

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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Feb 26, 2019 • 1h 8min
Oscars So … Bearable, So Hanoi-ing 2.26.19
In episode 336, Miles and special guest host are joined by The Daily Zeitgeist co-host Jack O'Brien to discuss R. Kelly's indictment, Trump kissing a campaign staffer without her consent, the Academy Awards, Trump's upcoming meeting with Kim Jong Un, Donald Trump Jr.'s problems with Twitter, how Facebook moderates their content, dogs watching Lion King, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. R. Kelly pleads not guilty to sex abuse. An accuser's attorney says there's more video evidence against him2. Former campaign staffer alleges in lawsuit that Trump kissed her without her consent. The White House denies the charge. 3. Oscars 2019: Takeaways from the 'host-free' Academy Awards4. Fox host: Why does Trump say he "fell in love" with Kim Jong Un5. Don Jr explains to Fox hosts the "dry run" conspiracy against his "likes" and "new follows" on Twitter.6. Facebook not protecting content moderators from mental trauma: lawsuit7. THE TRAUMA FLOOR8. WATCH: Nick Hakim - Green Twins (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2019 • 1h 7min
Is It Mueller Time? Space Jam Save Us 2.25.19
In episode 335, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by actor and Winnetka podcast host Jessica Harper to discuss Steve King planning to run again, Times Up CEO resigning over her son's misconduct, Space Jam 2, the Mueller report coming soon, Michael Cohen testifying soon, Roger Stone being told to shut up, Adam Schiff;s letter to Republicans, North Carolina getting a do-over election, reparations gaining popularity with democratic presidential candidates, Pinterest taking down anti-vaxer material, a man offering marijuana for fast food on Facebook, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Steve King: 'I have nothing to apologize for,' plans to run for re-election2. Time's Up CEO Resigned Because Her Son Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct3. 'Space Jam 2' will slam dunk into theaters in 20214. Original Space Jam website5. The Mueller Report Is Coming. Here’s What to Expect. 6. Michael Cohen to testify before House panel on Feb. 277. Judge Orders Roger Stone to Shut Up8. Adam Schiff: An open letter to my Republican colleagues9. North Carolina Is Getting A Do-Over Election10. 2020 Democrats Embrace Race-Conscious Policies, Including Reparations11. Pinterest Is Trying to Curb Anti-Vaxxer Misinformation12. Police: Local man's Facebook offer to trade marijuana wax for fast food lands him in jail13. Winnetka: A Memoir by Jessica Harper14. WATCH: Video Age - Pop Therapy Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 25, 2019 • 46min
Weekly Zeitgeist 63 (Best of 2/19/19-2/22/19)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 70 (2/19/19-2/22/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 2019 • 1h 15min
SMH Jussie, All Hail The Margarita 2.22.19
In episode 334, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Taco Bell's new Rattlesnake Fries, the case of Jussie Smollet, the white nationalist Coast Guard, interns being threatened with NDA's at the White House, the son of Republican congressional candidate Mark Harris coming for his father, Nielson ranking the most popular cocktails, a lame white lady round up with Miley Cyrus, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Holmes, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Taco Bell Is Unleashing Spicy ‘Rattlesnake’ and ‘Reaper’ Nacho Fries2. ‘Fox & Friends’ Fearmonger: Jussie Smollett Could Have Caused ‘Race Riots’3. Jussie Smollett’s bond set at $100,000, judge calls charges ‘despicable’4. ‘I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on earth’: A self-proclaimed white nationalist planned a mass terrorist attack, the government says5. Trump White House Is Forcing Interns to Sign NDAs and Threatening Them With Financial Ruin6. Candidate’s son warned father of N.C. political operative’s alleged tactics7. ALL MIXED UP: A LOOK AT COCKTAIL PREFERENCES ACROSS THE ON-PREMISE LANDSCAPE8. Miley Everlasting9. If You Sue Gwyneth Paltrow Over Skiing She Will Sue You Back10. Elizabeth Holmes Has a Husky Named Balto and Tells Everyone He Is a Wolf11. WATCH: Syd - Body Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 2019 • 1h 4min
LGBTrump, RIP Space Farce 2.21.19
In episode 333, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and scam queen Laci Mosley to discuss people trolling Captain Marvel, Emma Thompson leaving a project involving John Lasseter, Ariana Grande's zamboni past, a student selling drugs through a mobile gaming app, the Trump administration's plans to launch a global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality, Trump meddling with the DOJ's investigation, Trump's failed space force, Andy King of the Fyre Festival speaking out about his infamous storyline from the documentary, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. The morons are already out here trying to tank Captain Marvel on Rotten Tomatoes 2. Emma Thompson quits film after John Lasseter joins production3. Behold, 5-Year-Old Ariana Grande Enthusiastically Riding a Zamboni4. UC Santa Cruz Student Sold Drugs Through Mobile Gaming App, Feds Say5. Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality6. First 100 Days: How President Trump Has Impacted LGBTQ Rights7. Trump’s transgender military service ban just got a big win from the Supreme Court8. Trump Praises Karen Pence For Teaching Job After LGBTQ Backlash9. Intimidation, Pressure and Humiliation: Inside Trump’s Two-Year War on the Investigations Encircling Him10. Bowing to Congress, Trump scales back proposed ‘space force’11. WATCH: Andy King from 'Fyre' Documentary Glad Oral Sex Story Wasn't Edited Out | TMZ12. WATCH: Mothers - "PINK" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 20, 2019 • 1h 5min
Posthumously Canceled, LET MALIA LIVE 2.20.19
In episode 332, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and musician Chris Crofton to discuss the Peanut Butter Pump, the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Bernie Sanders announcing his presidential run, Roger Stone being a moron, the press snitching on Malia Obama, John Wayne making problematic comments in the seventies, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. The Peanut Butter Pump2. Karl Lagerfeld Dies at 85; Prolific Designer Defined Luxury Fashion3. Bernie Sanders is running for president — and his policies would have a huge impact on business4. Mueller Unceremoniously Went into Significant Detail About Roger Stone Connection to DNC Hack5. Roger Stone 'humbly' apologizes for posting photo of federal judge featuring cross-hairs symbol despite gag order6. Stop Snitching on Malia Obama7. READ: John Wayne’s 1971 Playboy Interview Transcript8. Chris Crofton Album Info8. WATCH: Live - Lakini's Juice Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 19, 2019 • 1h 7min
So(ber)cial Media, The Great Fry Debate 2.19.19
In episode 331, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Kenny DeForest to discuss how millennials are drinking less cause of social media, official French fries rankings, Trump's physical exams results, Trump's state of emergency announcement, Andrew McCabe's revealing information on Jeff Sessions and Trump, Putin being floored by female Judo champ, Trump's misleading comments about Virginia's new abortion bill, the Irn Bru drink, the U.S. Copyright Office claiming the Milly Rock and Carlton dance aren't copyrightable, Apple starting a streaming service, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Are millennials and Gen-Z avoiding alcohol because of social media?2. The official fast food French fry power rankings3. Fast-Food Fries, Ranked From Cardboard to Crispy Perfection4. Trump in 'very good health overall' but obese, according to physical exam results5. In a bizarre sing-song cadence, Trump acknowledges that his national emergency will face legal challenges, but expresses hope that SCOTUS will eventually rule in his favor.6. Key moment from Trump's remarks today: He accidentally admits "I didn't need to do this" with regard to his national emergency declaration.7. Andrew McCabe’s disturbing account of working for Sessions and Trump8. The woman who floored Putin! Olympic judo medallist sends Russian leader flying in practice session - but pictures of his defeat are 'censored'9. Trump’s misleading comments about Gov. Ralph Northam and infanticide, explained10. The controversy around Virginia’s new abortion bill, explained11. Abortion12. Irn Bru 3213. U.S. Copyright Office shades the "Carlton dance" while refusing Alfonso Ribeiro's ownership claim14. How Alfonso Ribeiro came up with "The Carlton Dance"15. Netflix Spent $12 Billion on Content in 2018. Analysts Expect That to Grow to $15 Billion This Year16. Apple will reportedly launch its new video-streaming service at March 25 event17. WATCH: Beau Peep - 97's Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2019 • 50min
Weekly Zeitgeist 62 (Best of 2/11/19-2/15/19)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 69 (2/11/19-2/15/19.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 15, 2019 • 1h 12min
Art Of The Fail, Nike Crushes Small Businessman 2.15.19
In episode 330, Jack and Miles are joined by Yo Is This Racist's co-host Andrew Ti to discuss a Colorado store closing down after they boycotted Nike cause of Colin Kaepernick ad, Amazon canceling their plans to build an HQ in New York City, Trump calling a state of emergency over the border wall, Paul Manafort lying while under cooperation agreement, Frozen 2 trailer dropping, an absurd Newsweek story, the Oscars upsetting everyone, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Colorado store that boycotted Nike after Colin Kaepernick ad will close2. Amazon Cancels Plan For NYC Headquarter Location3. The Art Of The Kneel: How Trump’s Tactics Kept Shrinking His Wall4. If Trump declares a national emergency, Pelosi can jam Republicans. Here's how.5. Fox host says if Trump supports bipartisan bill the shutdown will have been a "waste of time"6. Document: Judge Rules Manafort Lied While Under Cooperation Agreement7. Fox’s Andrew Napolitano: Paul Manafort lying to a grand jury means that “he’s exposed to more than 20 years in jail,” in turn meaning that “he might very well be a candidate for a pardon, and the public might accept the pardon.”8. This clip never gets old.9. Frozen 2 sets record for most watched animated trailer10. SNAKE BITES MAN, MAN BITES WIFE SO THEY CAN DIE TOGETHER, WIFE SURVIVES11. Oscar Intrigue: Did Lady Gaga Force Academy To Fix Song Snafu? Are Last Year’s Actor Winners Being Ignored As Presenters?12. Allison Janney Will Present at the Oscars After All13. ‘A fundamentally stupid decision’: Hollywood bashes Oscars’ move to give four awards during commercials14. Sorry Academy, Oscars Ratings and Running Time Don’t Correlate (Opinion)15. WATCH: Aso - Inside All Day Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2019 • 1h 11min
Make Executive Time Fun Again; AVATAR IS REALISTIC, STFU 2.14.19
In episode 329, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss new innovations in indulgence, American's not being able to pay back their car loans, Trump's new golf simulator, a current day measles outbreak, Ihlan Oman's comments about AIPAC, GOP removing Colin Kaepernick's name from Black History Month bill, a check in with Howard Schultz, James Cameron's thoughts on Aquaman, the new movie Yesterday, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. I tried all of the Häagen-Dazs boozy ice creams and they were like alcoholic versions of childhood treats2. The Internet Is Irrationally Hyped About Panera’s Double Bread Bowl3. Just Released: Auto Loans in High Gear4. Trump installs new 'golf simulator' at White House: report5. ‘A Match Into a Can of Gasoline’: Measles Outbreak Now an Emergency in Washington State6. Measles Outbreak Swells to 49, First Adult Over 30 Diagnosed7. MEASLES INVESTIGATION8. Parents Are at War Over Measles Outbreak9. ‘It will take off like a wildfire’: The unique dangers of the Washington state measles outbreak10. The rise of anti-vaxxer bots: Fake news is going viral — & it’s bad for our health11. Omar: 'I unequivocally apologize' after backlash over new Israel tweets12. Join AIPAC's Congressional Club13. WI GOPers Blocked Black History Month Bill Until Kaepernick’s Name Removed14. Howard Schultz on the Starbucks racial profiling incident15. James Cameron slams Aquaman, a movie where sharks shoot frickin' lasers, for its lack of realism 16. WATCH: Yesterday Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers17. WATCH: James Blake- Mile High (feat. Travis Scott and Metro Boomin) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


