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BONUS - We don't have for election day any particular culture - Jonathan Bernstein

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Can Humor Save Election Day?

In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer interviews Jonathan Bernstein, a writer and satirist, about his new visual storytelling project that aims to increase voter turnout through political satire. Bernstein shares how humor can cut through the noise of outrage-driven media and foster civic participation by highlighting shared values and commonalities. He discusses the potential for humor to encourage self-reflection, reduce partisan divisions, and promote a healthier democracy.

Key topics include:

  • The role of satire in breaking through political negativity
  • How humor can bridge political divides
  • The importance of local engagement in democracy
  • Why Election Day should be a national holiday
  • Bernstein’s vision for turning Election Day into a celebration of civic freedoms

Tune in to explore how a little laughter could be the key to increasing voter engagement and fostering a more connected society.

Guest: Jonathan Bernstein, author and satirist

Host: David Beckemeyer, creator of Outrage Overload Podcast

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

Support the show

Show Notes:
https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

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107 episodes

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Manage episode 443213356 series 3418004
Content provided by David Beckemeyer. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by David Beckemeyer or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

Can Humor Save Election Day?

In this episode of Outrage Overload, host David Beckemeyer interviews Jonathan Bernstein, a writer and satirist, about his new visual storytelling project that aims to increase voter turnout through political satire. Bernstein shares how humor can cut through the noise of outrage-driven media and foster civic participation by highlighting shared values and commonalities. He discusses the potential for humor to encourage self-reflection, reduce partisan divisions, and promote a healthier democracy.

Key topics include:

  • The role of satire in breaking through political negativity
  • How humor can bridge political divides
  • The importance of local engagement in democracy
  • Why Election Day should be a national holiday
  • Bernstein’s vision for turning Election Day into a celebration of civic freedoms

Tune in to explore how a little laughter could be the key to increasing voter engagement and fostering a more connected society.

Guest: Jonathan Bernstein, author and satirist

Host: David Beckemeyer, creator of Outrage Overload Podcast

Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review!

Text me your feedback and leave your contact info if you'd like a reply (this is a one-way text). Thanks, David

Support the show

Show Notes:
https://outrageoverload.net/

Follow me, David Beckemeyer, on Twitter @mrblog or email [email protected]. Follow the show on Twitter @OutrageOverload or Instagram @OutrageOverload. We are also on Facebook /OutrageOverload.
HOTLINE: 925-552-7885
Got a Question, comment or just thoughts you'd like to share? Call the OO hotline and leave a message and you could be featured in an upcoming episode
If you would like to help the show, you can contribute here. Tell everyone you know about the show. That’s the best way to support it.
Rate and Review the show on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/OutrageOverload

Intro music and outro music by Michael Ramir C.
Many thanks to my co-editor and co-director, Austin Chen.

  continue reading

107 episodes

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