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Discourse with Wayne Unger

Professor Wayne Unger

29 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text 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 City's mayoral race. Unger discusses voter turnout dynamics, the political ...

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Send us a text 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 City's mayoral race. Unger discusses voter turnout dynamics, the political ...

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Episodes (20/29)

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Ballots and Bellwethers: Election Day 2025 Recap

Send us a text 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 City's mayoral race. Unger discusses voter turnout dynamics, the political ...

2 days ago

29 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

The Shutdown Showdown: Explaining the Government Shutdown

Send us a text 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 Republicans over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. He explains ...

6 days ago

52 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Ceasefires & Government Shutdowns

Send us a text 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 Affordable Care Act subsidies, and the court's role in enabling presidential overreac...

2 weeks ago

38 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

We're Back! First Amendment and Political Violence

Send us a text 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. The episode also addresses the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Trump's MO: Mail-In Ballots, Redistricting, and Peace Deals

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...

2 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Echoes of Sovereignty: Academic Freedom and Political Influence

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...

2 months ago

1 hour 32 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

AI Governance, US v. China, and Cyberwarfare with Kevin Frazier

Send us a text 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 federal government's $1.5 billion investment into AI, and the implications for national security, particularly in the Department of Def...

3 months ago

51 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Is it a big beautiful bill or a bad backwards bill? Part 2

Send us a text 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. military and Department of Homeland Security, funding cuts to climate and green energy initiatives, tax benefits for various income brac...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Which is it? A Big Beautiful Bill or Big Betrayal Bill? Part 1

Send us a text 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 introduction of work requirements, and the removal of green energy tax credits established by the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act. W...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Supreme Court Wraps Up with Birthright Citizenship, Universal Injunctions, Pornography, and LGBTQ Books

Send us a text 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 discusses the Senate's split vote on President Trump's legislation, a new poll revealing concerns about American democracy, and three S...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Unscripted Fire Round: Elon vs. Trump, Supreme Court Rulings, and Iran Tensions

Send us a text Unscripted Deep Dive: 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 TikTok, a controversial Supreme Court decision on Tennessee's SB1 law affecting transgender youth, and recent U.S. military action...

4 months ago

42 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Trade Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs

Send us a text 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 United States Court of International Trade, which declared that former President Trump did not have the legal authority to impose broad, glo...

5 months ago

35 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Medicine, Money, and Middlemen: A Deep Dive into U.S. Drug Costs

Send us a text 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 In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger discusses the complexities behind high prescription drug prices in the United States. Un...

5 months ago

43 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane

Send us a text 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. Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane Understanding Corruption and Its Implications in Modern Politics In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger dives into the topic of corruption, using a recent controversy in...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Trade Talks & Habeas Suspension: The Latest from the Trump Administration

Send us a text 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 Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley expert, the focus is on breaking down complex topics related to current major issues in ...

6 months ago

26 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

The Brewing Constitutional Crisis: Trump's Immigration Actions Clash with Free Speech and Due Process

Send us a text 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 they apply to international students and deported individuals. The episode also explores the broader implications of the Trump administ...

6 months ago

51 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

The Real Cost of Trump Tariffs

Send us a text 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 discusses the potential repercussions on financial markets, small businesses, and consumers, exploring the likelihood of an economic re...

7 months ago

54 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Authority in Action: The Scope of US Presidential Powers

Send us a text 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. Constitution and discussing the significant role that Congress plays in expanding or restricting these powers through legislative action. He ...

7 months ago

28 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Messaging Missteps: Unpacking the Discussion of War Plans on Signal

Send us a text 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 technology behind Signal and its comparison to iMessage, the protocols for secure communication in the intelligence community, and the ensuing ...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Discourse with Wayne Unger

Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department

Send us a text 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 that this executive order faces and its potential impacts on federal funding for education, especially in red states. The episode also ...

7 months ago

29 minutes