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This Week in Outrage

David and Lisa Beckemeyer

An informal chat where Lisa and David from Outrage Overload discuss items from the news and other topics of outrage. The main podcast is Outrage Overload, a science podcast, recorded and mixed in the highest quality, where David interviews scientists, researchers, authors, and other experts about outrage in society & politics and lowering the temperature. outrageoverload.net outrageoverload.substack.com

society & culture

All Episodes

75:01

Scientists All A-Twitter for Shark PDA 🦈💦👀 - 9/28/2025

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2025/09/29

This week, Lisa and David talk about Kimmel back on the air; Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump’s firing of FTC Commissioner while they review case; dangers of Trump’s anti-Antifa EO; Comey indictment; “National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk” passes in Congress; Eric Adams drops out of New York Mayoral race; Oregon sues Trump administration over plans to deploy troops; former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy; Tesla bros fail to

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70:33

Call it what it is, they are shutting down free...

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2025/09/22

This week, Lisa and David talk about Jimmy Kimmel cancellation; Trump backs down on Chicago crackdown plans for now; California bans ICE from wearing masks (effective January 1, 2026); Republican strategist Karl Rove critical of those looking to politicize Charlie Kirk’s death; LimeWire in the news; Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once; Judge dismisses Trump's defamation lawsuit against New York Times; TikTok deal reportedly closer; Trump unilaterally imposes new $100,000 H-1B visa fee;

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68:33

Lisa's Coaching Notes on Belichick's 26-Year-Old...

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2025/09/15

This week, Lisa and David talk about political violence; the top 3 challenges facing the USA today; revisiting Project 2025 one year later and the legitimacy of the 2026 midterms; world travel in turbulent times; Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford boxing; Jordon Hudson on the sideline with Bill Belichick; "Unknown Number" Netflix documentary; Iran-Contra figures, Oliver North, 81, and Fawn Hall, 65, married 40 years after their roles in the scandal; and more.In their conversation, David and Lisa

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79:52

It’s a Cooler, Not a Family Heirloom, Says Lisa -...

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2025/09/01

This week, Lisa and David talk about release of two teenagers charged with "unarmed carjacking" of ‘Big Balls’; turmoil at the CDC; Trump revokes former VP Harris’ security protections; Trump is dead trending; missed warning signs in Minneapolis school shooting; flag code rants (again); housing regulator hopes to bootlick his way to power; grand jury refuses to indict DC sandwich thrower; Social Security whistleblower forced out; Rudy Giuliani is recovering from a fractured vertebrae following car

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73:31

Why aren't you just mad that Cracker Barrel's food is...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/08/25

This week, Lisa and David talk about troops in DC, plans to expand to more cities, and Trump’s desire to shoot protesters; U.S. government taking a stake in chip maker Intel; federal courts increasingly favoring the Trump administration; Newsmax settles with Dominion Voting Systems for $67 million; Texas declares the end to measles outbreak; Lil Nas X melting down; federal judge orders shutdown of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’; MSNBC to become MSNOW; Cracker Barrel new logo controversy; and more.Context for

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62:25

Summer's winding down 🏖️🍦☀️ - 8/17/2025

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2025/08/18

This week, Lisa and David talk about Trump’s takeover of DC; Putin Alaska meeting; Newsom signs executive order on masculinity; overlap between trad wives, homesteading, and the pro-natalist movement; USPS reveals peak season postage rate hikes; lessons and causes of the CDC HQ shooting in Atlanta by Patrick Joseph White; Pink salt home remedies trend; mind-reading brain implants; more Gilded Age updates and theories; Labubu doll craze; Infowars to go up for sale, again (maybe); and more.Context for

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73:22

I say, I say, I say! Nathan Lane is the Yenta of the...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/08/11

This week, Lisa and David talk about Ghislaine Maxwell; Virginia Giuffre; portions of Constitution removed from official government site; the surprising story behind Subaru's "Gay Car" reputation; irony is dead in the Trump administration; adult caregivers crisis; Nagasaki marks 80th A-bomb anniversary; former law enforcement officer convicted of manslaughter petitioning to have his record expunged; debut of MLB first female umpire; hate-watching The Gilded Age; Instagram new maps feature PSA; NFL

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72:37

What’s in Lisa’s Search Bubble? 🫧 🐅🍰 - 8/3/2025

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/08/04

This week, Lisa and David talk about cancelling of Colbert; Epstein files; Ghislaine Maxwell; Virginia Giuffre; Tim Tebow Foundation human trafficking initiatives; Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down; Windows Search Bar icon; High Noon cocktails go out mislabeled as Celsius energy drink; new Naked Gun movie; Sydney Sweeney controversy; anti-‘woke’ AI; and more.Added Context Regarding The Tim Tebow Foundation Human Trafficking InitiativesThere is limited critical independent analysis

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72:23

Now Dishing as New Grandparents 👵👴 - 7/27/2025

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2025/07/28

This week, Lisa and David talk about "QAnon Shaman" has turned on Trump; conservative voices recasting Ghislaine Maxwell as a victim; Spill the tea app, what could possibly go wrong?; South Park / Paramount saga; Happy Gilmore 2; Oklahoma’s bible-thumping Ryan Walters faces porn probe; players face suspension over Super Bowl ticket scalping; George Santos heads to prison; Tesla diner; ICE atrocities; Trump signs order to force institutionalization of homeless people; and more.More Context on Trump

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70:54

The Unlikely Watchdog: Why Lisa Wants Bongino to Stay...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/07/21

This week, Lisa and David talk about Colbert show cancellation; “release the grand jury testimony” Epstein red herring; “justice is for sale” in Pam Bondi’s history; the paradox of Dan Bongino; effects of dismantling the Dept. of Education; Coldplay kiss cam; tension between immigration enforcement and healthcare settings, highlights concerns for patient and staff safety; Trump admin incinerating $800k of emergency food; Trump's Chronic Venous Insufficiency; glitter drinks; and more.Grand Jury

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71:50

🤖 The Grok Glitch & The Bible Belt's Dirty Secret ✝️🤫...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/07/14

This week, Lisa and David talk about WIRED's investigation exposing how cell phone data reveals secret movements of individuals to Epstein Island; unpacking the "Epstein list" narrative and MAGA disappointment; John Wahl, the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, and a controversy surrounding his identity and voting practices; DNC chairman Ken Martin getting "lambasted" for his strategy of constantly tweeting about Republican shortcomings while proposing nothing; Florida Dade-Collier "Alligator

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62:36

Sidewalk Showdown: Parade Seating Drama Unfolds...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/07/07

This week, Lisa and David talk about Trump signs sprawling tax and spending bill into law; Texas flooding; prime viewing spots for small-town July 4th parade spark heated disputes; thoughts on patriotism; Democrats strategy to infiltrate various spaces with more “authentic” content; Elon Musk’s “American Party” hype; despite a serious bribery scandal, evidence overwhelmingly shows USAID's programs have saved millions of lives, with their loss posing catastrophic global health consequences; Diddy

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64:24

The NYC Mayoral Primary, Andrew Cuomo, and the...

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2025/06/30

This week, Lisa and David talk about Supreme Court decision on universal injunctions; 21-year-old Norwegian tourist claims he was denied access to the U.S. because of a JD Vance Meme; the NYC Mayoral race primary; sanctions and “shadow fleets”; Trump phone; armed churchgoers stop a mass shooting in Michigan; Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial wrapping up; rich tech bros handed lieutenant colonel U.S. Army ranks, bypassing military training and advancement requirements–unlike the rest of us, they can work

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73:40

First show of summer 2025 - 6/22/2025

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2025/06/23

This week, Lisa and David talk about the U.S. bombing Iran; the 4B Movement; local search for at risk child; concert report; former CDC chairs warn US risks losing life-saving immunizations; 70% of “companion” AI users are women, and nearly 90% are under 35; LA tow drivers stalk ICE, towing illegally parked unmarked vans; Lisa bombarded with offers of high paying jobs; songs of summer predictions; and more.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz RadioThis Week in Outrage SubstackSix former CDC vaccine

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64:57

Are Many Americans Ready to Abandon Madisonian...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/06/16

This week, Lisa and David talk about a friend arrested at SF ICE protests; lawmaker shootings in Minnesota; Nichols urges a strategy of de-escalation in protests while critics say the only way to shift public opinion is by exposing the regime’s brutality—often through tragic but galvanizing confrontations; does military recruitment prove high support for Trump?; Lisa supports Republican proposal to make colleges share student loan risk; how ready are Trump supporters for dictatorship?; and

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87:40

France’s Lois Boisson Fairytale Story - 6/8/2025

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/06/09

This week, Lisa and David talk about ICE raids and protests in Los Angeles; Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face charges; National Guard deployment; Trump/Musk feud; Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates; Wu-Tang Clan's final tour begins; France’s Lois Boisson fairytale French Open story; David Beckham to be knighted; Romeo Club - Retired Old Men Eating Out; Trump administration lawsuits trackers; and more.France’s Lois Boisson Fairytale Story Boisson entered the tournament as the No. 361 player in the

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72:57

Lisa is mad about politicians—especially...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/06/02

This week, Lisa and David talk about David Hogg and the tensions within the party between Establishment Democrats and Younger progressive activists; the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) Legislative Effectiveness Score (LES) for each member of the US House and Senate; Barron’s graduation robe; White House chief of staff Susie Wiles’ phone hacked; less-informed voters have a higher opinion of Trump's job performance; Sean “Diddy” Combs trial updates; “Chrisley Knows Best” stars receive pardons

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73:00

David is Mad About Forced Sports Banter 😡🎙️🏀🤦‍♀️ -...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/05/19

This week, Lisa and David talk about JD Vance visits with new pope; Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive form' of prostate cancer; Tornadoes sweep multiple US states; Secret Service questions Comey over alleged Trump threat post; Trump’s mideast trip; DHS considering reality show where immigrants compete for citizenship; Trump’s Truth Social posts and Taylor Swift feud; Moody's downgrades US credit rating, citing rising $36T debt; Trump’s “big beautiful bill”; GOP / Trump factions and fractures;

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113:16

Happy Mother's Day 🌸💐 - 5/11/2025

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/05/12

This week, Lisa and David talk about RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktails; the new Pope; Diddy jury selection starts; Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, commits suicide at 41; Ed Martin out, Jeanine Pirro in for U.S. Attorney for DC; luxury 747 “gift” from Qatar to use as Air Force One; influencer Laura Loomer and RFK Jr. in feud over Trump selecting “wellness influencer” Casey Means for Surgeon General; woman accused of calling a Black child the N-word raises massive cash using

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65:22

Cringe, Charcuterie, and Chatbots: Hanging Out with...

This Week in Outrage ·

2025/04/28

This week, Lisa and David talk about… wait, there’s no Lisa this week. This week, David is joined by guest co-host Jen. We talk about the cringe of older men dating young women; RFK Jr.'s autism registry plan; AI confidently invents explanations for nonsensical, made-up idioms; AI summaries reduce clicks in Google; being polite to AI costs millions; AI environmental impact; Barbie Box AI trend; Charcuterie Nachos trend; Elon Musk registered an entity: United States of America, Inc.; Tesla moral

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