

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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Feb 22, 2022 • 23min
Trendergalactic Planetary 2/22: Britney Spears, Ahmaud Arbery, Ukraine, Hank the Tank, USWNT, Nepotism
In this edition of Trendergalactic Planetary, Jack and Miles discuss Britney's $15 million book deal, Ahmaud Arbery's killers being charged with hate crimes, Russia vs. Ukraine, Hank the Tank swiping pic-a-nic baskets, the USWNT settling their equal pay lawsuit, and nepotism babies! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 2022 • 1h 16min
NFTrump, Moviepass Wants Your Eyeballs 2.22.22
In episode 1089, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and host of The Bitchuation Room, Francesca Fiorentini, to discuss Kim Potter sentenced to 2 YEARS?, The Trump grift continues…NFT EDITION, Moviepass is Going Full Black Mirror and more! Kim Potter sentenced to 2 YEARS? The Trump grift continues…NFT EDITION Moviepass is Going Full Black Mirror MoviePass Is Coming Back, Let Chaos Reign The cofounder of MoviePass recounts what led to his firing from the company he'd built from the ground up LISTEN: Les Fleur by Minnie Riperton Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2022 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 213 (Best of 2/14/22-2/18/22)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 224 (2/14/22-2/18/22) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2022 • 22min
Zeit Trended Mocha 2/18: Donda 2, Love Is Blind, National Wine Day, 'The First Lady', American Girl Doll, Pisces Season
In this edition of Zeit Trended Mocha, Miles and super producer Becca discuss Kanye releasing Donda 2 only on a proprietary 'Stem Player', 'Love Is Blind' season 2, National Wine Day, the new Showtime show 'The First Lady', brunch at the American Girl Doll store, and Pisces Season! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 2022 • 1h 8min
Zuckerberg Protecting Oligarchy, Pancakes vs Waffles 2.18.22
In episode 1088, Miles and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by comedian Valerie Tosi to discuss Oh no way, working at Tesla is a hellscape for Black workers…, Speaking of tech weirdness…YOU ARE NOW METAMATES, Olympics continues to infuriate…resources edition, Waffles vs Pancakes and more! Oh no way, working at Tesla is a hellscape for Black workers… Olympics continues to infuriate…resources edition Waffles vs Pancakes The Bechdel CastBeach Trash by Valerie TosiLISTEN: Never Catch Me feat. Kendrick Lamar by Flying Lotus Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2022 • 22min
Trendty by Rihanna 2/17: Telfar, Ivanka Trump, Stranger Things, Vanity Fair, Fenty, Carnival Cruise
In this edition of Trendty by Rihanna, Miles and super producer Becca discuss Telfar at Fashion Week, Ivanka Trump possibly sitting in a deposition, the new season of 'Stranger Things', Vanity Fair's 2022 Hollywood Issue, Fenty coming to Ulta Beauty, and a woman "jumping off" a Carnival Cruise ship. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 11min
Stoned Driving = Cops’ White Whale, Y2K Fashion Is Back! 2.17.22
In episode 1087, Jack and Miles are joined by actor Arden Myrin to discuss Cops still don’t know how to check if drivers are stoned, a new device may change that, Early 2000s Officially Coming Back and more! Cops still don’t know how to check if drivers are stoned, a new device may change that Early 2000s Officially Coming Back Follow: @ardenmyrinLISTEN: Some by Steve Lacy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2022 • 22min
The Color Trend Z Yellow 2/16: Stop Asian Hate, Happy Gilmore, Disney, Shailene Woodley, Ozzy Media
In this edition of The Color Trend Z Yellow, Jack and Miles discuss the 'Stop Asian Hate' movement, Happy Gilmore's 25th anniversary, Disney not requiring masks at their theme parks, Disney's new StoryLiving community, Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers splitting up, and Ozzy Media 2.0! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2022 • 1h 3min
The Truth About America’s ‘Crime Wave’ Panic 2.16.22
In episode 1086, Jack and Miles are joined by civil rights lawyer and social justice advocate Alec Karakatsanis to discuss California Crime Is Out Of Control Narrative Winning, Shoplifting And Train Theft “Crises”: Where Do These Stories Come From?, Focusing On Structural Inequality Is Considered Not Serious, But Banning Rap Music Is Serious?, Trudeau Invoking the “Emergencies Act” To Stop The Convoy Is Politically Loaded and more! California Crime Is Out Of Control Narrative Winning Shoplifting And Train Theft “Crises”: Where Do These Stories Come From? Focusing On Structural Inequality Is Considered Not Serious, But Banning Rap Music Is Serious? Trudeau Invoking the “Emergencies Act” To Stop The Convoy Is Politically Loaded Canada News: Canada Initiates Emergency Act, Expanding Measures to End Protests War Measures Act Follow: @CivRightsCorpsWatch: Muhammad Ali Recites His Poem About the Attica Prison RiotLISTEN: Dance To The Music by Sly & The Family Stone Live Woodstock Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2022 • 19min
The Zeitathlon 2/15: Alec Baldwin, NYT, Remington, Coachella, Sarah Palin, Elon Musk, Rescue Rangers
In this edition of The Zeitathlon, Jack and Miles discuss Alec Baldwin getting sued by the family of Halyna Hutchins, the NYT's unsympathetic pandemic housing market article, Remington and Prince Andrew having a bad day in court, Coachella time-travelling back to 2019, Sarah Palin vs. NYT, Elon Musk pledging to donate $6 billion if UN can detail ending world hunger, and the new 'Rescue Rangers' trailer Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


