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Nov 15, 2018 • 1h 12min

Big D Toilet, Small D Energy; If A Mid Life Crisis Were A Toy 11.15.18

In episode 275, Jack and Miles are joined by Doctor Mister Cody Johnston to discuss our acting attorney general's working for a company that hawks weird products, conspiracy theories for why Fox News still hasn't tweeted, Trump continuing to throw a tantrum over his weekend, the right giving Democrats a game plan, Republicans screaming about Democrats trying to steal their elections, MTV bringing back Spring Break, Trumpy bear, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. WATCH: Time-Lapse: Lose Yourself in the Night Sky | Short Film Showcase2. The Acting Attorney General Helped an Alleged Scam Company Hawk Bizarre Products3. Now Accepting Your Conspiracy Theories for Why Fox News Hasn't Tweeted in Almost a Week4. Five days of fury: Inside Trump’s Paris temper, election woes and staff upheaval5. Trump, stung by midterms and nervous about Mueller, retreats from traditional presidential duties6. Fox News Once Again Forgets That "Radical New Democratic Ideas" Are Really Popular7. Hundreds of voting machines sat unused in Georgia as voters waited on long lines: report8. Hell fucking yeah MTV is bringing back Spring Break9. HOW TRUMPY BEAR DIVIDED THE WORLD—AND CONQUERED THE INTERNET10. WATCH: Trumpy Bear Official Commercial!11. Pro-Trump website selling Lego-like 'MAGA' border wall play set12. Mansur Brown - Shiroi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 14, 2018 • 1h 9min

NRA vs Legitimate Science, Keurig ‘Cept For Booze 11.14.18

In episode 274, Jack and Miles are joined by Creature Feature host Katie Goldin to discuss sugar-monitoring groups coming for milkshakes with over a thousand calories, Tucker Carlson's lies, Trump's France trip going poorly, Melania demanding a security aide be fired, the NRA's beef with medical professionals, Keurig and DrinkWorks teaming up to make an automated booze machine, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Sugar-monitoring group goes after “freakshakes” that contain over 1,000 calories2. I was at the protest outside Tucker Carlson’s house. Here’s what actually happened.3. Trump's Paris trip marked by missed moments -- and a dire warning4. President Trump blames Secret Service for canceling cemetery trip in France5. In a stunning move, Melania Trump calls for ouster of a top national security aide6. NRA's enemies list: Most of America7. Reducing Firearm Injuries and Deaths in the United States: A Position Paper From the American College of Physicians8. Surprise: Physician Group Rehashes Same Tired Gun Control Policies9. Why Can't the U.S. Treat Gun Violence as a Public-Health Problem?10. Nurses, surgeons fire back at NRA with pictures of gun trauma: '#ThisIsMyLane'11. Drinkworks and Keurig have created a pod-based cocktail machine12. Creature Feature Podcast13. WATCH: Che Vuole Questa Musica Stasera - Peppino Gagliardi14. The Daily Zeitgeist Merch on Tee Public15. Tickets for Daily Zeitgeist Live show at UCB Sunset in Los Angeles Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 13, 2018 • 1h 2min

Papa John Go Away, Stan Lee Come Back! 11.13.18

In episode 273, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss Stan Lee's passing, NYC's Pink Tax for female commuters, California's largest wildfires to date, the lack of caravan talk now that the midterms are over, the blue wave making its way, the lack of funds in the GOP, Toy Story 4, Papa John's being back in legal trouble, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 952. THE PINK TRANSIT TAX: WOMEN SPEND MORE THAN MEN TO GET AROUND NYC3. Eerie video shows burned, abandoned cars after thousands fled Butte County wildfire4. KIM & KANYE HIRE PRIVATE FIREFIGHTERS ... Save Neighbors' Homes Too5. Woolsey Fire torches 91,572 acres, destroys 370 homes from coast to canyons6. With midterms done, where's the caravan talk?7. Money troubles: The GOP’s problem with cash8. WHEN DOES A SPORK BECOME SENTIENT? INSIDE THE EXISTENTIAL “TOY STORY 4” TEASER9. WATCH: Toy Story 4 | Official Teaser Trailer10. Papa John's Franchisees Call in Specialist Lawyer as Sales Sag11. WATCH: Tierra Whack - Bugs Life Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 12, 2018 • 1h 6min

Sad Boy Tucker, Already With The Xmas Music? 11.12.18

In episode 272, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Eric Lampaert to discuss the weekend box office, Ice-T never having eaten a bagel, China's new AI journalists, Trump claiming he doesn't know new acting attorney general Matt Whitaker, a look at Tucker Carlson's life, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Ice-T Says He’s Never Eaten a Bagel2. China’s state-run press agency has created an ‘AI anchor’ to read the news3. And here is future United States Attorney General Matthew Whitaker promoting advances in hot tub design for scammers World Patent Marketing4. Trump: Whitaker's past comments do not warrant recusal5. Trump claims he doesn’t know his new acting attorney general. A month ago he said he did.6. Mueller Has a Way Around Trump and His Minions7. ‘They were threatening me and my family’: Tucker Carlson’s home targeted by protesters8. Tucker Carlson Attacked the Idea of Diversity in His Latest Hate-Filled Rant9. Tucker Carlson’s Fighting Words10. Tucker Carlson Is Sorry for Being Mean11. Long before Fox News, Carlson was a La Jollan12. WATCH: Gavin McInnes and Tucker Carlson (The Daily Caller )13. WATCH: Hipster Girl - Sango & Xavier Omar Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 11, 2018 • 1h 2min

Weekly Zeitgeist 49 (Best of 11/5/18-11/9/18)

The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 56 (11/5/18-11/9/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 9, 2018 • 1h 5min

R(U)(S)si(A), Oprah’s Favorite Things (For Rich Slobs) 11.9.18

In episode 271, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster Yusong Liu to discuss RBG's fall, the White House releasing a doctored video to attack Jim Acosta, Trump's attempt to push back on the Mueller investigation by making his friend the acting attorney general, another mass shooting in America, the left's witchcraft, Oprah's favorite thing list with super producer Anna Hossnieh, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized With 3 Broken Ribs2. Reporters condemn White House decision to bar CNN's Acosta3. White House shares doctored video to support punishment of journalist Jim Acosta4. Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional5. US Mass Shootings, 1982-2018: Data From Mother Jones’ Investigation6. How gun control works in America, compared with 4 other rich countries7. 12 dead in California bar shooting8. What Do We Know About the Association Between Firearm Legislation and Firearm-Related Injuries?9. WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE WAS PAGAN WITCHCRAFT CULT LEADER10. Wicca Emerged as Controversy in West Virginia Election11. Witches cast 'mass spell' against Donald Trump12. Here's Why This Witch Is Preparing for Midterm Elections by Hosting a Hex on Brett Kavanaugh13. Oprah's Favorite Things List14. WATCH: Snoh Aalegra - Sometimes (feat. Logic) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 8, 2018 • 1h 8min

This (Jeff) Session’s Over, Chasing The Perfect Wave 11.8.18

In episode 270, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Jason Pargin to discuss Jeff Session's resignation, Rod Rosenstein leaving the Mueller probe, Trump's post-election press conference, voter demographics in the context of higher education, a Breaking Bad movie, most Googled Thanksgiving foods, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. ContraPoints2. Jeff Sessions Forced Out As Attorney General After Constant Criticism From Trump3. Trump's chaotic post-midterms press conference – video highlights4. Occupations and Their Ideologies5. I CAN TOLERATE ANYTHING EXCEPT THE OUTGROUP6. America Is Divided by Education7. Exit Polls8. Party Identification Trends, 1992-20179. The Political Divide Over Higher Education in America10. Claritas Prizm11. How unpopular is Donald Trump?12. Bryan Cranston Confirms The ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie Is Happening, And He Would ‘Absolutely’ Star In It13. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt going to trial in custody case14. What’s the most-Googled Thanksgiving recipe in your state?15. WATCH: Scientist - Taxi to baltimore Dub - 1980 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 7, 2018 • 1h

Blue Wave-ish, Sandler’s Still Got It 11.7.18

In episode 269, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sofiya Alexandra to discuss Adam Sandler's new Netflix special, midterm elections, the GOP's list of things they need to respond to once the Democrats take the house, aliens, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. The Unexpected Humanity Of Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Special2. Scoop: Republicans secretly study their coming hell3. 2018 Election: Live Coverage And Results4. It’s official: Democrats will control the House5. Fox Rebukes Sean Hannity’s and Jeanine Pirro’s Participation in a Trump Rally6. Cigar-shaped comet may actually be an alien probe, Harvard scientists suggest7. WATCH: Lil Haiti "HIT THE WAVE" Ft. Kush Flo (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 6, 2018 • 1h 12min

Queen Of The Zeitgeist, What To Worry About On Election Day 11.6.18

In episode 268, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of the Alchemy This! podcast Kevin Pollak to discuss the Bohemian Rhapsody film, Trump's behavior during midterms, Brian Kemp's office investigating the Democrats, why people like death metal, the calming game of Tetris, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rocks With $50 Million, ‘Nutcracker’ Crumbles2. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rules International Box Office With Killer $72 Million3. Sacha Baron Cohen: I quit Freddie Mercury biopic after dispute with Queen4. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Doesn’t Straightwash, but It’s Confused About Freddie Mercury’s Sexuality5. 'Trump has hijacked the election': House Republicans in panic mode6. Brian Kemp’s Office, Without Citing Evidence, Investigates Georgia Democrats Over Alleged ‘Hack’7. Psychologists are trying to figure out why people like death metal8. TINY FINNISH TOWN WINS WORLD CAPITAL OF METAL CROWN9. Can't Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind10. A better distraction: Exploring the benefits of flow during uncertain waiting periods.11. WATCH: Sudan Archives - Nont for Sale Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nov 5, 2018 • 1h 10min

Oprah vs Fox, Real Housewives Of The Vatican 11.5.18

In episode 267, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, activist, and co-host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed to discuss Fox News being annoyed at Oprah for getting involved in Georgia, the UK possibly changing laws because too many people getting wasted at the airport, Nigerian security forces blaming Trump for their behavior, midterm polls, Steve King losing his mind on a questioner, the battle between the two Pope's, your first movie soundtrack love, bloidwatch and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Great to join my sweet friend @ainsleyearhardt on @foxandfriends this morning to discuss #Midtermsand what will resonate with the American family voter. 2. Roth: “I think the problem with celebrities…is that they are in a very different financial status than the people that are listening to them. Oprah Winfrey, is one of the wealthiest women in the world, is talking to people in Marietta, Georgia.”3. U.K. might change laws because too many people are getting sloshed at the airport4. Shia group says Nigeria security forces killed scores in protests5. Nigerian army cites Trump's comments to justify shooting protesters6. Go Back To Sleep, Kids: Only One-Third Of Millennials Say They're Definitely Going To Vote In 20187. Steve King blows up at questioner who pressed him on the Pittsburgh massacre 8. POPE VS. POPE: HOW FRANCIS AND BENEDICT’S SIMMERING CONFLICT COULD SPLIT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH9. What's the first movie soundtrack you loved?10. WATCH: Swizz Beatz - Something Dirty/Pic Got Us (Audio) ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss, Styles P Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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