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by 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 polarization 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 today’s 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 manipulation — offering science-based insight, expert interviews, and practical tools to stay grounded in a divided world. If you’ve ever asked yourself… • How can I stay politically informed without feeling outraged or exhausted all the time? • Why i
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96. Navigating Uncertainty: The Philosophy of Orientation - Douglas Giles
When the world feels overwhelmingly complex, outrage becomes an easy shortcut. It offers an instant—if temporary—feeling of certainty, control, and moral superiority. But what if our explosive reactions to political and social differences aren't just about the issues themselves, but about how we orient ourselves amid uncertainty? In this episode, David sits down with philosopher and educator Dr. Douglas Giles to explore the philosophy of orientation—a practical diagnostic lens for understandi...
- Sep 2, 202630 min
BONUS - How to Persuade People Who Disagree With You (Hint: It’s Not Facts) - Karin Tamerius
How to Have Better Political Conversations (Even with Your Most Difficult Relatives) In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer sits down with Dr. Karin Tamerius, a political psychiatrist and founder of Smart Politics, a nonprofit that helps progressives communicate persuasively while maintaining respect for differing viewpoints. They discuss how political polarization affects both sides of the spectrum, with a focus on how it may impact progressives more deeply. Dr. Tamerius ...
- Aug 26, 202648 min
95. The Legal Glitch That Engineered Our Political Rage – Larry Lessig
Why Overturning Citizens United Isn't the Only Way to Stop Super PACs Host David Beckemeyer speaks with Larry Lessig, the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. Together, they unpack the hidden legal architecture driving our hyper-polarized landscape and explore why fixing the structural money in politics is a necessary first step toward reining in the outrage machine. While the popular narrative blames Citizens United for making unlimited campaign money un...
- Aug 12, 202628 min
94. Making Politicians Accountable to Voters – Ramon Perez
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Civic Voices: What Occupy Taught Us About Grassroots Power - Mila Atmos
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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 polarization 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 today’s 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 manipulation — offering science-based insight, expert interviews, and practical tools to stay grounded in a divided world. If you’ve ever asked yourself… • How can I stay politically informed without feeling outraged or exhausted all the time? • Why i
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