Discourse with Wayne Unger
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
Discourse: Legal Unraveling of High-Profile Indictments with Vanessa Avery
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves deep into the recent legal developments surrounding the indictments of former FBI Director James Comey and New York State Attorney General Letitia James. With special guest Vanessa Avery, a former US Attorney for the District of Conne...
Discourse Episode: Legislative Corruption & The Emerging AI Bubble
In this episode of Discourse, hosted by Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley insider, two major topics are thoroughly dissected. First, the recent federal government reopening after the longest shutdown in U.S. history is discussed, focusing particularly on Section 213 of the bill, which has created a controversial pathwa...
Reflecting on the 2025 Off-Cycle Election Results
In this bonus episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger offers a reflection on the recent off-cycle election held on November 4th, 2025. With an unscripted approach, he shares his thoughts on key outcomes including the Democrats' wins in Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races, and the historic victory of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York C...
Navigating the Longest Federal Government Shutdown: Causes, Consequences, and Predictions
In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger breaks down the ongoing federal government shutdown, discussing its causes, potential length, and impact on American citizens. Unger delves into the history of government shutdowns, the failure of Congress to pass a budget, and the political stalemate between Democrats and R...
Deep Dive into Middle East Ceasefire, Government Shutdown, and Healthcare Policies
Host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley insider, navigates through today's pressing issues from the Middle East ceasefire brokered by the Trump administration to the 21-day U.S. government shutdown. The episode critiques Congress's use of continuing resolutions, the political tug-of-war over Afford...
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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Discourse is now a Top 60 News Commentary podcast on Apple Podcasts! For us to continue this work commercial-free, please join us as a subscriber to provide a monthly donation. Visit www.discoursepod.org and click the Support button today!
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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