

The Daily Zeitgeist
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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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Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Bad Vibes or Algorithms? w/ Jason Pargin 07.11.23
In episode 1512, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Zoey is Too Drunk for This Dystopia, Jason Pargin, to discuss… Modern Media's Impact On Our Brains & Society and more! Long-Term Trends in Deaths of Despair Reducing the Economic Burden of Unmet Mental Health Needs Trends in anxiety among adults in the United States, 2008–2018: Rapid increases among young adults Bad news: Headlines are indeed getting more negative and angrier U.S. Headlines Expressing Anger, Fear, Disgust, and Sadness Increased Hugely Since 2000 Yes, There Has Been Progress on Climate. No, It’s Not Nearly Enough. Clean Energy Investment Sets $1.1 Trillion Record, Matching Fossil Fuels For the First Time Violent crime is dropping nationwide, report shows Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Basic Principles and Recent Advances LISTEN: Lovas by Shaka Lion & SingularisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 10, 2023 • 49min
WeekTrenders 7/10: Threads, OpenAI, Clarence Thomas, Sound Of Freedom, Ron DeSantis, Mel Gibson
In this edition of WeekTrenders, Jack and Miles discuss Threads hitting 100 million users over the weekend, OpenAI getting sued by Sarah Silverman for copyright infringement, Clarence Thomas' ethics mess getting even messier, a box office update, Ron DeSantis being "a weird guy" with voters, and Mel Gibson and Trump hanging out at the octagon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Threads Is Here! QAnon’s Underground Railroad 07.07.23
In episode 1511, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by host of, I Said No Gifts!, Bridger Winegar, to discuss… 30 Million People Are On Threads Already, Trump Whose Eldest Son DEFINTELY HAS NEVER DONE COCAINE.... Has Thoughts…, The QAnon Guy Who Said JFK Jr Was Returning…Is Dead, The Smash Hit QAnon Action Movie Sucks For So Many Reasons, Justin Trudeau Awkwardly Begs Taylor Swift To Come To Canada and more! 30 Million People Are On Threads Already Why Instagram is taking on Twitter with Threads Meta takes aim at Twitter with Threads app, millions join Facebook documents show how toxic Instagram is for teens, Wall Street Journal reports Threads vs. Twitter: 5 Ways Instagram’s New App Comes Up Short (for Now) The QAnon Guy Who Said JFK Jr Was Returning…Is Dead The Smash Hit QAnon Action Movie Sucks For So Many Reasons 'Sound of Freedom' becomes top grossing July 4th movie, beating out Indiana Jones Angel Studios’ PAY IT FORWARD Technology Propels SOUND OF FREEDOM to #1 Movie in America July 4th ‘Sound of Freedom’ Is an Anti-Child Trafficking Fantasy Fit for QAnon Utah-based VidAngel settles $62 million copyright lawsuit with Hollywood studios Inside a Massive Anti-Trafficking Charity's Blundering Overseas Missions THE GREAT (FAKE) CHILD-SEX-TRAFFICKING EPIDEMIC Justin Trudeau Awkwardly Begs Taylor Swift To Come To Canada MP files 'official grievance' after Taylor Swift announces new tour dates with no Canadian cities Cost, stadium size, fewer options: Possible reasons Taylor Swift has skipped Canada LISTEN: Magic City Thrill by James TillmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 20min
Meta's Trends 7/6: Heat Records, Karen Diner, Threads, 3 Year Old, Britney Spears, MTG
In this edition of Meta's Trends, Miles and super producer Becca discuss heat records being broken all over the globe, the Karen Diner, release of Meta's Twitter competitor Threads, more fake TikToks of people tattooing young children, Britney Spears getting smacked by Wemby's security, and MTG in trouble!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 43min
MJGMB #67: Free Agency, NBA Con and Summer League with Producer Jabari
Miles and Jack were joined by Producer Jabari to discuss all of the free agency news and biggest surprises before transitioning to NBA Con and Vegas Summer League!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 16min
F#@%, Marry, Cillian; FURBY THE MOVIE 07.06.23
In episode 1510, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… Ron DeSantis Is…? The Summer of the Shark Part 2? TikTok Check In: Zillennials & Girl Dinner Edition, Barbie Is Just the Tip of the F**king Iceberg of Horsesh*t Toy Movies and more! Ron DeSantis Is…? The Summer of the Shark Part 2? LISTEN: Tiden Flyver by Boom Clap BachelorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 5, 2023 • 45min
4 Day WeekTrend 7/5: 4th of JuLiberia, White House Cocaine, Twitter, Threads, Box Office, Harvard
In this edition of 4 Day WeekTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the long holiday weekend, @GOP not knowing what the American flag looks like, a bag of cocaine found at the White House, Twitter limiting how many tweets unverified users can see, Meta's new Twitter competitor Threads, a box office update, and civil rights groups challenging Harvard's legacy student program!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 2, 2023 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 281 (Best of 6/26/23-6/30/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's Season 293 (6/26/23-6/30/23).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 30, 2023 • 59min
Affirmative Action OK for Kavanaugh, When Propaganda Backfires 06.30.23
In episode 1509, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian, Brandie Posey, to discuss… Supreme Court Ending Affirmative Action In Colleges - Legacy Admissions Like Brett Kavanagh Are Still Cool Tho, Teamsters - UPS Strike is IMMINENT, So The Shein Influencer Trip Sure Backfired, Costco Is Cracking Down On People Sharing Memberships--Netflix-Style and more! Supreme Court Ending Affirmative Action In Colleges - Legacy Admissions Like Brett Kavanagh Are Still Cool Tho Supreme Court effectively ends affirmative action at colleges in landmark ruling The Future of College Admissions without Affirmative Action Legacy College Admissions Come Under Fire In New Report YALE LEGACY ADMISSION BRETT KAVANAUGH IS NOW THE SWING VOTE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AT UNIVERSITIES So The Shein Influencer Trip Sure Backfired Shein Is the World’s Most Popular Fashion Brand—at a Huge Cost to Us All Apple knew a supplier was using child labor but took 3 years to fully cut ties, despite the company's promises to hold itself to the 'highest standards,' report says Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers Shein, Fast Fashion Hit With Gen Z, Tries Charm to Counter Scrutiny Shein Takes Influencers on Factory ‘Tour’ Influencers gave glowing reviews of Shein's fast fashion factories. Backlash ensued Shein Flew Influencers to China to Help Its Image. A Backlash Ensued. Costco Is Cracking Down On People Sharing Memberships--Netflix-Style I’m a Costco employee – customers are always trying a trick at self-checkout but we know every time ‘Costco did the same thing to me’: Customer using mom’s card says Costco declined it for ‘fraudulent activity’ LISTEN: Who He Iz by KAYTRAMINÉSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 29, 2023 • 21min
The End Of AffirmaTrend Action 6/29: Affirmative Action, Barbie, Jesse Watters, Madonna, McDonald's, OceanGate
In this edition of , Miles and super producer Becca discuss the Supreme Court demolishing affirmative action, the glut of Barbie movie marketing, Jesse Watters causing an 'epic meltdown' at an insurance conference, Madonna being in the hospital, more on the Grimace Shake trend, and the OceanGate wreck!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


