Episodes
Nov. 6, 2025
Constructive Debate Without Losing Conviction - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 6
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 que...
Nov. 5, 2025
NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 5
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 cre...
Nov. 4, 2025
From Talk to Action: Turning Bridging Into Change - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 4
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...
Nov. 3, 2025
Bridging Through Collective Meaning-Making -NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 3
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 collecti...
Nov. 2, 2025
Can We Make Outrage Less Rewarding? NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 2
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 ...
Nov. 1, 2025
What Even Is Bridging? NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 1
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” rea...
Nov. 30, 2024
Call to Action - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 * Th...
Nov. 29, 2024
Lessons from NaPodPoMo - Day 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...
Nov. 28, 2024
Turning Down the Temperature - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 ...
Nov. 27, 2024
Technology and Civility - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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. ...
Nov. 26, 2024
Learning to Listen - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 w...
Nov. 25, 2024
The Cynicism Trap - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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...
Nov. 24, 2024
Cultivating Resilience - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 individua...
Nov. 23, 2024
Outrage and Mental Health - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 t...
Nov. 22, 2024
The Future of Outrage - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 ecosyste...
Nov. 21, 2024
The Future of Internet Access - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 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 ampli...
Nov. 20, 2024
The Dark Side of Connectivity - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 20
In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we look at the concerning relationship between the internet and the rise of extremism and disinformation. We explore how the internet, while providing unprecedented access to informat...
Nov. 19, 2024
AI and Outrage - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 19
This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on outrage culture. AI-driven algorithms on social media platforms prioritize content that triggers strong emotions, particularly outra...
Nov. 18, 2024
The Role of Tech Giants in Polarization - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 18
This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the role of tech giants in polarization and outrage culture. It emphasizes the immense power wielded by tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, and questions their lack ...
Nov. 17, 2024
The Algorithmic Amplification of Outrage - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 17
In this episode of Outrage Science Bites, we examine the world of technology outrage, exploring how social media algorithms amplify outrage-inducing content. We hear from experts like Tobias Rose-Stockwell, who explains how t...
Nov. 16, 2024
The Evolution of Online Communities - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 16
This episode of Outreach Science Bites explores the evolution of online communities and how they have been shaped by social media platforms and the rise of smartphones. The introduction of the "like" button on Facebook transf...
Nov. 15, 2024
The Birth of the Internet - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 15
This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the complex relationship between the Internet and democracy. The Internet, often hailed as a democratizing force, has also led to unintended consequences. C. Edwin Baker, a First...
Nov. 14, 2024
Building Bridges: Strategies for overcoming polarization - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 14
This episode of Outrage Science Bites focuses on strategies for building bridges and overcoming political polarization. Experts emphasize that there's no single solution or "silver bullet" for this complex issue. Instead, a m...
Nov. 13, 2024
The Blind Spot: Why We Think We Have a Monopoly on the Facts - NaPodPoMo 2024 - Day 13
This episode of Outrage Science Bites explores the psychology of polarization, focusing on the concept of the "blind spot" - our tendency to believe we have a monopoly on facts. The episode features insights from Åsa Wikforss...