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Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and mediaAuthor: David Beckemeyer
If politics and media leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, or exhausted, Outrage Overload is for you.In about 30 minutes every few weeks, we explore how outrage spreads, how hyper-partisanship distorts perception, and how media and technology amplify emotional extremes.Through conversations with leading scientists, researchers, and authors, we unpack the psychology, incentives, and systems shaping todays political climate and offer practical tools to think clearly, stay grounded, and respond constructively.Outrage Overload helps listeners with critical questions about outrage culture, political polarization, misinformation, and media manipulationoffering science-based insight, expert interviews, and practical tools to stay grounded in a divided world.If youve ever asked yourself How can I stay politically informed without feeling outraged or exhausted all the time? Why is political polarization getting worse, and what can we do about it? What exactly is outrage culture, and how does it manipulate us? How do I talk about politics without it turning into a fight? Am I being misled by the media? How can I tell? Whats the psychological toll of living in an outrage-driven media environment? How can I build critical thinking skills to make sense of todays news? What role does social media play in fueling outrage and misinformation? Is it possible to care about politics without losing your mind? What practical tools or insights can help me deal with toxic politics and media?then this is the politics show you didnt know you needed.Most media is designed to hijack your biology. They have the tactics, but they lack a worldview that respects your intelligence. Outrage Overload uses the tools of modern technology not to capture your attention, but to return it to you. We aren't here to 'fix the algorithm'; we're here to help you outgrow it.Join host David Beckemeyerscience communicator and founding CTO of EarthLinkas he explores the mechanics of outrage, speaks with experts in Language: en-us Genres: Government, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Spotlight Series: Decoding Democratic Socialism vs. Social Democracy
Wednesday, 16 September, 2026
Are you confused by the constant mix-up of political terms in modern headlines? Is Sweden socialist? What does the DSA actually want? Are Social Democrats and Democratic Socialists the same thing?In this episode, we break down the major ideological definitions, clear up the common misunderstandings, and explain what separates welfare-state capitalism from true democratic control of the economy.Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, DavidSupport the showShow Notes:https://outrageoverload.net/ Contact me, David Beckemeyer by email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. Check out our Subtstack https://outrageoverload.substack.comHOTLINE: 925-552-7885Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the O2 hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episodeIf you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverloadAlso check out our companion podcasts, This Week in Outrage and Outrage Science Bites.Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.Outrage Overload, a Conners Institute podcast, is part of The Democr...
