70 episodes
Outrage Overload David Beckemeyer
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5.0 • 9 Ratings
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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.
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BONUS - When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel) - Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow
When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel)Feeling like "listen to the other side" just isn't cutting it anymore? You're not alone. In this special bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we address your frustration head-on with an "emergency panel" discussion.Communication experts Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow join us to explore why traditional methods of civil discourse might feel ineffective in today's climate. We'll explore the impact of constant outrage on our ability to...
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43. Enemy at First Sight: Decoding the Neural Shortcuts of Political Division - Carsten Sander
How Our Brains Are Wired for Political DivisionWe look into the phenomenon of ideological inferences with guest Carsten Sander. The discussion revolves around how individuals instinctively categorize others based on their behavior, hindering civil discourse and perpetuating polarization. Sander's research reveals the complexities of these inferences and offers insights into breaking free from snap judgments to foster understanding and compromise.Sander's study explores the spontaneous nature ...
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BONUS - OMG, those other people are not insane - Lisa Swallow
Why Crossing Party Lines is Essential for a Healthy DemocracyIn this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we examine the challenges of political conversations and how to lower the temperature. Featuring Lisa Swallow, founder of Crossing Party Lines, the episode explores the importance of understanding and respectful dialogue across political divides. Lisa shares her journey of starting the nonprofit in 2016 and offers insights into the skills needed for productive conversations. The discussion ...
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42. Maybe we were not ready - Michalis Mamakos
The Trolls Among Us: Understanding and Mitigating Online ToxicitySend us a Text Message.How do you think toxic polarization is fueling political violence in our society today?Support the Show.Show Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.HOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotli...
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Okay Boomer - Housing - Cameron Lee Cowan and Jake Didinsky
Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Okay Boomer series! In this episode, we shift the mic to the younger generation for a conversation about a critical issue: housing.Skyrocketing rents and the seemingly impossible dream of homeownership are leaving many young adults feeling frustrated and hopeless. Our guests, Cameron Lee Cowan (writer) and Jake Didinsky (DJ/Producer with a political science background), offer their perspectives on the housing crisis.Join the Conversation!We want to hear...
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41. You can't make something settled just by saying it's settled - Ilana Redstone
How Certainty Fuels Outrage and DivisionIn this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, we delight in a thought-provoking conversation with Ilana Redstone, a leading expert on the psychology of certainty. Redstone introduces the concept of the "certainty trap" and explores how absolute certainty can hinder intellectual growth and impede healthy democratic discourse. The discussion delves into the importance of questioning assumptions, embracing ambiguity, and recognizing the complexities of ...
Customer Reviews
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+!
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.
Great trailer!
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