A science podcast about outrage and lowering the temperature

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🚨 Just a friendly reminder! Our Q&A event for "America on the Knife's Edge" is coming up May 16. Have your questions ready as we explore the dynamics shaping our nation's political landscape. Don't miss out! outrageoverload.net/america-… #Politics #QandA #JoinTheConversation
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David Beckemeyer explains why he started his podcast, which I think everyone could benefit from listening to from time to time, especially with today’s polarized political climate. @OutrageOverload Check out Outrage Overload here: outrageoverload.net/
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Today at 3pm! Episode 66 featuring @OutrageOverload comes out!
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Why are so many young men drifting right—or away from the left altogether? I spent 18 months pulling this episode together. 🎧 What’s Pulling Young Men to the Right? 👉 outrageoverload.net/outrage-… #Politics #Polarization #OutrageOverload
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Is there still hope for the internet? 🌐 On @OutrageOverload, Civic Health Project’s Kristin Hansen shares how @Normsyai uses Human AI to scale counterspeech, curb toxic conversations, and strengthen our shared civic norms. outrageoverload.net/outrage-…
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Is U.S. democracy quietly sliding into authoritarianism? I spoke with @LucanWay—co-author of the NYT essay "How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?"—about rising threats, self-censorship, and the cost of dissent. 🎧 Listen now: outrageoverload.net/outrage-…
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“Compromise happens in the space between the reality and the narrative.” Writer & political commentator Cameron Cohen @cameroncowan explains why we need to ditch the talking points and deal with the thing itself. #BridgeBuilding #OutrageCulture #CameronCohen #Polarization
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“If you want to make a difference, you need to be talking with people who disagree with you.” Activist bridge builder Karin Tamerius explains why respectful persuasion is essential to saving democracy. #BridgeBuilding #Democracy #EffectiveActivism #KarinTamerius
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Are social media algorithms fueling outrage—or could they help reduce it? 🤔 🎙️ Computer scientist Paul Resnick @presnick joins Outrage Overload to break down echo chambers, filter bubbles, and Twitter's Community Notes.
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If you enjoyed our episode, you’ll love @kurtjgray 's research. Check out the deepest beliefs lab: deepestbeliefslab.com/

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Big news—our 100th episode is almost here! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported Outrage Overload. This milestone is because of YOU! #100Episodes #PodcastMilestone #OutrageOverload
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Thrilled for the opportunity to join Listen First Coalition @ListenFirstProj
Happy #ListenFirst Friday! This special message is from David Beckemeyer, host of @OutrageOverload, a Connors Institute Podcast: I started this journey because I saw close friends and even families torn apart by political disagreements.
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🎉 100 Weeks of Lowering the Temperature! 🔥➡️❄️ We’ve hit a huge milestone—100 weeks of exploring ways to reduce polarization and promote healthier, more thoughtful conversations. Thank you to all our listeners for being part of the journey! 🙌💬 #OutrageOverload #PodcastLife
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Latest podcast interview! @quirkbooks @AllanWhincup @OutrageOverload outrageoverload.net/outrage-…
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Biggest thanks to @OutrageOverload for the logic & insights on our latest episode. Definitely go check David out & give the Ep a listen, download, & review. Available on all podcast platforms! 👽😎🐸 #scuttbuttpod thescuttlebuttpodcast.buzzsp…
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Even more fun & #scuttbuttpod shenanigans over in our Patreon After Party Show! Looks like @OutrageOverload will take his place on the Rushmore of our TAPS mantel. Come over & join the fun! patreon.com/posts/tsbp-283-t…
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Had a blast chatting with Dr. Guy Burgess about "Massively Parallel Peacebuilding" We dive into tackling the world's toughest conflicts and finding hope in unexpected places. 🌍✨ Tune in for some mind-expanding insights! outrageoverload.net/outrage-… #OutrageOverload #Podcast
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