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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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Jan 1, 2025 • 49min
MJGMB #146: The Best Of Rapid Fire 2024
In this special year-end episode, we've put together some of our favorite Rapid Fire moments of 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 13min
Top 10 of 2024: #4 Al + Cops = Bad As It Sounds 08.30.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners! Up next, #4: Sane-Washing Trump, Al + Cops = Bad As It Sounds 08.30.24 In episode 1735, Jack and Miles are joined by co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, Emily Galvin-Almanza, to discuss… Mainstream Media Actually HELPING The Trump Campaign…, AI Police Reports Are Here To Save The Police From Doing Any Work, Bad Faith NYTimes Article About Alternatives to Policing and more! Emily Galvin-Almanza's 'Project 2025' Twitter Thread Mainstream Media Actually HELPING The Trump Campaign… CNN focus group of conservative women turns out to be comprised of GOP operatives AI Police Reports Are Here To Save The Police From Doing Any Work Cops Are Using AI to Write Police Reports Axon Facing Class Action Over Alleged Monopoly on Taser, Body Camera Markets Axon reports Q1 2024 revenue of $461 million, up 34% year over year, raises outlook A firm proposes using Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings Axon’s Ethics Board Resigned Over Taser-Armed Drones. Then the Company Bought a Military Drone Maker Taser maker Axon has a moving backstory. It's mostly a myth Taser Company Axon Is Selling AI That Turns Body Cam Audio Into Police Reports Bad Faith NYTimes Article About Alternatives to Policing Congress Is Investing in Alternatives to Police. Can They Work? A study gave cash and therapy to men at risk of criminal behavior. 10 years later, the results are in. LISTEN: Selfish High Heels by Yung Bae feat. Macross 82-99 & HarrisonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 31, 2024 • 49min
TDZ's Year In TikTok 2024
In this special episode, Jack and Miles are joined by super producers Becca Ramos, Catherine Law, Victor Wright, and Bei Wang to discuss their favorite TikTok trends of 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 1h 13min
Top 10 of 2024: #5 Humanzees to Basement Eels 04.12.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners! Up next, #5: Humanzees to Basement Eels, Bike Lanes = Votes 04.12.24 In episode 1658, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by comedian and author of The Advice King Anthology, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Guy Created Underground Eel Pit In His Basement, More People Are Commuting To Paris By Bike Than Car, Rich People Getting Second Passports and more! Guy Created Underground Eel Pit In His Basement (Shoutout to Amber @girlwhon3rds on Twitter for sharing this one.) More People Are Commuting To Paris By Bike Than Car More people travel by bicycle than by car in Paris, according to new report French Revolution: Cyclists Now Outnumber Motorists In Paris Paris to become 100 percent cycling city Rich People Getting Second Passports Humanzee: The Human Chimp LISTEN: Already There by Taylor McFerrin, Robert Glasper, & ThundercatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 30, 2024 • 44min
TDZ's "Stories of the Year" Tournament of Champions 2024, Pt. 3
In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by writer JM McNab and super producers Bei Wang and Victor Wright to pit the top stories of the year against each other for part 3 of TDZ's inaugural "Stories of the Year" Tournament of Champions"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2024 • 54min
Top 10 of 2024: #6 BEEEEEEES!!! 09.13.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. Up next, #6: Media's Debate Indigestion, BEEEEEEES!!! 09.13.24 In episode 1742, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian and activist Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss… the NYT's "undecided voter" coverage, the debate reactions from the mainstream media, the incredible looking, bee-filled season 8 premiere of "9-1-1" and much more! How Undecided Voters Reacted to the Harris-Trump Debate - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Fox News Pre-Debate: https://twitter.com/DecodingFoxNews/status/1834025197004869782 Fox News Post-Debate: https://x.com/DecodingFoxNews/status/1834027320035733550 WATCH: BEEEEEEES!!! LISTEN: DJ Assault - Sex On The BeachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 2024 • 49min
TDZ's "Stories of the Year" Tournament of Champions 2024, Pt. 2
In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by writer JM McNab and super producer Victor Wright to pit the top stories of the year against each other for part 2 of TDZ's inaugural "Stories of the Year" Tournament of Champions"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 1h 6min
Top 10 of 2024: #7 Cybertruck Bulletproof But Not Waterproof 02.16.24
We are counting down the top 10 episodes of 2024, as voted by our listeners. Up next, #7: Cybertruck Bulletproof But Not Waterproof 02.16.24 In episode 1626, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by writer, producer, columnist, and author of the memoir Why Didn't You Tell Me?, Carmen Rita Wong, to discuss… Russia Space Nuke Meltdown Hits Washington, Applying For Jobs Is Now Even Worse Thanks To “A.I.”, Cybertrucks Are Already Rusting and more! Russia Space Nuke Meltdown Hits Washington Applying For Jobs Is Now Even Worse Thanks To "A.I." AI Chatbots Are The New Job Interviewers A face-scanning algorithm increasingly decides whether you deserve the job A Milton resident’s lawsuit against CVS raises questions about the use of AI lie detectors in hiring Cybertrucks Are Already Rusting? Are Brand-New Tesla Cybertrucks Rusting in the Rain? LISTEN: Watching You by Charlotte Dos SantosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 55min
TDZ's "Stories of the Year" Tournament of Champions 2024, Pt. 1
In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by writer JM McNab and super producer Victor Wright to review the top stories of the year for TDZ's inaugural "Year Tournament Stories of the Year Tournament of Champions"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 26, 2024 • 41min
MJGMB #145: The Best Of Mad Boosties 2024
In this special year-end episode, we've put together some of our favorite moments of 2024!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.