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Okay Boomer – Talking Across Generations in the Age of Digital Overwhelm – Craig Mattson

Episodes, Okay Boomer

November 19, 2025

David Beckemeyer

attention economy, boomers, bridge building, communication styles, digital media, digital overwhelm, empathy, Gen Z, Generation X, generational communication, intergenerational dialogue, loneliness, meaning and purpose, millennials, outrage overload, social media, storytelling, technology and culture, workplace culture

Aired Nov 19, 2025 Every generation today is trying to make sense of a world that never stops pinging.Too many messages, too many opinions, too many notifications — and somehow, too little connection. In this Okay Boomer episode, we sit down with communication scholar Craig Mattson to talk about what he calls digital overwhelm —…
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Outrage Bonus – How Biology Challenges the Male-Female Binary

Documentary, Episodes

February 12, 2025

David Beckemeyer

biology, empathy, gender, misinformation, Special Focus / Current Events

Aired Feb 12, 2025 In this documentary-style episode of Outrage Overload, we dive into one of the most misunderstood and polarizing topics in public discourse: the biology of sex development. Using scientific insights, personal stories, and expert perspectives, we challenge the oversimplified narratives that dominate the conversation about fairness, inclusion, and identity. From the recent…
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