

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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Jan 15, 2021 • 19min
Zeitranosaurus Rex 1/15: Openly Black, 29%, $200, Mortal Kombat
On this edition of Zeitranosaurus Rex Jack and Miles discuss the incredibly racist phrase "openly black" trending in reference to Don Lemon, Trump's approval rating is 29%, United is offering flyers $200 and a "sorry for the inconvenience" for exposing them to COVID-19 on a flight, and Mortal Kombat is getting a reboot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 2021 • 1h 17min
Ivanka vs. The Help, Vaccine Hookup 1.15.21
In episode 792, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and activist Derrick Lemos to discuss the GOP's calls for unity, FAA putting people on the no fly list, Rudy Giuliani, how to get the covid vaccine in the U.S., the secret service being treated like the help, the right dressing up like Marvel characters, and more!FOOTNOTES: The phony GOP calls for ‘unity’ deserve nothing but contempt FAA: No more warnings for unruly passengers on flights NEW on the widening rift between Trump and GOP leaders. After McCarthy told Trump and the Republican caucus antifa wasn't involved in last week's riots (which FBI confirmed), Rudy Giuliani told me McCarthy "doesn’t know what the hell he’s talking about." Trump is isolated and angry at aides for failing to defend him as he is impeached again The State Where ‘Connections’ Are King in Vaccine Hunt The $3,000-a-month toilet for the Ivanka Trump/Jared Kushner Secret Service detail Captain America creator’s son hits out at Capitol mob's use of superhero imagery Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America? IT'S TIME FOR MARVEL TO RETIRE THE PUNISHER'S SKULL LOGO The Creator Of ‘The Punisher’ Wants To Reclaim The Iconic Skull From Police And Fringe Admirers Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America? WATCH: All Night - Romare Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 15, 2021 • 17min
The Trends We Made Along The Way 1/14: Brie Larson, Lincoln, Sigfried/Rogers, Betty White, Disneyland, Cherry, Urban Meyer
On this edition of The Trends We Made Along The Way Jack and DJ Danl discuss Brie Larson's answers to an online poll have the internet spinning their wheels, a bust of Lincoln was seen being carried out of the White House, Sigfried (of "& Roy") and Joanne Rogers have passed while Betty White turns 99, Disneyland has "sunsetted" its Annual Pass program, the new Tom Holland film has people talking about whether he can pull off the character, and Urban Meyer is going to the big leagues! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 14, 2021 • 1h 8min
Parler Taken Down By Own Stupidity, Harry Styles Home Wrecker 1.14.21
In episode 791, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Danielle Radford to discuss the GOP's thoughts on the impeachment, Steve Doocy's thoughts on the attempted coup, the Parler app, Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde, Lord Of The Rings coming to Amazon, and more!FOOTNOTES: Mitch McConnell’s Impeachment Endgame The significance of Liz Cheney’s and Mitch McConnell’s impeachment moves Jordan calls on Cheney to step down from House leadership Fox hosts spar during debate over comparisons between Capitol, Portland riots Amazon's shutdown of Parler is a threat to all small businesses As tech giants recoil from Trump and Parler, is free speech at risk? Amazon Says Parler Systematically Unwilling To Remove Violent Content These are the violent threats that made Amazon drop Parler Worried about free speech, FBI never issued intelligence bulletin about possible Capitol violence Amazon Will Suspend Hosting For Pro-Trump Social Network Parler How Parler went offline, and how it might come back Parler’s got a porn problem: Adult businesses target pro-Trump social network An Absurdly Basic Bug Let Anyone Grab All of Parler's Data The Hacker Who Archived Parler Explains How She Did It (and What Comes Next) I Refuse To Believe Harry Styles Is a Homewrecker, Sorry Jason Sudeikis! Amazon’s ‘The Lord of the Rings’ Series Has an Official Synopsis and You Can Read It Here (THREAD) Media has yet to do a deep dive on precisely what Trump *said* in his January 6 speech in DC—a speech now called an "incitement to insurrection," and the basis for an article of impeachment coming Monday. This thread unpacks the speech. I hope you'll read on and RETWEET. WATCH: Kaito Shoma - Scary Garry Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2021 • 16min
The Brooktrend Nets 1/13: James Harden, The Capitol, Anne Hathaway, Bruce Willis, Premier League
On this edition of The Brooktrend Nets Jack and Miles discuss James Harden being traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the National Guard is stationed at the Capitol, Anne Hathaway has apparently always gone by "Annie", Bruce Willis refusing to wear a mask in a pharmacy, and the Premier League is trying to enforce stronger COVID restrictions on the players. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 13min
Escape To The 1990s, Trump Can’t Do Anything Right (Thankfully) 1.13.21
In episode 790, Jack and Miles are joined by Natch Beaut co-host Jackie Johnson to discuss terrorism as a policy, the insurrection being a super spreader event, the Trump administration missing the census data deadline, the Burger King rebrand, and more!FOOTNOTES: Two Congresswomen Have Now Tested Positive for COVID After Capitol Lockdown With Republicans Who Refused Masks Trump administration misses census data deadline, eyes March handover to Congress 1 big thing: Scoop... Trump blames Antifa for riot Trump defends remarks before Capitol riots, calling them 'totally appropriate' BURGER KING’S FIRST REBRAND IN 20 YEARS TAKES IT BACK TO THE 1990S WATCH: Kero Kero Bonito - I'd Rather Sleep Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2021 • 14min
Stop In The Name Of Trends 1/12: Mike Pompeo, Sheldon Adelson, Chuck Norris, Trinity Rodman
On this edition of Stop In The Name Of Trends Jack and Miles discuss Mike Pompeo cancelling his Euro trip because foreign leaders refused to meet with him, Sheldon Adelson has passed, a Chuck Norris look-a-like at the Capitol storming, and Trinity Rodman has declared for the NWSL draft! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2021 • 1h 11min
Forgive, Forget, Fascism? Impeachin’ This Creep 2.0 1.12.21
In episode 789, Jack and Miles are joined by Bechdel Cast's Caitlin Durante to discuss the attack on the capital and the government and mainstream media's reaction, complaints of censorship by the right, the impeachment, a new era of social media, and more!FOOTNOTES: A historic percentage of Americans want Trump removed from office Armed protests being planned at all 50 state capitols, FBI bulletin says Fox News Announces Major Revamp of Daytime Lineup Felons, conspiracists, GOP officials: A look at far-right Trump supporters who stormed the Capitol Kevin McCarthy’s spin on impeachment gives away a big GOP scam Trump faces impeachment again as Democrats make mockery of Constitution U.S. Capitol siege heralds tougher social media curbs, says EU commissioner WATCH: Al Pagoda - Steel Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 12, 2021 • 13min
Zeit And You Will Trendceive 1/11: Hallmark, Twitter HQ, No Fly Lists, Andrew Yang, Kim Cattrall
On this edition of Zeit And You Will Trendceive Jack and Miles discuss the Hallmark Channel revoking political donations to insurrectionists, Twitter banned Donald finally, social media is blowing up with videos of terrorists realizing they're on the No Fly List, Andrew Yang is running for Mayor of New York City, and the internet is calling for Kim Cattrall to be replaced on Sex In The City. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 8min
Insurrectin’ For The Gram, Leaders? 1.11.21
In episode 788, Jack and Miles are joined by 420 Day Fiance and Private Parts Unknown co-host Sofiya Alexandra to discuss the attack on the capital, Anderson Cooper being branded a snob, conservatives leaving the Trump administration, work corporations, and more!FOOTNOTES: Capitol attack: the five people who died Boise man posts about storming Senate floor, falsely claims he sat in Pelosi’s chair Boise man who stormed U.S. Capitol building: 'I got caught up in the moment' 3:00 am gang, the Sedition Animaniacs chain must never end Multimillionaire Vanderbilt heir Anderson Cooper is branded a snob for saying the MAGA mob rioters will 'go back to the Olive Garden and to the Holiday Inn that they're staying at' to celebrate their attack on the Capitol Clyburn blasts DeVos and Chao for 'running away' from 25th Amendment fight REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL DARK MONEY GROUP ORGANIZED PROTEST PRECEDING CAPITOL MOB ATTACK REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ARE HELPING TRUMP LEGAL EFFORTS TO UNDERMINE ELECTION. HERE ARE THE CORPORATIONS THAT FUND THEIR ELECTION CAMPAIGNS Outside Agitators Charter Plane to Riot The GOP’s Wealthy Funders Want You to Forget Their Role in Stoking Wednesday’s Riot at the Capitol WATCH: Al Pagoda - Black Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


