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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Apr 15, 2021 • 24min
Trendia Arie 4/15: Disneyland, Supreme Court, NBA, Adam Toledo, A-Rod/J-Lo
On this edition of Trendia Arie Jack and Miles discuss Disneyland reopening, the Supreme Court expansion bill, NBA news, the Adam Toledo video, and A-Rod/J-Lo have broken up. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2021 • 1h 12min
Anti-Trans Evil, Fast 9 AKA Wild Speed Jet Break 4.15.21
In episode 858, Jack and Miles are joined by Sparkleside Chats with Magical Girl Ayu's Ayumi Shinozaki to discuss forging vaccine passports, anti-trans bills in Texas and more, Colton Underwood, the new Fast 9 trailer, the scam that is White Claw, and more!FOOTNOTES: Ayumi's Print Shop I Forged New York’s Digital Vaccine Passport in 11 Minutes Flat Introducing bills like this serves a purpose even when they’re expected not to go anywhere. That purpose is to make other legislative initiatives targeting human rights seem reasonable, and to pave the way for ever more radical authoritarianism. Someday, this law could pass Texas bill would designate gender-affirming care for transgender minors as child abuse Former 'Bachelor' star Colton Underwood comes out as gay It’s good to be back. Watch the new #F9 trailer now. White Claw Launches New 'Surge' Flavors That Come in Bigger Cans and Have a Higher Alcohol Content White Claw will make its biggest ad push ever as seltzer space heats up How Tax Policy Gave Us White Claw The White Claw Tax Law Flaw What White Claw Obsession Says About Our Changing Relationship to Alcohol How Healthy (or Not Healthy) Is White Claw? How White Claw and the hard seltzer craze are taking on beer—and taking over America LISTEN: Encerrada - Reyna Tropical Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2021 • 22min
Geist & Dolls 4/14: Bernie Madoff, Nomadland, Kim Potter, A-Rod, Texas, Eric Adams
On this edition of Geist & Dolls Jack and Miles discuss Bernie Madoff passing away, Nomadland's Amazon controversy, Kim Potter's manslaughter charges, Anthony Edwards not knowing who A-Rod is, Texas' rolling blackouts, and Eric Adams' absurd video. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2021 • 1h 14min
cOrPoRaTe oVeRrEaCh, Tasers = Always Racist 4.14.21
In episode 857, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Couples Therapy co-host Andy Beckerman to discuss the GOP flip-flopping on corporations, the history of the taser in the context of racial oppression, Biden's unnecessary thoughts on looting, Usher bucks, and more!FOOTNOTES: Conservatives: When We Said Corporations Are People, We Didn’t Mean They Could Disagree With Us Black people 'three times more likely' to be Tasered Black Americans disproportionately die in police Taser confrontations Despite Widespread Use, Police Rate Tasers As Less Effective Than Believed There’s ‘no evidence’ Tasers reduce police use of firearms, new study shows Who Made That Stun Gun? Jack Cover, 88, Physicist Who Invented the Taser Stun Gun, Dies Where did the word 'Taser' come from? A century-old racist science fiction novel Joe Biden Says 'No Justification' For Looting, Violence Amid Unrest Over Daunte Wright Shooting USHER DIDN'T PAY STRIPPERS WITH 'U$HER BUCKS' ... Big Ol' Misunderstanding LISTEN: Grosch Joint - Matthias Bublath Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 18min
Zeity Tighty, Trendy Loosey 4/13: J&J, Jaleel White, NBA, Arclight
On this edition of Zeity Tighty, Trendy Loosey Jack and Miles discuss the Johnson & Johnson vaccine being paused, Jaleel White starting his own weed brand "Purple Urkle", NBA news, and the Arclight / Pacific Theater chains are closing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 1h 12min
Cops Don’t Need RIGHTS, Cycling Saves 4.13.21
In episode 856, Jack and Miles are joined by American Hysteria's Chelsey Weber-Smith to discuss the killing of Daunte Wright by Minneapolis police, Maryland's sweeping police reform, the police bill of rights, Michigan's covid numbers, France banning short flights, and more!FOOTNOES: Police Chief Claims Cop Who Killed Minnesota Black Man Accidentally Fired Gun Instead of Taser Maryland Passes Sweeping Police Reform Legislation There’s a reason it’s hard to discipline police. It starts with a bill of rights 47 years ago. Covid-19 Live Updates: C.D.C. Director Says Michigan Should Shut Down to Slow Outbreak France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights LISTEN: K, Le Maestro - BMO 2001 (BREAK MISSY OFF) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 20min
Ay, Don't I Got Zeits? 4/12: Stallone, Ted Nugent, Minnesota, Macaulay Culkin x Brenda Song, NBA, Hideki Matsuyama, Kid Cudi
On this edition of Ay, Don't I Got Zeits? Jack and Miles discuss Stallone joining Mar-a-Lago, and not joining Creed III cast, Ted Nugent's Facebook Live video, the latest Minnesota Police shooting, Macaulay Culkin/Brenda Song's first child, NBA news, Hideki Matsuyama winning the Masters, and Kid Cudi's SNL performance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 11min
Venmo Money Venmo Problems, Prime Union Busting 4.12.21
In episode 855, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Fizaa Dosani to discuss how to convince Republicans to get vaccinated, more Matt Gaetz updates, the capital police investigation, Amazon workers voting on unions, and more!FOOTNOTES: America may be close to hitting a vaccine wall Gaetz Paid Accused Sex Trafficker, Who Then Venmo’d Teen Nameless Mass Of Women From Gaetz’s Office Vouch For His Professionalism Second staffer for Matt Gaetz has resigned: report Capitol Police IG Finds More Failures Behind Lack Of Preparation Before Attack Amazon Workers Vote Down Union Drive at Alabama Warehouse LISTEN: Billy Woods + Kenny Segal “Spongebob" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 11, 2021 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 170 (Best of 4/5/21-4/9/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 179 (4/5/21-4/9/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 9, 2021 • 15min
The Twizeit Saga starring Kristrend Stewart 4/9: DMX, Prince Philip, Volcano, Tiger Woods
On this edition of The Twizeit Saga starring Kristrend Stewart Jack and Miles discuss DMX and Prince Philip passing away, the Carribean volcanic eruption, and the Tiger Woods car accident. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
