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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, to help you find the signal in the noise, with a few laughs thrown in for free.
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Nov 1, 2023 • 24min
No Trend November 11/1: Halloween, Hyper Caffeination, HBO
In this edition of No Trend November, Jack and Miles discuss their respective Halloweens, the hyper-caffeination of America (feat. Panera Bread), and HBO's thin-skinned C-suite!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ron “Das Boot” DeSantis, Celine Dion Gangs? 11.01.23
In episode 1574, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss... Ron DeSantis Finally Talks About THOSE BOOTS, The Store That Cried ORGANIZED SHOPLIFTING RING!!!!, Dentists Agree: Eat All Your Halloween Candy In One (Disgusting) Sitting, New Zealand’s Celine Dion-Based “Plague” Is Actually Evidence Of A Thriving Subculture and more! 3 Expert Shoemakers Say Ron DeSantis Is Probably Wearing Height Boosters Dentists Agree: Eat All Your Halloween Candy In One (Disgusting) Sitting Which Halloween treats are the worst for your teeth? Dentists weigh in Dentist says ‘eat all your Halloween candy at once, for your teeth’ Why You Should Eat ALL Of Your Halloween Candy At Once, According To Dentists New Zealand’s Celine Dion-Based “Plague” Is Actually Evidence Of A Thriving Subculture A small New Zealand city has been plagued by drivers blasting Céline Dion ballads at 2 a.m. for almost a year Cars competing who can blast Celine Dion songs the loudest plunge New Zealand town into chaos Auckland’s underground street music scene: cars, loud speakers and late-night sound battles Fed-up Porirua locals fear petition to ban ‘siren battles’ falling on deaf ears LISTEN: So Cold In Koreatown by Sleepy EyesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 27min
The Daily Zeitg-g-g-g-geist 10/31: White House, Halloween Decorations, Taylor Swift, Worst Halloween Candies
In this edition of The Daily Zeitg-g-g-g-geist, Jack and Miles discuss the White House's Halloween celebration, Halloween decoration mistakes, the nightmare inducing Taylor Swift pumpkin, and history's worst Halloween candies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h
USDA Prime Racism: How America Screws Black Farmers 10.31.23
In episode 1573, Jack and Miles are joined by senior reporter covering racial equity at The Center for Public Integrity and host of The Heist, April Simpson, to discuss… The USDA's History of Discrimination Against Black Farmers and more! LISTEN: Andromeda by EthelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2023 • 50min
The WeekTrend Update 10/30: Mike Pence, Matthew Perry, Gaza, Israel, Mass Shootings, Box Office
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss Mike Pence dropping out of the GOP primary, the passing of Matthew Perry, and Israel's war crimes and genocide against the Palestinian people and the international outcry for a ceasefire, more totally preventable mass shootings, and a box office update!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2023 • 53min
Weekly Zeitgeist 297 (Best of 10/23/23-10/27/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 310 (10/23/23-10/27/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2023 • 60min
Haunted Houses EXPOSED, Five Knife At Freddy? 10.27.23
In episode 1572, Jack and Miles are joined by New York Times Bestselling author of Raw Dog, Jamie Loftus, to discuss… Critics Hate Five Nights At Freddy’s... The Video Game Movie Written By A MAGA Republican, Michelle Williams Reading Britney Spears Memoir Is Going Viral and more! Critics Hate Five Nights At Freddy’s Five Nights At Freddy’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Debuts With Decisive Splat Five Nights At Freddy’s Creator Scott Cawthon Retires Amid Controversy Scott Cawthon Trump: Scott Cawthon Controversy Explained Michelle Williams Reading Britney Spears Memoir Is Going Viral Michelle Williams’s Role of a Lifetime (Britney’s Audiobook) Britney Spears Audiobook Should Earn Michelle Williams a Grammy, Fans Say: ‘This Is How You Get the EGOT’ WATCH: Puddles & Wishing Wells Music Video featuring Henry Winkler! LISTEN: Over and Over by The AltonsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2023 • 16min
DMB: Live @ Trend Rocks 10/26: Meta, McFlurry Spoons, Our Old Prezzies, Maine Mass Shooting, Auto Workers Strike
In this edition of DMB: Live @ Trend Rocks, Jack and Miles discuss 33 states suing Meta, the death of the McFlurry spoon, our very old presidential candidates, the latest mass shooting in Maine, and auto workers strike possibly coming to an end!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 26, 2023 • 60min
Maybe Police Are A Bad Idea: Serial Killer Edition, Friendship > Sex Scenes 10.26.23
In episode 1571, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Zoey Is Too Drunk for This Dystopia, Jason Pargin, to discuss… Gilgo Beach Killer: More Evidence The Police Are More Incompetent Than We Can Imagine, The Youth Ain’t Lookin For Horny Content--They Want To See Real Friendships and more! Gilgo Beach Killer: More Evidence The Police Are More Incompetent Than We Can Imagine The Youth Ain’t Lookin For Horny Content--They Want To See Real Friendships LISTEN: 12's In 8 by Karriem RigginsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2023 • 19min
No ReasTrend To Get ExZeited 10/25: Mike Johnson, Magic Mushroom Pilot, Concert Movies, Richard Roundtree, Chucky
In this edition of No ReasTrend To Get ExZeited, Jack and Miles discuss the new Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, the off-duty pilot who tried to turn off plane engines mid-flight ruining mushrooms for everyone, the incipient Concert Film boom, the passing of Richard Roundtree, and the REAL origins of Chucky!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


