The Daily Zeitgeist

In episode 250, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Reality Bytes co-host Sofiya Alexandra to discuss Hurricane Michael, Melania Trump's comments on the #metoo movement, Trump's mis-leading op-ed on Medicare-For-All, the right fearing for their lives cause of liberals, Trump's behavior leading to the more corrupt behavior across the world, why stocks are dropping, scientists studying the flipping bottle trick, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Hurricane Michael makes landfall: Florida homes fully submerged – live2. Melania Trump weighs in on the #MeToo movement3. Donald Trump: Democrats 'Medicare for All' plan will demolish promises to seniors4. Democrats seize on cherry-picked claim that ‘Medicare-for-all’ would save $2 trillion5. ERIC HOLDER: WHEN REPUBLICANS GO LOW, ‘WE KICK THEM’6. Hillary Clinton: You 'cannot be civil' with Republicans, Democrats need to be 'tougher'7. Watch Tucker Carlson bumble and stumble and change the subject when he tries to paint "The Left" as a violent mob and his guest brings up Dylann Roof and Charlottesville8. Rand Paul on political climate: 'I really worry that someone is going to be killed'9. Turkish officials say a Saudi murder squad is behind journalist's death10. Bond yields rise to 7-year high. Time to worry?11. Dow falls 832 points in third-worst day by points ever12. Just 100 companies responsible for 71% of global emissions, study says13. The Carbon Majors Database14. Physics holds the key to performing the flipping water bottle trick15. WATCH: Tajima Hal - For A While Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 249, Jack and Miles are joined by visual artist and The Soft Spot co-host Meg Molloy to discuss the effects of Taylor Swift's political post, Kanye West's meeting with Trump, the false narrative that the republicans outmaneuvered the democrats, Nikki Haley's resignation, the fact that we only have a twelve year window to deal with climate change according to scientists, the disappearance of a journalist at the hands of Saudi's government, conspiracy theorists embracing the microwave attacking diplomats theory, Pizza Hut and Cinnabon joining forces, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Taylor Swift: Voter Registration Spike Follows Star’s Political Awakening2. Kanye West will meet with Trump at the White House to talk prison reform, violence in Chicago3. Haley: Kushner Is ‘Such A Hidden Genius That No One Understands’4. April 25, 2018 - Trump Gets Better Grades On North Korea, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; But Voters Say Trump Is Making World Less Safe5. Is Nikki Haley the most popular politician in America?6. Majority of top U.S. newspapers fail to mention landmark climate change report on their homepages7. Khashoggi Disappearance Is Part of a Ruthless Saudi Campaign to Crush Dissent8. Oprah, Rupert Murdoch, Harvard: Saudi Prince’s U.S. Tour9. Trump’s Publisher Pal Puts Saudi Propaganda Magazine in U.S. Supermarkets10. Saudi women's rights activist arrested as long-time driving ban lifted11. Trump Gives Dictators the Green Light12. Conspiracy Theorists Are Embracing A Microwave Theory About US Diplomats Injured In Cuba13. Pizza Hut and Cinnabon combine forces to make home cinnamon-roll delivery a reality14. WATCH: LION BABE - Rockets (Official Audio) ft. Moe Moks Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 248, Jack and Miles are joined by Kinda Dating podcast host Natasha Chandel to discuss website traffic rankings, Venom and A Star Is Born crushing the box office, a new story that reveals that dogs aren't as smart as we thought, Taylor Swift finally getting political, all the state deadlines for registering to vote, Kanye West's clear mental health issues, a new poll showing the gender gap when it comes to party support, Banksy's newest Banksy idea, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Top Websites Ranking2. 'Venom' breaks records, 'A Star Is Born' shines at the box office3. Your Dog May Be Smart, but She’s Not Exceptional4. What Made Taylor Swift Finally Get Political?5. How to Register to Vote: Deadlines for Each State6. Fox News guest @charliekirk11 loved when Kanye went on a pro-Trump rant—but now wants Taylor Swift to shut up? The hypocrisy is staggering 7. Pete Davidson Issues Mental Health Plea to Kanye West on SNL8. Survey of battleground House districts shows Democrats with narrow edge9. Why putting £1m through the shredder is Banksy’s greatest work10. WATCH: Wayne Snow - Nothing Wrong Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 247, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, and You're Making It Worse podcast co-host H. Alan Scott to discuss Russian bots entering the culture wars, Krispy Kreme coming to Ireland, the film A Star Is Born with super producer Anna Hossnieh, Susan Collins decision to vote for Kavanaugh or not, Hooter's starting to lose steam, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Weaponizing the haters: The Last Jedi and the strategic politicization of pop culture through social media manipulation.2. BRETT KAVANAUGH HAS HUGE OPPOSITION IN THE U.S.—BUT RUSSIAN STATE PROPAGANDA LOVES DONALD TRUMP'S NOMINEE3. Krispy Kreme closing overnight 'Drive-Thru' after residents share extraordinary footage of 'honking cars'4. I Was Brett Kavanaugh’s College Roommate5. Brett Kavanaugh: Susan Collins announces decision as hundreds protest – live updates6. Hooters is closing restaurants. Is its offensive uniform to blame?7. WATCH: Sixtoo - "Boxcutter Emporium Pt. 3" 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 51 (10/1/18-10/5/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 246, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and Reality Bytes podcast host Courtney Kocak to discuss Chris Evan's retiring as the role of Captain America, updates on the Kavanaugh investigation, selfies causing deaths, how hugs can make you happier, the city of Houston trying to shut down a sex robot brothel, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Chris Evans Officially Wraps Playing Captain America2. Chris Evans to Retire as Captain America After 'Avengers 4'3. Democrats’ Kavanaugh assassination is reuniting the right4. Republican enthusiasm surges amid Supreme Court battle5. Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford hearing spurs more division - CBS News Poll6. Is Kavanaugh Helping Republicans’ Midterm Chances?7. Here are the top ways people die while taking selfies and “being cool”8. Hug It Out: Study Shows Hugs Really Do Make Us Happier, Especially On Hard Days9. City Council amends SOB ordinance to block sex doll rental shop10. WATCH: Wild Belle - Keep You (Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 245, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss the 'Presidential Alert' text message American's received, Adam McKay's new film about Dick Cheney and the Bush Administration, how Trump's brand is suffering since he entered the White House, the GOP's lack of care for women, the truth about Trump receiving a ton of money from his father, the most hated food in each state, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Merrill Markoe, Megan Koester to Debut Podcast ‘The Indignities of Being a Woman’ (EXCLUSIVE)2. Cellphone users nationwide just received a ‘Presidential Alert.’ Here’s what to know.3. Christian Bale Is Fully Committed to This Dick Cheney Part and His Transformation Is Proof4. Speed Read: The 5 Richest Bits in Forbes’ Look at Trump the ‘Net Loser’5. Trump Isn’t the Only Republican Mocking Survivors of Sexual Assault6. SRA Poll shows ND Senate race numbers, reaction to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh case7. Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father8. This Map Shows The Most Hated Food In Every State9. WATCH: Cirandar by Seu Jorge Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 244, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Liz Stewart to discuss Comedy Cellar's new policy cause of Louis CK, more news from Kavanaugh's wild drinking days, how the Trumps think this is a scary time for white men, how Whole Foods employees are considering unionizing since Amazon acquired them, a new Game of Thrones whiskey, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Louis C.K. Performs Again, but Club Gives Patrons an Out2. Kavanaugh Was Questioned by Police After Bar Fight in 19853. Toobin: Poor plight of white men is ridiculous4. NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll National Survey Results and Analysis5. Poll: Majority of Republicans want Brett Kavanaugh confirmed even if assault accusations are true6. The unbearable corporate spin7. Amazon warehouse workers skip bathroom breaks to keep their jobs, says report8. Amazon's patent for caging workers was "bad" idea, exec admits9. Bernie Sanders introduces the BEZOS Act, slamming Amazon's low wages 10. Amazon is doling out raises of as little as 25 cents an hour in what employees call ‘damage control’11. Whole Foods employees are worried about new owner Amazon — so they’re trying to unionize12. Amazon's Aggressive Anti-Union Tactics Revealed in Leaked 45-Minute Video13. Game of Thrones®- Inspired Whisky Is Here In Celebration Of The Hit TV Series14. WATCH: Maxine Ashley - Happy (With Or Without You)  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 242, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and activist Derrick Lemos to discuss Olive Garden's new lasagna dip, Facebook being breached, more on the Kavanaugh testimony and the delayed vote on the senate floor, a possible civil war in our future, the SEC suing Elon Musk, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Olive Garden Made A Lasagna Dip Served With Pasta Chips2. Facebook Is Breached, Putting 50 Million Users’ Data at Risk3. Hacker says he'll livestream deletion of Zuckerberg's Facebook page4. The Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings Will Be Remembered as a Grotesque Display of Patriarchal Resentment5. Judge Brett Kavanaugh Plagiarizes Clarence Thomas In Denying Sex Assault6. Sen. Graham slams Democrats, vigorously defends Kavanaugh7. A New Citizen Decides to Leave the Tumult of Trump’s America8. Why the SEC Sued Elon Musk, and What It Means for Tesla9. WATCH: Miike Snow - Animal [Mark Ronson Remix] 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 50 (9/24/18-9/28/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.