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Discourse with Wayne Unger

Professor Wayne Unger
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
First Amendment
Equal Rights Amendment
United States Constitution
Supreme Court
Congress
Workplace Privacy
Quantum Computing
Department Of Education
Public Education
Constitutional Crisis
Artificial Intelligence
Facial Recognition Technology
Vaccination Rates
Rule Of Law
Department Of Justice
School Vouchers
Science
Microsoft

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 nec... more

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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 though... more

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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, an... more

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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... more

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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 appli... more

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Host of Discourse, providing thoughtful and engaging analysis on various pressing issues.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 571 ratings
  • Learned a lot

    Love this podcast because it is a straight forward explanation of very difficult times. Keep up the good work. Sharing with everyone

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    5
    Luvblackstories
    United States8 months ago
  • Great

    Simply put, fantastic job Wayne. Well researched and laying out the basics of various discussions of the topics.

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    5
    Ca777777
    United States8 months ago
  • America: Founded on Complaining, Perfected by This Podcast

    If you think a podcast about law and politics has to be dry, Discourse is here to prove you wrong, spectacularly. Professor Wayne has the uncanny ability to make constitutional crises sound not only fascinating but also weirdly entertaining. He’s like if your favorite history teacher had a stand-up comedy side gig.

    Take his breakdown of the Boston Tea Party in the episode Understanding the Looming Constitutional Crisis. He argues that America was basically built on complaining about the governm... more

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    Zach Hawley
    United States8 months ago
  • Informative!

    Great show.

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The engaging style mixed with humor keeps the discussions lively, making serious subjects more accessible.

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A well-informed host provides thoughtful analysis of pressing current events, focusing primarily on politics, law, and technology with a critical lens on various societal issues. Episodes cover a range of topics including significant Supreme Court decisions, legislative changes, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, often drawing connections between historical and contemporary events. The presentation promotes respectful dialogue and encourages listeners to understand diverse perspectives, which sets it apart from many other commentary shows that may lean towards sensationalism. With a commitment to avoiding echo chambers, this podcast is likely to appeal to those interested in deepening their understanding of complex political structures and ... more

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