
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 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.

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 6min
The Meaning Of Vance Memes, Line Go DOWN?!? 03.12.25
In episode 1827, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… Market Chaos Good Because Trump’s Balls, When Will These People Learn...? Hate Ain’t It, JD Vance Memes Tap Into A “Deeper Truth” and more! Trump live updates: Markets tumble after Trump announces new Canada tariffs fueling even more recession fears Trump Doesn't Want To Predict Recession (Clip) When Will These People Learn...? Hate Ain’t It JD Vance Memes Tap Into A “Deeper Truth” How ‘JD Vance Edit’ Memes Broke The Internet Wait, Who Is Posting Those Unflattering J. D. Vance Memes? Not even JD Vance enjoying the JD Vance face meme can stop its spread LISTEN: Melancholia by yoounis WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 21min
The Wu Trend Clan Using AI 3/11: Sam Seder vs. MAGA, COVID, Mahmoud Khalil, RFK Jr./Steak 'N Shake, Mel Gibson
In this edition of The Wu Trend Clan Using AI, Jack and Miles discuss Sam Seder vs MAGA, the 5 year anniversary of the COVID declaration, ICE detaining Mahmoud Khalil for organizing protests, RFK Jr. promoting healthy eating… at Steak 'n Shake, a Justice Dept. attorney getting fired for NOT arming Mel Gibson and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 11, 2025 • 1h 2min
Tesla’s The Real Victim of Fascism, Trump = Elvis 03.11.25
In episode 1826, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Abby Govindan, to discuss…Ukraine Fallout Continues, Trump Compares Himself To Elvis, Tesla Implosion Shows That Facism Is Bad For Business, Hardly Anyone Went To See Mickey 17... But At Least It Didn’t Cost As Much As Chris Pratt’s Netflix Disaster and more! WATCH: Vice President JD Vance confronts Cincinnati protesters, condemns them on social media Tesla shares have declined every week since Elon Musk went to Washington Elon Musk's wealth tanks by $102 billion in 2 months as Tesla stock hits the skids EU Commission urged to act over Elon Musk’s ‘interference’ in elections ‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla? Rage Against Elon Musk Turns Tesla Into a Target Box Office: Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’ Opens to Sluggish $19M in U.S. Launch ‘Mickey 17’ Review: An Amusing Robert Pattinson Gamely Tackles a Double Role in Bong Joon Ho’s Scattershot Sci-Fi Follow-Up to ‘Parasite’ Rotten Tomatoes: The Electric State ‘The Electric State’ Review: The Russo Brothers’ Joyless Netflix Mockbuster Is Only Compelling as an Argument for Letting the Movies Die ‘The Electric State’ Reviews: Are Critics Shocked By $320 Million Film? LISTEN: Saturdays (Omicasa Remix) by De La Soul WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.