60 episodes

If you're part of the "exhausted majority" who is fed up with outrage culture and wants to be less stressed out, listen to this. 40 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life. Outrage Overload is a show about outrage in society and politics, and lowering the temperature. In each episode we explore a different aspect of the outrage industry with leading scientists, researchers, authors, community leaders, and other experts. Topics include political polarization, outrage exhaustion, extremism, civility, incivility, healthy conflict, disinformation, information literacy, outrage fatigue, stress, media, social media, and even technology and artificial intelligence.

Outrage Overload David Beckemeyer

    • Science
    • 5.0 • 9 Ratings

If you're part of the "exhausted majority" who is fed up with outrage culture and wants to be less stressed out, listen to this. 40 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life. Outrage Overload is a show about outrage in society and politics, and lowering the temperature. In each episode we explore a different aspect of the outrage industry with leading scientists, researchers, authors, community leaders, and other experts. Topics include political polarization, outrage exhaustion, extremism, civility, incivility, healthy conflict, disinformation, information literacy, outrage fatigue, stress, media, social media, and even technology and artificial intelligence.

    38. Was it social media in the living room with the candlestick? - Thomas Zeitzoff

    38. Was it social media in the living room with the candlestick? - Thomas Zeitzoff

    How to Rise Above Nasty Politics
    In this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, host David Beckmeyer interviews Thomas Zeitzoff, a professor specializing in political violence and political psychology. The episode explores the concept of "nasty politics" and its impact on political discourse and democracy. Zeitzoff discusses the different forms of negativity in politics, from insults and conspiracy theories to threats of violence and actual violence. He explains that while voters may claim to dislike nasty politics, it often grabs their attention and can even signal toughness.


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    • 30 min
    BONUS - Believing pencils are charming becomes politicized - Dino Carpentras

    BONUS - Believing pencils are charming becomes politicized - Dino Carpentras

    Discover how seemingly neutral topics can become politicized in this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast. Host David Beckemeyer is joined by researcher Dino Carpentras to explore the dynamics of polarization and dialogue. They discuss how even simple topics like circles and pencils can become battlegrounds for political ideologies, and the implications this has for our society. Learn how polarization can occur in new topics and how neutral attitudes can become polarized. Gain insights into the challenges of reducing uncertainty and lowering the temperature in today's supercharged world.
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    • 30 min
    37. There is an enormous amount of distrust and gullibility - Andreas Schedler

    37. There is an enormous amount of distrust and gullibility - Andreas Schedler

    How Broken Trust is Poisoning American Democracy

    In this episode, host David Beckmeyer interviews Andreas Schedler about his research on political polarization in the United States. Schedler challenges the traditional understanding of polarization as a simple left-right divide and argues that the breakdown of trust is a fundamental factor driving hostility between political factions. He explains that people increasingly believe the other side is willing to break the rules of democracy to win, leading to a dangerous lack of trust. Schedler discusses the importance of recognizing these perceptions and engaging in dialogue to bridge the divide. He also highlights the need for critical thinking and self-reflection to overcome polarization.
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    • 31 min
    36. It's not as if there's only certain types of people that are affected by this – Åsa Wikforss

    36. It's not as if there's only certain types of people that are affected by this – Åsa Wikforss

    Why We Resist Facts & How to Fight Back!
    In this episode, we explore the concept of knowledge resistance with Dr. Åsa Wikforss. We discuss the complex factors that contribute to knowledge resistance, including confirmation bias and motivated reasoning. The conversation highlights the importance of trust in reliable sources of knowledge and the need for a well-functioning information landscape. Dr. Wikforss emphasizes the social dimension of knowledge and the role of institutions in fostering trust and promoting critical thinking. They also touch on the challenges posed by the current information environment and the potential solutions, including deliberative polling and citizen assemblies.
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    • 38 min
    35. We're not giving the wrong answer, but we're asking the wrong question - Hyrum Lewis

    35. We're not giving the wrong answer, but we're asking the wrong question - Hyrum Lewis

    Why we need to abandon the Left-Right political spectrum paradigm
    In this episode of Outrage Overload, we explorer the concept of left versus right thinking with guest Hiram Lewis. They discuss the flaws in the left versus right paradigm and how it hinders productive political discourse. Lewis argues that these labels do not represent consistent philosophies but rather a broken paradigm based on social conformity. He suggests that focusing on individual issues and abandoning the political spectrum would lead to more rational and civil political discussions.



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    • 29 min
    34. It has to be person to person for it to mean anything - Luke Nathan Phillips

    34. It has to be person to person for it to mean anything - Luke Nathan Phillips

    How Braver Angels is Lowering the Temperature in Political Conversations
    In this episode, David interviews Luke Nathan Phillips, the Publius Fellow for Public Discourse at Braver Angels. They discuss the mission of Braver Angels and how the organization is working to bridge the political and cultural divide in America. Luke shares the origins of Braver Angels and how it has grown into a national organization dedicated to helping Americans find value in each other without necessarily agreeing on political issues. They explore the importance of depolarization work and how it can foster understanding and trust among individuals with diverse political beliefs. Luke also highlights the role of emotions and social practices in depolarization work, emphasizing the need for genuine dialogue and respectful engagement.
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    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Meekamoo ,

A+

This podcast is awesome! The guests are thought-provoking and knowledgeable within their field. They are also very fair and balanced: for most, you can’t even tell which way they lean on the political spectrum, which is really refreshing. This opens the door for great conversations without the red or blue bias filter. There’s not much room for improvement; I can’t think of a single thing that would make this podcast any better! It really is an A+!

Aleksey Tsalolikhin ,

Rational and informative

A workable way to rise above the fray and get a good overview of what’s happening in the country — I found the midterm elections episode with political scientist Sean Evans quite useful as a US citizen to get a clear shed more nuanced picture of the political balance in the country today. Thanks for the high quality enlightening podcast! Keep it going, please.

PCR NC ,

Great trailer!

This a great trailer!! I just subscribed and can't wait until your first episode drops.

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