When outrage becomes profitable, democracy loses—Brad Polumbo and Jillian Michaels unpack how extremism goes mainstream and what that means for politics and society. (Original: 1 hour • Summary: 3 minutes.)
In this condensed conversation, host Jillian Michaels and guest Brad Polumbo (creator of Brad Versus Everyone) explain how polarization morphs into dehumanization, how attention markets and algorithms amplify fringe voices, and why normalizing violent rhetoric risks civic collapse. Listeners will get clear takeaways on spotting misinformation, restoring media literacy, debating contentious issues without permanent crisis framing, and practical steps to reward honesty over viral outrage. Topics covered include politics, current events, society and culture, and technology-driven misinformation.
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