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Outrage 82 – Can Democracy Survive Tribal Thinking? – Timothy Redmond
Aired Feb 18, 2026 In this episode of Outrage Overload, we speak with political scientist Timothy Redmond, author of Political Tribalism in America: How Hyper-Partisanship Dumbs Down Democracy—and How to Fix It. We explore how political identities shape what we believe, how we interpret information, and whether we accept democratic outcomes we don’t like. Redmond…
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Outrage Bonus – America’s Lost Generation – Cameron Cowan
Aired Jan 28 2026 Why do so many people feel exhausted, cynical, or disengaged from politics — even as the stakes seem higher than ever? In this episode of Outrage Overload, we’re joined by journalist and author Cameron Cowan for a wide-ranging conversation about generational inequality, institutional breakdown, and the growing gap between the promises…
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Outrage Bonus – The Imperial Presidency
Aired Feb 26, 2025 Is the American presidency becoming too powerful? Imagine a president defying court orders, dismantling agencies, and overriding corruption safeguards—all while the traditional checks and balances struggle to hold power accountable. This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s unfolding right now. In this episode of Outrage Overload, we hear from two experts examining…
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Outrage 54 – Why Building Together Is the Key to Healing Divided Communities – Rich Harwood
Aired Dec 18, 2024 In this episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, we challenge one of the most dominant narratives of our time: that polarization is the root cause of America’s divisions. But what if it’s not? What if our focus on polarization is actually obscuring deeper, more urgent problems—problems that are solvable? Join me…
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Outrage Bonus – How Tech Bros Like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel want to Shape Our Future – David Troy
Aired Oct 30, 2024 In this bonus, documentary-style episode of Outrage Overload, we explore the unsettling world of “techno-libertarianism” and the powerful tech figures who are championing it. We sit down with David Troy, a tech entrepreneur and researcher, to discuss the visions of Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and others who advocate for dismantling…
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Outrage 33 – Why even those who value democracy might contribute to its decline – Alia Braley
Aired Feb 28, 2024 Is America’s democracy on the brink? From escalating partisanship to eroding trust in institutions, political discourse seems perpetually heated and divisive. But what if the very perception of imminent danger is fueling the fire? Join host David Beckemeyer as he explores the paradox of democratic erosion with acclaimed researcher Alia Braley.…
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Outrage BONUS – One-year Anniversary Special – Peter Ditto
Aired Dec 6, 2023 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…
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Outrage 018 – Why Building a Resilient Culture is Essential for Democracy – David Troy
Aired Jul 26, 2023 In an era where disinformation and polarization can undermine the very foundations of democracy, it is crucial to go beyond surface-level analysis and address the underlying cultural factors that perpetuate these influences. Dave Troy sheds light on the concept of cultural depletion – a phenomenon that hampers our ability to build…
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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.
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