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Unbiased Updates

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Exit the echo chamber with an unbiased take on the biggest news stories of the day. Join Straight Arrow for 10 minutes every weekday to get the information and context you need. No manipulation. No bias. No agenda.

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Latest Episodes

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection, but opponent Flávio Bolsonaro refuses to concede and wants the results thrown out over an extension of voting hours.

Plus, President Donald Trump called Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed a “... more

President Donald Trump says Vivek Ramaswamy should not take down a controversial campaign ad featuring his opponent’s mother, who claims she’s lying to voters about childhood abuse.

Plus, the Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski, on... more

In This Episode

• A candidate for the U.S. Senate has an unusual way of handling tough questions. He fires back with questions of his own. Is Abdul El-Sayed calling out unfair attacks, or is he dodging them? I’ll ask our senior politics reporter, ... more

Michigan’s Senate candidates clash in their final debate, with Republican Mike Rogers questioning Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s loyalty to the U.S.

Plus, Vice President JD Vance fires back at Republicans criticizing a controversial attack ad against Ohi... more

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Patrick Cooley
Straight Arrow reporter who investigated partisan newspapers presenting themselves as independent news outlets
Straight Arrow
Episode: Can you trust what you see? Partisan news and AI deepfakes. Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Ozzie Paibra
Senior politics reporter at Straight Arrow
Straight Arrow
Episode: Mamdani calls to abolish ICE after NYC shooting; USS Lincoln sailors return home
Azi Paybarah
Senior politics reporter
News organization referenced in episode
Episode: Obama is back. Can he help Democrats win? Let's go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Jess Craig
Health reporter
Health desk
Episode: Obama is back. Can he help Democrats win? Let's go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary
United States Department of Defense
Episode: Trump embraces AI self-policing; Hegseth moves to cut generals and admirals
Ben Crump
Attorney, mentioned in a legal updates segment
Episode: Trump media ban ruling lands overnight; Xi Jinping makes rare Washington visit
Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic Senate nominee and Michigan political figure
Democratic Party, Michigan
Episode: Iran’s president set for UN stage after Trump threat; Harris campaigns with El-Sayed
John Fetterman
Pennsylvania Senator appeared by video to introduce a Republican colleague
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash
Dave McCormick
Republican Senate candidate introduced by John Fetterman
U.S. Senate campaign
Episode: Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash

Hosts

Craig Nigrelli
Host of Unbiased Updates; leads the daily short-form briefing with a focus on delivering fast, factual news context.
Simone Del Rosario
Host introducing segments and guiding discussion; provides in-studio framing and context.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 610 ratings
  • Most reliable news source.

    I come here for facts, not somebody’s opinion. Unbiased Updates is short, clear, and doesn’t try to tell me how to think. Keep that up and you’ve got a loyal viewer from Alabama who will keep sending people your way. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ricky in Alabama
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great news!

    One of my favorite! Craig you will be missed!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    npacheco123
    United States2 months ago
  • I love the 10-min format!

    I recently found this podcast Unbiased Updates, and I love it! The 10-min. format is the best!! It's quick, easy to understand, and they cover quite a bit of news in such a short time. I definitely plan to keep listening in the future. Also, for those of you who are teachers, this would be a great way to start class each day if you're looking for a quick and easy bell-ringer that could be a lead-in for class discussions and/or assignments. :-) Thank you!

    Audible
    5
    tarafarah7: Tara Brown
    United States4 months ago
  • Ok

    I like the channel but it’s not always unbiased. You literally said Trump has repeatedly said the Straight of Hormuz would be fully open, right after playing a quote where he said it was partially open. 🤷

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    crowe0401
    United States4 months ago
  • Well done and biased

    Nuf said

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    takinite
    United States5 months ago

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Audience appreciates a concise, fact-driven format that keeps politics balanced.
Newcomers value the straightforward, no-frills approach to daily news.
Some listeners feel occasional bias filters leak into coverage or framing.
Consistency and episode frequency are common topics among reviewers.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#101
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#89
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Apple Podcasts
#87
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#108
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#239
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can you trust what you see? Partisan news and AI deepfakes. Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Q: What are some things they should keep in mind about having a healthy news diet and understanding what sort of outlet they're actually consuming?
Cooley advises readers to use a variety of news sources, approach coverage skeptically, and pay particular attention when it confirms their existing beliefs.
Can you trust what you see? Partisan news and AI deepfakes. Let’s go Off Script | Full Episode for Subscribers
Q: What makes these partisan papers any different than those outlets that I'm referring to?
Cooley says the outlets are backed by people with strong ties to the Democratic Party but present themselves as independent and non-biased.
Trump eyes Iran oil takeover; US allows Russian oil to Cuba
Q: Sir, could you first see a deal in Iran this upcoming week?
Trump indicates that there could be a deal soon, citing extensive military assets and options at his disposal, while suggesting that negotiations could proceed even as broader security dynamics unfold.
Trump calls Dem video ‘seditious’; FAA denies bonuses to 20,000 controllers
Q: What can you tell us about why Blue Origin's rocket runs on methane?
The new Glenn Booster uses BE-4 engines that burn liquid oxygen and liquefied natural gas, primarily methane, because it is efficient, low cost, widely available, burns cleaner than kerosene, and helps pressurize its own tanks.
Trump wages war on cartels; Amelia Earhart’s long-lost plane possibly found
Q: What is the status of the military changes announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The announced changes include tougher fitness tests and grooming standards, but contrary to rumors, stress cards allowing troops to skip orders are not actually used.

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2. Ozzie Paibra
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4. Jess Craig
5. Pete Hegseth
6. Ben Crump
7. Abdul El-Sayed
8. John Fetterman

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