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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Nov 6, 2017 • 48min
Daylight Savings Is Good For Business, The Oprah Effect 11.6.17
In episode 21, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Solomon Georgio to discuss daylight savings, the weekly tabloid watch, Trump's reactions to national tragedies, & then producer Anna Hossnieh joins to discuss Oprah's annual favorite thing list. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2017 • 46min
The Art World's Way More Sexist Than You Think, Osama Bin Laden's Loose Change 11.3.17
In episode 20, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Riley Silverman to discuss myths about trans people in the media, Osama Bin Laden's hard drive files, the women harassed by Trump, the lack of famous women artists, Trump's sleeping habits, & more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2017 • 42min
Kelly's Revisionist History, A Conspiracy Theory About Hitler 11.2.17
In episode 19, Jack & Miles are joined by 'Yo, Is This Racist's' Andrew Ti to discuss John Kelly's views on Robert E. Lee, the terrorist attack in Manhattan, Trump's handling of Puerto Rico, a theory that Hitler escaped to Colombia, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 1, 2017 • 39min
How Do You Say Facebook in Russian, GOP Smoke Bombs 11.1.17
In episode 18, Jack & Miles are joined by writer & show creator Reed Agnew to discuss Russian Facebook ads, Paul Manafort, George Papadopoulos, Sarah Huckabee Sanders deflection tactics, Robert Mueller possibly getting fired by Trump, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 31, 2017 • 46min
Manafort Probed, George Clooney Sucks At Racial Commentary 10.31.17
In episode 17, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Shannon Coffey to discuss Robert Mueller & his charges against Paul Manafort, Kevin Spacey's apology, Larry David's new season of Curb, George Clooney & Suburbicon, Albert Einstein, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 30, 2017 • 51min
The Greatest Drug Dealer In American History, Stranger Things Is Based On A Real Conspiracy Theory 10.30.17
In episode 16, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss Trump drug abuse speech, the Sackler Family & Oxycontin, Stranger Things & the Montauk conspiracy, tabloids, George H.W. Bush & the Harvey effect, & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2017 • 52min
Coldplay > Radiohead, China = Black Mirror, JFK: Solved? 10.27.17
In episode 15, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Teresa Lee to discuss John Kelly being a monster, Fox New's weird claims about Radiohead stealing from Coldplay, Xi Jinping & China's new citizen rating system, plus Jack's JFK theories & more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2017 • 51min
Global Warming Is Coming Everywhere, Moana Creates A Tiny Woke Army 10.26.17
In episode 14, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Jono Zalay to discuss Jeff Flake's comments, the GOP shutting down consumer protections, the FCC trying to get rid of net neutrality, global warming and a climate change poet, Ryan Zinke, & Moana. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2017 • 47min
The FBI Is Harvesting Faces But President Pence Scares Us More 10.25.17
In episode 13, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Dana Gould to discuss Mike Pence & his delusions, Bill O'Reilly's new excuses, facial recognition software, & a call in from our New York correspondent Taylor Ortega about the 'good' television show. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 24, 2017 • 57min
Woody Allen's Next Movie Is Creepy, Military Class Warfare 10.24.17
In episode 12, Jack & Miles are joined again by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss financier Bill Browder, Tyler Perry & his Medea movies, classism in America & the military, & Jamie's podcast Bechdel Cast and her views on Woody Allen's Manhattan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
