

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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Sep 17, 2018 • 1h 18min
Flu Shot Ya? America’s Strongest Brands 9.17.18
In episode 233, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Natch Beaut Podcast host Jackie Johnson to discuss Drake's new girlfriend, Nike stock booming, Paul Manafort's decision to take a plea deal, Andrew Cuomo beating Cynthia Nixon in the New York primaries, why you should get your flu shot, new theories about how Russia is behind the Cuba 'attacks,' how booze industry heirs are investing in marijuana, the new strongest brands poll, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Bella Harris, Drake’s New 18-Year Old Girlfriend2. Nike stock closes at all-time high in aftermath of Colin Kaepernick ad campaign3. Judge: Manafort agreed to cooperate 'fully and truthfully' with Mueller4. Andrew Cuomo Won, But He’s Living in Cynthia Nixon’s World5. Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine6. The Case of the Sick Americans in Cuba Gets Stranger7. The Sound and the Fury: Inside the Mystery of the Havana Embassy8. Beer Makers Are Drunk on Marijuana's Potential9. The Harris Poll Announces This Year’s Brands of the Year in the 2018 EquiTrend® Study10. WATCH: The Internet - Dontcha Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2018 • 57min
Weekly Zeitgeist 41 (Best of 9/10/18-9/14/18)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 48 (9/10/18-9/14/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2018 • 1h 12min
Wine Not? McHostile Work Environment With Cheese 9.14.18
In episode 232, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Amanda Salvatore to discuss a wine glass holder for your shower, how the Department of Homeland Security transferred millions from the Coast Guard to ICE, Trump continuing to deny the real death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, updates on whether or not Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed, Facebook allowing conservative sites to fact check them, sexual harassment complaints at McDonalds, the recasting of Henry Cavill, Conan O'Brien's 25th anniversary, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. SIPSKI Shower Wine Glass Holder2. DHS transferred $169 million from other programs to ICE for migrant detention3. Trump Denies Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Maria Death Toll, Accuses Democrats of Making It Up4. Media’s coverage of Trump’s Puerto Rico conspiracy theory was a failure5. Feinstein Turned Over A Mysterious Letter About Brett Kavanaugh To The FBI6. Committee Vote On Kavanaugh Delayed Until Next Week7. Baseball tickets? Gambling debts? Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh answers Democrats' queries8. Facebook uses The Weekly Standard to fact-check9. Can Mark Zuckerberg Fix Facebook Before It Breaks Democracy?10. 10 Female Workers Have Filed Sexual Harassment Complaints Against McDonald’s11. McDonald’s workers set to strike over sexual harassment12. McDonald's Workers Detail Horrifying Sexual Harassment13. The Labor Ruling McDonald's Has Been Dreading Just Became A Reality14. 'Try again': McDonald's women's day stunt criticized as hollow gesture15. Henry Cavill is reportedly out as DC’s Superman16. CONAN O'BRIEN'S MASSIVE LATE NIGHT ARCHIVE WILL SOON BE AVAILABLE ONLINE17. WATCH: MF DOOM - Madvillain - Accordion Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 13, 2018 • 1h 14min
Grift-eth Paltrow, Disaster Dogwhistles 9.13.18
In episode 231, Jack and Miles are joined by Culture King podcast's co-host Edgar Momplaisir to discuss Hurricane Florence updates, the Trump Administration's transferring al to of money from FEMA to ICE to detain immigrants, Paul Manafort's possible plea deals, new Trump documentaries coming out soon, Norm MacDonald's thoughts on Louis CK and Roseanne, comparisons between Trump and Gwyneth Paltrow and her wellness site Goop, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Hurricane Florence Live Updates: 3 Million Could Lose Power When Storm Hits2. Trump Administration Transferred $9.8 Million From FEMA To ICE3. Manafort in talks with prosecutors about possible plea, according to people familiar with the discussions4. What’s the Deal With All the New Trump Documentaries?5. Michael Moore Thinks That Gwen Stefani is the Reason Why Trump Ran For Office6. Sundance Film Review: ‘Our New President’7. WATCH: Our New President Trailer8. Norm Macdonald Won’t Go Pundit on His Netflix Talk Show9. No, Gwyneth Paltrow, women should not put jade eggs in their vaginas, gynecologist says10. Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop touted the ‘benefits’ of putting a jade egg in your vagina. Now it must pay.11. Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop pays $145,000 in vaginal egg lawsuit12. Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop pseudoscience winning?13. Wearable Stickers that Promote Healing (Really!)14. NASA Calls Bullshit on Goop's $120 'Bio-Frequency Healing' Sticker Packs [Updated]15. What Donald Trump and Gwyneth Paltrow have in common16. Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks the Election Result Is ‘Exciting’17. WATCH: KELELA -The High Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2018 • 1h 12min
John Legend EGOT, Les Moonves HE GONE 9.11.18
In episode 229, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Culture King's host Jacquis Neal to discuss Hurricane Florence, Les Moonves exiting CBS and his work to destroy Janet Jackson's career, a look at the effects of 9/11, the US Open Final with Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka, the woman who dips her chicken wings into her soda, John Legend joining the EGOT club, Colin Kaepernick boosting Nike's sales, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. Hurricane Florence, now a Category 4 storm, on track to hit East Coast2. As Leslie Moonves Negotiates His Exit from CBS, Six Women Raise New Assault and Harassment Claims3. Les Moonves Reportedly Tried to Sabotage Janet Jackson’s Career After Super Bowl ‘Nip Slip’4. In 2008, America Stopped Believing in the American Dream5. US Open 2018: Serena Williams' claims of sexism backed by WTA6. Naomi Osaka beats the boos and begins long road to tennis icon status7. Cartoon depicting tantrum-throwing Serena Williams at US Open causes new round of outrage8. People are weirded out by this fan dipping chicken fingers into her soda9. Welcome John Legend to the EGOT Club10. Colin Kaepernick Campaign Gives Nike a Big Sales Boost11. WATCH: Dirty Art Club "Daysleeper" Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2018 • 1h 16min
Trump Disappears People From Rallies, Dictionary Adds New Words 9.10.18
In episode 228, Jack and special guest host Laci Mosley are joined by actor and writer Lucas Neff to discuss Barack Obama's speech at University of Illinois, Trump staffer's switching out indifferent people behind him at his rallies, how Trump wants Sessions to investigate who wrote the NY Times op-ed, Elon Musk's appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, new words in the dictionary, Jared Kushner having his 'Veep' moment, Domino's Pizza offering free pizza for life for tattoo's of the logo's, microwave weapons are a prime suspect in the attacks on US diplomats, Nicki Minaj donating money to the Cosby Show's Geoffrey Owens, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. In defining speech, Obama takes down Trump, his politics and enablers; warns of 'dire' consequences of not voting2. Obama gives 'State of our Democracy' speech3. Obama slams 'crazy stuff' coming out of Trump White House, hits politicizing of Justice Department4. This hilarious, too-candid guy behind Trump was deemed an unsuitable background prop by the Trump choreographers. He was replaced (see next tweet) with someone who could actually feign enthusiasm for Dear Leader.5. Trump wants Attorney General Jeff Sessions to investigate writer of anonymous NYT op-ed6. Tesla's Elon Musk appears to smoke weed in Joe Rogan live interview7. We Put a Bunch of New Words in the Dictionary8. This Video of Jared Kushner Stuck Outside a Meeting Is Straight Out of ‘Veep’9. Domino's Pizza tattoos earn some Russians 'free pizza for life'10. Microwave Weapons Are Prime Suspect in Ills of U.S. Embassy Workers11. Scientists and doctors zap theory that microwave weapon injured Cuba diplomats12. Nicki Minaj plans on donating $25,000 to 'Cosby Show' actor Geoffrey Owens13. WATCH: Leon Bridges - Lisa Sawyer (Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 9, 2018 • 50min
Weekly Zeitgeist 40 (Best of 9/3/18-9/7/18)
The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 47 (9/3/18-9/7/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2018 • 1h 1min
White House Goes Coup Coup, Kamala Harris Has Receipts 9.7.18
In episode 227, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Max Silvestri to discuss Democrats grilling Brett Kavanaugh at his senate committee hearing, the death of Burt Reynolds, the New York Times anonymous op-ed piece from someone inside the Trump Administration, the normalization of Trump's corruption, Qatar lobbying to hang out with Trump, India abolishing gay sex ban, the signs of gentrification, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. WATCH: Brett Kavanaugh admits there are no laws governing the male body2. CSPAN has posted the entire nearly 8-minute exchange between Kamala Harris and Kavanaugh on the Mueller probe. It is worth your time.3. WATCH LIVE: Democrats Release 'Confidential' Kavanaugh Emails4. BREAKING: Brett Kavanaugh was asked in 2004 about whether he was involved in the nomination of Bill Pryor. He said “I was not involved in handling his nomination"5. BURT REYNOLDS DEAD AT 826. I Am Part of the Resistance Inside the Trump Administration7. Anti-Trump op-ed prompts guessing game on author's identity8. ‘The sleeper cells have awoken’: Trump and aides shaken by ‘resistance’ op-ed9. The Big Melt10. Lindsey Graham faults Jeff Sessions for "zero-tolerance" policy11. The New Lobbying: Qatar Targeted 250 Trump ‘Influencers’ to Change U.S. Policy12. India Supreme Court Strikes “Sodomy” Ban in World’s Most Significant LGBTQ Rights Decision13. Starbucks, florists and other warning signs home prices are about to go up14. WATCH: The O'Jays - Back Stabbers Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2018 • 1h 6min
Alex Jones vs Rubio, Kanye vs Drake: FIGHT! 9.6.18
In episode 226, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Bechdel Cast co-host Caitlin Durante to discuss Kanye's apology to Drake, updates from Brett Kavanaugh's senate confirmation hearing, the Marco Rubio and Alex Jones spat, how the Republican Party is shrinking, some more take aways from Bob Woodward's book 'Fear,' incumbent Mike Capuano being beat by a progressive, the new Nike commercial with Colin Kaepernick, racist robocalls hitting Florida, how super-environmentalists don't vote, John Kyl replacing John McCain, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Kanye apologizes to Drake, bringing peace to the earth2. Brett Kavanaugh remains vague on Roe v. Wade, says loyalty is to Constitution -- live updates3. Marco Rubio Clashes With Alex Jones In Capitol: 'I'll Take Care Of You Myself'4. Kasich: ‘Our party is shrinking’5. A lot of Americans spent 2017 bailing on the Republican Party6. Data: Republican Party ID drops after Trump election7. Bob Woodward’s new book reveals a ‘nervous breakdown’ of Trump’s presidency8. 5 Takeaways From Bob Woodward’s Book on the Trump White House9. Ayanna Pressley Upsets Capuano in Massachusetts House Race10. Progressives Keep Making Pollsters Look Extremely Dumb11. WATCH: Nike - Dream Crazy12. Inside Twitter’s Long, Slow Struggle to Police Bad Actors13. Racist Robocalls Target Andrew Gillum, Democratic Nominee for Florida Governor14. White nationalist in Idaho using Iowa phone number to spread racist message about Mollie Tibbetts' death15. A ‘jaw-dropping’ 15 million super-environmentalists don’t vote in the midterms16. Arizona governor appoints ex-senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain’s seat17. Chicago Podcast Festival18. WATCH: E-40 - Carlos Rossi Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2018 • 1h 9min
Nike’s Profitable Wokeness, Justice KavanaUGHhhhhh 9.5.18
In episode 225, Jack and Miles are joined by Go Fact Yourself's J. Keith van Straaten to discuss Colin Kaepernick's Nike sponsorship, polls showing that Democrats are gaining advantage in midterms, the Kavanaugh hearing, Bob Woodward's new book 'Fear,' Crazy Rich Asians breaking records, the devastating museum fire in Brazil, the New Yorker Festival controversy, Damien Chazelle's new film 'First Man,' and more! FOOTNOTES:1. @TuckerCarlson: Colin Kaepernick sitting during the national anthem is a way of making a generalized attack against the country that makes him and Nike rich2. Outrage grows after #Nikepicks Colin Kaepernick as the new face of its #JustDoItcampaign – your thoughts?3. The Senate races where Trump approval is losing ground4. Poll: Democrats regain clear advantage in midterms shaping up as referendum on President Trump5. The Kavanaugh hearing6. Bob Woodward’s new book reveals a ‘nervous breakdown’ of Trump’s presidency7. Trump called Attorney Jeff Sessions a 'traitor,' and said 'Everybody's trying to get me,' according to an explosive new Bob Woodward book8. 'Crazy Rich Asians' Becomes Most Successful Studio Rom-Com in 9 Years at the U.S. Box Office9. What Was Lost in Brazil’s Devastating Museum Fire10. The Steve Bannon-New Yorker controversy, explained11. 'First Man': Neil Armstrong film fails to fly flag for US patriotism12. Marco Rubio and the Right’s Bogus Attacks on Ryan Gosling’s Neil Armstrong Movie ‘First Man’13. Damien Chazelle defends 'First Man' amid flag controversy14. WATCH: Robert Glasper Experiment - No One Like You (KAYTRANADA Remix/Audio) ft. Alex Isley Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


