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Outrage Science Bites

David Beckemeyer

I’m publishing one podcast episode per day again in the month of November 2025 as part of a challenge called NaPodPoMo. It stands for National Podcast Post Month. November is National Podcast Post Month, and the goal of the challenge is 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. These will be bite-sized episodes related to the Outrage Overload podcast, on various topics, such as describing scientific phenomena discussed on the show. outrageoverload.substack.com

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6:34

Beyond Red and Blue - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 10

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2025/11/10

Day 10 of our 30-day NaPodPoMo challenge. Hard to believe we’re already a third of the way through our exploration of bridging our divides.So far, we’ve talked about what bridging means, how to move from talk to action, and how to navigate disagreements and disinformation. But most of our bridging conversations still assume the problem is red versus blue.Here’s the thing: America’s political landscape is much more complex than just two colors. A growing number of people identify as independent,

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5:33

Bridging Through the Fog of Disinformation -...

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2025/11/09

Day nine of our 30-day NaPodPoMo challenge, exploring how we bridge our divides.We’ve talked about everything from what bridging is to how to stay grounded when conversations feel unsafe. But there’s another major obstacle we all face: disinformation.When someone believes something false, and you challenge it, they often don’t hear it as a disagreement about facts — they hear it as a personal attack. The walls go up, and the divide deepens.So how do we handle that? How do we correct falsehoods

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5:40

How Do I Talk to Someone Who Doesn’t Think I Should...

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2025/11/08

Day eight of our 30-episode NaPodPoMo challenge exploring how we bridge divides.Some divides aren’t just uncomfortable — they feel personal. When someone’s beliefs seem to threaten your safety, identity, or livelihood, it’s not just hard to talk — it can feel impossible.That’s the question we’re exploring today:How can we bridge divides when another’s beliefs feel like a direct threat to your life or livelihood?To help us unpack this, we hear from Dr. Tania Israel, professor of counseling psychology

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4:31

From Talk to Action (Part 2) - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 7

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2025/11/07

Day seven of our 30-day NaPodPoMo journey exploring how we bridge divides.Earlier in this series, we heard from Carissa Raskin of Listen First about moving bridging work from talk to action. Today, we’re revisiting that same challenge — but through a new lens.This time, we hear from Kira Hamman of Urban Rural Action, an organization that connects people across geographic, cultural, and political divides to tackle real community problems together.Because bridging isn’t one-size-fits-all — and

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6:15

Constructive Debate Without Losing Conviction -...

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2025/11/06

Day six of our NaPodPoMo challenge — 30 episodes in 30 days on bridging our divides.So far, we’ve talked about what bridging is, where it happens, and how to move from talk to action. But today, we’re taking on a tougher question:Can we have real, honest debate without everyone having to move to the middle?Do we need to be more moderate to get along — or can people with strong convictions still have productive, respectful conversations?To help us explore that, today’s guest is Melanie Trecek-King,

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3:53

Where Does Dialogue Happen Best? - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 5

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2025/11/05

The NaPodPoMo 2025 challenge — 30 episodes in 30 days — exploring how we can bridge our divides.Yesterday, we talked about moving from talk to action.Today, we’re asking:Where does dialogue happen best, and how can we create more of those spaces?To explore this, we turn to Kira Hamman of Urban Rural Action, a group that brings people together from different backgrounds, geographies, and worldviews to find common ground and solve real problems — together.This is Day 5 of a month-long journey

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10:38

From Talk to Action: Turning Bridging Into Change -...

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2025/11/04

NaPodPoMo 2025 — 30 episodes in 30 days — all focused on bridging our divides.So far, we’ve explored:* What bridging actually is,* Why outrage gets rewarded, and* How shared vision can bring communities together.Now, we take the next step: moving from talk to action.Today’s question comes from a participant at the Bridging Movement Summit:Many are open to dialogue across divides, but shared action is harder. What helps bridging work move from talk to action?To answer, we hear from Karissa Raskin of

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11:40

Bridging Through Collective Meaning-Making -NaPodPoMo...

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2025/11/03

NaPodPoMo 2025 — 30 episodes in 30 days — exploring how we move from conflict to connection.Today’s question comes from a participant at the Bridging Movement Summit:Where have you seen community-wide visioning or collective meaning-making help cultivate shared goals and a long-term outlook?To explore this, we turn to Matthew Cotton Jr., Race Discourse Officer at the Baha’i Office of Public Affairs (U.S.), who brings thoughtful, grounded insights on how communities create shared meaning across

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6:42

Can We Make Outrage Less Rewarding? NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 2

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2025/11/02

Day 2 of the NaPodPoMo 2025 challenge — 30 episodes in 30 days — exploring how we bridge our divides.Yesterday, we started with the basics: What is bridging?Today, we take on one of the biggest obstacles to it.In a world where outrage pays, being loud, extreme, or polarizing gets you clicks, followers, and attention. So if that’s the incentive structure, how can we possibly expect people to build bridges instead of walls?That’s the question we explore today — from a real participant at the Bridging

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6:12

What Even Is Bridging? NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 1

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2025/11/01

We kick off NaPodPoMo 2025 — 30 episodes in 30 days — with a simple question that’s not so simple after all:👉 What even is bridging?Featuring insights from:* Heidi Burgess (Beyond Intractability) — on what “bridging” really means.* Karissa Raskin (Listen First Project) — on what kinds of divides we’re trying to bridge.This is Day 1 of a month-long journey where we’ll be having experts answer real questions from real people about how to bridge our divides — questions gathered at the Bridging

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5:32

Call to Action - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 30

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2024/11/30

In this final episode of NaPodPoMo, we issue a call to action, emphasizing that knowledge is only powerful if we act on it. Here are the six simple options to reduce outrage and build bridges: * The Media Literacy Pledge* The Digital Detox Challenge* Echo Chamber Busting* Join Bridge-Building Movements* The 'Turn Down the Temperature' Pledge* Teach and ShareListen to the episode for details of each.We encourage listeners to choose at least one action and commit to making a difference. Tell us which

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3:51

Lessons from NaPodPoMo - Day 29

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2024/11/29

In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we reflect on the key takeaways from the 30-day NaPodPoMo series. We've explored how outrage is amplified by media and algorithms, and how it's become a feature of our media landscape that drives engagement and division. We've examined the psychology behind polarization, our tendencies towards tribalism, and the lure of extremism. We've also discussed the impact of technology and AI on outrage culture. Despite the challenges, the series emphasizes that

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5:50

Turning Down the Temperature - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 28

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2024/11/28

In this Thanksgiving episode of Outrage Science Bites, host David Beckemeyer emphasizes the importance of reducing outrage and fostering healthier conversations. The episode challenges the notion that the problem lies solely with the "other side," urging listeners to reflect on their own role in fueling outrage. It highlights the dangers of certainty and demonization, advocating for understanding and empathy towards those with differing viewpoints. The episode offers practical steps for reducing

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3:30

Technology and Civility - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 27

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2024/11/27

This episode of Outrage Science Bites looks ahead to the future of online discourse and the role AI might play. We explore how AI could foster integrated values and shared understanding rather than simply seeking compromise. Tools like the Angry Uncle Bot teach empathetic conversation skills, focusing on listening, understanding, and validating feelings. Depolarizing GPT promotes responses that resonate with shared values, encouraging focus on common ground. Future AI could act as a bridge builder,

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12:55

Learning to Listen - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 26

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2024/11/26

In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we explore the power of active listening as a tool for reducing toxic polarization. Social psychologist Peter Coleman emphasizes the importance of intentional and prepared listening when engaging with those who hold opposing views. He shares a personal story about reaching out to a neighbor with different political beliefs, demonstrating how genuine curiosity and a non-judgmental approach can lead to surprising moments of self-reflection. David McCraney, an

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6:28

The Cynicism Trap - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 25

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2024/11/25

In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we explore the cynicism trap, a phenomenon where growing distrust leads to a loss of confidence in media and institutions. We discuss how cynicism undermines trust in knowledge itself and why it's crucial to escape this trap to move forward. Philosopher Åsa Wikforss explains that knowledge comes from both personal experience and trusted sources. However, relying on others creates vulnerabilities, as distrust in reliable sources can lead to a loss of

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3:48

Cultivating Resilience - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 24

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2024/11/24

This episode of Outrage Science Bites focuses on building resilience against outrage culture. David emphasizes the importance of emotional regulation, suggesting practices like mindfulness and deep breathing to help individuals pause and assess their emotions before reacting. Setting boundaries, both mental and digital, is presented as crucial for protecting mental health in the face of overwhelming outrage. The episode also highlights the value of diverse support networks and cognitive reframing to

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3:29

Outrage and Mental Health - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 23

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2024/11/23

This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the heavy toll that constant outrage takes on mental health, both individually and societally. Individually, outrage-driven content triggers a fight-or-flight response, leading to chronic stress, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and physical health problems. It also erodes empathy and fuels tribalism. On a societal level, outrage weakens social cohesion, decreases trust in institutions, and creates toxic political discourse. The effects are seen

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4:20

The Future of Outrage - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 22

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2024/11/22

In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we explore the future of outrage. Outrage in the media is not going away; if anything, it's evolving. While social media algorithms, political division, and the current media ecosystem perpetuate a culture of outrage, there is a possibility that people will experience outrage fatigue and begin to reject this culture of division. However, the systems that amplify outrage are unlikely to change. We may also see new forms of outrage, such as AI-generated

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3:19

The Future of Internet Access - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 21

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2024/11/21

This episode of Outrage Science Bites concludes the week's focus on technology and outrage by looking ahead to the future of internet access. The internet's founding dream was to democratize information, but it has also amplified outrage through algorithms, echo chambers, and the incentivization of anger on social media platforms. The future of internet access presents both challenges and opportunities, with the rise of decentralized networks offering more freedom but also potentially less

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