The Daily Zeitgeist

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.

In episode 224, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Madison Shepard to discuss Brett Kavanaugh's upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings, a 1950's murder case that could influence the Mueller case, Eminem's new album, the funeral of queen Aretha Franklin, California's latest legislative wins, Japan's pushing for clear beverages, In n Out supporting the GOP, and more!FOOTNOTES: 1. The Jesus de Galindez Case2. What to expect from Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings next week3. Author Sues CIA for Info on Trujillo Victim4. CIA Archive5. Eminem’s surprise album Kamikaze is his best in years6. When We Almost Stopped Climate Change7. Aretha's Funeral8. Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Affirmative Action Win Justice Dept. Support9. Trump personally lobbying GOP senators to flip on Sessions10. Bombshell leak to Toronto Star upends NAFTA talks: In secret ‘so insulting’ remarks, Trump says he isn’t compromising at all with Canada11. California Just Became The First US State To Condemn Surgeries On Intersex Children12. California Is About to Abolish Cash Bail. Criminal Justice Advocates Aren’t Happy13. California passes trio of gun control bills, including lifetime ban on domestic violence convicts14. Crooked Media on Gillum15. Clear Beer? Don’t Judge a Drink by Its Color16. The future is clear: Companies testing transparent beer, coffee in Japan17. Democratic leader's call for In-N-Out Burger boycott meets its own resistance18. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right' foundation faces lawsuit over degradation of New Orleans homes19. Rot wrecks Brad Pitt's hurricane homes: Actor's charity sues timber firm over claims wood used to rebuild houses in New Orleans was defective20. Hiatus Kaiyote - 13 By Fire Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Labor Day! On this bonus episode, Jack and Miles answer fan questions from the Daily Zeitgeist Reddit.FOOTNOTES: 1. Urinal Hand Washing Fail  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 46 (8/27/18-8/31/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 224, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Amy Lam to discuss Serena Williams and her amazing outfits, attack ads against Beto O'Rourke by Ted Cruz, money laundering and Chris Christie, Trump blaming NBC for fudging  a taped interview, the top student loan official resigning, the dine-and-dasher finally being arrested, the reward for naming your child after the KFC Colonel, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. The Furor Over Serena William’s Catsuit Continues Tennis’ Policing of Black Women’s Bodies2. Texas GOP shares arrest mug shot to attack Beto O'Rourke for skipping debate with Cruz3. A Malaysian fugitive might have paid Chris Christie and a Trump lawyer with laundered funds4. The strange tale of Chris Christie, money laundering, a Jersey rapper and Donald Trump5. President Trump, without evidence, says NBC's Lester Holt 'caught fudging' taped interview6. APNewsBreak: Nation’s top student loan official resigns7. A serial ‘dine-and-dasher’ loved lavish meals and leaving women to pay for them, police say. He faces 10 felony charges.8. Name Your Baby Harland9. WATCH: Ghostface Killah feat. Jadakiss - Run Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 223, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Derrick Lemos to discuss Pumpkin Spice Latte season, Magic For Humans on Netflix, a student being charged with battery for stealing a MAGA hat, Kremlin's continued work in DC, Trump's words for evangelicals, Florida mayor surfing in on the populist wave, Hurricane Maria causing as many deaths as 9/11, Kanye West's defense of his comments this year, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. Pumpkin spice lattes — and the backlash, and the backlash to the backlash — explained2. WATCH: Magic For Humans | Justin Willman Makes This Guy Think He's Invisible | Netflix3. Jo-Ann Butler: Student Steals MAGA Hat & Is Suspended4. Devin Nunes’s Curious Trip to London5. Rep. Jim Jordan on questions he has for Bruce Ohr6. Trump Urges Evangelicals to Prep for Violence After They Lose Election7. Who is Andrew Gillum? Meet Florida’s history-making Democratic nominee for governor.8. An ode to one of the worst GOP candidates in recent memory9. It’s Official: Hurricane Maria Led to as Many Deaths as 9/1110. Kanye West Apologizes for Slavery Comment, Reiterates Trump Support11. Kanye West Argues Wearing Small Sandals Is the "Japanese Way"12. WATCH: Death From Above - Holy Books (Official Audio) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 222, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Bechdel Cast co-host Caitlin Durante to discuss the rise of consumer confidence, the popularity of unboxing videos, Louis C.K's return to the stage, Google searches about Trump, Lindsay Graham's current opinion on Jeff Sessions, the new 7-Eleven delivery app, how America uses it's land, how alcohol isn't healthy at all, and more!FOOTNOTES:1. US consumer confidence rises to 18-year high2. How Unboxing Videos Soothe Our Consumerist Brains3. Louis C.K. Performs Stand-Up Set at Club Since Admitting to #MeToo Cases4. Here are 51 comedians who never forced women to watch them masturbate5. 96 Percent of Google Search Results for 'Trump' News Are from Liberal Media Outlets6. @LindseyGrahamSC explains why his opinion of AG Jeff Sessions has changed7. 7-Eleven Now App8. Here's How America Uses Its Land9. No healthy level of alcohol consumption, says major study10. WATCH: Ross From Friends - John Cage Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 221 Jack and Miles are joined by actor Behzad Dabu to discuss John McCain's passing, changing the name of the Richard Russell senate building, GOP's fear of the blue wave, Roger Stone possibly being indicted, the Jacksonville, Florida video game tournament shooting, fantasy football season, True Detective season three, and more! FOOTNOTES: 1. John McCain: Trump not attending late senator's funeral2. John McCain's final message for the President3. Ward Saturday On McCain Ending Treatment: ‘They Wanted To Have A Particular Narrative’4. Senate office is named after a virulent racist. Schumer wants to change it in honor of McCain.5. 1 big thing ... Scoop: Republicans secretly study their coming hell6. Stone Defense Fund7. Lethality of Suicide Methods8. Jacksonville shooting suspect underwent psychiatric treatment, purchased guns legally in Baltimore area9. Your first look at the long-awaited new season of 'True Detective'10. WATCH: Stimulator Jones - Soon Never Comes (Official Video) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 220, Jack and special guest host Laci Mosley are joined by super producer Anna Hossnieh to discuss how Crazy Rich Asians is a culture phenomenon, the possible biggest flip in the Trump Organization, how Republicans actually want to impeach Trump more than the Democrats, how stock market buybacks are going down currently, bloidwatch, and more! FOOTNOTES:1. How ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Hooked A $35M+ #GoldOpen At The Box Office – Update2. Amazon Best Sellers3. Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg, who allegedly helped arrange hush-money reimbursement to Cohen, receives immunity4. This may be the biggest flip yet in the Trump-Cohen saga5. Top Trump Organization official Weisselberg was granted immunity in Cohen investigation6. Republicans Are Talking About Impeachment Way More Than Democrats7. Bookmakers: Trump impeachment odds are way up after Cohen trial 8. Trump says impeachment would crash the market. Really?9. Your Questions About Impeachment, Answered10. Mike Pence, Holy Terror11. In 2008, America Stopped Believing in the American Dream12. Why Stock Market Buybacks Should Make Investors Nervous13. WATCH: Bobby Hebb - Sunny 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 45 (8/20/18-8/24/18.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.