

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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Mar 28, 2021 • 58min
Weekly Zeitgeist 168 (Best of 3/22/21-3/26/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 177 (3/22/21-3/26/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2021 • 18min
All Along the Washed Hour by Jimi Trendrix 3/26: Echo Park, Suicide Squad, Dominion, Ronda Rousey
On this edition of All Along the Washed Hour by Jimi Trendrix Jack and Miles discuss the LAPD shutting down Echo Parks homeless encampment, the new Suicide Squad trailer, Dominion Voting Systems suing Fox News for defamation, and Ronda Rousey being a strong black woman. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 14min
Corporate Overlord Saviors? COVID Mascots! 3.26.21
In episode 845, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Facebook testing an app to help people transition from prison back to society, corporations being boycotted over voting rights, the national guard transferring vaccines being held at gunpoint, the container ship stuck in the Suez Canal, Ja Rule selling a Fire Festival NFT, vaccine mascots, Justin Long moving to PC, and more!FOOTNOTES: Facebook testing app to help people transition from prison back to society Coca-Cola threatened with boycott for not opposing Georgia voting bills The Georgia legislators pushing voter suppression bills are backed by millions in corporate cash Man held 11 National Guard Soldiers at Gunpoint near Idalou, police said Suez Canal Blocked After Giant Container Ship Gets Stuck JA RULE SELLS FYRE FESTIVAL PAINTING FOR $122K ... Thanks to NFT Craze!!! Brazil wonders about whereabouts of vaccine mascot The weird and wacky mascots promoting coronavirus vaccines around the world Japan has a new anti-coronavirus mascot and it’s handing out free masks in Tokyo Cartoon dog pitches COVID vaccines to sceptical Japanese public Joe Camel Advertising Campaign Violates Federal Law, FTC Says Wellbee, the 'health educator's friend' Polling suggests vaccinating kids for COVID isn't very popular Why the "Can you hear me now?" guy sprinted to another brand Justin Long, Once the Face of Mac, Is Now a PC Guy in Intel’s New Ad Campaign WATCH: George Maple - Talk Talk - Ta-ku Remix Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2021 • 13min
I Smell Sex and Trendy 3/25: Jessica Walter, NBA, USMNT, Tornado
On this edition of I Smell Sex and Trendy Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Jessica Walter, NBA trade deadline news, some US Men's National Team news, and a tornado ripping through Birmingham, AL. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 25, 2021 • 1h 11min
FlipFlop Filibuster, REVENGE Procrastination? 3.25.21
In episode 844, Jack and Miles are joined by Bald Talk's Charlie Sander to discuss Biden flip-flopping on filibusters, the White House sidelining staffers who have tried pot, Disney testing facial recognition technology, Republican men refusing to be vaccinated, a top Saudi official issuing a death threat against UN investigator, why we stay up late on our phones, and more!FOOTNOTES: Report: Biden Wants Dems To Find GOP Support For Sweeping Voting Rights Bill Instead Of Gutting Filibuster Democrats plan to squeeze GOP over filibuster The Senate Means Minority Rule Even Without the Filibuster In wake of shootings, Senate renews efforts to overhaul U.S. gun laws Biden White House Sandbags Staffers, Sidelines Dozens for Pot Use Walt Disney World to Test Facial Recognition Technology at Magic Kingdom Entrances Through April Disney Data-Mining Theme Park Guests “Now More Than Ever” According to LA Times Article Why face-recognition technology has a bias problem The Major Concerns Around Facial Recognition Technology Disney Link To the F.B.I. And Hoover Is Disclosed Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech Schools Adopt Face Recognition in the Name of Fighting Covid 49% of Republican men say they won’t get vaccinated. These wives and daughters are on a mission to change their minds. Top Saudi official issued death threat against UN's Khashoggi investigator Why You Stay Up So Late, Even When You Know You Shouldn’t LISTEN: Notorious B.I.G. - Unbelievable (Nick Bike's 'Express Yourself' Mix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2021 • 18min
Trenden Frasier 3/24: Vine, Cannabis, Voting, Nets, Prince Harry, Jensen Karp
On this edition of Trenden Frasier Jack and Miles discuss how amazing 'Vine' was, NY officials reaching an agreement to legalize cannabis, Mississippi Senator suggesting Sunday voting would offend God, Brooklyn Nets facing Utah Jazz w/o their Big Three, Prince Harry getting a job, and Jensen Karp, Cinnamon Toast Shrimp Man, is a dirtbag? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 2021 • 1h 2min
Mass Shooting Myth, UFO Truth Coming Soon? 3.24.21
In episode 843, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Celebrity Book Club's Chelsea Devantez to discuss the Colorado shooting and the Fox News coverage of it, gun violence numbers in the pandemic, Ellen DeGeneres losing viewers, a new UFO report coming out, and more!FOOTNOTES: Last Week in Boulder, the NRA Struck Down an Assault Weapons Ban. This Week in Boulder, a Massacre. In a year of pain, one silver lining: fewer mass shootings Mass shootings in public spaces had become less frequent during the pandemic. There hasn’t been a single mass shooting in the US since the COVID pandemic took hold; 2020 saw the least mass killings in more than a decade 2020 Ends as One of America's Most Violent Years in Decades AP: Mass shootings plummet in 2020 Gun violence grows during coronavirus pandemic group's data shows Americans bought guns in record numbers in 2020 -- and the surge is continuing Gun sales to first-time buyers skyrocket amid fears of 'bloody' election and unrest How the NRA Is Using Coronavirus Fears to Drive Up Gun Sales Ellen DeGeneres Loses 1 Million Viewers After Apologies for Toxic Workplace Thanks to Trump-era covid relief bill, a UFO report may soon be public — and it’ll be big, ex-official says Upcoming UFO report will be 'difficult to explain,' former national intelligence official says Asher Perlman Cartoonist LISTEN: K, Le Maestro - MARY J. BLIGE - MY LOVE [KLM FLIP] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2021 • 12min
The Detroit Trendwings 3/23: National Puppy Day, John Oliver, Allen Iverson, Shrimp Tails, Memes
On this edition of The Detroit Trendwings Jack and Miles discuss that today is National Puppy day, John Oliver exposes Meghan McCain's 'Stop Asian Hate' hypocrisy, whether Allen Iverson > Kyrie Irving, Man finds shrimp tails in his Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and a new meme format is popping. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 6min
Law Enforcement Gangs, Movie Pass REALLY Gone 3.23.21
In episode 842, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist Cerise Castle to discuss the LA Goth night club closing over sexual misconduct claims, new information from an Atlanta shooting victim's husband, the history of deputy gangs in the LA county sheriff's department, spring break in Miami, the new college admissions scandal documentary, MoviePass, and more!FOOTNOTES: L.A. Goth nightclub known for rituals and secrecy has closed amid sexual misconduct claims Shooting victim's husband says police detained him for hours A Tradition of Violence: The History of Deputy Gangs in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department South Beach curfew and causeway closures extended for the rest of spring break College admissions scandal gets shlock-doc treatment in Netflix's 'Operation Varsity Blues' MoviePass Teases Mysterious Relaunch, but It’s Unclear Who’s in Charge The Truth About the Zombie MoviePass Site Is That It's All Very Stupid 7 Things to Know About HMNY Stock as Investors Await MoviePass Countdown News WATCH: Barrington Levy - The vibes is right (1985) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2021 • 18min
The Foo Zeiters 3/22: NCAA, Krispy Kreme, Elgin Baylor, NBA, Capitol, Ken Jennings
On this edition of The Foo Zeiters Jack and Miles discuss NCAA news and tourney standings, Krispy Kreme giving out free donuts to vaccinated customers, Lakers star Elgin Baylor dies at 86, NBA injuries: Lebron out indefinitely, Ball out for the season, sedition charges likely in Capitol riot investigation, and Ken Jennings departs as guest 'Jeopardy' host and is replaced with Dr. Oz, to fans' dismay. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


