The Daily Zeitgeist
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.
Latest episodes
Mar 19, 2025 • 1h 9min
What’s A Double Sell Out? Joe Exotic: Deport The Love Of My Life! 03.19.25
In episode 1831, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… Joe Exotic Is Back Asking Trump For A Pardon, Quick Check In On Tesla…Media Still Can’t Say ‘Nazi’? Elon Musk On Rogan From a Few Weeks Ago, Backlash on the Double Sell Out and more! WATCH: Cars set on fire at Tesla in Las Vegas, "resist" painted on the building. FBI investigating Elon Musk On Rogan From a Few Weeks Ago (Clip) The Age of the Double Sell-Out Amy Poehler and Tiny Fey Talk 'Side Hustles' (Clip) Introducing... Sweet Love, Conor McGregor's "Girl Group" (Clip) LISTEN: Sullen by Monuman WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2025 • 25min
We're All Tracy MorgTrend 3/18: Israel, 'The Twister', Pepsi, Poppi, White House "Closing Time", Trump Groupies, 'Cujo'
In this edition of We're All Tracy MorgTrend, Jack and Miles discuss Israel breaking their ceasefire agreement (feat. Bill Burr), the new Netflix doc: 'The Twister: Caught in the Storm', Pepsi acquiring Poppi, the White House's "Closing Time" video, the elderly groupies following Trump around, Darren Aronofsky's remake of 'Cujo' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 18, 2025 • 60min
Copaganda: 2 + 2 = 5 (with Alec Karakatsanis) 03.18.25
In episode 1830, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News, Alec Karakatsanis, to discuss… Seemingly Liberal Institutions That Do A Ton of Damage, Copaganda, Mahmoud Khalil Case and more! LISTEN: The Day The Nazi Died by Chumbawamba WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 17, 2025 • 57min
St. PaTrends Day 3/17: Chuck Schumer, Alien Enemies Act, Canada/Pornhub, Tesla Cybertruck, Conan O'Brien
In this edition of St. PaTrends Day, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Chuck Schumer caving to non-existent pressure, Trump invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, Canada's 'secret weapon' in the trade war, Tesla halting Cybertruck deliveries (because they are falling apart), Conan O'Brien getting tapped for the Oscars again and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 16, 2025 • 58min
Weekly Zeitgeist 362 (Best of 3/10/25-3/14/15)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 379 (3/10/25-3/14/15)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 1min
Economy Good If you IGNORE IT, He’s Not That Endo You 03.14.25
In episode 1829, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and host of Cramped, Kate Helen Downey, to discuss… Misogyny In The World Of Medicine, Explaining This Economy Is Trump’s Greatest Threat and more! Laura Ingraham: This is good news Gutfeld: "Tariff isn't a tax if you don't buy the goods" Karoline Leavitt: "Tariffs are a tax cut for the American people" LISTEN: Somethin' Somethin' by King Pari WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025 • 25min
Trender Is A Construct 3/13: Trump Banned Words, Democrats, Nathan Fielder, Elizabeth Holmes, Smishing, 7-Up
In this edition of Trender Is A Construct, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's list of banned words, the Dems stuck between a rock and hard place, Nathan Fielder visiting Elizabeth Holmes in prison?, new word just dropped: Smishing, 7-Up's new strawberry-watermelon offering and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025 • 43min
MJGMB #156: Memphis on Our Minds, Mane with Molly Morrison
Jack and Jabari were pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report's Molly Morrison for today's episode. The trio discussed Ja's recent play, the title odds for the Grizzlies, Cavs as contenders and plenty more from around the league!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 13, 2025 • 54min
EVERYTHING IS COMPUTER, Europe Targets Red States 03.13.25
In episode 1828, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and prodcuer of the comedy sketch series Intercepts, David Huntsberger, to discuss… The Trump Tesla Infomercial, Mahmoud Khalil Still Hasn’t Been Charged With a Crime, American Companies Potentially Entering The Find Out Ohase, Too? And more! Trump: Wow… Everything’s computer (Clip) Musk plans to give Trump's political operation $100 million Johnson pledges House probe into Tesla threats Mahmoud Khalil Still Hasn’t Been Charged With a Crime Europe Hits Back at Trump Tariffs by Targeting Republican States ‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading LISTEN: Flump by Cesco WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 12, 2025 • 25min
Depopulate Through ConTrendception 3/12: Government Shutdown, Mahmoud Khalil, WikiPortraits, Sleepmaxing
In this edition of Depopulate Through ConTrendception, Jack and Miles discuss the potential government shutdown, Gavin Newsom getting slammed for his dumb podcast, "dangerous times" at Columbia University, photographers trying to fix Wikipedia's bad celebrity portraits, the "Sleepmaxing" trend and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
