In this episode of Stories from Real Life, host Melvin E. Edwards engages in a thought-provoking conversation with David Beckemeyer, the host of the Outrage Overload podcast. They explore the origins of outrage culture, political polarization's impact, and trust challenges in the age of misinformation. Beckemeyer shares insights on skepticism versus contrarianism, the role of fact-checking, and the connection between political polarization and violence. They discuss strategies for reducing polarization, fostering community, and coping with outrage culture while highlighting hopeful signs for the future.
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