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Outrage Bonus – Why Political Blame Misses the Real COVID Lessons
Aired Dec 26, 2025 In this special repurposed episode, host David Beckemeyer revisits the social and political scars left by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the crisis may have receded from the headlines, the emotions, frustrations, and misunderstandings it fueled are still present. This episode is an attempt to honestly acknowledge what happened, what went wrong,…
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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 – How Biology Challenges the Male-Female Binary
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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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 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 BONUS – How Chronic Conditions Drive Desperation: The High Cost of Naturopathic Care – Britt Hermes & Michael Lenz
Aired Sep 27, 2023 In a world often fueled by outrage media and characterized by an ever-evolving outrage culture, we recognize the importance of tackling pressing issues with depth and compassion. In this bonus episode, we embark on a journey that challenges prevailing narratives surrounding naturopathy and its role in the lives of individuals grappling…
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Outrage 21 – How QAnon Impacts Lives: Exploring The Conspiracy’s Reach into Homes – Courtney Heard
Aired Sep 6, 2023 In the ever-evolving landscape of digital misinformation and conspiracy theories, few phenomena have captured public attention like QAnon. From its origins on anonymous image boards to its impact on real-world events, QAnon has surged to the forefront of public discourse. But what lies beneath the surface of this sprawling conspiracy theory,…
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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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