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Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media

Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media

Von: David Beckemeyer
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If you're angry, frustrated, or scared about the state of politics and media and looking for thoughtful, balanced discussions, this podcast is for you. About 30 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life.

Outrage Overload explores the extreme polarization and political bias dominating politics and media today. We dive into the anger and outrage that drive divisions between people, distort the news, and fuel political violence. Each episode features leading scientists, researchers, authors, and community leaders tackling topics like outrage fatigue, toxic polarization, extremism, healthy conflict, disinformation, social media's role in outrage, and the influence of technology and artificial intelligence.

Join us to rediscover humanity in your rivals, improve your mental health, and find practical strategies to feel less stressed and more in control in a world fueled by outrage.


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 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?

• What’s the psychological toll of living in an outrage-driven media environment?

• How can I build critical thinking skills to make sense of today’s 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 didn’t know you needed.


Join host David Beckemeyer—science communicator and founding CTO of EarthLink—as he explores the mechanics of outrage, speaks with experts in psychology, media, and political science, and equips listeners with strategies for navigating today’s high-conflict culture with emotional resilience, critical thinking, and civil discourse.

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  • 70. Is There Still Hope for the Internet? - Kristin Hansen

    70. Is There Still Hope for the Internet? - Kristin Hansen
    Aug 20 2025

    The Hidden Power of Social Norms

    Social media often gets blamed for fueling outrage and deepening political divides. But what if the very tools that spread division could be used to bridge it?

    In this episode, we talk with Kristin Hansen, Executive Director of Civic Health Project, about Normsy.ai—a groundbreaking initiative using human-plus-AI tools to foster civility and connection online.

    Kristin shares her personal journey into bridge-building, why social norms matter just as much as rules, and how we can all play a part in reshaping the online world for the better.

    Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

    Support the show

    Show Notes:
    https://outrageoverload.net/

    Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.

    HOTLINE: 925-552-7885

    Got 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 episode

    If 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/OutrageOverload

    Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.

    Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.
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    42 Min.
  • BONUS - Teaching Civics in the Age of Outrage - June Klees

    BONUS - Teaching Civics in the Age of Outrage - June Klees
    Aug 13 2025
    What Happens When Students Talk Across Generations?


    We sit down with with Dr. June Klees, a historian and educator at Bay College, about the Waging Dialogue initiative — a unique civics program designed to help students develop the confidence and skills to engage in dialogue across generational and ideological divides. Students are paired with older conversation partners in what’s called an “intergenerational dyad,” encouraging sustained, intentional conversations that challenge assumptions, stretch comfort zones, and build common ground.

    You’ll also hear directly from students reflecting on their personal experiences, growth, and takeaways from the program.

    Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

    Support the show

    Show Notes:
    https://outrageoverload.net/

    Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.

    HOTLINE: 925-552-7885

    Got 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 episode

    If 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/OutrageOverload

    Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.

    Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.
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    38 Min.
  • 69. America’s Connection Opportunity - Kate Carney and Calista Small

    69. America’s Connection Opportunity - Kate Carney and Calista Small
    Aug 6 2025

    The Connection Opportunity Report: Hope, Barriers, and the Path Forward

    How can we truly connect across political, racial, religious, and class divides? In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer dives into the Connection Opportunity report from More in Common with guests Kate Carney and Calista Small.

    Discover:
    ✅ Why most Americans still want connection—even across differences
    ✅ The biggest barriers keeping us apart
    ✅ How working together locally can overcome political tensions
    ✅ Digital tools and organizations fostering healthy dialogue
    ✅ Practical steps anyone can take to help build a culture of connection

    Kate and Calista share surprising insights from one of the most comprehensive studies on social cohesion and offer hope and actionable ideas for bridging divides in our communities.

    Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

    Support the show

    Show Notes:
    https://outrageoverload.net/

    Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email outrageoverload@gmail.com. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.

    HOTLINE: 925-552-7885

    Got 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 episode

    If 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/OutrageOverload

    Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.

    Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.
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    34 Min.
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