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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.
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Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 executive order against mail-in ballots. He also discusses the recent meetings be...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 Amendment rights by freezing federal funds to coerce institutional c...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 intelligence governance policy. They discuss the complexities of AI regulation, the...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 reforms, and budgetary impacts. The discussion covers significant allocations to the U.S. ...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 Medicaid, such as the elimination of benefits for undocumented individuals and the introductio...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 and a deep dive into three significant Supreme Court decisions. Unger...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, Trump’s extension of deadlines for TikT...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 Discourse, host Wayne Unger delves into the recent ruling by the Unit...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 Prices: A Deep Dive into the Hidden Costs and Executive Orders ...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 the Qatar Plane Understanding Corruption and Its Implication...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 monetary contribution. Visit www.discoursepod.org and click Support. Analyzing Trump's Tariffs and Habeas Corpus Controversy In this episode of Discourse, hosted by Wayne U...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 legal nuances of due process, hearsay, and the First Amendment as...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 function and their economic effects, especially in a globalized economy. Unger...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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, referencing specific clauses from Article II of the U.S. Const...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 in a secure messaging thread on Signal. The conversation focuses on the technol...
Send us a text Announcement: Follow the Discourse podcast on TikTok (@discoursepodcast1) and Instagram (@discoursepodcast) where we post daily shorts! 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 Department of Education. Unger explores the constitutional and legal challenges...
Send us a text 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 employees, the mishandling of immigrant cases, and deportations involving Venezuel...
Send us a text 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 for minors. The discussion provides a thorough analysis of the constitutional implicat...
Send us a text 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 southwestern U.S., emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and highlightin...
Send us a text In this episode of 'Discourse,' host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, discusses critical privacy issues intersecting with law, politics, technology, and business. Starting with the privacy implications of federal court rulings on immigration enforcement near houses of worship, Unger moves to potential Supreme Court recognition of a right to informational privacy under the 14th Amendment due to breaches by the Department of Government Efficien...
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