Outrage Overload: Rethinking politics, division, and media
by David Beckemeyer
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<p>If politics and media leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, or exhausted, Outrage Overload is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In about 30 minutes every few weeks, we explore how outrage spreads, how hyper-partisanship distorts perception, and how media and technology amplify emotional extremes.</p><p><br></p><p>Through conversations with leading scientists, researchers, and authors, we unpack the psychology, incentives, and systems shaping today’s political climate — and offer practical tools to think clearly, stay grounded, and respond constructively.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Outrage Overload</b> helps listeners with critical questions about <em>outrage culture, political polarization, misinformation,</em> and <em>media manipulation</em>—offering science-based insight, expert interviews, and practical tools to stay grounded in a divided world.</p><p>If you’ve ever asked yourself…</p><p><br></p><p>• How can I stay politically informed without feeling outraged or exhausted all the time?</p><p>•