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From Derek Hunter—one of the most entertaining political writers today—comes an insightful, alarming look at how progressives have took over academia, pop culture, and journalism in order to declare everything liberal great, and everything great, liberal. Progressives love to attack...

Anyone who observes the skyrocketing number of incendiary political opinion shows on television and radio might conclude that political vitriol on the airwaves is fueled by the increasingly partisan American political system. But in The Outrage Industry Jeffrey M. Berry and Sarah Sobieraj show how the proliferation of outrage says more about regulatory, technological, and cultural changes, than it does about our political inclinations.

For almost a decade, journalists and pundits have been asking why we don't see successful examples of political satire from conservatives or of opinion talk radio from liberals. This book turns that question on its head to argue that opinion talk is the political satire of the right and political satire is the opinion programming of the left.

We're the world's leading only internet outrage-related podcast, taking a good hard look at the things that made social media mad this week, and explaining why you're dumb for caring.

Robert B. Reich urges Americans to get beyond mere outrage about the nation’s increasingly concentrated wealth and corrupt politics in order to mobilize and to take back our economy and democracy. Americans can’t rely only on getting good people elected, Reich argues, because nothing positive happens in Washington unless good people outside Washington are organized to help make those things happen after the election. But in order to be effectively mobilized, we need to see the big picture.

Welcome to Black Outrage — where truth speaks loud. This isn’t just a podcast. This is a protest. A platform. A pulse check on America. Every week, we dissect the headlines, challenge the system, and uplift Black voices that refuse to be silenced. But we can’t do this alone. When you become a patron, you’re not just supporting a podcast — you’re funding a movement. Your support helps us stay independent, invest in better production, and tell stories the mainstream media ignores. Choose a tier below. Join the family. Be part of the outrage. ✊🏾 Let’s build what they can’t ...

Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top climate news stories, go behind the scenes at crucial talks and ensure you stay informed and inspired ahead of what is set to be the consequential year for climate action.As we ...

If politics and media leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, or exhausted, Outrage Overload is for you.In about 30 minutes every few weeks, we explore how outrage spreads, how polarization distorts perception, and how media and technology amplify emotional extremes.Through conversations with leading scientists, researchers, and authors, we unpack the psychology, incentives, and systems shaping today’s political climate — and offer practical tools to think clearly, stay grounded, and respond constructively.Outrage Overload helps listeners with critical questions about outrage culture, ...

"A Rapist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Hold the Outrage" is from the August 20, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Victor Mather and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Kenya Deports Taiwanese to China, Stirring Outrage" is from the April 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jeffrey Gettleman and Austin Ramzy and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Outrage in Stanford Rape Case over Dueling Statements of Victim and Attacker's Father" is from the June 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Liam Stack and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

Undercurrents: Channeling Outrage to Spark Practical Activism brings the perspective of experienced global social innovation leader, scholar and speaker, Steve Davis, to bear on some of the most powerful and helpful macrotrends rippling through society today. The book teaches listeners how to harness their outrage and capitalize on global trends to instigate and encourage change across the world.

"In the Birthplace of Pizza, Pollution Rules for Ovens Spur Outrage" is from the Food section of The New York Times. It was written by Elisabetta Povoledo and narrated by Kristi Burns.

Target off target? Woke Christmas Ornaments Spark Outrage- Good business or total delusion? Target, a well-known American retail corporation, has come under fire for its recent decision to sell Christmas ornaments that feature diverse families and Christmas traditions. While some have praised the company for its efforts to be more inclusive, others have expressed outrage, calling the ornaments "woke" and "anti-Christmas." The controversy began when Target released a line of Christmas ornaments that included images of Black Santa Clauses, same-sex couples, and Muslim families celebrating ...

They want to shut you up. But don’t let this be the End of Discussion. In this fresh and provocative new book, Mary Katharine Ham and Guy Benson, dynamic Fox News and Townhall Media duo, expose how the Left exploits fake outrage to silence their political opponents—in public, on social...

"Senior Mexican Official Resigns amid Outrage over Trump Visit" is from the September 7, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Kirk Semple and Elisabeth Malkin and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Now at GQ, Olbermann Takes His Outrage Online" is from the October 24, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Richard Sandomir and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"2 Valedictorians in Texas Declare Undocumented Status, and Outrage Ensues" is from the June 10, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Katie Rogers and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

As it turned out, Hong was one of thousands of artists reportedly blacklisted by the government of Park, whose powers have been suspended as she faces an impeachment trial on charges of corruption and abuse of power. The blacklist is just one element in the sprawling case that have infuriated the public and prompted national introspection about South Korea’s young democracy and its authoritarian past.

"South Korea’s Blacklist of Artists Adds to Outrage Over Presidential Scandal" is from the January 12, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Jenny Hoops.