
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.
UNBIASED PoliticsShow Notes
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:
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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