The Daily Zeitgeist Where Is My Spine? Worst “Documentary” Ever 01.27.26
Jan 27, 2026
Nichole Hill, audio showrunner and creator of The Secret Adventures of Black People, joins to talk politics and culture. They hit recurring public outrage cycles, debates over DHS and ICE funding, GOP fractures, and the Melania documentary premiere. Conversation also touches on podcasting trends, libraries, and calls for collective action.
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Manhattan Beach Library Praise
- Nichole Hill praises Manhattan Beach Public Library as a gorgeous, calming space by the water.
- Hosts reminisce about card catalogs and the tactile magic of old libraries.
Dewey Decimal's Troubling Founder
- Jack and Miles recall learning the Dewey Decimal System and then discovering Melville Dewey's racist history.
- They use this to note how cherished institutions can have ugly origins.
Democrats' Public Outrage Versus Votes
- Democrats publicly criticized Stephen Miller and ICE after Alex Preddy's killing, showing rare visible outrage.
- The hosts note this contrasts with several Democrats who still voted to fund ICE, revealing political hypocrisy.