

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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Oct 2, 2023 • 47min
The WeekTrend Update 10/2: Diane Feinstein, Tupac, NYC Floods, Trump Shark, Trumpdictment, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Tom Hanks
In this edition of The WeekTrend Update, Jack and Miles discuss the passing of Diane Feinstein, the cops finally solving Tupac's murder (by watching a documentary), flooding in NYC, Trump's shark-tinged electric vehicle rant, a Trumpdictment update, the Sarah Huckabee Sanders lectern scandal, and the Tom Hanks/dental plan commercial!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2023 • 1h 5min
Weekly Zeitgeist 293 (Best of 9/25/23-9/29/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 306 (9/25/23-9/29/23)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 13min
GOP Debate Circus, D.A.R.E. Kids To Do Drugs 09.29.23
In episode 1556, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, speaker, social justice educator, and co-host of BFF: Black, Fat, Femme, Dr. Jon Paul Higgins, to discuss… Speaking of Trump And The UAW, GOP FIGURED OUT HOW TO STAND WITH WORKERS!!! AAAAHGGGGHGHHH, Oh Yeah There Was a GOP Debate... It Was A Sh*tshow! D.A.R.E. Is Somehow Still A Thing and more! Donald Trump Campaign Offered Actors $50 to Cheer for Him at Presidential Announcement Did Donald Trump pay actors to attend Michigan rally? Sign holder makes confession GOP FIGURED OUT HOW TO STAND WITH WORKERS!!! AAAAHGGGGHGHHH Republicans Suddenly Desperate to Seem Pro-Union D.A.R.E. Is Somehow Still A Thing Sheriff: Kenosha County D.A.R.E.-based program to warn high school students of fentanyl threat in Kenosha County Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office sergeant talks importance of D.A.R.E. program A brief history of DARE, the anti-drug program Jeff Sessions wants to revive The DARE Program Is Back in Some School Districts — Here’s What to Know Drug Prevention Placebo: How DARE wastes time, money, and police DARE to Say No: Police and the Cultural Politics of Prevention in the War on Drugs Flashy Cars Taken From Drug Dealers Go To D.A.R.E. Officers DARE Marks a Decade of Growth and Controversy : Youth: Despite critics, anti-drug program expands nationally. But some see declining support in LAPD. Why the D.A.R.E. Program Failed LISTEN: Kimumbu by Akofa AkoussahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 20min
North Trendolina 9/28: Paw Patrol, Alabama, Pokemon Van Gogh, Biden Impeachment, Costco
In this edition of North Trendolina, Jack and Miles discuss the new Paw Patrol movie, Alabama trying to build 2 new massive prisons, Pokemon (Van) Gogh: the collab we've all been waiting for, the Biden impeachment "hearing", and Costco running out of gold bars (?)!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 48min
MJGMB # 80: Boldest Predictions with Matt Lieb
The guys were honored to be joined by comedian and podcaster Matt Lieb on today’s episode. The trio went through Jasmyne Wimbish’s top-20 under 25 list before jumping into some of the boldest listener predictions for the upcoming season! Top 20 Players Under 25 The 15 Craziest Growth Spurts in NBA History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 5min
Seattleites > Jesse Watters, SWAMP SHACK BABYYY! 09.28.23
In episode 1555, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… Jesse Watters Sent A Producer To Seattle To Do A Story On LIBERAL HELLSCAPE... Fails, Airbnb Is Renting Out Shrek’s Disgusting Swamp Shack and more! Jesse Watters Sent A Producer To Seattle To Do A Story On LIBERAL HELLSCAPE... Fails Airbnb Is Renting Out Shrek’s Disgusting Swamp Shack From an Airbnb Stay at Barbie's Malibu DreamHouse to Frozen Yogurt Flavors and Park Benches—The 'Barbie' Movie Team Is Going All In on Marketing Sleep like an ogre in Shrek’s swamp at this Scottish Airbnb Watch Blake Wexler's New Comedy Special Daddy Long Legs Here! LISTEN: Use It by Oscar JeromeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 22min
DamiTrend Lillard 9/27: Damian Lillard, Trump, Amazon, Streaming Innovation Alliance, California Gun Tax
In this edition of DamiTrend Lillard, Jack and Miles discuss the Damian Lillard trade, Trump being found liable for fraud in NY, Amazon getting sued by the FTC for monopolistic practices, the new Streaming Innovation Alliance and how they're gonna ruin our lives going forward, California enacting a gun and ammo tax,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h
GOP Goes Full Stone Age, Chevy Chase = TOO Funny?? 09.27.23
In episode 1554, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, producer, advice columnist, and author of Why Didn't You Tell Me?, Carmen Rita Wong, to discuss… GOP Making Their Platform More Appealing By The Hour…, Biden Will Make History By Joining UAW Picket Line, Chevy Chase Is Trending For Being An A**hole and more! GOP Making Their Platform More Appealing By The Hour… Biden Will Make History By Joining UAW Picket Line Biden visits UAW picket line in Michigan as strike continues Why Biden’s strike magic faltered Chevy Chase Is Trending For Being An A**hole Donald Glover claims Chevy Chase called him the ‘N-word’ on set Community: Why Was Chevy Chase Fired from the Series? LISTEN: Rotten by Kenny BeatsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 22min
The Trending Sixth Day of SepTrender 9/26: Mark Milley, EU, Y3000, American Airlines, SAG/AFTRA, Gen-Z
In this edition of The Trending Sixth Day of SepTrender, Jack and Miles discuss Trump suggesting Gen Mark Milley should be executed, the new EU disinformation laws, Coke's new AI-made "y3000" flavor, yet another flight attendant who has seen "The Sound Of Freedom" one too many times, an update on the SAG strike, and Gen-Z's epidemic of loneliness!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 11min
Are We Overrating A.I.? Which Movie A.I. Gets It Right? 09.26.23
In episode 1553, Jack and Miles are joined by A.I. Researcher and co-host of The Good Robot, Dr. Kerry McInerney, to discuss… Ways The Future Of AI Might Look Different Big And Small, The Pause Letter, Taking The Profit Motive Out? Alternatives to the Corporate Capitalism Stuff? There’s A Bias In The Media To Make It Seem Like AI’s Plotting Against Us, Are We Overrating AI? How Movies Shape How We Picture AI, What Should We Be Reading/Watching Instead? And more! PRE-ORDER The Good Robot: Why Technology Needs Feminism NOW! LISTEN: White Science feat. ZelooperZ by John FMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


