How to Confront Disinformation Without Pushing People Away - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 27
NOV 27, 20254 MIN
How to Confront Disinformation Without Pushing People Away - NaPodPoMo 2025 Day 27
NOV 27, 20254 MIN
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<p><strong>Day 27</strong> of our 30-day challenge, continuing our deep dive into <strong>bridging our divides</strong>.</p><p>Earlier in the series — on <strong>Day 9</strong> — we explored how disinformation fuels division with Kamy Akhavan. Today, we’re returning to that same challenge from a new angle.</p><p>Because sometimes, trying to correct someone’s “facts” can feel like you’re criticizing <em>them</em> — their judgment, their community, even their identity. And that can shut down a conversation faster than anything else.</p><p>So our audience question today is:</p><p><strong>What are ways to address disinformation without alienating those who value their own “facts”?</strong></p><p>To help us with this, we’re joined by <strong>Kate Ullman</strong> — lifelong educator and Executive Director of <em>Legislative Semester</em>. Kate specializes in helping young people engage across differences and think more deeply about where their beliefs come from.</p><p>She offers practical strategies for truth-seeking together — without shame, blame, or humiliation.</p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://outrageoverload.net/">OutrageOverload.net</a></p><p><strong>Join the movement to lower the temperature:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://outrageoverload.net/join-the-movement/">Count Me In for Calm</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at <a href="https://outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe</a>