If you're a curious person fed up with outrage culture and looking for thoughtful, balanced discussions, this podcast is for you. 40 minutes every few weeks. It will change your life. Outrage Overload is a show dedicated to exploring the pervasive impact of outrage in society and politics, and providing strategies to lower the temperature. In each episode we explore a different aspect of the outrage industry with leading scientists, researchers, authors, community leaders, and other experts. ...
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BONUS - Centrism is no longer viable - Steve McIntosh
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How AI Can Help Address Toxic Polarization In this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we dive into the intriguing potential of artificial intelligence to reduce political polarization in online spaces. Our guest, Steve McIntosh—developmental philosopher, author, and co-founder of the Developmental Politics Project—joins us to discuss his work on De…
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Preserving Memories with Beternal: An Interview with Jimmy Spikes
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Join us in this episode of the Dead America Podcast as we discuss the importance of memory preservation with Jimmy Spikes, the creator and CEO of Beternal. Discover how Beternal offers a unique platform to securely store and distribute your digital assets, ensuring your legacy lives on even after you're gone. Learn about the inspiration behind Bete…
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47. People have already decided what is factual and correct - Samuel C. Spitale
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How to Combat the Misinformation Crisis In this episode, we sit down with Samuel Spitali, author of How to Win the War on Truth, to unravel the complexities of misinformation and its impact on society. Samuel offers a deep dive into the history of media polarization, examining key moments like the removal of the Fairness Doctrine and the rise of pa…
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Navigating Car Accidents and Legal Advice with Josh Brumley
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Join Ed Watters on the Dead America Podcast as he interviews Josh Brumley, CEO of Brumley Law Firm, a car crash attorney from Seattle, Washington. In this episode, Josh shares his journey into law, offers crucial advice for car accident victims, and discusses the impact of technology and autonomous vehicles on legal practice. He emphasizes the impo…
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BONUS - Rethinking Your News Diet: Two Approaches to a Healthier Information Intake - Drew Steigerwald & Alex Fink
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How Platforms Like OtherWeb and 1440 Are Changing News Consumption In this episode, we dive into the evolving landscape of news consumption with Alex Fink, CEO of OtherWeb, and Drew Steggerwald, co-founder of 1440 News. We explore how their platforms are reshaping the way we engage with information, focusing on curating a balanced and healthy media…
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Mastering Digital Marketing with Zaid Ammari
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In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Zaid Ammari, founder of PPC Masterminds, about his journey from a bank employee to running a successful digital marketing agency. Zaid shares insights on the importance of education, digital marketing strategies focusing on paid media, and the differences between organic and p…
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46. The emotions are so high right now that really optics matter - Robert Gutsche
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After Trump: Understanding the Continuing Influence of Trumpism In Episode 46 we examine the enduring influence of Donald Trump on American politics and media. Despite the controversies surrounding his presidency, Trump continues to shape the political landscape. Special guest Robert Gutsche, a cultural studies scholar and journalist, joins the dis…
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BONUS - Project 2025 and Agenda 47 - Sean Evans
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In this episode, the conversation revolves around Project 2025, conservative policy proposals, and the potential implications on the administrative state. The discussion examines the nuances of Trump's agenda, the challenges of implementing certain policy changes, and the role of constitutional norms in safeguarding democracy. Dr. Evans offers a ba…
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45. A Messy Synthesis of Rational Decision-Making and Subjective Assessment - Guy Burgess
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How Understanding Intractable Conflicts Can Improve Our Society In this powerful episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, we dive deep into the roots of our societal conflicts and explore ways to bridge the seemingly intractable divides that are tearing us apart. Our guest, Dr. Guy Burgess, a pioneering figure in conflict resolution, shares his ins…
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BONUS - We're Different. You're Not Going to Turn a Conservative into a Liberal - Michael Anderson
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Why We Need Conservative Perspectives to Combat Polarization In this episode we address concerns about the podcast’s perceived political bias by featuring conservative researcher and author Michael Anderson. Anderson, known for his work on tribalism, offers a conservative perspective on issues like toxic polarization and the impact of social media …
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44. We tend to have the strongest emotions over things that we understand the least - Melanie Trecek-King
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How to Build Mental Immunity Against Misinformation and Conspiracies In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckmeyer joins forces with science educator Melanie Trecek-King to unpack the power of critical thinking in our everyday lives. They equip listeners with practical tools to become discerning information consumers. Learn how to evalu…
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Overcoming Outrage: Conversation with David Beckemeyer
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In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, Ed Watters talks with David Beckemeyer, host of the 'Outrage Overload' podcast. They discuss the importance of education, challenging existing beliefs, and fostering meaningful conversations in society. David shares his journey from tech industry veteran to podcast host, aiming to understand and mitigate…
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BONUS - When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel) - Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow
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When “Listen to the Other Side” Isn’t Enough (Emergency Panel) Feeling like "listen to the other side" just isn't cutting it anymore? You're not alone. In this special bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we address your frustration head-on with an "emergency panel" discussion. Communication experts Phyllis Leavitt and Lisa Swallow join us to explore…
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Navigating Spirituality and Overcoming War's Emotional Scars
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In this insightful episode, host Ed Watters converses with John Lawyer, a spiritual guide and military veteran, about the importance of education, self-reflection, and challenging existing beliefs through conversation. John shares his personal journey of navigating the emotional aftermath of war, the evolution of veteran support systems, and the co…
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43. Enemy at First Sight: Decoding the Neural Shortcuts of Political Division - Carsten Sander
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How Our Brains Are Wired for Political Division We look into the phenomenon of ideological inferences with guest Carsten Sander. The discussion revolves around how individuals instinctively categorize others based on their behavior, hindering civil discourse and perpetuating polarization. Sander's research reveals the complexities of these inferenc…
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Unlocking Psychic Abilities and Life Lessons with June Edward
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In this enlightening episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters is joined by psychic medium and bestselling author June Edward to discuss her journey, insights, and teachings. June, author of 'All's Fair in Love and Karma', shares her experiences working with ghost hunters, police departments, and on famous cases. She delves into the impo…
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BONUS - OMG, those other people are not insane - Lisa Swallow
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Why Crossing Party Lines is Essential for a Healthy Democracy In this bonus episode of Outrage Overload, we examine the challenges of political conversations and how to lower the temperature. Featuring Lisa Swallow, founder of Crossing Party Lines, the episode explores the importance of understanding and respectful dialogue across political divides…
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Maxwell Ivey: Inspiring Journey of The Blind Blogger
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whats-your-excuse-show/id1473384516 https://podmatch.com/guestdetail/1591379556893x428258685876874700 https://www.theaccessibilityadvantage.com/home In this compelling episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters interviews Maxwell Ivey, known as The Blind Blogger. Maxwell shares his inspiring journ…
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42. Maybe we were not ready - Michalis Mamakos
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The Trolls Among Us: Understanding and Mitigating Online Toxicity Send us a text Support the show Show Notes: https://outrageoverload.net/ Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload. HOTLINE: 925-552-7885 Got a Question, comment…
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Navigating Conflict in Relationships with Lisa Gray | Dead America Podcast
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In this enlightening episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters sits down with Lisa Gray, a marriage and family therapist, to discuss effective conflict management in relationships. Lisa shares her journey from being an air traffic controller to becoming a therapist specializing in high-conflict couples. She introduces her book 'Healthy C…
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Okay Boomer - Housing - Cameron Lee Cowan and Jake Didinsky
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Okay Boomer series! In this episode, we shift the mic to the younger generation for a conversation about a critical issue: housing. Skyrocketing rents and the seemingly impossible dream of homeownership are leaving many young adults feeling frustrated and hopeless. Our guests, Cameron Lee Cowan (writer) and J…
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Philosophical Conversations on the Meaning of Life with Joel Bouchard
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Philosophical Conversations on the Meaning of Life with Joel Bouchard | Dead America Podcast Join Ed Watters in an enlightening discussion with Joel Bouchard, a doctoral student in psychology and host of the podcast 'From Nowhere to Nothing'. They dive deep into philosophical and psychological questions surrounding the meaning of life, the relation…
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41. You can't make something settled just by saying it's settled - Ilana Redstone
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How Certainty Fuels Outrage and Division In this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, we delight in a thought-provoking conversation with Ilana Redstone, a leading expert on the psychology of certainty. Redstone introduces the concept of the "certainty trap" and explores how absolute certainty can hinder intellectual growth and impede healthy d…
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Unlock the Power of Incentive-Based Marketing
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Discover the innovative world of incentive-based marketing with Marco Torres, founder of MarketingBoost.com. In this episode, Marco shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to generating over a billion dollars in online sales, and how he helps businesses grow using travel incentives. Learn about the benefits of offering value over discounts, th…
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BONUS - Negativity Addiction - Travis Monteleone
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How Negativity Bias Fuels Toxic Politics In this episode of Outrage Overload, we explore the concept of negativity bias and its role in toxic polarization. We are joined by Travis Monteleone, a private equity investor and depolarization advocate. Monteleone argues that negativity bias is a major factor contributing to toxic polarization because it …
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Elevate Your Life: Transformational Journey
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In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters interviews Adrian Knight, an acquisition entrepreneur and business turnaround expert, about his 'Elevate Your Life' program. Adrian shares his journey from struggling academically to becoming a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of self-education and personal development.…
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40. You're funneled down this rabbit hole of extremist beliefs - Jack Wippell
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How to Combat Youth Radicalization Using Learning Psychology In this episode, we explore the rise of youth radicalization and the potential for online platforms to play a role in the radicalization process with Jack Wippell, an expert in extremism and radicalization. Jack shares insights into the factors that make individuals susceptible to radical…
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The Essence of Human-Centric Systems with Michaell Magrutsche
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In this engaging episode of the Dead America Podcast, returning guest Michaell Magrutsche, a multidisciplinary artist, dives deep into the concept of 'Human-Centricity.' Michaell emphasizes the importance of focusing on individual uniqueness and the collective nature of humans to create systems that serve rather than enslave. He discusses the flaws…
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39. The Poisoning of the American Mind - Lawrence Eppard (rebroadcast)
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I sit down with Lawrence Eppard to explore the complex landscape of media trust in America. How do we grapple with the challenges of misinformation, disinformation, and news literacy in an increasingly polarized media landscape? From dissecting the roots of media distrust to exploring strategies for staying informed without succumbing to outrage ov…
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In this special documentary-style episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, we look at the world of electoral politics and the challenges of close elections. Drawing inspiration from the movie "Swing Vote" and real-life insights from history, political science, and contemporary discourse, we explore the trend of close elections and the implications …
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38. Was it social media in the living room with the candlestick? - Thomas Zeitzoff
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How to Rise Above Nasty Politics In this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast, host David Beckmeyer interviews Thomas Zeitzoff, a professor specializing in political violence and political psychology. The episode explores the concept of "nasty politics" and its impact on political discourse and democracy. Zeitzoff discusses the different forms o…
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Transformative Journeys: Losing Weight and Gaining Life
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The script features a conversation with Alan and Angie Thomas, who share their personal journey of losing a combined 192 pounds in 260 days back in 2017. Alan, the founder of Rethink Dieting, reflects on his realization of needing to lose weight for his health and relationship, triggering a significant lifestyle change for both him and his wife, An…
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BONUS - Believing pencils are charming becomes politicized - Dino Carpentras
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Discover how seemingly neutral topics can become politicized in this episode of the Outrage Overload podcast. Host David Beckemeyer is joined by researcher Dino Carpentras to explore the dynamics of polarization and dialogue. They discuss how even simple topics like circles and pencils can become battlegrounds for political ideologies, and the impl…
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Overcoming Narcissistic Abuse: Dana Diaz's Journey and Insights
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In this episode, Dana Diaz, author of 'Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse,' shares her personal journey of overcoming the challenges of being raised by a narcissistic stepfather and enduring a 25-year marriage to a different kind of narcissist. Diaz discusses her early resolution to never have children due to fear of becoming l…
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37. There is an enormous amount of distrust and gullibility - Andreas Schedler
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How Broken Trust is Poisoning American Democracy In this episode, host David Beckmeyer interviews Andreas Schedler about his research on political polarization in the United States. Schedler challenges the traditional understanding of polarization as a simple left-right divide and argues that the breakdown of trust is a fundamental factor driving h…
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Exploring STEM Opportunities and Personal Growth with Jason Dietrich
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In this podcast episode, host Ed interviews Jason Dietrich, a NASA STEM educator, who shares his journey from overcoming challenges associated with Hyperlexia, a form of autism, to becoming a STEM educator and inspiring the next generation. Jason emphasizes the importance of imagination, creativity, and persistence in pursuing opportunities at NASA…
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Navigating Over-40 Dating: Insights and Strategies from a Dating Coach
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In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters speaks with Krista Melanson, a dating coach who specializes in helping individuals over forty navigate the complexities of dating and find meaningful connections. Krista shares valuable insights on common struggles faced by over-forty daters, such as self-doubt, changes in what attraction…
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36. It's not as if there's only certain types of people that are affected by this – Åsa Wikforss
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Why We Resist Facts & How to Fight Back! In this episode, we explore the concept of knowledge resistance with Dr. Åsa Wikforss. We discuss the complex factors that contribute to knowledge resistance, including confirmation bias and motivated reasoning. The conversation highlights the importance of trust in reliable sources of knowledge and the need…
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Navigating Workplace Challenges with Kimberly Williams
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This episode features a conversation with Kimberly Williams, the VP of People for Walker Advertising, discussing the nuances of workplace dynamics, the impact of toxic environments, and strategies for addressing discrimination, harassment, and stress. Williams shares her extensive HR experience, emphasizing the importance of handling workplace comp…
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Journeys of Discovery: From Wrong Turns to New Horizons with Chris Donaldson
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In this episode of the Dead America Podcast, host Ed Watters talks with Chris Donaldson, author of 'Going the Wrong Way'. Donaldson shares his remarkable life journey, starting with an adventurous motorcycle trip from Belfast to Australia that unintentionally took him to Argentina due to geopolitical events. This mishap set the stage for a lifetime…
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35. We're not giving the wrong answer, but we're asking the wrong question - Hyrum Lewis
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Why we need to abandon the Left-Right political spectrum paradigm In this episode of Outrage Overload, we explorer the concept of left versus right thinking with guest Hiram Lewis. They discuss the flaws in the left versus right paradigm and how it hinders productive political discourse. Lewis argues that these labels do not represent consistent ph…
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Empowering Personal Development through Peer-to-Peer Learning with Parker Harris
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This episode features an in-depth conversation with Parker Harris, the founder of Junto Global, discussing the significance of peer-to-peer learning and personal development. Parker shares his journey from early struggles to building Junto Global, emphasizing the importance of roundtable conversations, mentorship, and challenging one's beliefs to f…
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Embracing Fear, Intentional Living, and the Power of Community
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In this insightful conversation on the Dead America Podcast, Shana Francesca, founder and CEO of Concinnate, discusses the transformative power of embracing fear as an opportunity for growth and learning. She delves into the essence of intentional living and leadership, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, accountability, and embracing our u…
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34. It has to be person to person for it to mean anything - Luke Nathan Phillips
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How Braver Angels is Lowering the Temperature in Political Conversations In this episode, David interviews Luke Nathan Phillips, the Publius Fellow for Public Discourse at Braver Angels. They discuss the mission of Braver Angels and how the organization is working to bridge the political and cultural divide in America. Luke shares the origins of Br…
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Transforming Health with ASEA Redox: A Breakthrough in Cellular Healing
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ASEA - Redox, a product claimed to significantly improve health conditions by enhancing cellular communication. Danielle Matthews shares her transformative experience with ASEA following a severe car accident, alongside testimonies of others experiencing benefits on various conditions such as bone-on-bone arthritis, brain injury, and inflammation. …
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BONUS - They're not evil. They just think differently than you - Tami Pyfer
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Success Stories: Why You Need the Dignity Index in Your Toolbox Tami Pyfer, Chief of Staff and Project Director for UNITE, returns to discuss the progress of the Dignity Index, a scale that rates speech for dignity or contempt. The goal is to encourage healthy debate and problem-solving by treating others with dignity. The index is being used to sc…
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Understanding and Promoting Inclusion in the Workplace
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Understanding and Promoting Inclusion in the Workplace: A Conversation with Katherine McCord In this insightful discussion, President of Titan Management, Katherine McCord, navigates through the subject of understanding and promoting inclusion in the workplace. Katherine touches on the importance of curiosity, mental health challenges in the workpl…
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33. There's been a lot of pushback against this - Alia Braley
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Why even those who value democracy might contribute to its decline Americans across the political spectrum express concerns about the health of democracy. In this episode of the Outrage Overload Podcast, host David Beckmeyer delves into the paradox of democratic erosion with researcher Alia Braley. They discuss the perception that political opponen…
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BONUS - GuesSync! you don't need to know politics to play the game - Ashwin Rajadesingan
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How a Fun Game Reduces Political Polarization Discover how a fun online game called GuesSync! is reducing political polarization and fostering empathy across party lines. In this episode, host David Beckmeyer interviews Ashwin Rajadesingan, the creator of GuesSync!, about the surprising results of the game and its potential to lower the temperature…
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32. We just dig our heels in and make assumptions that are often wrong - Ken Futernick
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How Real-Life Communities Are Tackling Tough Topics in Education In this episode, we meet Ken Futernick, the host of the podcast "Courageous Conversations About Our Schools." We discuss the importance of dialogue over debate in addressing the culture wars and divisive issues in education. Ken shares his concerns about claims of indoctrination in sc…
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