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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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Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 4min
Disney’s Literal Kingdom, Surviving The Unmasked Skies 4.25.22
In episode 1233, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and comedian Jackie Keliiaa to discuss… Shit might get difficult for Kevin McCarthy?, Reducing Risk In a Mask Optional World, Florida Wants To Repeal Disney World’s (Creepy) Self-Governance and more! Reduce Risk In a Mask Optional World Florida Wants To Repeal Disney World’s (Creepy) Self-Governance Disney vows to help repeal ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law, says Florida Gov. DeSantis shouldn’t have signed it Right-Wing Writer Says Cancel Disney for Dollywood—Park Owned by LGBTQ Icon TED CRUZ WARNS DISNEY PROGRAMMING WILL SOON DEPICT MICKEY AND PLUTO F--KING Why Disney World Has Its Own Government Hidden Kingdom: Disney's Political Blueprint Union Says Reedy Creek Fire Department is Critically Understaffed, Fears Increased Risk for Walt Disney World Guests Reedy Creek firefighters say they need help responding to Disney World incidents Disney Chief Raps Orlando's Officials, Then Apologizes FOLLOW: @jackiecomedy Check Out: Good Medicine Native Comedy Show LISTEN: Mouth by Ghost CultureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 24, 2022 • 1h 6min
Weekly Zeitgeist 222 (Best of 4/18/22-4/22/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 233 (4/18/22-4/22/22)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2022 • 25min
Trend Weaver 4/22: LA County Mask Mandates, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Pusha T, Climate Change & Bright 2
In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss LA County's decision to continue enforcing the masks mandate in mass public transit areas, Marjorie Taylor Greene testifying to determine whether she should be eligible to re-election due to her role in the Jan 6th insurrection, Pusha T's new album ‘It’s Almost Dry,’ Google's time-lapse doodle showing the effects of climate change and Netflix scrapping plans for the sequel to Will Smith’s 2017 film Bright.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 22, 2022 • 1h 10min
Nazi Billionaires, Coachella’s Seductive Capitalist B.S. 4.22.22
In episode 1232, Jack and Miles are joined by reporter and author of Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties, David de Jong to discuss…Nazi Billionaires, Coachella Continues to Be One Of Late Stage Capitalism’s Most Dangerous Products and more! They Are the Heirs of Nazi Fortunes, And They Aren't Apologizing ‘NAZI BILLIONAIRES’ REVIEW: GREED, OPPORTUNISM, AND DENIAL The Nazi Billionaires Who Made a Fortune During the Holocaust Coachella Is a Carnival for Capital The Mastermind Behind Coachella Get David's New Book: bookshop.org/books/nazi-billionaires-the-dark-history-of-germany-s-wealthiest-dynasties/9781328497888 LISTEN: Leywole by Ghost Culture & Falle NiokeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 26min
Iron Zeit Tyson 4/21: Mike Tyson, CNN+, Rudy Giuliani, Supreme Court Ruling Against Puerto Rico, Gratuity Fatigue & Joel Embiid
On this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Mike Tyson punching a drunk passenger that was accosting him on a JetBlue flight, the shuttering of CNN+, Rudy Giuliani's appearance on The Masked Singer, the Supreme Court ruling that Puerto Ricans don't have constitutional rights to federal benefits, a New York Times article about 'gratuity fatigue,' Joel Embiid's game-winning 3-point buzzer beater in OT and Bill Simmons' freezing cold basketball takes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1h 5min
America, HELP IS NOT ON THE WAY 4.21.22
In episode 1231, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and host of Authentic: The Story of Tablo, Dexter Thomas Jr. to discuss… Student Loans: Progressives want forgiveness, moderates FUCK NO, Tucker Carlson’s Russian puppet act is too much for…Newsmax?! And more! Student Loans: Progressives want forgiveness, moderates FUCK NO Biden’s Only Good Pre-Midterm Play: Cancel Student Debt LISTEN: Riesling Pour Robert by Jahari Massamba UnitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 2022 • 49min
It Was All A Playoff Dream
Miles Gray and Jack O’Brien were joined by journalist, producer and author Justin Tinsley on the latest episode of Mad Boosties! They continue to dive into all of the amazing playoff action, discuss Justin’s NBA origin story and plenty more. Be sure to preorder Justin’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Was-All-Dream-Biggie-World/dp/1419750313See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 21min
We'll Trend It Live! 4/20: Winning Time, A$AP Rocky, Movie Season, Piers Morgan & Snickers
In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss 4/20, Jerry West's reaction to Winning Time, A$AP Rocky's arrest, the influx of theater-worthy movies, Piers Morgan's upcoming 'explosive' interview with Donald Trump and a viral photo of a smooth Snickers bar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
Government Says F*** It Mask Off, King Cobra COVID? 4.20.22
In episode 1230, Jack and Miles are joined by anti-racism educator/activist, writer and host of White Homework and Go Home Bible You're Drunk, Tori Williams Douglass to discuss… The mask mandate getting axed feels like the right level of American cruelty, “Snake Venom in the Water Supply” is the Dumbest Covid Conspiracy Theory Yet and more! The mask mandate getting axed feels like the right level of American cruelty “Snake Venom in the Water Supply” is the Dumbest Covid Conspiracy Theory Yet COVID Conspiracy Theorists Are at War Over ‘Snake Venom’ COVID-19 is Caused by a Virus, Not Snake Venom LISTEN: Just What I Am by Kid CudiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 19, 2022 • 25min
Late At Zeit 4/19: Kid Cudi, Ron DeSantis, Johnny Depp, Libs of TikTok, Bill O'Reilly & Netflix
In this edition of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Kid Cudi no longer having a relationship with Kanye West, Florida governor Ron DeSantis' targeting Disney with aims to remove their special status in the sate, Gen-Z's surprising support of Johnny Depp, a TikTok account that fuels the right-wing narrative that liberals are pedophiles, Bill O'Reilly's recent airport freakout and Netflix losing subscribers for the first time in a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


