I joined THE Podcaster Nation podcast to share the story behind Outrage Overload—why I started it, what I’ve learned along the way, and how a deep concern about polarization and outrage culture turned into a long-form podcast focused on understanding rather than inflaming.

In this conversation, I talk about my journey into studying political polarization and media literacy, and how insights from social psychology and communication studies shaped the direction of the show. We explored how outrage media works, why it’s so effective at capturing attention, and the real costs it imposes on our relationships, institutions, and sense of shared reality.

I also discussed the responsibility—and opportunity—podcasters have in today’s media ecosystem. We looked at how creators can resist outrage-driven incentives, foster civil discourse, and build audiences around curiosity, nuance, and good-faith conversation. This episode is both a behind-the-scenes look at the Outrage Overload mission and a broader reflection on how independent media can help lower the temperature in a divided world.

🎧 Recommended for podcasters, media creators, and listeners interested in polarization, media literacy, and building healthier conversations online.