

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 22, 2021 • 1h 7min
GOP’s Unvaccinated Voter Problem, Olympics Revenue > Global Health 7.22.21
In episode 956, Jack and Miles are joined by the Bechdel Cast's Caitlin Durante to discuss Delta Variant cases, Republicans making a U-Turn on vaccines, vaccine passports, the US wildfires, updates on the Havana syndrome, the Olympics continuing to be a mess, and more! FOOTNOTES: The Delta variant causes 83% of U.S. COVID cases. See the states where it’s most prevalent Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count EU officially launches digital vaccine passport Half of Americans feel vaccine passports are necessary for the pandemic to end: poll Fox Rails Against Vaccine Passports, Uses Vaccine Passports Biden Calls for Door-to-Door Vaccine Push; Experts Say More Is Needed The History Of Vaccine Passports In The U.S. And What's New The First ‘Vaccine Passports’ Were Scars from Smallpox Vaccinations Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Record Cards Are A Growing Problem, Says FBI Homeopathic doctor sold fake vaccine cards and ‘immunization pellets,’ prosecutors say The U.S. Has Had 'Vaccine Passports' Before—And They Worked Smoke From Big Western Fires Drifts East to Chicago, NYC, Boston Havana Syndrome Task Force to Be Led by Veteran of Hunt for Bin Laden Polish swimmers livid after being sent home from Tokyo Olympics in qualifying bungle WHO head cheers Olympic ‘hope’ as COVID-19 cases in athletes’ village rise Norway women’s handball team fined for wearing shorts instead of bikini bottoms LISTEN: Hiatus Kaiyote - 'Rose Water' (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 2021 • 17min
Giannis Atrendtokounmpo 7/21: NBA Finals, COVID-19, Sen. McCarthy, Lakers, Climate Change, USWNT
NBA Finals news, the Delta & Lambda variants of COVID-19, Sen. McCarthy deciding Republicans will do their own Jan. 6th Committee, the Laker's search for a veteran point guard, the effects of climate change on Russia's permafrost, and the US Women's National Team's opening match Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 21, 2021 • 1h 5min
Bezos’ Cock Rocket, Texas: KKK Over Critical Race Theory 7.21.21
In episode 955, Jack and Miles are joined by Waiting On Reparation's Mariah Parker to discuss Jeff Bezo's leaving earth in a giant penis, the Republicans joining the January 6th committee, Sean Hannity's thoughts on the vaccine, Texas protecting the KKK, the shitshow that is the Tokyo Olympics, and more!FOOTNOTES: 'Road to space': billionaire Bezos has successful suborbital jaunt McCarthy Picks 5 GOP Men For Jan. 6 Select Committee Before this clip, Hannity criticized a university for mandating vaccines. Fox's Brian Kilmeade: “Why does it matter how many COVID cases we have in this country?” Texas Senate bill removes classroom requirement to teach that the KKK is ‘morally wrong’ Tokyo 2020 Reporters Say They’ve Been Forced Into Hotel Isolation Without Food Tokyo 2020 chief Muto does not rule out 11th-hour cancellation of Games This deaf-blind Paralympian was told to navigate Tokyo alone. So she quit Team USA. Paralympian Olivia Breen says official called her shorts "too short and inappropriate" LISTEN: Park Hye Jin & Nosaj Thing - 'CLOUDS' (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 19min
The Havana Trendrome 7/20: Harvey Weinstein, Jungle Cruise, Linda Zeurn, Jackass Forever, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Havana Syndrome
In this edition of The Havana Trendrome, Jack and Miles discuss Harvey Weinstein being extradited to California, Disney revamping their 'Jungle Cruise' ride without racist imagery, noted Trump supporter and antivaxxer Linda Zeurn dying of COVID-19, the new Jackass trailer, MTG being suspended from twitter temporarily, and a Havana Syndrome update Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 1h 11min
Fox News Pro-Vaxx Now? Britney Contains MULTITUDES 7.20.21
In episode 954, Jack and Miles are joined by We Need to Talk About Britney's Jen Zaborowski to discuss positive covid cases at the Olympics, the Delta variant wave, Fox News jumping shit, an Israeli surveillance software being used for evil, the end of salad bars, Britney Spears, and more!FOOTNOTES: Coco Gauff Out of Olympics After Positive COVID-19 Test as Cases in Athletes’ Village Grow Kara Eaker, U.S. Women’s Alternate Olympic Gymnast, Tests Positive for COVID in Tokyo Chaos The Uncanny Delta Wave Steve Doocy: Get the COVID-19 vaccine if you have chance, it will 'save your life' Revealed: leak uncovers global abuse of cyber-surveillance weapon Why salad bars may never come back Britney Spears' Bodyguard Claims She Was Fed Antipsychotic Drugs That Would Make Her 'Go From Sane To Talking About Parallel Universes': Report LISTEN: PinkPantheress - Passion (Official Visualiser) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2021 • 19min
Zeit67-530Trend 7/19: Ben & Jerry's, Stephen A. Smith, American Academy of Pediatrics, Geraldo Rivera, English FA, Keldon Johnson, Anti-Sex Beds
In this edition of Zeit67-530Trend, Jack and Miles discuss Ben & Jerry's decision to stop sales in West Bank settlements, Stephen A. Smith being wrong for a living, the AAP recommending masks for everyone 2 and up, Geraldo Rivera making sense?!?!?, the English FA cracking down on racial abuse, Keldon Johnson's breakout performance for Team USA, and 'Anti-Sex' beds in the Olympic Village? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 19, 2021 • 1h 6min
Why Marvel Movies Are America’s Greek Myths, QAnon Invades Yoga Studios 7.19.21
In episode 953, Jack and guest host Joelle Monique are joined by comedian, physician, and HypochondriActor co-host Priyanka Wali to discuss Covid-19 cases, the wellness world having a QAnon problem, California's new guaranteed income program, the cost of living going up, the unprecedented flooding in Western Europe, a box office update, and more! Plus Joelle defends Loki and MCU fandom!FOOTNOTES: Covid-19 Positive Case List (From 1 July Onwards) California’s yoga, wellness and spirituality community has a QAnon problem QAnon Just Keeps Making Inroads into New Age Wellness Circles California approves $35 million plan for nation's first state-funded guaranteed income program How Inflation Became the Gasbags’ Favorite Moral Panic Floodwaters still rising in western Europe with death toll over 120 ‘Loki’ just gave us Marvel’s best Disney Plus finale yet ‘Luca’ Leads Nielsen Movie Streaming Rankings With Huge Launch LISTEN: Empara Mi - Ditch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2021 • 1h 3min
Weekly Zeitgeist 184 (Best of 7/12/21-7/16/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 193 (7/12/21-7/16/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 17, 2021 • 16min
Zeitlander 4: Trendgame 7/16: Anthony Bourdain, Blue Origin, Frito-Lay, Netflix, Deadpool
In this edition of Zeitlander 4: Trendgame, Jack and Super Producer Joelle discuss the new Anthony Bourdain documentary, the soon-to-be youngest person in space being some spoiled rich kid, the Frito-Lay worker strike, Netflix's new game streaming service, and Ryan Reynolds being the most meta actor ever. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 16, 2021 • 58min
Sheriff Gangs Still A Thing, Drones For The Home? 7.16.21
In episode 952, Jack and Miles are joined by investigative journalist Cerise Castle to discuss LASD gangs, the US Military having trained the Haitian presidents assassins, drones for the home, the old hot dog scam, and more!FOOTNOTES: Support Knock.LA! UPDATE: LA County Democratic Party Calls for Sheriff Villanueva’s Resignation The LASD Wants to Sweep Venice, but Councilmember Mike Bonin has Other Ideas U.S. military once trained Colombians implicated in Haiti assassination plot, Pentagon says Why were Colombian ex-soldiers in Haiti? Experts say they are popular mercenaries Amazon’s Ring now reportedly partners with more than 2,000 US police and fire departments Ring Always Home Cam: Everything you need to know about the flying indoor camera Heinz Hot Dog Pact Heinz Ketchup Brokers Hot Dog Negotiations Between Wiener and Bun Companies, Demanding a Solution for Unequal Packs Kraft Heinz’s nightmare is far from over The New Shortage: Ketchup Can’t Catch Up WATCH: Father of the Bride - Hot Dogs/Hot Dog Buns Hot Dogs: Baseball Fans' Convenience, Traveler's Salvation Why Are There 10 Hot Dogs to a Pack But Only 8 Buns? Hot Dog Fast Facts LISTEN: IDK with MF DOOM, Westside Gunn, Jay Electronica - Red (Visualizer) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


