

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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Mar 24, 2020 • 1h 7min
S o c i a l, Swift Justice 3.24.20
In episode 593, Jack and Miles are joined by frequent quarantine podcast guest Jamie Loftus to discuss Harvey Weinstein contracting coronavirus, people continuing to congregate regardless of warning, how Trump's original response ruined it for everyone, the Senate coronavirus bill, Tiger King on Netflix, a wonderful thread on Twitter about Ellen DeGeneres, Taylor Swift and Kanye West's forever feud, Rita Wilson rapping, and more!FOOTNOTES: Harvey Weinstein Has Tested Positive For The Coronavirus JOSHUA TREE PARK BESIEGED BY OUT-OF-TOWNERS ... Local Neighbors Pissed Trump amid COVID-19 pandemic: With great power comes great irresponsibility. Democrats again block key vote on $2 trillion coronavirus bill as Senate floor erupts with partisan anger The coronavirus outbreak is exposing the devastating gaps between the rich and poor at a moment when America is primed for class warfare Who is Carole Baskin, Big-Cat Sanctuary Founder at Center of Netflix Docuseries Tiger King? Right now we all need a little kindness. You know, like Ellen Degeneres always talks about! She’s also notoriously one of the meanest people alive. Respond to this with the most insane stories you’ve heard about Ellen being mean & I’ll match every one w/ $2 to @LAFoodBank Taylor Swift and Kanye West's 'Famous' Phone Call Video Leaks Online — Read the Transcript Rita Wilson rapping in quarantine is beyond impressive WATCH: Nomo - Nu Tones Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2020 • 14min
The Night Time is the Zeit Time 3/23: The Olympics, National Puppy Day, Zoom, The Spanish Military, Surgeon General, Kenny Rogers, Anthony Fauci
On this edition of Night Time is the Zeit Time Jack and Miles discuss the Olympics being postponed, it's National Puppy Day, the Zoom plugin for Chrome and Firefox so you don’t have to actually download Zoom, the incredibly attractive men of the Spanish Military, the Surgeon General warning America that this coming week is going to get bad as more people get tested and start to show symptoms, we honor the passing of Kenny Rogers, and Trump is butting heads with his head on COVID-19, Anthony Fauci. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 23, 2020 • 1h 5min
Thirstiest Celebrity, Quarantine Escape Room 3.23.20
In episode 592, Jack and Miles are joined by quarantine bae Jamie Loftus to discuss internet speeds, insider trading by our senators, tax day, Aaron Paul wanting to play Kurt Cobain, Josh Gad crying, great online content to check out, and more!FOOTNOTES: COVID-19 impacts on Internet traffic: Seattle, Northern Italy and South Korea COVID-19 Update: Growth of video during work at home 2020 Mobile Internet Phenomena - Report Highlights Netflix, Other Streamers Urged to Degrade Video Quality to Conserve Internet Bandwidth Coronavirus Lockdown Boosts Interest in Pirate Sites and Services Four senators sold stocks before coronavirus threat crashed market Senator Dumped Up to $1.7 Million of Stock After Reassuring Public About Coronavirus Preparedness Weeks Before Virus Panic, Intelligence Chairman Privately Raised Alarm, Sold Stocks IRS extends tax deadline to July 15 from April 15 Aaron Paul Is Interested In Playing Kurt Cobain In A Nirvana Biopic Josh Gad Shares Video of Himself Crying to Let People Know It's OK to be Emotional Club Penguin Online Escape your boredom with this at-home escape room made with Google Docs I wrote a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode about Corona virus. Collective Care Is Our Best Weapon against COVID-19 Los Angeles AA Online Meeting Directory WATCH: Zoot Woman- Chicago, Detroit, LA Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 22, 2020 • 47min
Weekly Zeitgeist 117 (Best of 3/16/20-3/20/20)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 125 (3/16/20-3/20/20.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2020 • 10min
Trend Don’t Break 3/20: Doctors, CashApp, Ahsoka Tano
On this edition of Trend Don’t Break Jack and Miles discuss new information that we’re about to feel the worst of it, CashApp is giving away money, and Rosario Dawson has been cast to play Ahsoka Tano in season 2 of The Mandalorian! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 20, 2020 • 1h 15min
Truckers Need Love, Celebs Need to Sit This One Out? 3.20.20
In episode 591, Jack and Miles are joined by quarantine co-host Jamie Loftus to discuss the youth ignoring warnings, how to get the coronavirus test if you're not a celebrity or NBA player, spring break in Florida, truckers, Netflix slowing down the internet, celebrities trying to entertain us, Hallmark movies, movies dropping on VOD, and more!FOOTNOTES: “If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I'm not gonna let it stop me from partying”: Spring breakers are still flocking to Miami, despite coronavirus warnings. Younger Adults Make Up Big Portion of Coronavirus Hospitalizations in U.S. FDA Urges Caution After Trump Says Malaria Drug Will Be Available to Coronavirus Patients ‘Almost Immediately’ Celebrities get virus tests, raising concerns of inequality Coronavirus Cases in N.Y.C. Near 4,000; Brooklyn Count Soars: Live Updates Coronavirus comes for spring break: Locals close Florida beaches after governor refuses to. Forced Quarantines Spark Confusion and Worries About Precedent Trucking hit by coronavirus concerns, CTA stresses drivers are ‘essential service’ Netflix asked to slow down streaming so the internet doesn't break Carriers suspend internet data caps during coronavirus Celebrities Sing ‘Imagine’ to Console the Little People Hallmark Channel to Start Airing Christmas Movies, Proving Time Means Nothing Now What the Coronavirus Means for Watching Movies Studio’s Movies in Theaters Will Be Offered for In-Home Rental DAILY ZEITGEIST DISCORD WATCH: Zoot Woman - Its Automatic Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2020 • 7min
Dear Zeit People 3/19: Quarantine Life, Spring, Oak Park
On this edition of Dear Zeit People Jack and Miles discuss Quarantine Life and what people are doing, it's officially the first day of Spring, and a suburb in Chicago has made a Shelter in Place rule. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 12min
Celebs In Quarantine, IKEA Pizza Table 3.19.20
In episode 590, Jack and Miles are joined by quarantine co-host Jamie Loftus to discuss the TDZ jobs reddit thread, Amazon hiring but not caring about coronavirus spread in warehouses, the Democratic primaries, racism in the time of Coronavirus, how the White House plans on helping, bored celebrities, Pizza Hut joining forces with IKEA, things to do while in quarantine, and more!FOOTNOTES: Miles was asking about everyone’s job situation Amazon’s warehouse workers sound alarms about coronavirus spread Amazon is hiring 100k new workers to meet demand Democratic primaries live updates: Sanders to assess his campaign in wake of three decisive wins by Biden on Tuesday Trump orders HUD to suspend evictions and foreclosures 'It's NOT racist!' Donald Trump lashes out as he is challenged on using 'Chinese virus,' saying Beijing did NOT give fair warning and doesn't condemn White House official who called it 'kung flu' How ugly could it get? Trump faces echoes of 1929 in coronavirus crisis. White House coronavirus plan aims to send $2,000 to many Americans, includes $300 billion for small businesses The Celebrities Are Bored Pizza Hut and IKEA collaborate on an awesome pizza that we’ll never get to eat Pizza Hut and IKEA are now making furniture together, too IKEA closes all U.S. stores, China back up except for Wuhan store Couple Have Dizzy Blindfolded Pillow Fight WATCH: EarthGang - Up | A COLORS SHOW Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2020 • 12min
Trend, Oregon 3/18: PS5, Amanda Bynes, China Virus, Utah Earthquake, Defense Production Act
On this edition of Trend, Oregon Jack and Miles discuss Sony revealing some stats about the PS5, Amanda Bynes is pregnant, more people in charge are using racist language to describe COVID-19, there was a 5.7 earthquake in Utah, and the White House is getting medical equipment out there as fast as possible. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 18, 2020 • 1h 13min
Big Brother Blindness, RuPaul: Frack Queen 3.18.20
In episode 589, Jack and Miles are joined by Bechdel Cast's Jamie Loftus to discuss how the media is finally starting to take Covid-19 seriously, mental health, Wall Street Journal blaming young people for everything going on, the remaining primaries, Big Brother Germany, Jared Leto, RuPaul fracking, and more!FOOTNOTES: Civilization, Interrupted How to Care for Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Lockdown A Generational War Is Brewing Over Coronavirus Ohio voting postponed but other primaries today go on despite coronavirus risks Big Brother Contestants Have No Idea What the Hell Is Going on Out Here Wow. 12 days ago I began a silent meditation in the desert. We were totally isolated. No phone, no communication etc. We had no idea what was happening outside the facility. Amid *Waves Hands* All This, RuPaul May Be Fracking WATCH: Sia - Paranoid Android (Radiohead cover) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


