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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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Oct 16, 2023 • 52min
The WeekTrend Update 10/16: Israel, Hamas, Taylor Swift, Mike Pence
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss Israel's invasion of Gaza, Taylor Swift breaking the box office, Mike Pence running out of money and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 4min
Weekly Zeitgeist 295 (Best of 10/9/23-10/13/23)
Discussion on the effectiveness of a shortened work week and spreading movement, experiences with Twitter's unreliable news, fashion, travel, and gaming gifts, the historical perspective of overworking, ads for pet odor eliminator, gaming tech, and fantasy sports, the impact of e-commerce on malls, and the American attitude and internalized ideas.

Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 2min
Taylor Swift > Michael Jordan? Live From a Midwestern Airport 10.13.23
Comedian Dan Van Kirk gives a hilarious 'man-on-the-ground' report from an airport. The hosts discuss the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike and studios' desire to create digital clones of actors. They also touch on Taylor Swift's power and the controversies surrounding various politicians. Sponsor ads include Squarespace, Prize Picks, and Purdue Global.

Oct 12, 2023 • 27min
Peanut Trend'n'M's 10/12: Twitter Misinformation, Israel/Hamas, Bionic Hand, M&M's, Erotic Thrillers
In this edition of Peanut Trend'n'M's, Jack and Miles discuss how fast fake news travels on Twitter/X (it's real fast), a "groundbreaking" breakthrough in bionics, the M&M's Halloween rescue squad, and the return of the erotic thriller?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2023 • 45min
MJGMB #82: Unicorn Showdowns and More with Jason Jones
The guys were pleased to be joined by The Athletic’s Jason Jones for the latest episode. The trio discussed Victor Wembanyama vs Chet Holmgren as a rivalry and plenty more about the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 6min
Scholastic Book Fail, Prada X NASA Collab 10.12.23
In episode 1563, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Joelle Monique, to discuss… Sh*tshow 2024: RFK Jr. Will Now Run As An Independent, FOX IS MAD AT HIM, Scholastic Book Fairs: Now With More Censorship, New NASA Spacesuits Will Be Made By Prada For Some Reason and more! Sh*tshow 2024: RFK Jr. Will Now Run As An Independent RFK JR's Campaign Speech Failure Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 2024 Launch Goes Viral For Wrong Reasons Biden Should Probably Be Worried About RFK Jr. RFK Jr. goes independent. Does that hurt Biden or Trump? Republicans turn on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as he launches independent bid How Trump's Vaccine Support Is Splitting His Base RFK Jr. super PAC got $5M from megadonor who had backed Trump Pro-RFK Jr. Super PAC Has Deep Ties to Marjorie Taylor Greene, George Santos Scholastic Book Fairs: Now With More Censorship The nostalgic joys of the Scholastic Book Fair, explained BOOK FAIRS WILL SEE AN INCREASE IN CENSORSHIP ATTEMPTS THIS YEAR Scholastic Under Fire for Allowing Schools to Opt Out of ‘Diverse Books’ for Book Fairs The Fleeting Magic of Scholastic Book Fairs LET ME RUIN YOUR CHILDHOOD: THE INEQUALITY OF SCHOOL BOOK FAIRS Scholastic Accused of Misusing Book Clubs Inside the Succession Drama at Scholastic, Where Harry Potter and Clifford Hang in the Balance New NASA Spacesuits Will Be Made By Prada For Some Reason What Did Playtex Have to Do With Neil Armstrong? The improbable story of the bra-maker who won the right to make astronaut spacesuits The astronaut wears Prada: Axiom taps fashion house to help design spacesuits for 2025 NASA moon mission What to know about Axiom Space, the company behind the first all-private mission to the ISS LISTEN: Sambassim by DJ PatifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 18min
On Trendsdays We Wear Pink 10/11: Israel/Hamas, Seinfeld, Tim Scott, Aaron Rodgers
In this edition of On Trendsdays We Wear Pink, Jack and Miles discuss the Israel/Hamas war (and how the internet is making it worse), the incipient Seinfeld reunion, the wildest pre-column disclosure ever, and Aaron Rodgers needing more attention!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2023 • 1h 2min
New QAnon Single Dropped, Cheesecake Factory = Economic Powerhouse? 10.11.23
In episode 1562, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of You Are Good, Alex Steed, to discuss… New QAnon Single Dropped, Is Cheesecake Factory THAT Powerful? No, Skittles Aren’t Banned In California and more! Is Cheesecake Factory THAT Powerful? No, Skittles Aren’t Banned In California California Governor Signs Bill Banning Skittles (and Other Popular Candy) MARIO LOPEZ FUMES OVER CA'S NEW 'SKITTLES BAN' ...There's Bigger Fish to Fry!!! Food additive or carcinogen? The growing list of chemicals banned by EU but used in US California could soon ban 4 food additives in common sweets. What to know Titanium dioxide nanoparticles: a review of current toxicological data Dunkin’ Donuts ditches titanium dioxide – but is it actually harmful? LISTEN: Shameful Game by Pale JaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 21min
RFK Jr. Running As An IndeTrendent 10/10: Shakespeare Skeptics, Kevin McCarthy, Israel/Hamas War
In this edition of RFK Jr. Running As An IndeTrendent, Jack and Miles discuss the Rights' Shakespeare skepticism, Kevin McCarthy floating a return to the position he was fired from last week, and some of the hateful and ignorant rhetoric around the Israel/Hamas war.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 6min
Five Day Work WEAK 10.10.23
In episode 1561, Jack and Miles are joined by professional futurist; and author of Shorter and Rest, Dr. Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, to discuss… The 4 Day Work Week, Rise & Grind Culture, An Analysis of Jack and Mile's Daily Schedules and more! Visit the 4 Day Week Global site here! LISTEN: Outro by Coco & Clair ClairSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


