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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 10, 2023 • 1h
Propaganda Night In Hollywood! GOP So Bloodthirsty 11.10.23
In episode 1580, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… GOP Debate = WHO IS AMERICA’S BIGGEST BLOODTHIRSTY FREAK, So Gal Gadot’s IDF Screening Didn’t Go Well and more! DeSantis' Shoot People 'Stone Cold Dead' Policy DeSantis' Unhinged "Common Cause with Hamas" Student Policy Tim Scott's Awkward Landing Nikki Haley's Mortal Kombat Policy Vivek Ramaswamy Wants To "Smoke 'Em!" So Gal Gadot’s IDF Screening Didn’t Go Well Gal Gadot’s newest movie screening — featuring Hamas atrocities — is drawing criticism Gal Gadot's Absence From Hamas Movie Screening Raises Questions Gal Gadot’s ‘Bearing Witness’ Screening of Hamas Massacre Brings Sobs, Protests to L.A. Fights erupt outside Museum of Tolerance after screening of film on Hamas LISTEN: Iskhathi by NongomaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2023 • 25min
People Magazine's Trendiest Podcast Alive 11/9: Dr. Pepper, WSJ, Taco Bell, Grok, Jared Leto, NYT
In this edition of People Magazine's Trendiest Podcast Alive, Jack and Miles discuss Dr. Pepper's new spicy soda, "The New Headache for Bosses" according to WSJ, Taco Bell still providing maximum value, Elon Musk's based af AI, Jared Leto climbing the Empire State Building, and the NYT's weird "Gen Alpha" article!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 9, 2023 • 1h 11min
GOP: Putting L In EL-ection, People’s Sexist-est Man Alive? 11.09.23
In episode 1579, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Brian Bahe, to discuss… Christo-Fascist Indoctrination of Children NOT Popular You Say? Way To Go Ohio, Cocaine Bear < Taco Bell Bear, People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Continues To Be Garbage and more! Christo-Fascist Indoctrination of Children NOT Popular You Say? Way To Go Ohio Ohio voters approve amendment to establish right to abortion in state constitution, CBS News projects Kentucky's incumbent Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear reelected, CBS News projects If Trump wins, more voters foresee better finances, staying out of war — CBS News poll Election 2023 results: Democrats pick up wins on Ohio abortion ballot measure, Kentucky governor's race and Virginia Legislature Anti-abortion misinformation mounting ahead of key Ohio vote, experts warn Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, becoming 24th state to do so Who is campaigning against recreational marijuana in Ohio, and how? Ohio voters to decide on recreational marijuana with Issue 2; Gov. DeWine opposes passage Cocaine Bear < Taco Bell Bear Bear in Florida steals $45 Taco Bell delivery off someone's porch moments after it was dropped off People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Continues To Be Garbage People magazine roasted for making ‘irrelevant’ Patrick Dempsey ‘Sexiest Man Alive’: ‘It’s not 2005’ Inside the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ selection ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Book Details “HR Issues” Behind Patrick Dempsey’s Exit Ellen Pompeo Reportedly Accepted Hush Money to Stay Quiet About Patrick Dempsey’s “Tyrant” Behavior On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Set All the Sexiest Man Alive Covers The Root's Black Choices for the Sexiest Man Alive 2023 Gwen Stefani Is Set to Marry a Trump Supporter. The ’90s Are Dead. In Trump’s America, Homophobe Blake Shelton Is the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Here are all of the men who have been crowned as People's Sexiest Man Alive Barbara Walters grills Sean Connery about his defense of hitting women: ‘Depends … on the circumstances’ LISTEN: Like A Tattoo (Skep's Jungle Edit) by SadeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 22min
ElecTrend Recap 11/8: Election Day, 007: Road To A Million, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
In this edition of ElecTrend Recap, Jack and Miles discuss Election Day 2023, Brian Cox's Murrayesque '007: Road To A Million' revelation, and the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 55min
MJGMB #86: Keeping Up with the Pacers with Chris Barnett
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by Hoopspaces.com and Playback TV's Chris Barnett on today's episode. The trio discussed all of the fast starts around the league and several marquee matchups before breaking down the state of the Indiana Pacers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2023 • 1h 5min
Mom! Dad’s Jacking Off AGAIN, Poo-rates Of The Caribbean 11.08.23
In episode 1578, Jack and Miles are joined by actor and co-host of Keys to the Kingdom, Amanda Lund, to discuss… Moms For Liberty Are Trying To Get A Librarian Arrested, Mike Johnson’s Porno App Could Be A National Security Risk, Since We Have A Disney Expert--Are People Shitting All Over Disneyland/World? More Disneyland Poop Stuff and more! Moms For Liberty Are Trying To Get A Librarian Arrested To be or not to be on the shelf? New Florida school book law could restrict even Shakespeare Moms for Liberty Member Demands Florida Librarians' Arrest Mike Johnson’s Porno App Could Be A National Security Risk Mike Johnson Admits He and His Son Monitor Each Other’s Porn Intake in Resurfaced Video The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps There are reasons to be leery of House speaker’s porn-monitoring software, experts say How Speaker Mike Johnson’s plans for a Christian law school unraveled Mike Johnson hid 'key problems' at Christian law school that led to $5M loss: report Since We Have A Disney Expert--Are People Shitting All Over Disneyland/World? More Disneyland Poop Stuff Cleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless Disney theme park guests are pooping while waiting on line for rides Walt Disney World's Liberty Square Has An Icky Feature You Might Not Have Noticed Serial poopers: What makes people poo in public places? LISTEN: Conceited by Lola YoungSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 26min
Germicidal UV Zeits 11/7: AMPTP, Biden, Hollywood Deaths, WeWork, 1st Gen Social Media
In this edition of Germicidal UV Zeits, Jack and Miles discuss the AMPTP's best and final offer (rhetorically speaking), Biden's polling freefall, how Hollywood affects how we view the end of our lives, WeWork filing for bankruptcy, and 1st gen social media users: where do they go from here?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 9min
The Continuing Evolution Of White Nationalism 11.07.23
In episode 1577, Jack and Miles are joined by the Senior Researcher of U.S. Hate & Extremist Movements at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, Jared Holt, to discuss… GAZA and Opportunism, Islamophobia, White Nationalism 3.0, Active Clubs, Second Trump Presidency, 2024 Election, Latest D’Souza Film and more! LISTEN: Glamorous Damage by GUMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 46min
The First WeekTrender of November 11/6: Trumpdictment, Gaza, Israel, The Simpsons, Marks & Spencer
In this edition of The First WeekTrender of November, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, a Trumpdictment update and his almost assured return to the White House, more news on the Gaza Invasion, the Simpsons going woke, and Marks & Spencer's controversial new Christmas ad! 1. With the world on fire, a cowardly, timid news media is a threat to U.S. democracy (inquirer.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2023 • 56min
Weekly Zeitgeist 298 (Best of 10/30/23-11/3/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 311 (10/30/23-11/3/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


