Discourse
Welcome to Discourse with Wayne Unger—where we cut through the noise and make sense of the chaos. On this podcast, we take a deep dive into the pressing issues shaping our world in politics, law, technology, business, and more. No echo chambers. No corporate influence. Just thoughtful analysis and respectful civic dialogue. Because understanding different perspectives isn’t just important—it’s necessary.
Episodes
Navigating Stare Decisis, Political Violence, and Free Speech: A Deep Dive
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger returns after a brief hiatus to discuss his recent academic work on the doctrine of stare decisis and its application in civil rights cases. He delves into the complexities of the Supreme Court’s handling of precedents and judicial activism, especially in light of the recent Dobbs decision...
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In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into major current events, focusing on two key election topics: redistricting battles between Texas and California, and Donald Trump's controversial push to end mail-in voting. Unger discusses Trump's proposed ex...
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In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and major universities such as Harvard, Columbia, and Brown. The episode explores Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of violating First Ame...
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Discourse: Diving into AI Regulation and National Security
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, welcomes the podcast's first guest, Kevin Frazier from UT Austin. Kevin is an expert in artificial intelligen...
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Dissecting the 'Big Beautiful Bill': Impacts and Implications. Episode 2 of a two-part series.
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger dives deep into a comprehensive analysis of the 'Big Beautiful Bill,' examining its numerous appropriations, tax re...
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Dissecting Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill': Medicaid Reforms (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into Donald Trump's recently signed legislation, examining its contents and potential impacts. Key topics include changes to Medica...
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The Final Three Supreme Court Decisions of This Term
Host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley expert, introduces a new format for the Discourse podcast. This episode, recorded on July 1st, 2025, includes an unscripted reaction to recent political headlines a...
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Unscripted: Elon vs. Trump, Supreme Court Rulings, and Iran Tensions
In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger diverges from the usual script to provide an unscripted, rapid-fire discussion on a variety of pressing topics. The episode touches on the Twitter fe...
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Discourse is now a Top 40 News Commentary podcast in the U.S. on Apple Podcasts. Help us keep this show commercial free by becoming a subscriber and supporting us with a monthly monetary donation. Visit discoursepod.org and click the Support button today!
In this episode of Discour...
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Discourse is now a Top 40 News Commentary podcast in the U.S. on Apple Podcasts. Help us keep this show commercial free by becoming a subscriber and supporting us with a monthly monetary donation. Visit discoursepod.org and click the Support button today!
Decoding Prescription Drug Pric...
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Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining t...
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Analyzing Trump's Tariffs and Habeas Corpus C...
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In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger discusses the contentious legal and political issues surrounding deportations under the Trump administration. The focus is on the case of Kmar Rega Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador despite a court order. Wayne breaks down the l...
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Trade Wars: Assessing Trump's Tariffs
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into the intricacies of tariffs, focusing on President Trump's recent implementation of tariffs on a wide array of imports. The episode breaks down what tariffs are, how they ...
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Understanding Presidential Authority
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, explores the scope of presidential authority in the United States. Unger breaks down the constitutional and statutory powers vested in the presidency, ref...
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Security Breach: Journalist Accidentally Added to Government Signal Thread
In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger explores the ramifications of a recent security lapse where top national security officials accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg i...
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Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department
In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves into the Trump administration's controversial executive order to close the Depar...
Dissecting the Trump Administration's Legal Controversies, Calling for New Leadership in the Democratic Party, and Discussing the Equal Rights Amendment
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Ungar examines key legal issues and recent governmental actions. The episode features an in-depth critique of the Trump administration's defiance of court injunctions related to the termination of federal emp...
Exploring Legal Boundaries: Green Card Revocations and Conversion Therapy in the U.S.
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former tech professional, delves into two significant legal issues: the Trump administration's revocation of a Columbia University student's green card and the Supreme Court's decision to hear a case on state bans against conversion therapy fo...
Analyzing the Measles Outbreak and Public Education Under the Trump Administration
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into a busy week under the Trump administration and the chaos in global events. Key topics include President Trump's rehiring of terminated federal employees and fluctuating tariffs impacting Canada and Mexico. Unger also explores the ongoing measles outbreak in the sou...
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