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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Media Watch is Australia's leading forum for media analysis and comment, screening on ABC TV on Monday at 9.15 pm. Turns a critical eye on the media in general and journalism in particular
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 29: Harry ‘doomsayer’ Dent; ABC MD quits; Political influencers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 28: Gaza visa fight; Media mogul Musk; ‘White powder’ whispers; Promo whoops.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 27: Olympic blow; Media terror rhetoric; Nuclear censorship; Autism lasers.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 26: Fake news sparks riots; Wrong Flag; Smut FM.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 25: Gold medal junkets; Attacking Kamala Harris; Woodside PR.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 24: Trump & Murdoch; Anti-EV campaign; Amazon PR.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 23: Trump shot at; Biden warnings; Hottest crim; Seven’s satire and stars.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 22: The framing of Senator Payman; Free-to-air ‘death spiral’; Tory bloodbath.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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 Message. 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 Questio…
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 21: Dutton Snapchat scandal; Assange - guilty but free; Biden horror.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 20: Dutton’s nuclear play; AFL kiss ‘outrage’; Cheng Lei bullied.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 19: Roxy’s giveaway embarrassment; Far-right love; Oz’s Hitler smear; ‘Porn hooked’ tribe.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 18: Costello’s fall; Origin head knock; Radio replay.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 17: Guilty Trump fallout; Criminal Court attacks; Aunty’s Tingle tangle.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Media Watch 2024 Episode 16: Terror in the skies; Albo’s ‘new’ jet; Nuclear Fantasy; Soggy Sunak.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 15: Albo’s eviction notice; Whistleblower jailed; Nine’s cruise freebie.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 14: Furry fury; AI unmasked; AFR v Stokes; Sunrise vax scare.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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Media Watch 2024 Episode 13: Not Russian spies; ‘Migration Watch’ unmasked; Rolling TV Coverage.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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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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