

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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Nov 3, 2019 • 47min
Weekly Zeitgeist 99 (Best of 10/28/19-11/1/19)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 106 (10/28/19-11/1/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2019 • 1h 13min
Bribe Or Die, Paris Hilton Is On Brand 11.1.19
In episode 507, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Bechdel Cast co-host Jamie Loftus to discuss whistleblower and impeachment updates, Trump's awkward comments about Melania, the most popular Halloween costumes, celebrity costumes from this year, Paris Hilton's Juicy tracksuit collection, Kurt Cobain's sweater being auctioned off, Apple laying the groundwork for an iPhone subscription, Game of Throne writers turning down Star Wars gig, and more!FOOTNOTES: Top NSC Russia official confirms key testimony linking Trump to quid pro quo Senate GOP shifts tone on impeachment The Beltway's 'Whistleblower' Furor Obsesses Over One Name Trump’s joke about Melania is just one of their many awkward moments Film fans choose Captain Marvel and Joker as top movie-inspired Halloween costumes See the 2019 Halloween costumes from your favorite stars Is Owning 100 Juicy Tracksuits Too Much, Or Just Enough? Kurt Cobain’s ‘Unplugged’ Sweater Heads to Auction Again, Never Been Washed Apple is laying the groundwork for an iPhone subscription ‘Star Wars’ Setback: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Duo David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Exit Trilogy Divided Attention and Toxic Fandom: Why the 'Game of Thrones' Duo Bailed on 'Star Wars' The Game of Thrones Creators Finally Admit They Truly Didn't Know What They Were Doing HBO’s controversial Confederate series is canceled as showrunners ink Netflix deal WATCH: Dua Saleh - Warm Pants (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 31, 2019 • 1h 15min
Time Has Been Altered, Catastrophic Miscalculation? 10.31.19
In episode 506, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss the rising sea levels, the Trump/Ukraine call transcript, Netflix giving us the option to speed up or slow down the content, how Instagram runs our lives, Bill Murray getting a job, and more! Plus super producer Anna Hossnieh joins to discuss Demi's Moore's member Inside Out. Happy Halloween!FOOTNOTES: Rising Seas Will Erase More Cities by 2050, New Research Shows White House Ukraine Expert Sought to Correct Transcript of Trump Call DIRECTOR PAUL FEIG THE NETFLIX SPEED-UP THING SUCKS ... Don't Mess with Our Art!!! INSTAGRAM IS PUSHING RESTAURANTS TO BE KITSCHY, COLORFUL, AND IRRESISTIBLE TO PHOTOGRAPHERS Bill Murray works at an airport P.F. Chang's now Demi Moore Lets Her Guard Down WATCH: Jimetta Rose - Master of Disguise Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2019 • 1h 12min
New Kanye Fans, Senate Slippin? 10.30.19
In episode 505, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Facial Recognition Comedy co-host Fizaa Dosani to discuss the GOP's nightmare scenario, Katie Hill's unjust resignation, California wildfires, all the wrong people loving Kanye's new album, horrible and insensitive Halloween decorations, and more! Plus Buzzfeed's Impeachment Today host Hayes Brown joins the crew to talk the day's impeachment news!FOOTNOTES: Impeachment Today Podcast: The White House Has A Problem, And His Name Is Alexander Vindman The GOP's nightmare scenario Senate challengers outraise incumbents Brian Kilmeade on Army Lt. Col. Vindman: "We also know he was born in the Soviet Union, emigrated with his family. Young. He tends to feel simpatico with the Ukraine." Army Officer Who Heard Trump’s Ukraine Call Reported Concerns Sean Duffy on CNN on Army Lt. Col. Vindman: "It seems very clear that he is incredibly concerned about Ukrainian defense. I don't know that he's concerned about American policy ... we all have an affinity to our homeland where we came from ... he has an affinity for the Ukraine." Duncan Hunter Boned Lobbyists, Staffers, For AMERICA Katie Hill's Resignation Is an Ugly Mess MAP: How big are the California fires? See size, shape of dozens of blazes Could mass blackouts, Kincade Fire end PG&E as we know it? All the Wrong People Love Jesus Is King Crime scene Halloween display at district attorney's office blasted as 'insensitive' Backlash continues against Brooklyn Halloween display Local McDonald’s apologizes for inappropriate Halloween decorations Halloween displays featuring lynchings have unnerved neighbors throughout the Austin area Homeowners Hang Mannequin and Confederate Flag in Front Yard, Claim It's a Leftover Halloween Decoration WATCH: Oscar Jerome - Do You Really Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2019 • 1h 11min
Booty Giuliani, Lock HIM Up? 10.29.19
In episode 504, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Daniel Van Kirk to discuss the new upgraded AirPods, Rudy Giuliani's butt dial, John Kelly claiming to have warned Trump, Stephanie Grisham calling Trump a genius, Trump's speech about ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's death, Trump being boo'd at the World Series, an Iowa being killed at a gender reveal party, and more!FOOTNOTES: Apple unveils new in-ear AirPods Pro coming October 30 for $249 Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC reporter, heard discussing need for cash and trashing Bidens MUST LISTEN: LEAKED RUDY GIULIANI BUTT DIAL VOICEMAIL John Kelly says he warned Trump he’d be impeached if he hired a ‘yes man’ as chief of staff to replace him White House: John Kelly 'was totally unequipped to handle the genius of our great President' President Trump on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: "He didn't die a hero. He died a coward." In creating spectacle around Baghdadi’s death, Trump departs from Obama’s more measured tone on bin Laden Trump getting booed and enduring chants of "Lock Him Up" at the World Series is exactly the kind of content my heart desires. Look how Trump’s face changes when he realizes an entire stadium is booing him Iowa woman killed by explosion at gender reveal party WATCH: Crumb - Part III [Official Audio] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2019 • 1h 13min
WH Leaky AF, Kanyeesh 10.28.19
In episode 503, Miles and special guest host Billy Wayne Davis are joined by comedian Laci Mosley to discuss Felicity Huffman getting out of jail, Lori Loughlin getting more charges against her, updates on the impeachment inquiry, Kanye's new album, and more!FOOTNOTES: Felicity Huffman released from prison after serving 11 days for college admissions scam New Charges Against Lori Loughlin And 10 Other Parents In Admissions Case Impeachment Inquiry Is Legal, Judge Rules, Giving Democrats a Victory John Bolton, fired White House hawk, is reportedly negotiating impeachment testimony in new blow to Trump NSC official plans to testify in impeachment probe even if White House tries to block him LINDSEY GRAHAM'S TRUMP IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION HAS 'ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTANCE' AND IS A 'LEGALLY IGNORANT RED HERRING,' SAY CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS Listen: Kanye West Finally Drops 'Jesus Is King' Zero 7 - Swimmers (Official Music Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2019 • 54min
Weekly Zeitgeist 98 (Best of 10/21/19-10/25/19)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 105 (10/21/19-10/25/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2019 • 1h 11min
2 Dumb 2 Crime, Flame Roasted Suckerberg 10.25.19
In episode 502, Jack and Miles are joined by Worst Year Ever, Some More News, and Even More New's Cody Johnston to discuss Wall Street Journal attempting to save Trump's presidency, GOP experiencing Trump fatigue, Trump possibly throwing Pence under the bus, the return of the Popeye's Chicken Sandwich, Mark Zuckerberg being roasted by congress, and more!FOOTNOTES: Schiff’s Secret Bombshells Trump Fatigue Is Now a Thing Among Republicans Trump Just Sent Another Big Signal He’ll Throw Pence Under The Bus, Rachel Maddow Says Rachel Maddow Reveals How Trump May Have Thrown Pence Under The Bus To Save Himself Popeyes Warns America Its Chicken Sandwich Will Return Next Month Mocking Mark Zuckerberg's hair became such a meme that even this congresswoman got involved BREAKING: CEO Grossly Underpays Employees Doing Excruciating Work, Won't Commit to Doing This Work Himself @RashidaTlaib: Here's a photo of a man holding a rifle outside of a mosque intimidating fellow Americans. Mr. Zuckerberg, yes or no: does this meet your community standards? @AOC: Why did you name the Daily Caller as a fact-checker for FB? I thought what @AOC did to Mark Zuckerberg was bad. But Congresswoman Joyce Beatty showed why black women are undefeated WATCH: Jel- Sweet Cream In it Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2019 • 1h 6min
THE Stairs, Under (GO)Pressure 10.24.19
In episode 501, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Maddie Connors to discuss the scariest haunted house in America, Bill Taylor's Ukraine testimony, the GOP panicking, the 2020 election polls, NBA headbands, Menghazi with Cuba Gooding Jr., the Joker stairs, and more!FOOTNOTES: Scariest haunted house in U.S. requires 40-page waiver, doctor’s note, safe word READ: Taylor’s Damning Testimony On Ukraine Pressure Campaign Fox News breakin’ our the Big Guns to defend the President. Ukrainian leader felt Trump pressure before taking office Republicans storm closed-door hearing to protest impeachment inquiry Wednesday's intro: Mitch McConnell says he doesn't recall talking to Trump about call with Ukraine Florida Poll Inexplicably Excludes Bernie Sanders The NBA's Headband Revolution Is Here Whatever they said Cuba Gooding Jr. did.. he did that shit! Joker Stairs Named Religious Destination on Google Maps Joker fans, it sounds like the Bronx really doesn't want you to come to those stairs An Afternoon at the Joker Stairs, New York’s Newest Tourist Attraction AOC remembers being told to ‘stay away’ from the Bronx’s ‘Joker Stairs’ Joaquin Phoenix’s Hysterical Story About ‘Cruel Teenagers’ Heckling Him On The Joker Set WATCH: D33J - Nothing Left feat. Deb Never and Shlohmo (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2019 • 1h 14min
Poor Kevin Jonas, DUMB/GREAT XMAS MOVIES 10.23.19
In episode 500, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss the new Star Wars film, the whistleblower situation testimonies beginning, Trump wanting to sue CNN for being mean, impeachment polls, polling results for the Democratic candidates, how allergies can help stop crime, the Mountain Dew candle, an opioid nightmare haunted house, the dumbest Christmas films coming to Netflix and Hallmark, and more!FOONOTES: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Sets New Record for Most Ticket Pre-Sales in First Hour “All I have to say is in my ten short months in Congress, it’s not even noon and this is my most disturbing day in Congress so far. Very troubling.” - Rep. Andy Levin’s comments after emerging from Bill Taylor’s testimony C Harder - CNN Re Pres Trump, Trump Campaign (10.16.19) Trump is reportedly trying to sue MSNBC and The Washington Post now Do Americans Support Impeaching Trump? Anxious Democratic Establishment Asks, ‘Is There Anybody Else?’ All eyes on Iowa — and Buttigieg More sneezing, less crime? Health shocks and the market for offenses You Can Get A Candle That Smells Exactly Like Mountain Dew This town turned its opioid nightmare into a haunted house. And it’s terrifying. FEAR FACTOR: DO SCARE TACTICS KEEP TEENS FROM USING DRUGS Why anti-drug campaigns like DARE fail Hallmark Christmas movies begin before Halloween! Here's how to watch all 40 new titles Every Christmas movie and show coming to Netflix this holiday season Dennis Quaid Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Netflix's 'Merry Happy Whatever': First Look (Exclusive) Apple Nabbed ‘A Christmas Carol’ Because at That Price, Christmas Is for Streaming Disney Unveils ‘Noelle’ Trailer Starring Anna Kendrick, Bill Hader WATCH: Brad stank - Pond Weed (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


