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...
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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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...
