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Outrage BONUS – One-year Anniversary Special – Peter Ditto
David Beckemeyer
In this one-year anniversary episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, we reflect on the past year of diving deep into the outrage machine and searching for ways to lower the temperature. We’re thrilled to welcome back Dr. Peter Ditto, our very first guest, as we reexamine the ongoing challenges of political polarization and the erosion…
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Outrage 28 – How to Bridge the Political Divide – Matthew Levendusky
In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant political scientist, Matt Levendusky. Together, we dive deep into the intricate world of politics, exploring ways to bridge the ideological gaps that often divide us. Dr. Levendusky has published extensively on these topics in peer-reviewed journals and popular media outlets, and his work has been featured…
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David Beckemeyer on the Both Sides Now Podcast
David Beckemeyer
I joined junior high school English Teacher Jane Stahl and retired Secret Service Agent Ross “Yergz” Yerger on the “Both Sides Now” podcast to talk about “Anger Porn” and outrage, not only in media and social media, but in life, itself.
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Transcript for Outrage 22 – How the Dignity Index Offers Hope for More Productive Political Discourse – Tami Pyfer
David Beckemeyer
< Back to episode Transcript David: [00:00:00] Welcome to Outrage Overload, a science podcast about outrage and lowering the temperature. This is episode 22. Our political discourse, both the kind that we see on TV and the kind that we experience [00:01:00] among each other, it did not used to be this bad and it does…
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Outrage BONUS – How to Overcome Challenges in Challenging the Status Quo – Lawrence Eppard
David Beckemeyer
In this episode of Outrage Overload, we explore the complex world of academic research and the implications of ideological conformity. Listen as host David Beckemeyer engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Lawrence Eppard, a renowned scholar who offers a unique and unfiltered perspective on this critical issue. Professor Eppard brings firsthand experience to the…
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David Beckemeyer on the Purple Political Breakdown Podcast
David Beckemeyer
I made an appearance on the Purple Political Breakdown podcast. The podcast’s mission is to provide listeners with a thoughtful and informative space to learn about and discuss pressing political and social issues. By focusing on solutions and avoiding political bias, the podcast aims to help listeners find common ground and make progress on important…
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Outrage 27 – Late-Night Comedy, Far-Right Talk Shows, and Why You Might Be Wrong – Dannagal G. Young
David Beckemeyer
In this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, host David Beckemeyer interviews communication expert Dannagal G. Young, author of the books “Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States” and “Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation.” Young discusses the surprising similarities and differences…
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David Beckemeyer on the Overcoming the Divide Podcast
I made an appearance on the Overcoming the Divide podcast. The podcast is about mending political and societal fractures through conversation, civil discourse, & empathy. Episodes published bi-weekly on Tuesdays. Together, we navigate the tightrope of the modern political landscape, where labels are quick to stick, and accusations fly for those not conforming to the…
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Outrage BONUS – 2023 Recap – Meet Austin Chen
David Beckemeyer
The podcast has now been running for over six months and has covered a range of topics related to political sectarianism and the outrage industry. In this bonus episode, I speak with co-director and co-editor, Austin Chen, about key episodes, including interviews with experts like Peter Ditto, Jeffrey Berry, and Steven Rathje. We explore the…
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Outrage 26 – The Science of Changing Minds – David McRaney
In this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, we hear from David McRaney, a renowned science journalist, author, and podcaster. In this thought-provoking conversation, McRaney talks about his book “How Minds Change” and shares his wisdom on the art of changing minds and the challenges we face in an increasingly polarized world. He emphasizes the…
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Outrage Overload is a podcast about the outrage industry, my journey to discover what it is, how it affects us, and what we can do about it.