Rage bait after the Charlie Kirk shooting (and staying GROUNDED)

Rage bait is everywhere right now. From the Charlie Kirk shooting to what shows up in your feed, it’s designed to pull you in, piss you off, and keep you scrolling. I’ve felt it myself—angry, hooked, and questioning who I can even trust. In this episode, I’m naming what rage bait is, why it works so well, and how to protect yourself when everything feels engineered to set you off.I share my own experiences, the cultural shifts that make rage bait thrive, and why seeing violence unfold in real time changes how we react. We’ll talk about the algorithms, the rhetoric, and the emotional traps that leave us exhausted and divided. Most importantly, I’ll walk you through the tools I use to stay grounded so we don’t let rage bait steal our humanity.What You’ll Learn: What rage bait really is and why it’s so effectiveHow algorithms prioritize outrage over nuanceWhy the Charlie Kirk shooting became a flashpointHow echo chambers and identity fuel radicalizationThe impact of Trump’s rhetoric on division and fearWhy anger often masks grief and sadnessPractical steps to pause, fact-check, and resist manipulationGrounding practices that help regulate and protect your energyRage bait won’t disappear, but we don’t have to get trapped in it. Slowing down, questioning sources, and grounding ourselves changes the game. What would happen if more of us chose not to take the bait? Links & Resources MentionedEpisode 124: David McRaney on How Minds ChangeEpisode 108: Social identity & belonging with Dr. Jay Van BavelBreathwork channel “Breathe with Sandy” on YouTubeFleur de Lyz Meditation on YouTube Timestamps00:41 – What rage bait is and why it’s everywhere03:03 – The mechanics behind rage bait05:26 – Addiction, algorithms, and humility07:47 – Charlie Kirk shooting and national fallout15:05 – Why outrage is addictive24:24 – Live violence and radicalization31:19 – Anger, Christianity, and rhetoric38:21 – Manipulation, misinformation, and gaslighting42:06 – Tools to resist rage bait47:14 – Grounding and emotional regulationTips / TakeawaysRage bait is engineered to keep you hooked.Watching violence unfold live speeds up radicalization.Intellectual humility helps resist echo chambers.Leaders who fan division are not leading.Pause, check sources, and question motives before reacting.Grounding practices help you manage grief and rage.Follow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, visit my website, or book a free clarity call. Be sure to rate, review, and follow this podcast on your player and also, connect with me IRL for more goodness and life-changing stuff.Schedule a FREE podcast clarity call with me - Your future audience is out there. Talk to them!Sign up for the free weekly emailAllisonHare.comFollow me on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.DOWNLOAD the free podcast equipment guide- No guesswork, no google rabbit holes, start recording todayReb3l Dance Fitness - Try it at home! Free month with this link.Feedback and Contact:: [email protected]