The Outrage Overload Podcast is proud to have hosted a diverse and distinguished group of experts, thought leaders, and influencers. Below is a selection of our notable guests and their contributions to their respective fields:
Core Thought Leadership: Democracy, Polarization & Moral Outrage
- Kurt Gray – Psychologist & Moral Philosopher
Explores how moral mind‑perception drives political outrage and conflict across ideological divides. - Peter T. Coleman – Conflict Resolution Scholar
Columbia psychologist and author of The Way Out, specializing in resolving deeply entrenched social conflicts. - David J. Helfand – Science Educator & Misinformation Fighter
Columbia astronomer and author of A Survival Guide to the Misinformation Age, brings scientific rigor to combating societal polarization. - Matt Levendusky – Political Scientist
Author of Our Common Bonds: Using What Americans Share to Help Bridge the Partisan Divide, about overcoming our political differences by focusing on our shared values and identities. - Peter H. Ditto – Behavioral Psychologist
UC‑Irvine professor whose work on emotion and political judgment helps explain outrage dynamics. - Ilana Redstone – Sociologist & Heterodox Thinker
Co-founder of the Diverse Perspectives Project, focused on promoting viewpoint diversity and overcoming ideological polarization. - Christopher Chabris – Cognitive Scientist & Author
Best-selling author of The Invisible Gorilla, elucidating cognitive illusions that distort public discourse. - Sam Pratt – Moral Psychology Researcher
Investigates how perceptions of harm shape political behavior and moral outrage narratives. - Lucan Way – Scholar of Democratic Erosion
Political scientist focused on authoritarian backsliding and political retaliation in fragile democracies.
Media, Misinformation & Digital Rage
- David Troy – Disinformation Researcher
Entrepreneur blending social science and tech to understand networked anger. - Shannon McGregor – Political Communication Scholar
Studies how digital platforms influence political behavior and amplify outrage. - Adam Boaz Becker – AI & Difficult Dialogues Advocate
AI researcher and mediator creating tools to foster empathy in polarizing conversations. - Michael Deas – Media Literacy Educator
Journalism educator working to counter misinformation and rebuild trust in media institutions. - Paul Resnick – Social Computing Innovator
Designer of community‑driven moderation tools like Community Notes to reduce online outrage cycles.
Civic Engagement & Democratic Renewal
- Rich Harwood – Community Civic Renewal Leader
Founder of the Harwood Institute, planting grassroots solutions to rebuild civic trust. - Karissa Raskin – Coalition Builder for Democracy Renewal
Civic strategist working with Bridge Alliance and Civic Health Project to unite across deep divides. - Maureen Eccleston – Champion for Civic Service
Director of Maryland’s Governor’s Office on Service; advocates national service as civic glue. - Zeest Khan – Physician & Long COVID Advocate
Public health doctor whose personal experience illuminates emotional trauma and policy gaps.
Culture, Values & Bridging Tech Gaps
- Roger S. Gottlieb – Environmental Philosopher
Explores ethics, spirituality, and environmental responsibility in civic contexts. - Steve McIntosh – Integral Philosopher & Author
Studies cultural evolution and cross‑cultural dialogue as a pathway to constructively bridging divides. - David Sax – Cultural Commentator on Analog Life
Argues for the value of physical experience in an increasingly digital—and outrage‑driven—world.
This list is just a snapshot of the caliber of guests featured on the Outrage Overload Podcast, underscoring the podcast’s commitment to providing insightful, expert-driven content to its listeners. Each guest brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, contributing to the podcast’s mission of exploring the forces behind outrage and polarization and how we can work towards understanding and solutions.