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59. Outrage, Fear, and Perception: Understanding Cultivation Theory - James Shanahan
Episode 59
How Media Shapes Reality
James Shanahan, a leading expert on cultivation theory, joins David Beckemeyer to explore how television, news, and social me…
1 year, 5 months ago
DOCUMENTARY - The Imperial Presidency? Executive Overreach and the Constitution
Is the U.S. presidency becoming too powerful?
Imagine a president ignoring court rulings, dismantling government agencies, and bypassing oversight. It…
1 year, 5 months ago
58. The Truth Behind Political Division: Are We Really That Different? - James Coan
Episode 58
How Correcting Misperceptions Can Heal Political Divides
Ever wonder why political conversations feel more heated than ever? It might not be about the…
1 year, 5 months ago
DOCUMENTARY - Beyond Male and Female: The Science—and Politics—of Sex Development
How Biology Challenges the Male-Female Binary
In this documentary-style episode, Outrage Overload dives into the intricate and often misunderstood wor…
1 year, 5 months ago
57. The Digital Detox: How Vinyl and Old Tech Became Cool Again - David Sax
Episode 57
Why Physical Experiences Still Matter in a Digital World
Vinyl records are outselling CDs. Instant-print cameras are finding their way back into peopl…
1 year, 6 months ago
Civic Voices: Behind the Curtain: A Conversation with DNC Chair Candidate Jason Paul
We're joined by Jason Paul, an attorney, political strategist, and candidate for Chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). Jason brings his w…
1 year, 6 months ago
56. The Cost of Innovation: Who Pays for Silicon Valley’s Bold Experiments? - Émile P. Torres
Episode 56
How Silicon Valley Elites Decide the Future Without Us
Silicon Valley’s technological breakthroughs promise to change the world, but at what cost? In …
1 year, 6 months ago
BONUS - Aphantasia, Face Blindness, and the Diversity of Inner Worlds - Sadie Dingfelder
Do I Know You? A Journey Through Neurodiversity and Inner Lives
Journalist and author Sadie Dingfelder takes us on a journey through the hidden divers…
1 year, 6 months ago
55. Surviving the Age of Misinformation - David Helfand
Episode 55
How to Survive the Age of Misinformation
We are joined by Dr. David Helfand, an esteemed professor of astronomy at Columbia University and author of A…
1 year, 6 months ago
Behind the Mic: The Highs, Lows, and Surprises of Running This Show
Guest host Ross "Yergz" Yerger flips the script and puts David and Lisa Beckemeyer—the voices behind the podcast—on the other side of the mic! 🎧
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1 year, 7 months ago