

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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Aug 12, 2020 • 17min
Once Bitten Zeit Shy 8/12: Damian Lillard, Kanye West, Alex Jones, Mississippi
On this edition of Once Bitten Zeit Shy Jack and Miles discuss Damian Lillard shooting the lights out for three straight games, Jared Kushner met with Kanye privately, Alex Jones was shouting at a public pool in Austin, TX, and the state of Mississippi is redesigning their flag. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2020 • 1h 6min
Rushin’ Vaccine, Dr Pepper In Danger? 8.12.20
In episode 692, Jack and Miles are joined by our writer and Rewatchability podcast host JM McNab to discuss Russia rushing vaccines, a Trump BS quote round up, Smash Mouth deciding Covid-19 isn't a thing, the rate of firearm in plane carry-ons going up, a Dr. Pepper shortage, Qanon trolls versus Troll dolls, and more!FOOTNOTES: Russia Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Before Completing Tests Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell says 'f*** that COVID s***' as he performs to large crowd Packed Crowd Turns Up for Smash Mouth Concert Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic Everything to Know About the Chainsmokers Hamptons Concert, Featuring DJ D-Sol of Goldman Sachs, Presented by FuckJerry's Tequila Line Rock band Great White apologizes for playing show with no COVID-19 precautions Smash Mouth Singer Goes Berserk When Crowd Throws Bread Onstage: ‘I’m Gonna Beat Your Ass’ (Video) Rate of firearms found in flight carry-ons has tripled amid pandemic Dr Pepper confirms that some of its flavors are experiencing a shortage in the US, as fans panic over their disappearance from shelves Hasbro pulling Trolls doll from stores after accusations of ‘inappropriate’ button placement under toy’s skirt How QAnon and Pizzagate Conspiracy Theorists Got a ‘Trolls’ Doll Pulled From Stores Poppy Troll Doll Pulled After Child-Grooming Complaints WATCH: HERO - ROT IN PIECES (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2020 • 16min
Zeit Presitrential Nominee 8/11: Kamala Harris, Bindi Irwin, Nickelback, Blockbuster, Neck Gaiter
On this edition of Zeit Presitrential Nominee Jack and Miles discuss Joe Biden announcing Kamala Harris as his running mate, Bindi Irwin is pregnant, Nickelback is doing something on the 14th, the final Blockbuster is turning into a temporary AirBnB, and Neck Gaiters are technically worse than no mask at all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2020 • 1h 14min
Trump is Captain E.O., Worst WAP Reactions 8.11.20
In episode 691, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and pop culture critic Joelle Monique to discuss Ben Shapiro reading the WAP lyrics, Trump's coronavirus executive order, media ignoring police violence during protests, election tampering, election results being delayed due to vote-by-mail, how we are doing with our coronavirus response, Carole Baskin's thoughts on the WAP video, Walt Disney World cutting their hours down, and more!FOOTNOTES: Ben Shapiro reading the 'WAP' lyrics will make you laugh your 'd-word' off The top 3 unanswered questions about Trump's executive orders on coronavirus relief Full Navarro: Trump Is 'Hardest Working President In History' | Meet The Press | NBC News Kudlow: States can 'make room' for UI payments Violence, conversation breaks out at Back the Blue rally White House Says China Is Targeting U.S. Election With Cyberattacks, But Pelosi Says Threats From Russia And China Are 'Not Equivalent' FEC commissioner: 'Substantial chance' of no results on election night Five former CDC directors explain dire mistakes in America's coronavirus response - from sidelining science in favor of politics to 'sugarcoating' the severity of the pandemic Georgia high school reports nine coronavirus cases days after photos of packed hallways and students without masks go viral as local rep creates whistleblower hotline Carole Baskin Bashes Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's 'Lurid' Music Video for 'WAP' & 'Big Cat Pimps' Walt Disney World to Reduce Theme Park Hours Next Month WATCH: Merida’s Horse Gets Caught in a Balloon at Disney World Magic Kingdom During Small Princess Parade WATCH: Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2020 • 11min
Real Eyes Realize Real Zeits 8/10: Big Ten, Secret Service, San Andreas, Derecho
On this edition fo Real Zeits Jack and Miles discuss the Big Ten not holding any games this year, a Trump press conference in which he was rushed out of the room by Secret Service, there are more earthquakes along the San Andreas fault, and a particularly bad pattern of weather is hitting Chicago. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2020 • 1h 18min
Valley Slander Continues, AM(azon)C Theaters? 8.10.20
In episode 690, Jack and Miles are joined by Stuff Mom Never Told You's Samantha McVey to discuss a judge killing the Paramount Consent Decrees, the DNC choosing the Clintons over AOC, the Trump Administration trying to rush the Covid-19 vaccine, Malibu Rescue, Jurassic Park, and more!FOOTNOTES: Federal Judge Gives Greenlight To Termination Of Paramount Consent Decrees Biden campaign reportedly making 'ruthless cuts' to convention speaking list Experts Fear Trump Admin Will Rush To Promote Vaccine That’s Not Yet Ready Eve - Let Me Blow Ya Mind (MXTT HXLL & Nick Bike 'Jamaica Dub' Remix) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2020 • 51min
Weekly Zeitgeist 137 (Best of 8/3/20-8/7/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 145 (8/3/20-8/7/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2020 • 16min
This is the Trend 8/7: Kylie, MLB, Hiroshima, Cuomo
On this edition of This it the Trend Jack and Miles discuss Kylie Jenner appearing in the 'WAP' music video, the Oakland A's coach was caught doing Nazi salute (and it's Mike Trout's birthday - as well as DJ Danl's), today is the anniversary of the US bombing Hiroshima, and Cuomo is trying to open schools in New York. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2020 • 1h 8min
Student Muckrakers, RIP NRA? 8.7.20
In episode 689. Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Chris Crofton to discuss Attorney General of New York Letitia James coming for the NRA, social media apps taking down Trump videos with misinformation, school's reopening, house parties in the time of Covid, what we are watching for Monday, and more!FOOTNOTES: New York seeks to break up National Rifle Association, alleging financial mismanagement New York attorney general seeks to dissolve NRA Facebook and Twitter removed a Trump video for Covid misinfo — and it revealed something about Fox News Two Students Say They Were Suspended From Their Georgia High School For Posting Photos Of Crowded Hallways City to cut power, water to hosts of huge pandemic house parties, Los Angeles warns An 'irresponsible act': Nashville officials may prosecute Fashion House party organizers WATCH: TNGHT - DOLLAZ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 7, 2020 • 12min
Trendercaster 8/6: Thailand, Mike DeWine, NBA, Mulan x Tenet, Cameron Diaz
On this edition of Trendercaster Jack and Miles discuss Trump pronouncing Thailand like "Thigh-land", the Governor of Ohio has tested positive for COVID-19, the boys discuss more NBA Bubble news, Mulan is being released on Disney+ while Tenet is still slated for theatrical release, and Cameron Diaz sat down with Gwyneth Paltrow to discuss how hard it is to be an actor. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


