

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 18, 2021 • 1h 15min
Tex Mess, Means-Test Dummy Biden 2.18.21
In episode 814, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Dani Fernandez to discuss student loan forgiveness, the republican civil war, the mayor of Colorado, Texas going on a rant, ground reporting from San Antonio Zeitgang, Fox News' beef with wind power, Rush Limbaugh, the Cruella trailer, and more!FOOTNOTES: Study: Student Loans Weigh the Heaviest on Black and Hispanic Students If There Was a Republican Civil War, It Appears to Be Over Colorado City mayor resigns, responds to his controversial Facebook post Texas mayor says he had already resigned after writing ‘only the strong will survive’ amid cold, power outages @DailyZeitgeist @milesofgray @jack_obrien long time listener first time caller, I live in San Antonio and I wanted to tell y'all about what's happening here... Energy companies started "rolling blackouts" early Monday, saying it would be 15 min off, 45 on for everyone. Texas Blackouts Hit Minority Neighborhoods Especially Hard What went wrong with the Texas power grid? Perry says Texans willing to suffer blackouts to keep feds out of power market How Fox News is exploiting Texas' power outages to fearmonger about clean energy No, Frozen Wind Turbines Did Not Cause the Texas Blackouts Viral Image Claiming to Show a Helicopter De-Icing Texas Wind Turbines Is From Winter 2014 in Sweden Fox News' Tucker Carlson Spouts Hot Air About Wind Power, Gets Blown Away On Twitter Myths & Facts About Wind Power Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70; Turned Talk Radio Into a Right-Wing Attack Machine WATCH: Disney's Cruella | Official Trailer WATCH: Masego - Navajo (EKANY Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2021 • 18min
Mountain Dew: Code Trend 2/17: Rest In Piss, Logan Paul, Trump Implosion, Prince Philip, Michael Jordan
On this edition of Mountain Dew: Code Trend Jack and Miles discuss the internet response to Rush's death, Logan Paul is moving to Puerto Rico, Trump's Atlantic City Casino has literally imploded, Prince Philip has been taken to Hospital, and it's Michael Jordan's birthday! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 13min
Dem Fightin Words? 2021 TidePods 2.17.21
In episode 813, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss Trump's impeachment acquittal, the criminal lawsuits against Trump, Covid cases dropping in India, The Gorilla Glue challenge, and more!FOOTNOTES: Trump's two impeachments hold same lesson: Republicans can't be trusted with our democracy I Don’t Just Want Trump Impeached. I Want Him Jailed. India’s dramatic fall in virus cases leaves experts stumped Covid-19’s Global Divide: As West Reels, Asia Keeps Virus at Bay Not again! Gorilla Glue Challenge sends Louisiana man to the ER WATCH: E-TERNITY - Sade Loaded Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 15min
Left To Trend For Yourself 2/16: Texas, Cruella, King Cake, Amy Cooper
On this edition of Left To Trend For Yourself Jack and Miles discuss the ice causing power outages across Texas, the not-so-nice 'Cruella' poster, it's Fat Tuesday, and Amy Cooper has had charges dropped against her. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2021 • 1h 3min
Face/Off Pt 2, KKK Reboot: The Bundy Version 2.16.21
In episode 812, Jack and Miles are joined by performer and activist Behzad Dabu to discuss the charges against the Buffalo cops, the Oath Keepers, Ammon Bundy, Nikki Haley breaking from Trump, the Face/Off remake, Gina Carano, and more!FOOTNOTES: Charges dismissed against Buffalo cops who shoved elderly protester Jessica Watkins, 'Oath Keepers' Leader, Was Waiting For Directions From Trump Ahead of Inauguration Ammon Bundy, veteran of armed standoffs, builds militia network on COVID backlash Nikki Haley breaks with Trump: 'We shouldn't have followed him' That ‘Face/Off’ Remake is Actually a “Direct Sequel,” According to Director Adam Wingard Gina Carano Hits Back, Announces New Movie Project With Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire: “They Can’t Cancel Us If We Don’t Let Them” The Ugly Backstory of Ben Shapiro’s First Movie ‘Run Hide Fight’ Gina Carano Hits Back, Announces New Movie Project With Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire: “They Can’t Cancel Us If We Don’t Let Them” Where to Watch ‘Run Hide Fight’ Movie WATCH: Jakob Ogawa - Velvet Light Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2021 • 52min
Weekly Zeitgeist 162 (Best of 2/8/21-2/12/21)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 171 (2/8/21-2/12/21.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2021 • 45min
Special Episode - Black Liberation Is The American Zeitgeist
In this special Saturday episode of TDZ, Miles and Jack take a look at some of the underrated ways Black Americans created the modern Zeitgeist. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 13, 2021 • 17min
The Zeit of my Geist 2/12: Justin Timberlake, Valentines Day, T.J. Ducklo, Detective Chinatown 3, Re-heating Pizza techniques
On this edition of The Zeit of my Geist Jack and Miles discuss Justin Timberlake's apology, Valentines Day, Joe Biden's deputy press secretary, T.J. Ducklo, being suspended with no pay, Detective Chinatown 3 beating Avengers: Endgame box office record, and a round-up of pizza re-heating techniques. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2021 • 1h 9min
Ted Cruz vs Movies, Escobar Yayo Hippos 2.12.21
In episode 811, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Kyle Ayers to discuss how Covid-19 deaths could have been avoided, the Trump impeachment trial, QAnon losing its cool, some Republicans believing violence is necessary, Pablo Escobar's hippos, The Princess Bride cast hating Ted Cruz, and more!FOOTNOTES: Lancet Study Finds 40 Percent of U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Could Have Been Avoided The Trump Impeachment Evidence Proud Boys Member Says Trump to Blame for Inciting Capitol Riot Less than 10% of Americans like QAnon A 'Scary' Survey Finding: 4 In 10 Republicans Say Political Violence May Be Necessary Pablo Escobar: Why scientists want to kill Colombia's hippos Ted Cruz Called Out by 'Watchmen' Writer for Misunderstanding the Comic Inconceivable! 'Princess Bride' Fan Ted Cruz Criticizes Cast Support For Democrats Mandy Patinkin: The Real Politics in The Princess Bride Why The Princess Bride Is a Perfect Fantasy Movie WATCH: Azymuth - Rico Suave Bossa Nova Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2021 • 15min
The Zeithiker's Guide to the Trendlaxy 2/11: Gina Carano, MTG, Chick Corea, Gorilla Glue Redemption, Taylor Swift, Apryl Jones, Fort Worth
On this edition of The Zeithiker's Guide to the Trendlaxy Jack and DJ Danl discuss Gina Carano getting fired from The Mandalorian, Marjorie Taylor Greene wanting to fire kneeling athletes, Jazz legend Chick Corea passing at 79, Tessica Brown getting her hair back, Apryl Jones dating Dr Dre, and a quick check in with the car pileup in Fort Worth, TX. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


