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
31 episodes
A Thanksgiving Special: Pardon Me, Is That Indictment Lawful?
Discourse: Legal Unraveling of High-Profile Indictments with Vanessa AveryIn this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley nerd, delves deep into the recent legal developments surrounding the ind...
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Episode 30
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24:15
Legislative Looting & AI Hooting
Discourse Episode: Legislative Corruption & The Emerging AI BubbleIn 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 f...
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Episode 29
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43:37
Ballots and Bellwethers: Election Day 2025 Recap
Reflecting on the 2025 Off-Cycle Election ResultsIn 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 o...
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Episode 28
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29:11
The Shutdown Showdown: Explaining the Government Shutdown
Navigating the Longest Federal Government Shutdown: Causes, Consequences, and PredictionsIn this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger breaks down the ongoing federal government shutdown, discussing its causes, potential length, and im...
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Episode 27
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52:06
Ceasefires & Government Shutdowns
Deep Dive into Middle East Ceasefire, Government Shutdown, and Healthcare PoliciesHost Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley insider, navigates through today's pressing issues from the Middle East ceasefire brokered by ...
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Episode 26
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38:16
We're Back! First Amendment and Political Violence
Navigating Stare Decisis, Political Violence, and Free Speech: A Deep DiveIn 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 applicati...
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Episode 25
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40:21
Trump's MO: Mail-In Ballots, Redistricting, and Peace Deals
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Episode 24
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1:02:42
Echoes of Sovereignty: Academic Freedom and Political Influence
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Episode 23
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1:32:05
AI Governance, US v. China, and Cyberwarfare with Kevin Frazier
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Episode 22
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51:12
Is it a big beautiful bill or a bad backwards bill? Part 2
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Episode 21
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48:48
Which is it? A Big Beautiful Bill or Big Betrayal Bill? Part 1
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Episode 20
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53:07
Supreme Court Wraps Up with Birthright Citizenship, Universal Injunctions, Pornography, and LGBTQ Books
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Episode 19
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1:01:20
Unscripted Fire Round: Elon vs. Trump, Supreme Court Rulings, and Iran Tensions
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Episode 18
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42:19
Trade Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs
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Episode 17
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35:51
Medicine, Money, and Middlemen: A Deep Dive into U.S. Drug Costs
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Episode 16
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43:39
Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane
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Episode 15
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29:58
Trade Talks & Habeas Suspension: The Latest from the Trump Administration
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Episode 14
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26:49
The Brewing Constitutional Crisis: Trump's Immigration Actions Clash with Free Speech and Due Process
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Episode 13
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51:23
The Real Cost of Trump Tariffs
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Episode 12
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54:55
Authority in Action: The Scope of US Presidential Powers
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Episode 11
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28:47
Messaging Missteps: Unpacking the Discussion of War Plans on Signal
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Episode 10
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36:43
Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department
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Episode 9
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29:34
It's Absurd: Injunctions Against the Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement and Defiance of Court Orders, Plus the Equal Rights Amendment
Dissecting the Trump Administration's Legal Controversies, Calling for New Leadership in the Democratic Party, and Discussing the Equal Rights AmendmentIn this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Ungar examines key legal issues and recent ...
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Episode 8
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49:06
From Columbia Protests to the Supreme Court: First Amendment Issues with Green Card Revocations & Conversion Therapy Bans
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 admin...
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Episode 7
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41:27
The Triple Threat: Republican Education Shifts, Trump's Bipolar Tariffs, and Texas Measles
Analyzing the Measles Outbreak and Public Education Under the Trump AdministrationIn 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 P...
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Episode 6
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58:30