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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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Is it a big beautiful bill or a bad backwards bill? Part 2
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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…
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Which is it? A Big Beautiful Bill or Big Betrayal Bill? Part 1
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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 i…
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Supreme Court Wraps Up with Birthright Citizenship, Universal Injunctions, Pornography, and LGBTQ Books
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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 decisi…
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Unscripted Fire Round: Elon vs. Trump, Supreme Court Rulings, and Iran Tensions
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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 o…
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Trade Court Rules Against Trump's Tariffs
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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…
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Medicine, Money, and Middlemen: A Deep Dive into U.S. Drug Costs
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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 Execut…
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Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane
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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 donation. Visit www.discoursepod.org and click the Support button today! Diplomatic Gifts or Glaring Grifts: Examining the Qatar Plane Understanding Corruption and Its …
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Trade Talks & Habeas Suspension: The Latest from the Trump Administration
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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 Way…
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The Brewing Constitutional Crisis: Trump's Immigration Actions Clash with Free Speech and Due Process
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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 Am…
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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 econ…
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Authority in Action: The Scope of US Presidential Powers
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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…
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Messaging Missteps: Unpacking the Discussion of War Plans on Signal
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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 t…
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Tsunami: Nationwide Injunctions and Trump's EO to Close the Education Department
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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 chall…
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It's Absurd: Injunctions Against the Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement and Defiance of Court Orders, Plus the Equal Rights Amendment
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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 defi…
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From Columbia Protests to the Supreme Court: First Amendment Issues with Green Card Revocations & Conversion Therapy Bans
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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 decis…
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The Triple Threat: Republican Education Shifts, Trump's Bipolar Tariffs, and Texas Measles
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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…
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Sensitive Locations and the Courtroom: Privacy, Religion, and Immigration Enforcement
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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 potent…
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Diplomacy and Rights: Unraveling Ukraine Tensions, LGBTQ+ Marriage Debates, and Press Freedom Challenges
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Send us a text Discourse Episode: Analyzing Tense Political Dialogues & Press Dynamics In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, delves into three pressing stories shaping the current landscape in politics, law, and media. The first story covers a heated exchange in the Oval Office betwe…
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Understanding the Looming Constitutional Crisis
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Send us a text Understanding the Rule of Law Amidst Constitutional Crises In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor at Quinnipiac University, explores the concept and importance of the rule of law, diving deep into the potential constitutional crises posed by the actions of the Trump administration. Unger emphasizes the histor…
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Breaking Tradition: Quantum Computing and Trump’s Presidency
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Send us a text Quantum Leaps and Political Turmoil: Unpacking Microsoft's Quantum Breakthrough and Trump's Second Term Disruptions In this episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger, a law professor and former Silicon Valley professional, delves into two major topics reshaping the world today. First, he breaks down Microsoft's recent announcement on th…
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Send us a text 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 u…
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The Politics of Airline Safety and Government Regulation
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Send us a text Navigating the Chaos: Airline Safety, Trump Administration Policies, and Constitutional Challenges In the inaugural episode of Discourse, host Wayne Unger tackles breaking news concerning a Delta regional jet crash in Toronto, analyzing potential causes and implications tied to recent reductions in FAA staff by the Trump administrati…
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