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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 Supreme Court cases involving birthright citizenship, age verification for pornography websites, and religious opt-outs in education. The episode also touches on the challenges facing the Democratic Party and public school teachers.
00:00 Introduction to Discourse
00:46 New Format Announcement
01:38 Supreme Court Decisions Overview
02:13 Senate Passes Key Legislation
05:18 Poll on Democracy's Future
10:44 Democratic Party Leadership Crisis
19:27 Supreme Court Case: Trump v. Casa
29:54 Equitable Remedies and the Judiciary Act of 1789
31:27 Supreme Court's Decision on Nationwide Injunctions
32:30 Hypothetical Scenarios and Class Action Lawsuits
36:14 Free Speech Coalition vs. Paxton: Age Verification Law
38:01 Debate on Scrutiny Levels in First Amendment Cases
45:40 Mahmud vs. Taylor: Religious Opt-Outs in Education
59:12 Taylor Swift's Heartwarming Hospital Visit
01:00:07 Conclusion and Podcast Information
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