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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 17, 2025 • 35min
Indecent Trendposal 9/17: Kash Patel, White Supremacy/Domestic Terrorism, Asteroid FA22, Extreme Violence on Social Media
In this edition of Indecent Trendposal, Jack and Miles discuss Kash Patel having some 'splaining to do in front of Congress, white supremacy and domestic terrorism STILL being America's biggest threat, Asteroid FA22 doing a close flyby (by astronomical standards), social media companies being fine hosting extremely violent content and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 17, 2025 • 1h 7min
Fentanyl Ghost Protocol, I Can Speech For Free? 09.17.25
In episode 1932, Miles and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by host of Next We Have and co-host of The Dollop, Gareth Reynolds, to discuss… Trump Wants You To Think Fentanyl Will Make You A Spooky Blue Ghost, Jesus We Are In Dark Waters - Pam Bondi Just Making Up Laws Now, Google Is Being Sued Over Its Janky AI Overview, Social Media Companies Are Fine With Graphic Murder Videos... Apparently and more! Drug deaths plummet among young Americans as fentanyl carnage eases Pam Bondi Forced to Backtrack After Bonkers “Hate Speech” Comments Google AI Overviews Says It’s Still 2024 People reading AI summaries on Google search instead of news stories, media experts warn Rolling Stone, Billboard owner Penske sues Google over AI overviews Rolling Stone Publisher Sues Google Over AI Overview Summaries Widespread availability of graphic Charlie Kirk shooting video shows content moderation challenges Charlie Kirk Was Shot and Killed in a Post-Content-Moderation World Meta apologises over flood of gore, violence and dead bodies on Instagram Digital Occupation: Pixelated Propaganda, Censored Platforms and the Battle for Narrative in Gaza LISTEN: Fón Póca (feat. Travy) by Interplanetary CriminalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 27min
RIP Robert Trendford 9/16: JD Vance, Trump Drug Boat, Israeli War Crimes, Florida Woman, LaBuBu, Robert Redford
In this edition of RIP Robert Trendford, Miles and special guest co-host Blake Wexler discuss JD Vance hosting Charlie Kirk's show, Trump "knocking off" another Venezuelan boat, UN commission finding that Israel is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity, a Florida woman punching an alligator, selling your soul with LaBuBus, the passing of Robert Redford and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
My Good Friend Zohran, Kilmeade Hostage Statement/Apology? 09.16.25
In episode 1931, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Mary Houlihan, to discuss… Racist Policies Bad For Investment? Fox and Friends Host Apologizes For Suggesting That The Government Should Straight-Up Murder Unhoused People, Gov. Kathy Hochul Endorses Zohran Mamdani and more! Racist Policies Bad For Investment? Fox and Friends Host Apologizes For Suggesting That The Government Should Straight-Up Murder Unhoused People Suspect in stabbing of Ukrainian woman in North Carolina charged with federal crime Charlie Kirk's killing sparks firings and outrage as reactions expose deep divides Kathy Hochul backs Zohran Mamdani in race for New York City mayor Kathy Hochul: Why I Am Endorsing Zohran Mamdani New York Gov. Kathy Hochul apologizes for using Canada-Hamas analogy in defending Israel Cringe Cuomo Attack on Mamdani LISTEN: Mágica by El Michels Affair & RogêSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 15, 2025 • 47min
Miles Of Gray Day 9/15: Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, Trump, Emmy Awards
In this edition of Miles Of Gray Day, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the capture of Charlie Kirk's shooter, Trump's droopy 9/11 face, the Emmy Awards and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
Weekly Zeitgeist 398 (Best of 9/8/25-9/12/25)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 405 (9/8/25-9/12/25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 12, 2025 • 1h 9min
AI Coming For TDZ? VP Tea Spill 09.12.25
In episode 1930, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Finding My Audience, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Spot The Difference Between The Right’s Response To Charlie Kirk vs Melissa Hortman, It’s Been A Privilege And An Honor Podcasting With You... Now The AI Wave Will Consume Us, Kamala Harris Dunks On White House In New Memoir (Which Readers Will Likely Never Finish and more! New York Yankees Hold 'Moment of Silence' for Charlie Kirk Assassination Trump orders flags flown at half-staff following Charlie Kirk assassination Armstrong directs flags at half-staff to honor death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 9/11 Trump's absence from slain Minnesota lawmaker's funeral goes beyond indifference Trump Ignores Funeral Service for Victims of MAGA Madman Trump 'filled with grief' over Charlie Kirk's shooting. Here's what to know about the right-wing activist Utah Republican senator faces backlash over post condemning Kirk’s killing 5,000 Podcasts. 3,000 Episodes a Week. $1 Cost Per Episode — Behind an AI Start Up’s Plan Kamala Harris' potential next move: A book In new book, Kamala Harris says it was reckless to let Biden make reelection decision on his own The Constant Battle - The first excerpt from 107 Days Kamala Harris to Publish ‘107 Days,’ a Memoir About the 2024 Campaign Politicians Write Lots Of Books. Here’s How Far Into Them People Read. LISTEN: Loser by Tame Impala (Official Video)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2025 • 25min
Hot-Crossed Trends 9/11: Charlie Kirk, Eurovision
In this edition of Hot-Crossed Trends, Jack and Miles discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk, some Eurovision drama and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 11, 2025 • 1h 5min
Oligarchs VS Zohran, Conjuring Up The Movie Rights 09.11.25
In episode 1929, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blair Socci, to discuss… CLASS WAR! Cuomo Gathers Landlords And Developers To Plot Against Mamdani, Zohran Is Taking On FIFA’s Dynamic Pricing, Charlie Kirk Is Shot At Event, The Conjuring Franchise Continues Its Legacy Of Exploitation And Fraud and more! FIFA to use dynamic pricing for World Cup 2026 tickets; prices range from $60 to more than $6,000 Zohran Mamdani calls on FIFA to abandon dynamic pricing plan for World Cup tickets Box Office: ‘Conjuring: Last Rites’ Overtakes ‘It’ as Biggest Horror Movie Opening With $194 Million Globally The Annabelle Popcorn Bucket for ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ May or May Not Include a Demonic Spirit The Conjuring: Last Rites Annabelle Popcorn Bucket | PRE-ORDER The Conjuring: Last Rites True Story: Inside the Real Demonic Haunting That Inspired the Franchise's Final Movie Where Is the Smurl Family Now? Here’s What Happened to The Conjuring: Last Rites Subjects After Their Horrifying Paranormal Experiences ‘Demon in home’ grabs our attention All the Chilling Details of the Real Haunting That Inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites The real story behind the infamous Amityville Horror house The demons in 'The Conjuring' movies may not be real — but the family tragedies are Is The Conjuring: Last Rites the End of the Conjuring Universe? The Franchise’s Future, Explained LISTEN: Honestly, I Haven't Danced In Decades by BlockheadSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 10, 2025 • 32min
I Have A Very Particular Set of Trends 9/10: Trump, Joe's Prime Seafood, 'One Battle After Another', Lachlan Murdoch, Larry Ellison, Apple, Israel
In this edition of I Have A Very Particular Set of Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's trip to Joe's Prime Seafood in DC, the initial reactions to Paul Thomas Anderson's 'One Battle After Another', CBS' new ombudsman, Lachlan Murdoch taking over for Fox Corp., Larry Ellison topping Elon Musk, Apple's latest uneventful keynote, Israel's latest war crime and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.