

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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Oct 21, 2020 • 21min
Foucault's Trendulum 10/21: The Pope, Amtrak, Odell, Quibi, Giuliani
On this edition of Foucault's Trendulum Jack and Miles discuss the Pope says "homosexuals have a right to be part of the family", Joe Biden's Amtrak train, Odell thinking he's immune from COVID, Quibi shut down, and Rudy tried to pull his lil Rudy out in the new Borat movie??? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2020 • 1h 15min
October...Surprise? Supreme Court Omen? 10.21.20
In episode 741, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Chris Crofton to discuss some Trump 2020 complaints, American's worrying about another civil war, the case that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decided not to overturn, The Cabin, and more!FOOTNOTES: On Fox & Friends, Trump says Bill Barr's "gotta act" on the NY Post's Hunter Biden stories, "and this has to be known about before the election." Trump is about to deliver a pandemic speech in Prescott, Arizona. Follow for a video thread. Our letter to the BDC (Biden Debate Commission) GOP pollster Luntz blasts Trump campaign as worst he's ever seen Americans worry about 2020 being another 2000, but the real worry is another 1876 Supreme Court Hints at a Bush v. Gore Redux, With Barrett Breaking the Tie WATCH: Moses Sumney & James Blake - Make Out in My Car (James Blake Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2020 • 14min
Trendomatic For The People 10/20: Jeffrey Toobin, Space Jam 2, Pat Robertson, Ice Cube/50 Cent
On this edition of Trendomatic For The People Jack and Miles discuss more details in the Jeffrey Toobin situation, the plot of Space Jam 2 leaked, Pat Robertson is doomsaying around Trump getting reelected, and a photo of Ice Cube and 50 Cent was photoshopped to make them look like Trump supporters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2020 • 1h 8min
Hunter Biden Thirst, GOPratt 10.20.20
In episode 740, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Kyle Ayers to discuss Fox News telling Trump to stop talking about Hunter Biden, more republican politicians moving away from Trump, Nate Silver's tips to stay sane in an election, low key conservative Chris Pratt, Facebook killing traffic to left-leaning news sites, the scariest movie ever, and more!FOOTNOTES: ‘Fox & Friends’ Host Steve Doocy to Trump: Stop Talking About Hunter Biden Trump tells campaign staffers to ignore reports about race: 'We're going to win' Trump ‘kisses dictators’ butts,’ Senator Ben Sasse, a Republican, tells constituents. GOP’s Sen. Sasse says Trump mistreats women, flirts with white supremacy and secretly mocks evangelicals 8 Tips To Stay Sane In The Final 15 Days Of The Campaign ‘Avengers’ Cast Assembles for Joe Biden Fundraiser Facebook reportedly choked traffic for left-leaning news sites including Mother Jones What Is The Scariest Movie Ever? Science Now Has An Answer To That Question Kyle Ayers - Happiness (Album) WATCH: Headie One - Parlez-Vous Anglais (Official Video) ft. Aitch Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2020 • 18min
Trend In The Place Where You Love 10/19: Champions League, WalMart, Jeffrey Toobin, Dunkies, Dodgers
On this edition of Trend In The Place Where You Love Jack and Miles discuss UEFA allowing some stadiums to have fans for Champions League matches, WalMart has started releasing Black Friday ads, Jeffrey Toobin exposed himself over Zoom, citizens of Boston are voting in the most Boston fashion, and the Dodgers are going to World Series! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 2020 • 1h 4min
Top Costumes 2020, Trump’s Terrified Staff 10.19.20
In episode 739, Jack and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by animator and Stories with Sapphire's Sapphire Sandalo to discuss Amy Coney Barrett's constitution, California's ballot box saga, Trump's attack on voting, popular Halloween costumes, and more!FOOTNOTES: Which Constitution Is Amy Coney Barrett Talking About? California Republicans spark national feud over 'harvesting' ballot boxes ‘Unmasking’ probe commissioned by Barr concludes without charges or any public report In context: A look behind the NY Post headline about Joe Biden and a Ukraine meeting Scoop: Trump's advisers brace for loss, point fingers Exclusive: GOP Sen. Sasse says Trump 'kisses dictators' butts' and mocks evangelicals The Attack On Voting Roger Stone Promoted Another Fake Document To Support Donald Trump Frightgeist You can dress as sexy hand sanitizer for Halloween thanks to infamous costume store Yandy You can elect to wear a sexy mail-in ballot costume from a Phoenix company for Halloween 'Big hair and narrow mind': Controversial 'Karen' Halloween mask sells out The Viral Fly from Mike Pence's Hair at the VP Debate Has Now Landed on a Halloween Wig People Are Planning to Dress as Postal Workers for Halloween WATCH: A$AP Rocky - Purity (Audio) ft. Frank Ocean Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2020 • 51min
Weekly Zeitgeist 147 (Best of 10/12/20-10/16/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 155 (10/12/20-10/16/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2020 • 17min
Zeit Emitting Diode 10/16: Biden, Mariah Carey, Super Predator, Dwyane Wade, Hubie Halloween Anchor, Babylon Bee
On this edition of Zeit Emitting Diode Jack and Jamie Loftus discuss Biden getting better ratings for his Town Hall, Mariah Carey has a new book out, there is no record of Biden EVER using the term "super predator", Dwyane Wade crashed a wedding proposal, a news anchor in Boston was fired for her cameo in 'Hubie', and the Babylon Bee is FIRING off hilariously bad, fake articles. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 23min
Geriatric Town Hall Battle, Poll Shaming? 10.16.20
In episode 738, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Jason Pargin to discuss Covid-19 spreading, Joe Biden and Trump's town halls, the pitfalls of polling, what we're watching on Netflix, and more!FOOTNOTES: Wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all, researchers find Neck Gaiters May Protect Against COVID-19 Spread One client in one spin studio that followed all the rules triggers a coronavirus outbreak with at least 61 cases CDC says airborne transmission plays a role in coronavirus spread in a long-awaited update after a website error last month When COVID-19 superspreaders are talking, where you sit in the room matters Anthony Fauci Urges Americans To Reconsider Thanksgiving Gatherings Amid Pandemic COVID-19 cases rising in 39 states – 9 months into the pandemic: 'We are overwhelmed' Why Christmas 2020 Could Be An All-Time Nightmare Live Updates From Town Halls: Trump Faces Tough Questions and Biden Promises a Court Stance Pollster Pitfalls Zoey Punches the Future in the Dick WATCH: Ladybug - Garçons Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2020 • 14min
The Daily TreNBA 10/15: Bradley Beal/Chris Paul, #ByeTiffany, Hunter Biden, DiFi, Thursday Night Football
On this edition of The Daily TreNBA Jack and Miles discuss NBA stuff, Tiffany Trump's birthday party, an alleged copy of a Hunter Biden laptop hard drive has been "found", Dianne Feinstein says Lindsey Graham did a great job (?!?), and there is NO Thursday Night Football. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


