Unbiased Politics with Jordan Berman

Are Democrats Behind Sullivan's Campaign in Alaska? PLUS Pentagon's 90-Day Fortress/Doomsday Plan.

8.5K views · 1d ago · 53:20

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.

Topics: What We Know About the Pentagon's FORTRESS Initiative/Doomsday Prep · NY Times Reports Democrats Are Behind Dan Sullivan's Campaign in Alaska · Quick Hitters · Rumor Has It · Jordan's Research Tips Ahead of Midterms · Critical Thinking Segment

France/European Protests + DOJ’s Alaska Senate Lawsuit Over Dan Sullivans Explained

19K views · 3d ago · 48:43

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.

Topics: DOJ Sues Over U.S. Senate Race in Alaska · European Protests Explained · Elon Musk Acknowledges Starlink Slowdown in Ukraine · Quick Hitters · Critical Thinking Segment

Trump’s New Fraud Whistleblower Program Explained, Cornell Updates, Ramaswamy's New Ad, and More.

27K views · 1w ago · 33:39

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.

Topics: Cornell Updates · Quick Hitters · Critical Thinking Segment

Oregon School Shooting Explained | Ukraine Starshield, Russia Sanctions, and More.

26K views · 1w ago · 44:39

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.

Topics: What We Know About the Oregon School Shooting · Starshield Possibly Limited for Ukraine, Russia Sanctions Waived · Trump Announces Plans for Renovated D.C. Golf Course Despite Legal Battle · Trump Signs Women's Rights Executive Order · Quick Hitters · Critical Thinking Segment

Cornell Update: Jane Doe’s Sworn Statement, What the DA Saw, New Texts, Title IX Findings, and More

123K views · 1w ago · 55:18

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.

Federal Agents Searched Ilhan Omar’s Home. Here’s What the Evidence Says | Katie Zacharia + Talarico

45K views · 2w ago · 42:30

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?

Topics: What We Know About the Investigation Into Rep. Ilhan Omar · Quick Hitters · Rumor Has It: Did James Talarico Check Into a Mental Health Facility · Rumor Has It: Is Katie Zacharia a Licensed Attorney? · Critical Thinking Segment