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Jul 19, 2020 • 55min

Weekly Zeitgeist 134 (Best of 7/13/20-7/17/20)

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 142 (7/13/20-7/17/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 12min

Ms. Geist 7/17: Portland, National Tattoo Day, James Harden, Schools

On this edition of Ms. Geist Miles and Anna discuss Secret Police invading Portland, today is National Tattoo Day, James Harden says his Blue Lives Matter face covering was just for looks, and there is much discussion around schools reopening as parents speak out in protest. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 13min

CamPAIN, Spenser Confidential > Empire Strikes Back 7.17.20

In episode 674, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Trump demoting Brad Parscale, poll numbers for the 2020 election, Chuck Woolery deleting his account, masks being our savior, Trump administration covering up coronavirus information, Netflix top original films, what we're watching for Tuesday, and more!FOOTNOTES: Trump shakes up campaign leadership as he struggles in latest polls The Trump campaign has a new effort to rebut his lousy poll numbers. It’s not good. Power Up: Trump is touting an enthusiasm gap with Biden. But his campaign may be looking at the numbers the wrong way. Brad Parscale is wrong. The campaign probably can’t save Trump. Nationscape: A comprehensive view of the American electorate Game show host retweeted by Trump deletes his account after announcing his son has coronavirus Here's Your Sign COVID-19 could be controlled in 1-2 months if people wear masks: CDC Director Robert Redfield Georgia governor overrides all local mask orders in the state Trump administration accused of covering up COVID-19 hospitalizations after current data VANISHES from CDC site despite director's claim the agency's access to the information was NOT cut by the White House Netflix reveals its 10 most popular movies, and most of them have something in common Top Lifetime Adjusted Grosses WATCH: Spirit of the Beehive - fell asleep with a vision Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 10min

Best Trends Forever 7/16: #DogsForBiden, Science, Birkin Bag, Jake Paul

On this edition of Best Trends Forever Jack and Miles discuss a hashtag of people showing their dogs for Biden, the word "science" is trending because Kayleigh McEnany is saying "science shouldn't stand in the way" of kids going back to school (?!?!?!), Offset gave his child, Kulture, a Birkin Bag for her 2nd birthday, and Jake Paul is having a big party just because. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 14min

The Boomers Are Not Alright, QAnon’s Most Wanted 7.16.20

In episode 673, Jack and Miles are joined by New's O'Clock's Hayes Brown to discuss a city in North Carolina approving reparations for Black residents, the White House trying to take control of the coronavirus data, the Wayfair human trafficking conspiracy theory, a lead poisoning thesis, and more!FOOTNOTES: In historic move, North Carolina city approves reparations for Black residents Trump Administration Strips C.D.C. of Control of Coronavirus Data Anthony Fauci has been wrong about everything I have interacted with him on: Peter Navarro CDC director says COVID-19 spike in the South likely caused by people from the Northeast traveling to those states for vacation - and warns the fall will likely be 'one of the most difficult times' seen in US public health Fact check: No evidence linking Wayfair to human trafficking operation The Conspiracy Theory About Wayfair Is Spreading Fast Among Lifestyle Influencers On Instagram Wellness Influencers Are Spreading QAnon Conspiracies About the Coronavirus How the Wayfair human-trafficking conspiracy theory grew out of QAnon Boomers exposed to lots of lead as kids are at higher risk for mental health problems An Updated Lead-Crime Roundup for 2018 One Author Argues 'Sociopathic' Baby Boomers Have Hurt America WATCH: StereoLab - Diagonals Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 12min

Champagne on Geist 7/15: BTC, Walmart, Megan Thee Stallion, Chrissy Teigen

On this edition of Champagne on Geist Jack and Miles discuss many verified Twitter accounts getting hacked at the same time to scam people, Walmart is finally making people wear masks in stores, Megan Thee Stallion responded to rumors about her supposed arrest and actual shooting, and Chrissy Teigen blocked a million twitter accounts due to abuse she was receiving. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 8min

Defining Wealth, IvankAntoinette 7.15.20

In episode 672, Jack and Miles are joined by the Scam Goddess Laci Mosley to discuss a white supremacy f*ckery round up, Trump retweeting baseless claim by Chuck Woolery, Ivanka's great advice for the jobless, and more! Plus Ian Campeau, an activist, musician and Anishnaabe speaker from Canada, joins to talk about Indigenous language, decolonization, and more.FOOTNOTES: North Carolina Cop Fired Over BLM Comments Says They Were Religious Speech Fired North Carolina Cop Explains That His Super Racist Comments Were Actually His Religious Beliefs Trump retweets game show host Chuck Woolery’s baseless claim that ‘everyone is lying’ about coronavirus White House campaign advice to jobless: "Find something new" Follow Ian Campeau on Twitter #HomiesChatting on Youtube WATCH: Yazmin Lacey - Marie Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 14, 2020 • 16min

They'll Tell the Story of Tozeit 7/14: Bari Weiss, LA Times, Blindings, The Donner Party

On this edition of They'll Tell the Story of Tozeit Jack and Miles discuss Bari Weiss leaving the New York Times, the LA Times is suggesting we find a new National Anthem, Police partially blinded 8 people so far in protests, and Rush Limbaugh suggests America "adapt" like the Donner Party did (?!?). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 14, 2020 • 1h 15min

Tragic Kingdom, Millionaires To The Rescue? 7.14.20

In episode 671, Jack and Miles are joined by the Forgotten: Women of Juárez's cohost Oz Woloshyn to discuss Disney re-opening this past weekend, white supremacy terrorism watch, millionaires begging to be taxed, and more!FOOTNOTES: Proposed Asylum Rule- Public Comment Resources Florida shatters single-day infection record with 15,300 new cases Disney World Reopening Gets Mixed First Reactions As Fans Give Park’s Welcome Back Videos Horror Treatment Walt Disney World employees petition to delay reopening as coronavirus cases surge in Florida Disney World Draws Excitement and Incredulity as Reopening Nears Actors’ Equity Says Walt Disney World “Retaliating” Over Coronavirus Testing Demand; Disney Says Park Protocols Accepted By Other Unions – Update Mandatory masks, Mickey at a distance as Walt Disney World reopens ‘Inviting Disaster’: Disney World Reopening Inspires Worry From Health Experts, Optimism From Some Workers BREAKING: Hong Kong Disneyland to Close Again Due to Slight Rise in COVID-19 Cases 'We don't want to die': Father livestreams multi-town police chase with 5 kids in van Racist Flat-Earther Caught With 30 Bombs Trying To Blow Up Building Protesters hit by cars recently highlight a dangerous far-right trend in America Millionaires For Humanity WATCH: Dinner Party - First Responders Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Jul 13, 2020 • 13min

The Zeit Stripes 7/13: Naya Rivera, #RecallGavin2020, Earthquake, HIPAA

On this edition of The Zeit Stripes Jack and Miles discuss a body being found during the search for Naya Rivera in Lake Piru, people are calling for Gavin Newsom to resign as he once again closes California, a series of small earthquakes slightly increases the chances of a big quake on the San Andreas fault, and HIPAA is trending because they were forced to respond to a bad-faith meme about Malaria drugs. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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