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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 17, 2023 • 1h 1min
Markwayne Toughmayne, George Santos: Unsung Baller? 11.17.23
In episode 1584, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Senator Tiny Man SRSLY WOULDA FUCKED UP THAT TEAMSTER BRO, Scam Goddess - George Santos, TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About Osama bin Laden, The War On Christmas Is Really Struggling This Year and more! Senator Tiny Man SRSLY WOULDA FUCKED UP THAT TEAMSTER BRO Scam Goddess - George Santos TikTok Can’t Stop Talking About Osama bin Laden Full text: bin Laden's 'letter to America' Anti-Israel Gen Zers send Bin Laden's 2002 'Letter to America' VIRAL: Terror chief's 9/11 justification wins support among pro-Palestine Americans who claim their 'eyes have been opened' after The Guardian linked to it The Guardian Deletes Osama Bin Laden's 'Letter to America' Because It Went Viral on TikTok ‘Unvarnished Anti-Semitism’: Elon Musk Catches All Hell for Agreeing With Bigoted Tweet The War On Christmas Is Really Struggling This Year Jimmy Joins ‘Jesse Watters Primetime’ To Talk About The Latest Developments In The War On Christmas Juneteenth ousts Christmas Eve as paid holiday at major hospital system Woke Wisconsin council tells employees no Christmas decorations Wisconsin city says gov't employees can put up Christmas decorations after backlash Conservative trolls ruthlessly mocked for freaking out over Target’s “woke” Christmas merch LISTEN: Color of Autumn by NujabesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2023 • 23min
KnockTrend The Boots 11/16: Pearl Harbor, Snoop Dogg, Marathon Cheater, LGBTQ Polling, I-10 Freeway, Rage Room Romance
In this edition KnockTrend The Boots, Jack and Miles discuss Bruce Willis in Pearl Harbor?!, Snoop Dogg "giving up smoke", the latest marathon cheater (this time in Scotland), some new polling for Republicans to ignore, an update on the I-10 freeway underpass fire in L.A., and people getting nasty in the Rage Room!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2023 • 1h 10min
Real Eyes Realize True Lies (Is Islamophobic Trash), Orcas Still Based 11.16.23
In episode 1583, Miles and guest co-host super producer Justin Connor are joined by comedian, Jackie Keliiaa, to discuss… GOP Congressman ALMOST Starts To Figure It Out, A Plane Had To Fly Back To JFK Because Of… A Horse?? Orcas Continue To F*ck Up Yachts And Boats…There Is A Solution Though, Reminder: True Lies Is Islamophobic Trash and more! A Plane Had To Fly Back To JFK Because Of… A Horse?? Plane turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board AirAsia flight in Malaysia rerouted after snake found on board plane Orcas Continue To F*ck Up Yachts And Boats…There Is A Solution Though Reminder: True Lies Is Islamophobic Trash REEL BAD ARABS HOW HOLLYWOOD VILIFIES A PEOPLE (Transcript) A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY MEDIA Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People MUSLIMS PROTEST SCHWARZENEGGER’S ‘TRUE LIES’ Get Your Tickets For Good Medicine On Feb 9, 2024 Here! LISTEN: El Sueno by La LomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 2023 • 20min
Trendyth Paltrow's Ski Crash Musical 11/15: Gwenyth Paltrow, Madame Web, Supreme Court, Alaska, Markwayne Mullin, Clay Higgins
In this edition of Trendyth Paltrow's Ski Crash Musical, Miles and Bryan the Editor discuss the new Gwenyth Paltrow skiing accident musical, the new Madame Web movie, the new Supreme Court code of ethics, Americans thinking Alaska is an island, Markwayne Mullin literally asking for it, and Clay Higgins' weird "ghost bus" rant!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 40min
MJGMB #87: Philly, Fanatics and Maxey’s Ascension with Blake Wexler
Miles and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by comedian Blake Wexler for today’s episode. The trio discussed the tremendous starts by the Sixers and Mavericks before transitioning into what the answer might be for the Los Angeles Clippers. Be sure to check out Blake’s comedy special (https://youtu.be/aEnGRBHbyw4?si=Aai5BmrcxZTcHo0n)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 11min
FaceTiming While Driving = LEGAL!? Working For Elon = DEADLY? 11.15.23
In episode 1582, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and author of Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation, Sarah Cooper, to discuss… Republicans Cope With Being Wrong By Being…Wrongest? Our Laws Can’t Keep Up With Our Driving Habits, Truth Social Lost $73 Million Since It Launched, Working At SpaceX Is A G*ddamn Deathtrap, Andre 3000 To Release First Solo Album (Of All-Flute Music) and more! Republicans Cope With Being Wrong By Being…Wrongest? Our Laws Can’t Keep Up With Our Driving Habits Truth Social Lost $73 Million Since It Launched Donald Trump’s Media Company Wants Pro-Gun Programming, Cancelled Shows and ‘Non-Woke’ Content for Streaming Service Working At SpaceX Is A G*ddamn Deathtrap At SpaceX, worker injuries soar in Elon Musk’s rush to Mars Elon Musk says SpaceX should receive clearance to attempt second Starship launch this week Andre 3000 To Release First Solo Album (Of All-Flute Music) LISTEN: Almost by RugawdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 24min
All The Things You Trend 11/14: Chuck-E-Cheese, The Sphere, Markwayne Mullins, RFK Jr., Andre 3000
In this edition of All The Things You Trend, Miles and Bryan the Editor discuss Chuck-E-Cheese removing their animatronics, a "Sphere" coming to L.A., Markwayne Mullins being a real tough guy, RFK Jr. flying with his feet out, and Andre 3000 FINALLY releasing a new album (but no bars)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1h 20min
But Do You Condemn Hamas!?! Media Bias On Israel 11.14.23
Award-winning journalist Aymann Ismail joins the hosts to discuss media bias in reporting the Israel-Palestine conflict. They critique the lack of curiosity in journalists and emphasize the importance of unbiased sources. They also touch on the tension between the people and leaders in Gaza and recommend the Harris newspaper for reliable coverage. The hosts express appreciation for the guest and talk about mental health and finding joy. They mention an NBA in-season tournament and various advertisements.

Nov 13, 2023 • 49min
The Weekend Update 11/13: The Simpsons, Dior, RFK Jr., Tim Scott, Coyote Vs. Acme
In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Simpsons creators setting the record straight, Christian Dior's baby perfume, RFK Jr. getting a polling bump, Tim Scott dropping out of the GOP race, and 'Coyote Vs. Acme' getting shelved!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 2023 • 58min
Weekly Zeitgeist 299 (Best of 11/6/23-11/10/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 312 (11/6/23-11/10/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


