

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 2, 2021 • 15min
The Trend Of Democracy 3/2: Lonzo Ball, Andrew Cuomo, Madison Cawthorn, Bunny Wailer, Greg Abbott
On this edition of The Trend Of Democracy Jack and Miles discuss the recent performance of Lonzo Ball, Andrew Cuomo is facing sexual abuse allegations, Madison Cawthorn is facing similar predatory sexual allegations, the last of The Wailers, Bunny Wailer, has passed, and Greg Abbott has decided the state of Texas is open 100%. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1h 11min
MBS BFFs, CPAC = “Subtle” Nazism 3.2.21
In episode 822, Jack and Miles are joined by American Hysteria podcast host Chelsey Weber-Smith to discuss the George Floyd trial, Biden and Saudi Arabia, CPAC, the right's outrage over the Muppets cancellation, an Illinois Democrat wanting to ban violent video games, and more!FOOTNOTES: After backlash, Minneapolis scraps social ‘influencer’ plan for trial over killing of George Floyd Biden Won’t Penalize Saudi Crown Prince Over Khashoggi’s Killing, Fearing Relations Breach CPAC Orlando: Trump hints at running again in 2024 as a Republican, but only 68% of attendees agree How A Nazi Symbol At CPAC Turned Into A Massive Hyatt Public Relations Disaster Don Jr.’s Outrage Over ‘The Muppets’ Being ‘Canceled’ Is Being Mocked For The Most Obvious Flaw In Logic Fact checking CPAC: speakers make false claims about the election, the Capitol attack, immigration, Covid, and The Muppets The Muppet Show: Disney+ adds content warning of 'negative depictions of cultures' Here's why certain Muppet Show episodes are missing from Disney+ Fox News Absolutely Freaks Out Over Disney+ ‘Muppets’ Disclaimer Right-Wingers Outraged by Muppet Plot! Muppet movies: their communist plots revealed Miss Piggy Comes Out as Pro-Abortion A 'perfect storm' for car break-ins: Vehicle theft spikes across the U.S. amid COVID-19 pandemic Carjackings more than double in Chicago during 2020, police say, perhaps as criminals blended in with masked public Ban sale of Grand Theft Auto, other violent video games, state rep says Illinois rep. wants to ban ‘all violent video games’ to curb violence ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ sold 20 million units in 2020, the most since its 2013 release, Take-Two CEO says Over 62,000 Unemployment Claims Filed In Illinois Last Week Amid COVID-19 Pandemic ‘Poverty Is Killing Us — All Of Us’: Lightfoot Pledges To End Generational Poverty WATCH: The Magical Light of Saba - Lambs Bread Collie Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2021 • 14min
Miss Zeitgon 3/1: Merrick Garland, #FirstNovel, Seth Rogen, Golden Globes
On this edition of Miss Zeitgon Jack and Miles discuss Merrick Garland's confirmation moving forward, people online are talking about the first novel they read, Seth Rogen releasing his weed line, and the Golden Globes were on this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 1, 2021 • 1h 8min
Parler Back Girl, Con Artists Capture The Zeitgeist 3.1.21
In episode 821, Jack and Miles are joined by There Are No Girls On The Internet's Bridget Todd to discuss the Covid-19 relief bill, CPAC, what's going on with Parler, Criminal Minds, reactions to I Care A lot, and more!FOOTNOTES: Biden’s COVID relief bill widely popular among swing voters, Democratic poll finds CPAC’s Golden Trump Statue Highlights GOP’s Literal Idolization Of Ex-POTUS What’s Going On With Parler? ‘We Will Not Be Canceled’: Parler Relaunches After Month Offline In Wake Of Capitol Attack Parler crawls back online empty and with a Tea Party CEO After Weeks Of Being Offline, Parler Finds A New Web Host Parler Resurfaces Online, Vows Not To Be A 'Tool For Crime' 'Criminal Minds' Ascends to Top of Nielsen Streaming List The Reactions to Netflix's I Care a Lot Are Both Horrified and Kinda Thirsty WATCH: Kelela - Rewind (Sporting Life Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 2021 • 58min
Weekly Zeitgeist 164 (Best of 2/22/21-2/26/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 173 (2/22/21-2/26/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2021 • 9min
Daily Zeit Super Star 2/26: #FREEANNA, Syria, Golden Calf, Ted Cruz, Tom & Jerry, John Mulaney, Compton
On this edition of Daily Zeit Super Star Anna has been suspended from Twitter with no warning or explanation, the White House has started bombing parts of Syria, people have spotted a golden Trump statue being wheeled into CPAC, Ted Cruz is speaking there as well, HBOMax announced a new Tom & Jerry film, John Mulaney has checked out of rehab, and there's a large facility on fire in Compton. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 3min
Trump "Cornered"? Nyan Cat = $580k 2.26.21
In episode 820, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Dave Schilling to discuss Biden's immigration policy, the Manhattan DA getting ahold of Trump's tax returns, more Marjorie Taylor Greene bullshit, the crypto art market, Lady Gaga's dog walker being shot, and more!FOOTNOTES: Yes, Stephen Miller Is Actually Calling Biden’s Immigration Policies ‘Cruel’ Manhattan DA Obtains Trump Tax Returns Close ally of Marjorie Taylor Greene among those in Capitol mob Speculative crypto art market takes off LADY GAGA DOG WALKER SHOT, BULLDOGS STOLEN ... $500,000 Offered For Return WATCH: Denzel Curry - So.Incredible (Robert Glasper Version ft. Smino) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2021 • 17min
Kylo Trend 2/25: Jason Ravnsborg, CPAC, Zachary Ty Bryan, Turtle, School Board
On this edition of Kylo Trend Jack and Miles discuss the South Dakota AG and the person they killed with their car, Trump headlining CPAC, Zachary Ty Bryan assaulting a woman in Oregon, a Turtle was saved from a fire and was given a lil' oxygen mask, and a School Board was caught talking shit live on Zoom about the school children and their parents. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2021 • 1h 22min
Can You Cancel The Canceled? Post-COVID Architecture 2.25.21
In episode 819, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to discuss the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, Georgia GOP continuing to try and suppress votes, CPAC coming, mainstream media stories, Biden's border facility, how covid will change our architecture, and more!FOOTNOTES: New analyses show Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose vaccine works well. Georgia GOP Will Ensure Election Integrity By Making Voting As Whites-Only As Possible New Omnibus Georgia Senate Proposal Would Severely Restrict Absentee Voting CPAC: America Uncanceled Will the Manhattan District Attorney Be the New Robert Mueller? No, Biden’s new border move isn’t like Trump’s ‘kids in cages’ Has the Pandemic Transformed the Office Forever? Are More Car-Free Streets in N.Y.C.’s Future? How the Coronavirus Will Reshape Architecture WATCH: DangerDoom - Sofa King (Danger Mouse Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 2021 • 11min
Zeits In White Satin 2/24: Fry's, Tom Morello, Julius Randle, Sheep, Blade/Spider-Man
On this edition of Zeits In White Satin Jack and Miles discuss the closure of unique west coast electronics department store Fry's, Tom Morello has a Sirius show on the way, Julius Randle has been popping off recently, there's an un-shorn sheep making the rounds on the internet, the new Blade will be PG-13 (boo) and the new Spider-Man title is Spide-Man: No Way Home (...boo?). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


