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There’s more news and less comprehension today than any historical period that didn’t involve literal witch trials, and trying to stay on top of it all can feel like playing a game of telephone with 30 people, except everyone’s speaking at the same time and like a third of them are openly racist for some reason. From Cracked co-founder Jack O’Brien, THE DAILY ZEITGEIST is stepping into that fray with some of the funniest and smartest comedic and journalistic minds around. Jack and co-host Miles Gray spend up to an hour every weekday sorting through the events and stories driving the headlines,...

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America’s Hidden Damage, World’s Most Solved Unsolved Mystery 2.2.21 02.02.2021 1:06:35

In episode 803, Jack and Miles are joined by New York public defender Eliza Orlins, who is running for Manhattan district attorney, to discuss the mental health crisis, America's broadband problem, the Dyatlov Pass incident, and more! FOOTNOTES: Eliza Orlins for Manhattan District Attorney Anti-Vaxxers Won’t Stop Harassing Nurse They’re Convinced Is Dead Shape-Shifting Virus Threatens Cycles of Il...

The Dead Trennedys 2/1: Snow and Panda, Marilyn Manson, Wakanda Disney+, Myanmar, Nike Hands-Free Shoes 01.02.2021 12:32

On this edition of The Dead Trennedys Jack and DJ Danl discuss the panda who is LOVING the snow, Evan Rachel Wood revealing the years of abuse she received from Marilyn Manson, Ryan Coogler is developing a Wakanda series for Disney+, the Military of Myanmar has staged a bloodless coup, and Nike releases news shoes that are made to slip on, hands free! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww...

Biden Family’s Frank Stallone, Everything Bagel Ice Cream 2.1.21 01.02.2021 1:15:35

In episode 802, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Molly Lambert to discuss updates on the insurrectionists, what's next for QAnon followers, Frank Biden, the Proud Boys leader being a government informant, Jeni's everything bagel ice cream, what they're watching, and more! FOOTNOTES: The Federal Case Against The Capitol Insurrectionists Is Becoming Much Clearer What Comes Next For QAnon Follower...

Weekly Zeitgeist 160 (Best of 1/25/21-1/29/21) 31.01.2021 1:07:18

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 169 (1/25/21-1/29/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huevos Trendcheros 1/29: John Chaney, Harsh Writing Advice, The Little Things, Justice League, Wandavision, Silhouette Challenge, Cicely Tyson 29.01.2021 15:06

On this edition of Huevos Trendcheros Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Temple Basketball coach John Chaney, people are giving "harsh" writing advice on twitter, the new HBOMax thriller arrives to mixed reviews, the Snyder cut of 'Justice League' comes with a meal kit and a very Snyder-y poster, the latest Wandavision episode gives more details about the origins and realities of the show, the...

GOP Rot Continues, Subway’s Tuna Secret? 1.29.21 29.01.2021 1:11:00

In episode 801, Jack and Miles are joined by Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History 's Ben Bowlin to discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene, vaccine doses, online trading barriers set by Robinhood, Subway tuna, Candy Kraft Mac & Cheese, and more! FOOTNOTES: Taylor Greene tests McCarthy with caustic comments Marjorie Taylor Greene indicated support for executing prominent Democrats in...

Leon Coopertrend 1/28: Leon Cooperman, Mark Cuban, Wolf Moon, Wendy Williams, Lakers 28.01.2021 16:36

On this edition of Leon Trenderman Jack and Miles discuss Leon Cooperman crying on TV again, Mark Cuban celebrating the activities of WallStreetBets, the Moon is the brightest its been in a while, Wendy Williams recalls her one-night-stand with Method Man, and the Lakers lost to the Sixers and Jack wants to RUB IT IN. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

Reddit PWND Wall Street, Robo Biden 1.28.21 28.01.2021 1:05:43

In episode 800, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and writer Mike Drucker to discuss Reddit coming for Wall Street, Trump's impeachment, Fox News pretending to care, the New James Bond movie, the Ellen show ending, robot presidents at Disneyland, and more! FOOTNOTES: Silent Hill 2 by Mike Drucker How WallStreetBets Pushed GameStop Shares to the Moon What’s next for Trump’s trial? What we know...

Saffron Geist 1/27: Stonks, Halsey, Holocaust, Miami LeBron 27.01.2021 12:18

On this edition of Saffron Geist Jack and Miles discuss the wild stock market moves in regards to AMC and BlackBerry, Halsey is pregnant, today is Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the internet is discussing their favorite LeBron era. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertising = NOT Advertising, Slice Of Hot Sauce? 1.27.21 27.01.2021 1:16:58

In episode 799, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Alex Edelman to discuss rich people hunting for vaccines, Covid as a case study for climate change, Florida attempting to get the Summer Olympics, hot sauce slices, super bowl commercials, and more! FOOTNOTES: Hollywood Elite in COVID-19 Vaccine Scramble: ‘It’s the Hunger Games Out There’ Wealthy couple chartered a plane to the Yukon, took vacc...

The Daily ShiteGeist 1/26: KellyAnne Conway, 12 Angry Men, California Mitch McConnell, Lonzo, Kobe, Mike Lindell 26.01.2021 12:14

On this edition of The Daily ShiteGeist Jack and Miles discuss KellyAnne Conway posted a photo of her daughter topless on Instagram, Democrats need to snag 12 more Republicans to successfully convict Trump, a California man stole documents of Mitch McConnell's desk, the Pelicans are open to trading Lonzo Ball, Kobe passed one year ago today, and Mike Lindell has been banned from Twitter. Learn mor...

GOP MasQ Off, America’s Authoritarian Future 1.26.21 26.01.2021 1:05:58

In episode 798, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Ify Nwadiwe to discuss the articles of impeachment, the insurrections, the Texas GOP, Kyle Rittenhouse, and more! FOOTNOTES: World stands to witness greatest rise in inequality since record-keeping began Trump Is an Authoritarian. So Are Millions of Americans Behind the Insurrections The Texas GOP's new slogan echoes a conspiracy group. Its cha...

Trendscendentalism 1/25: Harriet Tubman, 0% ICU, Dominion, Godzilla vs King Kong 25.01.2021 17:01

On this edition of Trendscendentalism Jack and Miles discuss the Biden admin putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, there are literally no hospital beds free in LA as Gavin Newsom lifts "Stay At Home" restrictions, Dominion is suing Rudy Giuliani for his attacks during the Presidential race, and the Godzilla v King Kong trailer has the internet talking and meming. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Impeachment...Again, Walmart’s Positive Impact? 1.25.21 25.01.2021 1:11:30

In episode 797, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and writer Joelle Monique to discuss the impeachment in the Senate, recharge rooms for healthcare workers, The Walmart Effect, a streaming content check-in, and more! FOOTNOTES: Democrats say they will send impeachment article Monday These Recharge Rooms Are Helping Health Care Workers Cope The Walmart Effect: Testing Private Interventions to R...

Weekly Zeitgeist 159 (Best of 1/19/21-1/22/21) 24.01.2021 1:01:03

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 168 (1/19/21-1/22/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trend Of July 1/22: Hank Aaron, DJT, Marco Rubio, Dave Chappelle, Jane Krakowski 22.01.2021 16:52

On this edition of Trend Of July Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Baseball legend Hank Aaron, "Donald John Trump" is trending after Chuck Schumer accidentally said "erection" on the Senate floor, Marco Rubio and other Republicans are threatening to bring impeachment proceedings against Biden, Dave Chappelle has tested positive for COVID-19, and Jane Krakowski was once in a 9-month relationshi...

Biden’s Work Begins, tRuMp wAs a LeFtIst pLaNt 1.22.21 22.01.2021 1:09:52

In episode 796, Jack and Miles are joined by Alison Rosen Is Your New Best Friend's Alison Rosen to discuss Joe Biden having to reverse a lot of Trump's bullshit, a quick look at the history of Republican presidents, Trump regret, the future of Trump, Youtuber Blippi's viral poop past, and more! FOOTNOTES: Biden signs executive actions on COVID, climate change, immigration and more Ted Cruz clashe...

Ziet Coke 1/21: Diet Coke, Bernie Sanders, #BidenErasedWomen, InstaCart, Wardell 21.01.2021 15:01

On this edition of Ziet Coke Jack and Miles discuss Joe Biden getting rid of the Diet Coke button in the Oval Office, the Bernie Sanders memes are still flying, TERFs are saying Biden's Progressive ideas regarding Trans rights and the rights of Trans Women are "erasing women", InstaCart is firing every employee that wanted to unionize, and apparently Steph Curry's real first name is Wardell. Learn...

Inauguration Gets Loud, Trump’s S#!@ty New Life 1.21.21 21.01.2021 1:23:54

In episode 795, Jack and Miles are joined by the Bechdel Cast's Jamie Loftus to discuss Joe Biden's inauguration, conservative networks continuing to support Trump, Trump's legal troubles, racists crawling back into their holes, and more. Plus super producer Anna Hossnieh joins to talk about why we need to be taking the Armie Hammer abuse allegations more seriously. FOOTNOTES: The inauguration of...

Welcome To The Zeit House 1/20: Presidential Inauguration, Lady Gaga, J Lo, Pardons, Wardrobes, Wonka, DAP 20.01.2021 19:45

On this edition of Welcome To The Zeit House Jack and Miles discuss the Inauguration, Lady Gaga's performance, Jennifer Lopez getting loud, the various Pardon's being handed out as Trump exits, the many outfits and kicks on display at the Inauguration, there's an origin story for Willy Wonka coming, and we're still talking about the Disneyland Annual Pass. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

Baby’s Last Day As President, White Supremacists In National Guard? 1.20.21 20.01.2021 1:08:39

In episode 794, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss the National Guard, in what dramatic fashion Trump plans to leave in, McConnell coming for Trump, Biden's cabinet members, Tiffany Trump's engagement, MyPillow, and more! FOOTNOTES: FBI Vets All National Guard Troops in D.C. for Inauguration Amid Fears of Insider Attack Trump plans to leave in dramatic fashion yet continue...

PresiTrendial Inauguration 1/19: QAnon, Dodger Stadium, Kyrie Irving, Presidential Pardons 19.01.2021 14:42

On this edition of PresiTrendial Inauguration Jack and Miles discuss what QAnon thinks is going to happen tomorrow, Dodger Stadium being converted to a COVID vaccine site, Kyrie Irving doing good work with his money during the pandemic, and the many pardons the president is about to hand out on his last day in office. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omn...

$1400 = $2000? Tom Cruise Has COVID Robots? 1.19.21 19.01.2021 1:05:31

In episode 793, Miles and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by White Homework 's Tori Williams Douglass to discuss Biden's plan stimulus to help Americans, Senator James Lankford trying to save face poorly, Trump's border wall, Tom Cruise and covid robots, and more! FOOTNOTES: Inside Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Plan to Help Struggling Americans Sen. James Lankford apologizes to Black Tulsans for questi...

Weekly Zeitgeist 158 (Best of 1/11/21-1/15/21) 17.01.2021 55:53

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 167 (1/11/21-1/15/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeitranosaurus Rex 1/15: Openly Black, 29%, $200, Mortal Kombat 15.01.2021 19:18

On this edition of Zeitranosaurus Rex Jack and Miles discuss the incredibly racist phrase "openly black" trending in reference to Don Lemon, Trump's approval rating is 29%, United is offering flyers $200 and a "sorry for the inconvenience" for exposing them to COVID-19 on a flight, and Mortal Kombat is getting a reboot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See o...