

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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Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 15min
Young MAGAs DGAF, Gas Station Sushi? 12.7.20
In episode 773, Jack and Miles are joined by Scam Goddess and comedian Laci Mosley to discuss young MAGA, Trump flipping on Georgia, the Fox Town Hall, five day old gas station sushi hallucinations, the Neilsen ratings, and more!FOOTNOTES: Young Republicans Stage Secret Gala, Ignoring Virus Concerns Trumpworld Declares War on ‘Fool’ Trumpist Lawyer Lin Wood GA Republicans Forced To Counter ‘Don’t Bother Voting’ Sentiment At Fox Town Hall Woman hallucinates for months after eating five-day-old gas station sushi ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Rules U.S. Streaming Chart, With Disney’s ‘The Mandalorian’ Breaking Through To The No. 3 Spot WATCH: Lone - Blue Moon Tree Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 6, 2020 • 55min
Weekly Zeitgeist 154 (Best of 11/30/20-12/4/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 162 (11/40/20-12/4/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2020 • 13min
BBQ Burnt Trends 12/4: Jay-Z, Euphoria, WEED, LL Cool J
On this edition of BBQ Burnt Trends Jack and Miles discuss today being Jay-Z's 51st birthday, Euphoria dropping a 2-part holiday special, the MORE act passes the House more or less along party lines, and Twitter is recounting the tale of LL Cool J wearing a FUBU hat during a GAP commercial. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 4, 2020 • 1h 14min
Worst Day Ever, Rudy Is...Farting? 12.4.20
In episode 772, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Orlando Leyba to discuss the worst Covid-19 day, an anti-mask governors grandmother dying of covid, Trump's Facebook speech, more Rudy Giuliani antics, the Mafia coming for the covid vaccine, Hershey's drama, and more!FOOTNOTES: COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations Set Records In New Single-Worst Day Anti-Mask Guv’s Grandmother Died in Nursing Home Ravaged by COVID Donald Trump posts speech on Facebook repeating US election misinformation Rudy Giuliani's voter fraud 'whistleblower' is rude af and vibing major drunk girl energy at Michigan hearing (VIDEO) Trump’s Star ‘Election Fraud’ Witness Was a Glorious Train Wreck Trump's attorney Rudy Giuliani appears to fart twice during the Michigan GOP's election hearing today This woman is Trump team’s star witness in Michigan for voter fraud that never happened. Trump ‘Fraud’ Witness Also Believes Ghosts Are Haunting His Family The Mafia Is Probably Going To Try To Get Their Hands On The COVID Vaccine ICE pivots to combat COVID-19 vaccine fraud with launch of Operation Stolen Promise 2.0 'A stain on our country': ICE efforts to stop COVID-19 spread fail to protect immigrant detainees from virus A vaccine heist in 1959 set off a frantic search to recover the serum before it spoiled Hershey's Kisses' classic Christmas bells ad got a makeover — and people are outraged WATCH: Good Enough - Diamond Cafe Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 17min
The Price Is Zeit 12/3: Warner Bros, Ivanka Trump, 15% ICU, Supreme
On this edition of The Price Is Zeit Jack and Miles discuss Warner Brothers dropping their entire 2021 slate in both theaters and on HBOMax, Ivanka Trump is trying to excuse the nepotism and corruption that got her a job, new Lockdown orders are confusing and ineffective as deaths, cases, and ICU occupancies soar, and an enormous load of Supreme Box Logo tees have gone up for auction at Christie's. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 19min
Centrist Cheap Shots, Soak Your Bod In Pepsi 12.3.20
In episode 771, Jack and Miles are joined by Joey Clift to discuss establishment moderates vs progressives, Michael Flynn calling for a military coup, Georgia election officials condemning violent rhetoric on the right, the Pepsi-scented face mask, Melania's White House Christmas decorations, and more!FOOTNOTES: Ocasio-Cortez hits back after Manchin criticism WATCH: Georgia elections official condemns violent rhetoric, calls on Trump to 'step up' | ABC News It Seems Bad That the Guy the President Just Pardoned Is Calling for Him to Execute a Military Coup Would you care to unwind with a Pepsi-scented face mask? Melania Trump's 2020 Christmas Decorations Are Unconventionally Traditional John F. Kennedy honored in this year's White House Christmas decorations QAnon Followers Think JFK Jr. Is Coming Back on the 4th of July Melania Trump and the Sexist Role of “First Lady”: Why Do We Still Even Have This? WATCH: Baths - Lovely Bloodflow Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2020 • 17min
Cut My Zeit Into Pieces 12/3: NBA, NFL, Beverly Hills, Hugh Keays - Byrne, Real Housewives
On this edition of Cut My Zeit Into Pieces Jack and Miles discuss a ton of NBA news, a smattering of NFL news, NIMBY politics thwarting COVID measures around the country, Hugh Keays - Byrne has passed away, and lots of Real Housewives drama. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2020 • 1h 11min
Here Comes The Swamp, Jake Paul = GOAT? 12.2.20
In episode 770, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Grown Local co-host Billy Wayne Davis to discuss Joe Biden's cabinet members, Trump trying to pardon himself, Joe DiGenova threatening Chris Krebs, Jake Paul wanting to fight Conor McGregor, and more!FOOTNOTES: The Problem With Putting a BlackRock Alum in Charge of Greening the Economy Bernie Sanders: 'Enormously insulting' if Biden ignores progressives in his administration Bernie Sanders' rise forces media to reckon with how to cover him Sean Hannity Tells Sidney Powell Trump ‘Needs to Pardon His Whole Family and Himself’ Before Leaving Office in January Rudy Giuliani discussed with Trump the possibility of receiving a preemptive pardon, sources say After Trump Att’y Calls For His Death, Former DHS Official Warns That He Has Good Lawyers JAKE PAUL I'M IN TALKS WITH CONOR MCGREGOR'S CAMP ... 'I'm Gonna F**K Him Up' WATCH: Splash Brothers - Patiently Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 15min
Short Show Zeitle 12/1: Bill Barr, China Space Program, Elliot Page, Arecibo
On this edition of Short Show Zeitle Jack and Miles discuss Bill Barr admitting there is no evidence of election fraud, China is testing a new engine that can reach anywhere on Earth "within 2 hours", Elliot Page has come out as transgender, and the huge radio telescope in Arecibo has collapsed on itself. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 13min
Don-ward Spiral? The Queen vs Netflix 12.1.20
In episode 769, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Scam Goddess Laci Mosley to discuss Trump's continued meltdown, white fragility, The Crown, and more!FOOTNOTES: JUST IN: President Trump snaps at reporter objecting to the President's false claims about the election: "You're just a lightweight. Don't talk to me that way. I'm the President of the United States. Don't ever talk to the President that way." Trump’s Tantrum Over Loss Could Smash Georgia GOP Trump underperformed in most counties where he held large rallies Van Morrison and Eric Clapton Tease New Anti-Lockdown Song 'Stand and Deliver' 'Straight, white males can't win the Booker Prize today': Past winner John Banville slams 'woke' movement as 'a religious cult' after gay author scoops 2020 award and two women shared it last year British Culture Minister Calls for Fiction Label on Netflix's 'The Crown' The Crown season four to issue trigger warnings ahead of Princess Diana episodes 'The Crown' creator defends 'made up' scenes in the hit Netflix show The Crown's fake history is as corrosive as fake news Viewer's hilarious viral complaint about 'inaccuracy' in The Crown Season 4 has fans in stitches ‘Anne would never hold the reins like that’: the countryside’s many problems with The Crown The Crown lambasted for the Queen’s ‘sloppy’ salute Fact or fiction? British culture minister says ‘The Crown’ should be clear. WATCH: Lord Apex - Cruisin' With the Lights Off Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


