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Outrage 87 – The Human Need to Make the World Make Sense
Aired May 6, 2026 A Case Study in the Search for Truth What draws someone away from the mainstream consensus and into a completely different information ecosystem? In this episode, we take a departure from our usual format to conduct a deep-dive analysis of an interview with Sidney Pines. Rather than debating factual claims, we…
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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 76 – The Revolt Against the Experts – Hillary Shulman
Aired Nov 12, 2025 What happens when people start to see science as an elite enterprise—something done to them instead of for them? In this episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, we speak with Hillary Shulman, a communication scholar at Ohio State University, whose research explores science populism—the growing belief that scientists are part of…
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Outrage Bonus – Exploring Media Consolidation, Distrust, and the Future of News – Michael Deas
Aired May 7, 2025 In this episode, we explore the challenges facing journalism today with our guest, Michael Deas, a former editor at the Chicago Tribune and current professor at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. Michael brings his wealth of experience to discuss critical issues such as media consolidation, the impact of hedge funds…
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Outrage 55 – How to Survive the Age of Misinformation – David Helfand
Aired Jan 8, 2025 Information is everywhere—limitless, instant, and free. But alongside this unprecedented access, a flood of misinformation and deliberate disinformation threatens our ability to make informed decisions, trust experts, and engage meaningfully with others. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Helfand, a professor of astronomy at Columbia University, former president…
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Outrage 47 – How to Combat the Misinformation Crisis – Samuel C. Spitale
Aired Sep 11, 2024 In this episode, we hear from Samuel C. Spitale, the insightful author of How to Win the War on Truth, for a deep dive into the complex world of misinformation. Have you ever wondered how certain narratives gain traction despite being factually dubious? Or why partisan media outlets seem to wield…
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Outrage Bonus – How Platforms Like OtherWeb and 1440 Are Changing News Consumption – Drew Steigerwald & Alex Fink
Aired Sep 4, 2024 In this episode, we’re taking a look at the evolving landscape of news consumption, exploring how innovative platforms like OtherWeb and 1440 are reshaping the way we engage with information. As the barrage of sensationalist content continues to overwhelm news consumers, the need for accurate, contextual, and unbiased news has never…
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Outrage 44 – How to Build Mental Immunity Against Misinformation and Conspiracies – Melanie Trecek-King
Aired Jul 31, 2024 Feeling overwhelmed by the constant news cycle? Social media bombarding you with opinions disguised as facts? This episode of Outrage Overload offers a lifeline. Host David Beckemeyer dives deep into critical thinking with science educator Melanie Trecek-King. Together, they explore strategies to navigate the modern media landscape. Learn how to become…
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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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