The Daily Zeitgeist

In episode 492, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Private Parts Unknown co-host Sofiya Alexandra to discuss activists helming ICE agents quit and find new jobs, the existential threat we are currently in with the Trump impeachment inquiry, income inequality being at record levels, some footy drama, more Menghazi allegations against Matt Lauer and James Franco, and more!FOOTNOTES:1. Activists Entice ICE Agents to Quit by Finding Them New Jobs2. White House says it will not cooperate with House impeachment inquiry; Democrats subpoena State Dept. official3. America’s greedy and unpatriotic millionaires and billionaires4. Extreme poverty in America: read the UN special monitor's report5. Historical Highest Marginal Income Tax Rates6. Coleen Rooney accuses Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories to Sun7. Ronan Farrow Book Alleges Matt Lauer Raped NBC News Colleague8. 2 Women Say James Franco’s Acting School Sexually Exploited Them9. Zero stars: is James Franco's starry Zeroville the worst film of 2019?10. WATCH: Skatt Bros ~ Walk The Night 1979 Disco Purrfection Version Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 491, Jack and Miles are joined by Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know's Noel Brown to discuss Betsey DeVos being a fuck up, Gordon Sondland being blocked from testifying, top military officials abandoning Trump, Republicans asking Mitt Romney to primary Trump, a Joker porn spike on PornHub, China continuing to shut down any support for Hong Kong, Ellen Degeneres defending sitting next to George W. Bush at a Cowboys game, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. BETSY DEVOS COULD FACE JAIL AFTER JUDGE RULES SHE VIOLATED 2018 ORDER ON STUDENT LOANS2. No Wonder Trump Is So Desperate to Stop Gordon Sondland Testifying3. Top Military Officers Unload on Trump4. Why Trump’s Generals Have Abandoned Ship5. “ROMNEY IS THE PRESSURE POINT IN THE IMPEACHMENT PROCESS”: MITT WON’T PRIMARY TRUMP—BUT HE’S TRYING TO BRING HIM DOWN6. 'JOKER' FANS JOKING UP ... Odd Surge of Porn-Related Searches7. Blizzard Suspends Hearthstone Player For Hong Kong Support, Pulls Prize Money8. Yes, that was me at the Cowboys game with George W. Bush over the weekend. Here’s the whole story.9. WATCH: Slipped Disc - Lizzy Mercier Descloux Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 490, Jack and Miles are joined by Ridiculous History and Stuff They Don't Want You To Know's Ben Bowlin to discuss the GOP's flip flopping on Trump's call to China to investigate Biden, Trump blaming Ukraine call on Rick Perry, alcohol Tide Pods, James Harden apologizing to China, stories from the Joker screenings over the weekend, and more! Plus Robert Evan's joins to discuss Trump backing Turkey's plans to sweep the American-backed Kurdish forces. FOOTNOTES:1. GOP Can’t Seem To Get On Same Page On Trump’s Call For China To Probe Biden2. This morning in the Florida Keys, @marcorubio was asked about the President calling on China to investigate @JoeBiden - see his answer3. George Stephanopolous presses Republican Rep. Jim Jordan several times about whether he thought it was appropriate for Trump to ask China to investigate Joe Biden. Jordan would not directly respond.4. Asked what he thought about Trump asking China to investigate the Bidens, @GOPLeader McCarthy gaslights: "You watch what the president said -- he's not saying China should investigate," he says.5. Scoop: Trump pins Ukraine call on Energy Secretary Rick Perry6. Profit, not politics: Trump allies sought Ukraine gas deal7. America's Kurdish allies risk being wiped out – by Nato8. President Endorses Turkish Military Operation in Syria, Shifting U.S. Policy9. Glenlivet introduces alcoholic Tide Pods and we're all thinking the same thing10. JAMES HARDEN APOLOGIZES TO CHINA After Rockets GM's Pro Hong Kong Tweets11. WATCH: James Harden issues apology after tweet by team manager Daryl Morey12. Box Office: ‘Joker’ Smashes October Record With $96 Million Debut13. Moviegoer At Times Square Theater Reportedly Escorted Out Of ‘Joker’ Screening After Cheering On-Screen Murders14. 2 men arrested during ‘Joker’ screening at AMC theater in Chicago15. ‘Joker’ Audience Self-Evacuates Long Beach Theater Because Of “Suspicious Subject”16. 'Noxious substance' released at Kitchener cinema where Joker, Downton Abbey playing17. These Fake Joker Signs At Movie Theaters Are Getting Out Of Hand18. WATCH: Little Simz - Venom Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 489, Jack and Miles are joined by SpendWell founder Leah Rappaport to discuss Nickelback meme Trump posted, what is going on in Ukraine since the whistleblower complaint, the Trump sons, Trump spending money on Facebook ads to spin the whistleblower story for his followers, Trump's secret vault, the new Joker movie beefing up security at theaters, the best and worst Halloween candy, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. 'Ukraine Gas Exec' in Trump's Nickelback Meme Is Actually Just Your Average American Douchebag2. Explosive Texts Show U.S. Pushed Ukraine To Investigate In Exchange For WH Visit3. Owner of Firm Tied to Hunter Biden Will Be Subject of Ukraine Prosecutor’s Review4. Hunter Biden, the black sheep who might accidentally bring down Trump, explained5. Irony is dead: The Trump sons are doing everything possible to make corruption a major 2020 issue6. Impeachment Drives Trump, Pence to Spend Big on Facebook Ads: Democrats ‘Want to Take Your Vote Away’7. Trump cranks up grievance machine8. I Wrote About the Bidens and Ukraine Years Ago. Then the Right-Wing Spin Machine Turned the Story Upside Down.9. CNN: Trump promised China he'd stay silent on Hong Kong protests10. 'Joker' hits movie theaters with controversy and extra security11. CANDY CORN TOPS WORST CANDY OF HALLOWEEN 2019 LIST, STUDY FINDS12. WATCH: Avelino - Belly of the Beast (Top Boy) [Official Audio] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 102 (9/30/19-10/4/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 488, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Daniel Van Kirk to discuss Mike Pence being involved with the whistleblower complaint, the odd markings in the Ukraine call transcript, Corey Lewandowski's slurring appearance on Fox Business, Jacob Wohl's new dumb scheme that makes Elizabeth Warren look great, Matt Damon's bad deal, the new Coke energy drink, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Trump admits he pushed Ukraine for dirt on Biden and calls on China to investigate – live2. Trump involved Pence in efforts to pressure Ukraine’s leader, though officials say vice president was unaware of allegations in whistleblower complaint3. Odd markings, ellipses fuel doubts about the ‘rough transcript’ of Trump’s Ukraine call4. 'Did you have a little merlot?': Fox Business host wonders if Lewandowski is drunk on air5. “IT’S MANAGEMENT BEDLAM”: MADNESS AT FOX NEWS AS TRUMP FACES IMPEACHMENT6. JACOB WOHL MOCKED AFTER CLAIMING ELIZABETH WARREN SEX SCANDAL, SAYS 2020 CANDIDATE HAD AFFAIR WITH 24-YEAR-OLD MARINE7. When Bourne met Batman8. Brace yourself America: Coke’s about to give you an energy drink9. ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS AT THE CHICAGO PODCAST FESTIVAL TICKETS9. WATCH: Little Simz - Offence (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 487, Jack and Miles are joined by Bechdel Cast co-host Jamie Loftus to discuss Trump's alligator moat idea, update on the whistleblower story, Trump's boast of annual growth, Bernie Sanders taking a health break, the sentencing of Amber Guyger, the most realistic psychopaths in portrayed in films, how lying to your kids can make them liars, declaring war on baby boomers, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Shoot Migrants’ Legs, Build Alligator Moat: Behind Trump’s Ideas for Border2. Trump: Democrats wasting time on 'bulls---' with impeachment inquiry3. WATCH: LeBron James says the Heat will win 7 titles4. Opinion: What ever happened to Trump’s boast of 4%, 5% or even 6% growth?5. Bernie Sanders Undergoes Procedure for Artery Blockage, Cancels Campaign Events6. Amber Guyger's offensive text messages are introduced at her sentencing7. Psychiatrists studied 400 movies to find the most realistic psychopath — here are their 6 key takeaways8. Psychopathy and the Cinema: Fact or Fiction?9. Joaquin Phoenix Walks Out Of Interview When Asked About Graphic Violence In 'Joker'10. Children told lies by parents subsequently lie more as adults, face adjustment difficulty11. Florida Boomer Caught on Video Cutting Brake Lines of Public E-Scooters12. WATCH: Washed Out - Floating By Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 486, Jack and Miles are joined by Behind The Bastards / It Could Happen Here / Worst Year Ever host and writer Robert Evans to discuss Mayor Pete's favorite things, Mark Zuckerberg's thoughts on Elizabeth Warren, Mike Pompeo rejecting the Democrats demands for state department officials to testify, Trump threatening more violence, Trump's approval ratings, the Ukrainian orphan being found, Dunkin Donuts Halloween costumes, thoughts on the new Joker film, and more! FOOTNOTES;1. What Pete Buttigieg Watches: Favorite Superhero, 'Game of Thrones' Character and Fictional President2. ALL HANDS ON DECK3. Pompeo rejects Dem demands for officials' testimony4. Pompeo’s inner circle heavy on business, military experience5. Examining Trump’s Claims About Democrats and Ukraine6. DONALD TRUMP'S APPROVAL RATING IS SIX POINTS LOWER THAN SUPPORT FOR HIS IMPEACHMENT: POLL7. The Ukrainian Orphan Who Is Actually Maybe an Adult Has Been Found in Indiana8. Dunkin' set to go trick or treating on Halloween9. Dunkin' Dropping 'Donuts' from Its Name10. Dunkin’ Debuts its First Ever Halloween Costume at New York Fashion Week, Available Exclusively to their Instagram Fans in October11. Aurora Shooting Victims Voice Fears Over 'Joker' in Letter to Warner Bros.12. Warner Bros. Stands By ‘Joker’ Release, Says the Film Doesn’t Endorse Real-World Violence13. John Hinckley, Jr. Trial (1982)14. WATCH: Technova La Em Copacabana (TOWA TEI) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 485, Jack and Miles are joined by trans super model and comedian Arisce Wanzer to discuss a possible new Uber recording option, the State Department investigating Hillary's email's again, the Trump administration taking to the news to defend the whistleblower situation, Trump's civil war threats, divestment as a solution to climate change, personality being an indicator of the music folk listen to, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Uber might let you record the audio of your ride if the driver is being creepy2. State Dept. intensifies email probe of Hillary Clinton’s former aides3. Kevin McCarthy again displays his unique brand of incompetence and dishonesty.4. "This is an exercise in obfuscation" -- Stephen Miller has no response when Chris Wallace presses him about why Trump went against his own Pentagon & State Department and withheld Ukrainian aid5. Rudy Giuliani, Joe diGenova Rage at Fox News Bombshell on Ukraine-Biden Plan6. Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins7. Trump Was Repeatedly Warned That Ukraine Conspiracy Theory Was ‘Completely Debunked’8. Trump’s Twitter tirades about treason and civil war reveal a dangerously unfit president9. Money Is the Oxygen on Which the Fire of Global Warming Burns10. Silicon Valley’s Crisis of Conscience11. Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon want companies and investors to embrace a new idea of value. Here’s where to begin12. Maladaptive personality and psychopathy dimensions as predictors of music and movie preferences in US adults13. WATCH: Parallel Dance Ensemble - Weight Watchers (Official) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 484, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus is joined by Ethnically Ambiguous co-host Shereen Younes to discuss Hailey and Justin's wedding, the career of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump administration slashing refugee numbers allowed in for resettlement, AOC's new plan for inequality, the American Library Association canceling Melvil Dewey, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER WEDDING PISSING OFF HOTEL GUESTS ... Pool, Spa Off Limits!!!2. Volodymyr Zelensky Plays Himself3. What Zelenskyy’s prophetic “Servant of the People” TV show suggests for his further steps4. Ukraine’s New Leading Man5. Love in the Big City6. Trump administration plans to slash number of refugees for U.S. resettlement7. A JUST SOCIETY8. Down With Dewey9. TICKETS to see ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS at the CHICAGO PODCAST FESTIVAL - October 16th! 9. WATCH: Azizi Gibson - High [Audio] Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.