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May 21, 2026: Is the Government Prohibited From Ever Prosecuting Trump? Here's What You Need to Know About the Latest Portion of the Trump/IRS Settlement Agreement. May 21, 2026

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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:

Here's What You Need to Know About the Trump/IRS Settlement (0:11)
First Lawsuit Filed Challenging New Anti-Weaponization Fund (~24:44)
Acting AG Todd Blanche Testifies Before Senate About Anti-Weaponization Fund (~30:40)
What We Know About the Shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (~35:07)
Quick Hitters (~40:24)
Critical Thinking Segment (~42:26)

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May 18, 2026: What to Know About the DOJ's New $1.776B "Anti-Weaponization" Compensation Fund, the Data Center Controversy, the Latest Supreme Court Updates, and More. May 18, 2026

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In today's episode:

What We Know About the DOJ's New $1.776B "Anti-Weaponization" Compensation Fund (0:12)
What to Know About Data Centers and the Controversies Surrounding Them (~16:17)
Supreme Court Updates: Mifepristone, Virginia's Congressional Map, Title IX, and More (~33:07)
Quick Hitters (~38:12)
Critical Thinking Segment (~41:59)

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May 14, 2026: Murdaugh's Conviction Overturned, CA Mayor Admits to Acting as Chinese Agent, Whistleblower Testifies About COVID Origins, Mamdani's Balanced Budget, and More. May 14, 2026

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In today's episode:

CIA Whistleblower Testifies Before Senate Committee Alleging Cover Up on COVID Origins (0:37)
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary Resigns (7:16)
California Mayor Admits to Acting as Chinese Agent (12:18)
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Alex Murdaugh's Double Murder Conviction. Here's Why. (~19:38)
Quick Hitters (~26:04)
Rumor Has It: Are People Really Losing Their Deposits on the Trump T1 Smartphone? Did Mayor Mamdani Really Balance the NYC Budget? (~29:27)
Critical Thinking Segment (~32:59)

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May 11, 2026: Hantavirus Update Now That Americans Are Home, the Redistricting Fights in Virginia and Tennessee, Newly Released UFO Files, and More. May 11, 2026

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In today's episode:

State Department To Start Revoking Passports From Those Who Owe Child Support (0:11)
Redistricting Fights in Tennessee and Virginia Explained (4:17)
Trump Administration Releases Never-Before-Seen UFO Files (~18:24)
Hantavirus Update Now That Everyone Is Off The Ship and Americans Are Back Home (~25:11)
Quick Hitters (~28:44)
Critical Thinking Segment (~31:34)

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May 7, 2026: What to Know About Hantavirus and the Andes Strain, Epstein's Purported Suicide Note, DOJ Investigating Suspicious Oil Trades, FDA's Vape "Approval," and More. May 07, 2026

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In today's episode:

Department of Education Investigates Smith College Over Policy Admitting Transgender Women (0:11)
FDA "Approves" Flavored Vapes; Here's What It Means (4:05)
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Addresses "Overprescribing" of Medications in New Plan (7:43)
Grand Jury Indicts White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Suspect (10:12)
Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note (~16:14)
What to Know About Hantavirus and the Andes Strain (~22:12)
DOJ Investigation Suspicious Oil Trades
Quick Hitters (~37:55)
Rumor Has It: Was $300K of Taxpayer Dollars Really Used to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims Against Lawmakers? (~39:34)
Critical Thinking Segment (~42:48)

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The Stories Behind the Missing/Dead Scientists & Researchers, SCOTUS's Voting Rights Act Decision, the WHCA Dinner and What We Know About the Suspect, the End of Spirit Airlines, and More. May 04, 2026

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In today's episode:

The White House Correspondents Dinner and What We Know About the Suspect (3:30)
Supreme Court Issues Voting Rights Act Decision (17:32)
The Stories Behind the Missing/Dead Scientists and Researchers (25:24)
DOJ Indicts Southern Poverty Law Center (37:06)
DHS Officially Reopens After Congress Passes Bill Excluding Immigration Enforcement Operations (42:45)
Spirit Airlines Goes Out of Business; Here's Why (46:21)

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Unbiased University: Get to Know Your Professor (Q&A with Jordan) Apr 23, 2026

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In this final episode of the UNBIASED University series, we’re wrapping things up with a listener Q&A. Jordan answers 25 questions submitted by listeners about her background, career path, and experience hosting UNBIASED Politics. She shares why she chose to go to law school, how creating the show has shaped her own political views, what motivates her work in political education, and a few personal details about her life outside the podcast.

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Unbiased University: The Biggest Government Scandals Throughout U.S. History (Part II) Apr 20, 2026

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In this episode of UNBIASED University, we continue our look at the biggest government scandals in U.S. history and the impact they had on politics, public trust, and government accountability. In Part II, we examine three major controversies from different eras: the Whiskey Ring scandal of the 1870s, the Iran–Contra affair of the 1980s, and the Clinton–Lewinsky scandal of the late 1990s. Along the way, we break down what happened in each case, how the scandals were uncovered, and what they reveal about the limits of power and the mechanisms for accountability within the American political system.

Intro (0:00)

Whiskey Ring Scandal (2:22)

Iran-Contra Affair (14:03)

Clinton/Lewinsky Scandal (27:23)

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Unbiased University: The Biggest Government Scandals Throughout U.S. History (Part I) Apr 16, 2026

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In this episode of UNBIASED University, we examine some of the biggest government scandals in United States history and the lasting impact they had on political accountability and the structure of government oversight.

In Part I, we walk through four major scandals that reshaped American politics in different ways: the Credit Mobilier scandal of the 1870s, the Teapot Dome scandal of the 1920s, the release of the Pentagon Papers during the Vietnam War, and the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Along the way, we explain what happened in each case, how the scandals were uncovered, and what changed in government as a result.

Intro (0:00)

Credit Mobilier Scandal (1:50)

Teapot Dome Scandal (12:01)

Pentagon Papers (20:44)

Watergate Scandal (29:17)

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Unbiased University: Local vs. State vs. Federal Government: Who Has What Power? Apr 13, 2026

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In this episode of UNBIASED Politics, we break down the three levels of government in the United States: federal, state, and local. What powers belong to each level, how do their responsibilities differ, and how do these layers of government interact with one another?

We walk through the structure and authority of the federal government, the role of state governments within the constitutional system, and the wide range of responsibilities handled at the local level, from counties to cities and school districts. Along the way, we explain how powers are divided, where authority overlaps, and how policies often require coordination across multiple levels of government.

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