Letter That Cornell Administration Disputes (1:40)

2. President Trump and VP Vance Launch Anti-Fraud Whistleblower Program. Here's How It Works. (6:58)

3. Quick Hitters (14:45)

4. Critical Thinking Segment (~36:13)

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We start in Bend, Oregon, with the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. We walk through the full police timeline, the teacher who tackled the shooter, the father who ultimately shot and killed him, and the legal questions surrounding how the 16-year-old got the shotgun.

Then, we break down the growing tension between the U.S. and Ukraine over intelligence sharing and Starshield, plus President Trump’s decision to temporarily waive nearly all of the major new Russia sanctions and tariffs Congress passed last month.

Also in today's episode: Trump’s East Potomac golf-course fight, his new women’s-health executive order and NIH division, plus Quick Hitters on Katie Zacharia, new airline rules, Elon Musk’s SpaceX-share plan, the Supreme Court, and Amelia Earhart.

1. What We Know About the Oregon School Shooting (1:45)

2. Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Possibly Limits Starshield for Ukraine (11:45)

3. Trump Announces New Plans for Golf Course in D.C. Despite Court Battle (~26:30)

4. Trump Signs Women's Health Executive Order. Here's What It Does. (~35:34)

5. Quick Hitters (~42:13)

6. Critical Thinking Segment (~48:34)

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This episode is a full update on the Cornell University Jane Doe case and the allegations involving members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

We start with the six-page sworn statement Jane Doe gave Cornell investigators — the statement that was ultimately sent to the Tompkins County District Attorney before prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges. We walk through what Jane Doe said happened that night, what the DA actually reviewed, and why prosecutors originally concluded the evidence did not establish lack of consent under New York criminal law.

Then, we go through the newly released text-message exchanges between Jane Doe, Matthew Ingalls and Jonathan Newell in the days and weeks after the alleged assault, including the messages both sides are likely to point to as the civil lawsuit and renewed criminal investigation move forward.

We also break down Cornell’s Title IX findings against the accused students, who was found responsible for sexual assault, what punishments were imposed, and the critical difference between Cornell’s definition of incapacitation and New York’s criminal law.

Plus: Winston Lee joins Gillio Lopes in seeking to remove New York Attorney General Letitia James from the criminal investigation; Cornell’s Faculty Senate debates a no-confidence resolution; Tompkins County lawmakers consider an independent audit of the District Attorney’s Office; Cornell brings in New York State Police investigators; new data reveals how Cornell has historically punished students found responsible for sexual assault; and one of the students expelled in the Jane Doe case reportedly transferred to Nova Southeastern University.

This episode separates what Jane Doe alleges, what the accused men say, what Cornell’s internal investigation found, what prosecutors previously concluded, and what remains unresolved as the investigation continues.

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Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington, D.C., home as part of an ongoing criminal investigation — so what exactly are investigators looking for, why did a judge approve the search warrant, and what does any of this mean for Omar’s citizenship? Today, we break down the Ilhan Omar investigation from the beginning, including the questions surrounding her birth year and immigration records, the probable-cause standard behind the search, the Speech or Debate Clause, the timing just weeks before Election Day, and the separate financial and campaign-finance investigation involving D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.

Plus, Rumor Has It: Did Texas Senate candidate James Talarico check into a mental health facility during his recent absence from the campaign trail? We walk through the viral phone recording, the hospital’s denial, Talarico’s response and the time-stamped evidence placing him in Texas. Then, is new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia a licensed attorney? We break down her J.D., her reported California bar exam attempt, what California law says about holding yourself out as a lawyer without a license, and why the controversy has similarities to the questions surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.

Also in today’s Quick Hitters: President Trump reverses course on livestreaming Nidal Hasan’s execution, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece, new inflation numbers, Pope Leo’s lung-cancer diagnosis and recovery, the White House press-access lawsuit, Bank of America’s $1.2 billion settlement, MS NOW’s retraction of its Kash Patel Russia report, the OpenAI hidden-recording-device case, San Antonio’s lawsuit over a proposed ICE detention facility, New York City’s horse-drawn carriage proposal, the latest Amelia Earhart expedition, and more.

1. What We Know About the Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar (1:04)

2. Quick Hitters (14:43)

3. Rumor Has It: Did James Talarico Check Into a Mental Health Facility (~28:55)

4. Rumor Has It: Is Katie Zacharia a Licensed Attorney? (~35:55)

5. Critical Thinking Segment (~43:44)

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Could the U.S. government legally livestream an execution? Today, we break down the planned firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, why the Pentagon initially said it would be livestreamed, why President Trump now says a final decision hasn’t been made, and the constitutional and legal questions that could determine whether a public broadcast is allowed.

We’re also breaking down the allegations surrounding U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle, including Eric Deters’ $100,000 credit-card claim, the messages at the center of the controversy, what federal bribery law requires, and reports that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are considering removing her.

Plus: what we know about the ICE shooting of Oscar Belgal in New York City’s Marble Hill neighborhood, the competing accounts of what happened before an ICE agent opened fire, and the legal standard for using deadly force against a moving vehicle.

Then, we explain Trump’s new Russian diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, why lawmakers are questioning whether it violates the 2022 ban on Russian energy imports, who could potentially challenge the deal in court, and whether additional Russian diesel could actually lower U.S. fuel prices.

Also in today’s episode: Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia, the latest on Christa Pike, the Ilhan Omar federal search, Border Patrol’s major meth seizure, the FCC dispute involving ABC News, and today’s Critical Thinking questions on government transparency, public executions and human dignity.

In today's episode:

• Pentagon Says Nidal Hasan's Execution Will Be Livestreamed. Can It Be? (1:07)
• Trump Names Katie Zacharia as New Press Secretary (12:52)
• Allegations Against Kimberly Guilfoyle (~18:47)
• Latest ICE Shooting in NYC. Here's What We Know. (~26:23)
• Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal. Is It Legal? (~37:07)
• Quick Hitters (~46:12)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~49:19)

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New developments in the Cornell Jane Doe case continue to emerge. Today, we break down newly released Cornell Police interview videos, Jane Doe’s testimony during Cornell’s 2025 disciplinary hearing, allegations involving Chi Phi fraternity members, the growing campus protests, Sally Yates’s independent review of Cornell, threats against Jane Doe, and the legal challenge to New York Attorney General Letitia James’s role as special prosecutor.

We also have a major update on Christa Pike after she survived Tennessee’s attempted lethal-injection execution. We explain what may have gone wrong with the IVs, why Pike suffered burns and blisters, what Tennessee’s execution protocol actually requires, and whether the state could legally attempt to execute her again.

Plus: the Supreme Court begins its October 2026 Term with major cases involving AR-15 bans, immigration detention, third-country deportations, Arizona proof-of-citizenship requirements, religious freedom and climate litigation; what we actually know about the possible pneumonic plague case in Russia and how it compares to COVID; the latest Quick Hitters; and Rumor Has It fact-checks President Trump’s controversial comments about Los Angeles and San Diego.

In today's episode:

• Cornell Updates: New Police Video, Jane Doe Testimony, Campus Protests, and More (0:15)
• Christa Pike Survives Tennessee Execution Attempt (~21:50)
• Supreme Court Begins New Term; These Are The Biggest Cases It'll Hear (~27:17)
• Russia's Case of the Plague and the Whether the U.S. Should Worry (~35:48)
• Quick Hitters (~43:25)
• Rumor Has It: Did Trump Really Say "Let Them Take Out LA, Let Them Take Out San Diego"? (~49:12)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~56:30)

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Today, we’re catching up on the latest developments in the Cornell University case involving Jane Doe and members of the Chi Phi fraternity.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has removed the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office from the criminal investigation and appointed Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor. We break down what that means, why Hochul made the decision, and the controversy surrounding comments James made about Jane Doe before she was appointed.

We also go through newly released information about the original Cornell Police investigation and what prosecutors declined to review, the disciplinary punishments Cornell imposed on each of the seven men, newly obtained recorded phone calls between Jane Doe and fraternity members, additional text and Snapchat messages, and questions about evidence Cornell Police attempted to preserve.

Plus, we explain Cornell’s potential legal liability, the significance of a drug-related incident at the Chi Phi house hours before the alleged assault, Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff’s response, the Faculty Senate’s proposed vote of no confidence, and Governor Hochul’s push to change New York’s sexual-assault laws.

This episode covers developments through the morning of October 6, 2026.

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New evidence is emerging in the Cornell University sexual assault case, including portions of Jane Doe’s original police interview, text messages and details from Cornell’s investigative records. Jordan breaks down what the Tompkins County District Attorney says his office knew when it decided not to pursue criminal charges in 2024, what appears in the newly reported police interview, why the criminal investigation has now been reopened and what Cornell’s newly announced independent review could look like.

Plus, the Trump administration has formally reinstated its 2020 Title IX regulations. Jordan explains what actually changed — and what didn’t — including the rules surrounding sexual harassment, off-campus misconduct, live hearings, cross-examination, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Then, in Rumor Has It: Are taxpayers paying for pro-Trump television ads? Is the Trump administration considering an MLB baseball field in Grand Teton National Park? And is the administration gutting student loans for female-dominated fields?

Also covered in Quick Hitters: the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, new economic data, Supreme Court cases involving third-country deportations and a Tennessee execution, the Texas Capitol threat investigation, the FTC’s investigation into AI companies, the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, SNAP changes and the end of new penny production.

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In today's episode:

• New Evidence Emerges in the Cornell Case. Here's What We've Learned. (0:30)
• Trump Formally Codifies Old Title IX Rules. Here's What That Means. (~40:37)
• Quick Hitters (~53:34)
• Rumor Has It (~59:35)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~1:07:44)

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A former Cornell University student is suing the university and others alleging that she was drugged and sexually assaulted by members of the Chi Phi fraternity. The Tompkins County District Attorney has now reopened the criminal investigation. We break down what the lawsuit actually alleges, why criminal charges weren’t filed originally, what changed, Cornell’s response, and the legal questions surrounding the university’s potential liability.

Then, we explain the Supreme Court’s latest ruling involving the federal SAVE voter-verification database, the State Department wanting to expand the use of passport data for voter-eligibility checks, the U.S. military planning for potential action involving Cuba, and President Trump's pocket rescission of $810 million.

Today’s episode:

1. Everything You Need to Know About the Cornell Lawsuit (0:31)

2. Supreme Court's SAVE Voter-Verification Ruling (~27:57)

3. State Department Proposes Using Passport Records for Voter Verification (~36:47)

4. U.S. Military Plans for Possible Action in Cuba (~43:48)

5. Trump's $810M "Pocket Rescission" Explained (~47:57)

6. Quick Hitters (~56:30)

7. Critical Thinking (~1:01:41)

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President Trump has launched “Trump TV,” a new 24/7 White House-run stream, just as his fight with CNN, MS NOW and Politico heads to federal court. Today, we break down what Trump TV actually is, why critics are comparing it to state-run media, and what Judge Timothy Kelly’s ruling temporarily restoring the outlets’ White House access says.

We’re also covering the FBI’s investigation into an alleged major data breach after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed it stole sensitive information on FBI employees and applicants.

Then, we’re catching up on the biggest moments from the United Nations General Assembly, including Trump’s comments on Iran and Iran’s response.

Plus: the Paramount Skydance/Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, new AI legislation, FAFSA changes, the Trump-Xi meeting, unemployment claims, and more Quick Hitters.

In Rumor Has It: Did President Biden really revoke roughly 440 White House press passes? Did the Obama administration ban Fox News from White House events? And did Stanford University use AI to alter a student photo to make it appear more diverse?

And we’re ending with some GOOD NEWS: a $250 million effort to expand affordable veterinary care, Christian Bale’s new foster-care village designed to keep siblings together, and one very lucky stuffed bear’s extended vacation in Sicily.

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1. Trump TV Explained + What the Judge Said About Trump's Media Ban (0:43)

2. FBI Investigates Data Breach (~22:28)

3. Top Moments From This Week's UN General Assembly (~26:40)

4. Quick Hitters ( ~32:08)

5. Rumor Has It (~42:07)

6. GOOD NEWS (~46:51)

7. Critical Thinking Segment (~50:19)

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President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, and the outlets are now suing. We break down what happened, how the TV networks are responding, and what the First Amendment and existing court precedent say about White House press access.

Plus: Trump’s new Greenland security agreement, his plan to turn the proposed triumphal arch into a military complex, a new “AI Force” and AI czar, and the latest tensions involving Iran, Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.

And in Quick Hitters: Ukraine air defense, an AI antitrust lawsuit, Trump’s meeting with Zohran Mamdani, the ICE shooting in Austin, D.C. court funding and the Paramount-Warner Bros. settlement.

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.

1. White House Media Ban Explained (0:41)

2. Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Could Become a Military Complex (~15:07)

3. Greenland Security Deal Explained (~20:58)

4. Trump Announces New “AI Force” and AI Czar ( ~25:15)

5. Middle East Escalation: Iran Warning, Houthi Attacks & Trump in “Deciding Mode” (~30:51)

5. Quick Hitters: Ukraine Air Defense Sale, AI Antitrust Lawsuit, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, ICE Shooting in Austin, D.C. Courts Funding, Paramount-Warner Bros. Settlement (~36:10)

6. Critical Thinking Segment (~39:44)

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Why was Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran’s tour — and who made the decision? Today, we break down the tour drama, why the other artists started pulling out, and the free speech and First Amendment questions surrounding it. We also unpack the eight articles of impeachment filed against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on mail-in ballots, the FBI’s new hiring standards and automatic disqualification changes, plus the latest on the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, Quick Hitters, Rumor Has It 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:

•

Ed Sheeran & Macklemore Tour Drama (0:55)

•

Supreme Court Mail-In Ballot Ruling (14:18)

•

Hegseth Impeachment Articles + House Leaves Early (~20:45)

•

FBI Changes Automatic Hiring Disqualifiers (~28:32)

•

Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Speaks Out (~41:05)

•

Quick Hitters (~42:37)

•

Rumor Has It: Vaccine-Autism Researcher + Trump Jr.’s Wedding (~50:25)

•

Critical Thinking Segment (~54:53)

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President Trump is proposing a $5,000 cash dividend if Republicans keep control of Congress — but where would the money come from, would Congress have to approve it, and could it legally be considered vote buying? We also break down new information about the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, the proposed 32-hour workweek bill, and the growing debate over AI safety after warnings from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and comments from Sam Altman, Microsoft and President Trump.

In today's episode:

• Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Explained: Where Would the Money Come From & Is It Vote Buying? (0:45)
• Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror: More Jurors Speak Out + NBC Investigation Finds Past Arrest and Restraining Order (~18:06)
• 32-Hour Workweek Bill Explained: What the Sanders-Takano Proposal Would Actually Change (~30:33)
• AI Safety Debate: Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Microsoft & Trump Weigh In on Slowing AI Development (~36:55)
• Quick Hitters (~45:12)
• Critical Thinking: Is Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Different From Other Campaign Promises? (~49:41)

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In today's episode:

• Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Explained: What the Jury Was Actually Deciding, What We Know About the Holdout Juror, and More (0:21)
• New TSA Rule Allows Non-Flying Guests Past Security for First Time Since 9/11 (15:16)
• Trump Administration Proposes 'Stay-At-Home Parent Subsidy.' Here's What We Know. (~21:00)
• New York City Releases 170,000 Documents Related to Post-9/11 Air Quality (~29:40)
• Former and Current Anthropic Employees Warn of Possible Human Extinction from AI (~40:17)
• Quick Hitters (~47:10)
• Rumor Has It: Did a U.S. Court Say We Don't Have a Constitutional Right to Drinking Water? (~51:16)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~55:55)

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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:

• What We Know About the Minneapolis Shooting (0:51)
• Supreme Court Rules Ballroom Construction Can Continue (4:53)
• Court Blocks Newest Birthright Citizenship Order (11:34)
• Trump $1 Coin Unavailable Hours After Going on Sale (15:10)
• Iran Hackers Are 'Relentlessly' Going After U.S. Critical Infrastructure Systems (~21:23)
• Trump Administration Reportedly Considering Land Exchange With Private Developer in Yosemite. Here's What To Know. (~25:01)
• Quick Hitters (~33:37)
• Rumor Has It: New Proposed Bill Makes It Easier to Add Chemical to Food? An Appeals Court Rules AI-Generated Child Porn Is Protected By First Amendment? (~40:00)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~54:52)

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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:

• USPS Mail-In Voting Rules Blocked Again (0:41)
• What We Know and Don't Know About Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal (3:48)
• Trump Signs U.S. Space Force Academy Executive Order (~16:19)
• U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes for the First Time in Nearly a Month (~19:28)
• Freedom Fuel Supplier Faces $4M Lawsuit (~21:38)
• Judge Blocks Deportations Based on Protected Speech (~25:03)
• Trump Threatens to Report NBC's Kristen Welker to FCC (~32:15)
• Trump Administration Cracks Down on CDL Training Schools (~36:42)
• Quick Hitters (~42:58)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~46:20)

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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:

• Follow Up on the Wild Horses/Slaughter Pipeline Story (Original Story in 8/24/26 Episode) (0:38)
• Supreme Court Rules on Mail-In Ballots (6:55)
• Meta Settles. Here's Where the Money Will Go. (~23:54)
• Why the Education Department Is Challenging ABA Accreditation (~33:56)
• Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario (~40:46)
• California's AB 2624 ("Stop Nick Shirley Act") Explained (~45:19)
• Quick Hitters (~53:14)
• Rumor Has It: Is Trump Setting the Stage to Declare a National Emergency Ahead of the Midterms? (~58:19)
• Critical Thinking Segment (~1:06:47)

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