The Daily Zeitgeist

In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Lauren Boebert & Marjorie Taylor Greene getting into an altercation at a GOP meeting, tennis star Boris Becker being sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for committing fraud after declaring bankruptcy, the NFL Draft, a preview of the second round of the NBA Playoffs and tonight's Game 6 of the Timberwolves/Grizzlies series, Van Jones' comments regarding the black community's disappointment at the lack of follow through on campaign promises and Bug Bunny trending after a rant by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about how in his childhood, he could watch cartoons without having to worry about liberal ideology being forced upon him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1237, Jack and Miles are joined by Bridget Todd to discuss…Online Harassment Of Marginalized People Is A Problem That Means The Musk Twitter Purchase Is Not a Funny Joke, Russia’s Neo-Nazi Raid is Hilariously Unconvincing, NPR ASMR weirdness again and more! Breakingviews: Elon Musk probably won’t buy Twitter Alleged Russian sting operation uncovers ‘The Sims 3,’ guns, grenade Russia appears to confuse ‘The Sims’ for SIM cards in possible staged assassination attempt Video of the purported raid Reported Russian media Russian TV presenter Vladimir Solovyov banned from entry to Latvia Solovyov's documentary Video of the purported raid Fact Check: Social Media Posts MAY Show Russian Agents Arresting 'Neo-Nazis' -- But Clues Suggest It Could Be Staged, Fabricated Bellingcat breaks stories that newsrooms envy — using methods newsrooms avoid Elliot Higgins Tweet Sloppy Russian Propaganda Says Nazi Assassins Owned The Sims 3 Russia Declares The Sims 3 as Evidence of a Nazi Assassin Plot Tweet #1 About NPR Tweet #2 About NPR When one way of speaking dominates, who gets to tell their stories on public radio? Does listening to NPR have a calming effect on you too? Tweet #3 About NPR Tweet #4 About NPR Tweet #5 About NPR Tweet #6 About NPR Does anyone else find simply listening to NPR somewhat ASMR-inducing? Tweet #7 About NPR Testing the Tingles: The Science Behind ASMR FOLLOW: Bridget on Twitter and Instagram Check Out: There are no girls on the internet  LISTEN: ALMOST BLUE BY LUCYSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Russian State TV personalities reassuring the Russian public that nuclear war might not be so bad, Ben Shapiro debating "wokeness" with college students at Iowa State, Kamala Harris being referred to as just "Kamala" in a headline by Politico, Olivia Wilde being served custody papers on stage will promoting her new film 'Don't Worry Darling,' Laura Ingraham's views on student loan forgiveness & dream concert lineups. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miles and Jack are joined by Mad Boosties producer and host of NBA Finals File Jabari Davis for this week's episode. The trio continued the playoff discussion highlighting the Pelicans' improbable playoff run, the continued excellence of Joel Embiid, Jabari's new show for iHeart and plenty more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1236, Jack and Miles are joined by Niccole Thurman to discuss…  how DC has mixed reactions to Elon buying Twitter, NPR Is Fucking Weird Man, and more! There’s a Reason No Smart Buyer Already Purchased Twitter Tweet #1 About NPR Tweet #2 About NPR When one way of speaking dominates, who gets to tell their stories on public radio? Does listening to NPR have a calming effect on you too? Tweet #3 About NPR Tweet #4 About NPR Tweet #5 About NPR Tweet #6 About NPR Does anyone else find simply listening to NPR somewhat ASMR-inducing? Tweet #7 About NPR Testing the Tingles: The Science Behind ASMR FOLLOW: Twitter and Instagram LISTEN: Tokyo Story by Miho HatoriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of SomeTrend In The Way, Jack and Miles discuss The Batman and other box office news, NBA news, Fauci saying we're out of the 'pandemic phase', #LiberalMeltdown over Elon buying Twitter, and a Harvard scientists search for alien technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1235, Jack and Miles are joined by Maggie Maye to discuss…  Piss Soaked Truckers return to California, receive a fitting welcome in Oakland, CNN+ Is Here And – No, Wait it’s Dead Already, TV Show Budgets Are Getting Way Out of Hand, and more! The Anti-Vax Trucker Convoy Made a Crucial Error in Messing With Oakland CNN Plus is shutting down only a month after it launched CNN takes a $100 million step into streaming today Can CNN’s Hiring Spree Get People to Pay for Streaming News? CNN takes a $100 million step into streaming today Disney+ surpasses 10 million subscribers on first day 2021 Ratings: CNN Has Its 2nd-Most-Watched Year Ever, But Sees Sharp Declines in 2nd Half CNN+ struggles to lure viewers in its early days, drawing fewer than 10,000 daily users CNN announces CNN+, ‘most important launch for network since Ted Turner’ CNN Plus is shutting down only a month after it launched Netflix Loses $54 Billion in Market Cap After Biggest One-Day Stock Drop Ever Netflix Plans to Launch Cheaper Ad-Supported Plans HBO’s ‘House Of The Dragon’ Teaser Trailer Gives Us Gods, Kings, Fire, Blood, And A Whole Lot Of Targaryen Wigs How HBO Kept ‘House of the Dragon’ Costs Under $20 Million per Episode (EXCLUSIVE) The ‘Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power’ Teaser Trailer Brings Tolkien’s Second Age To The Screen For The First Time Every Episode Of Amazon’s ‘Lord Of The Rings’ Show Reportedly Costs More Than $50 Million Netflix, Facing Reality Check, Vows to Curb Its Profligate Ways The 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Budget Was Literally 10 Times Some of Netflix's Other Shows Stranger Things Season 4 Reportedly Has a Per-Episode Cost of $30 Million A Day on a Film Set in the Time of Coronavirus COVID Protocols Add About 5% to Film and TV Production Costs, Study Finds ‘It’s an Explosion’: Inside the Rising Costs of Making a Scripted TV Series Game Of Thrones star Jason Momoa explains reason behind huge $15 million per episode budget on Apple TV series See ‘Squid Game’ Reportedly Only Cost Netflix $21.4 Million From Their Massive Piggy Bank FOLLOW: @maggiemayehaha Check Out: All things Linktree LISTEN: Want You by Ansur BrownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The Greatest ShowTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the film version of 'Wicked', Kamala Harris testing positive for COVID, Harvard 'atoning' for their role in slavery, Bad Bunny playing 'El Muerto' in new Sony/Marvel film, Lesbian Visibility Day, and NBA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 1234, Jack and Miles are joined by Brandie Posey to discuss… MAGA heating back up, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Georgia revenge race, why are people obsessed with the multiverse? and more! Trump’s Georgia GOP Revenge Plot Is Backfiring CLIP: CSPAN - Question to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Trump’s Most Loyal Lawmakers Are Actually Losing Money Why the Sliders Reboot Is in the Works at the Right Time You probably live in a parallel universe. Here’s why. Why the multiverse is 'Everywhere' right now, from 'Doctor Strange' to Michelle Yeoh's new movie FOLLOW: @Brandazzle Check Out: @PictureThisShow & @Lady2LadyComedy  LISTEN: Brambleton by Pusha TSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of The NorthTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Elon Musk successfully buying Twitter, Trump being held in comtempt of NY courts, Macron winning the French presidential election, more Mark Meadows MMS machinations, and Bored Ape Yacht Club getting hacked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.