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Outrage 79 – When We Stop Sharing the Same Reality – Stephen Maher
David Beckemeyer
Aired Jan 7, 2026 What happens to a democracy when people no longer share the same set of facts?In this episode of Outrage Overload, veteran Canadian journalist Stephen Maher joins us to explore one of the biggest—and least understood—drivers of modern polarization: the collapse of local news and the rise of the algorithmic public square.…
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Outrage 52 – Are We Finally Sick of the Media Outrage Machine? – Andrew Sepelak
David Beckemeyer
Aired Nov 20, 2024 This episode of Outrage Overload features special guest Andrew Selepak, media professor and expert on the psychology of news. Together, we examine the current state of the media and discuss why so many Americans are feeling frustrated and disengaged. We explore the impact of constant crisis reporting and partisan narratives. Is…
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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.


