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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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Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 11min
Anna’s Streaming Corner: Widowers Make Better Reality TV 09.12.23
In episode 1545, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… So I Guess We’re Going to Have to Watch Suits? Anna's Streaming Corner and more! LISTEN: Paris, Texas by Rosie LoweSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2023 • 45min
Nine ElevTrend 9/11: Drew Barrymore, Grindr, Ashton Kutcher
In this edition of Nine ElevTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the Drew Barrymore Show returning to TV (regardless of the WGA strike), Grindr losing half its staff over RTO mandate, and the Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis apology video!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2023 • 1h 7min
Weekly Zeitgeist 290 (Best of 9/5/23-9/8/23)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 303See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 4min
No Further Answers Your Honor - Trump, AI Doc Ain’t Good Idea? 09.08.23
In episode 1544, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Trump Says He Will Take the Stand (He Won’t) Says He Is Protected Under PRA (He Isn’t), AI Doctors Are Already A Thing, Rotten Tomatoes Bribery Scheme Revealed and more! Donald Trump is lying about the Presidential Records Act Trump is liable in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge rules; January trial will determine damages Trump/Hugh Hewitt Interview (Clip) AI Doctors Are Already A Thing AI has better ‘bedside manner’ than some doctors, study finds Google’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitals Hospital bosses love AI. Doctors and nurses are worried. Health care start-up says A.I. can diagnose patients better than humans can, doctors call that ‘dubious’ Safety of patient-facing digital symptom checkers Gender bias concerns raised over GP app Is Babylon Health the Next 'Theranos'? Why Heart Disease in Women Is So Often Missed or Dismissed Babylon Disrupted the UK’s Health System. Then It Left. A.I. May Someday Work Medical Miracles. For Now, It Helps Do Paperwork. Giving Back 3 Hours a Day to Doctors At Startup That Says Its AI Writes Medical Records, Humans Do a Lot of the Work AI medical record startup riddled with errors uses humans for backup Cigna accused of using an algorithm to reject patients' health insurance claims Rotten Tomatoes Bribery Scheme Revealed Rotten Tomatoes Under Fire After PR Firm's Scheme to Pay Critics for Positive Reviews Uncovered Rotten Tomatoes Quietly Buried Film at Center of Exposé Rotten Tomatoes under fire for timing of ‘Justice League’ review LISTEN: Freedom 2 by KwengfaceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 21min
Taco Bell Trendlato 9/7: Baja Blast, Car Surveillance Capitalism, Mexico, Danny Masterson, Jimmy Fallon
In this edition of Taco Bell Trendlato, Jack and Miles discuss the new Baja Blast Gelato, our cars keeping tabs on us, Mexico decriminalizing abortion nationwide, Danny Masterson getting 30 years in prison, and Rolling Stone's expose on Jimmy FallonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 48min
MJGMB #77: Southwest Division Breakdown with Tom Petrini
Miles and Jack were pleased to be joined by Spurs analyst Tom Petrini for today’s episode. The trio continued our team-by-team total win predictions with a breakdown of the Southwest Division!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 7, 2023 • 59min
Genital Inspections = Unpopular? Saw Patrol AIN’T Barbenheimer 09.07.23
In episode 1543, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, columnist, and author of Sex Bomb, Sadia Azmat, to discuss… Good News - A Majority of Parents Think Attacks On School Curriculum Are BS, Snakes On A Plane < Diarrhea On A Plane, Hollywood’s Sweaty Attempts To Recreate “Barbenheimer” and more! Good News - A Majority of Parents Think Attacks On School Curriculum Are BS Right-wing establishes ‘government-in-waiting’ for second Trump term, plans firing of 50,000 public workers Snakes On A Plane < Diarrhea On A Plane VIDEO SHOWS DIARRHEA AFTERMATH💩-Stained Aisles Er'where Dog Poop On Plane Prompts Emergency Landing For US Airways Flight BA flight forced to land early because of smelly poo Hollywood’s Sweaty Attempts To Recreate “Barbenheimer” 'Saw Patrol' set to be the next 'Barbenheimer' as new movie double bill trend goes viral Forget Exorswift: Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert film gets release date to itself as ‘Exorcist’ moves What Is the Next Barbenheimer? Is this Disney vs Universal Weekend the Next Barbenheimer? Your attempt to make Barbenheimer happen again won’t work LISTEN: you up? by Yaya BeySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 20min
Hard Knock Zeit 9/6: Larry Sinclair, Anti-Defamation League, Bill Maher, OAN, Captive Audience Meetings
In this edition of Hard Knock Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss Obama and his gay accuser, Larry Sinclair, Elon Musk suing the Anti-Defamation League for defamation, Bill Maher's thoughts on the WGA strike, OAN vs Dominion, and New York banning "captive audience meetings"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
RICO For The People? Six Degrees Of Separation = LAW 09.06.23
In episode 1542, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of 420 Day Fiance, Sofiya Alexandra, to discuss… Uhhh…Cop City Protestors Just Got Hit With the RICO? Six Degrees Thing Is a Mathematical Fact, The Right Really Wants People To Think Trump’s Going To Be Assassinated and more! Uhhh…Cop City Protestors Just Got Hit With the RICO? Six Degrees Thing Is a Mathematical Fact The Right Really Wants People To Think Trump’s Going To Be Assassinated Tucker Carlson’s Trump Assassination Conspiracy Theory Explained: Where It Started, Who Is Pushing It Trump Faces an Assassination Plot, Conspiracist Alex Jones Alleges Alex Jones Says He’s in Contact With Secret Service Over Trump Assassination Plot Donald Trump’s “assassination attempt” was really a nonviolent protester' Trump campaign isn’t apologizing for suggesting Reno scene was assassination attempt Trump campaign hypes fake ‘assassination attempt’ Why isn’t the assassination attempt on Donald Trump bigger news? LISTEN: Wana by NourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 5, 2023 • 44min
The WeekTrend Report 9/5: Burning Man, Timothee Chalamet, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Jimmy Buffet
In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss the Burning Man fiasco, Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner hard launching their relationship, prison Swifties (and other Taylor news), a new fight video from a Morgan Wallen concert, and the passing of Jimmy Buffet and other rock stars!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


