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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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Oct 30, 2024 • 25min
BaskTrend-Robbins 10/30: The Rizzler, "Brie My Guest", McDonald's Ice Cream, Kamala Harris, Larry Savage Jr.
In this edition of BaskTrend-Robbins, Jack and Miles discuss The Rizzler's Jimmy Fallon appearance, Baskin Robbins introducing the "Brie My Guest" flavor of ice cream, McDonald's finally being allowed to "fix" their own ice cream machines, Harris' Ellipse rally, a vulgar billboard featuring Kamala Harris, a MAGA candidate caught stealing ballots in Indiana and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 30, 2024 • 1h 1min
LA > New York, More Fascist “Jokes” 10.30.24
In episode 1767, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast, Caitlin Durante, to discuss… Could Porn Cost Trump the Election? The Racist Fascists No Longer Holding Back, This World Series Has Been So Bad for New York and more! Project 2025’s plan to criminalize porn has a sinister subplot Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership The far right’s crusade against porn is a red herring – it’s actually a crusade against progress The Real Targets of Project 2025’s War on Porn X-rated Dem campaign ad claims GOP wants to ‘ban porn nationwide’ Vulgar pro-porn ad for Dems shows man in sex act Porn Industry Jumps Into the Presidential Campaign, Targeting Project 2025 Anti-Trump Ads Target Swing State Porn Viewers: 'Enjoy While You Can' Pornography Use Among Young Adults in the United States The Racist Fascists No Longer Holding Back World Series: Ice Cube performs 'It Was a Good Day' ahead of Yankees vs. Dodgers Game 2 | MLB on FOX Fat Joe performs on the field at Yankee Stadium before World Series Game 3! LISTEN: Thank You - 2008 Remaster by Bonnie RaittSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 19min
The Trendy Complexifier 10/29: Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, The Dress, The Vatican, Subway
In this edition of The Trendy Complexifier, Jack and Miles discuss Jeff Bezos' "complexified" explanation for killing the Washington Post's Harris endorsement, Trump already falsely claiming election fraud (meanwhile, Trump supporters are setting fire to ballot boxes), the return of the viral dress whose color no one can agree on, the Vatican's new anime inspired mascot, Subway getting sued for skimping on meat and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 2min
Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics (with Josh Lynn) 10.29.24
In episode 1766, Jack and Miles are joined by head of RepresentUs, Josh Lynn, to discuss… Billionaire's Super PACs And Their Harmful Influence On Politics, Dark Money Is Only "Dark" To Us, Getting Dark Money Out Of Politics and more! LISTEN: ROCKMAN by Mk.geeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h
Dwyane Wade Trapped In CarboZeit 10/28: Donald Trump, MSG, Jeff Bezos, Washington Post, Timothee Chalamet Look-Alike Contest, Dwyane Wade
In this edition of Dwyane Wade Trapped In CarboZeit, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Donald Trump's very racist MSG rally, Jeff Bezos killing the Washington Post's Harris endorsement, the Timothee Chalamet look-alike contest (feat. the actual Timothee Chalamet), Dwyane Wade's unfortunate bronze statue and much more! Ezra Klein On What’s Wrong With Trump Why Polls Might Be Underestimating Democrats (And The Consequences) Profile of Trump and His Billionaire Donors Project 2025’s Project Esther Is Terrifying See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 27, 2024 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 344 (Best of 10/21/24-10/25/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 361 (10/21/24-10/25/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 25, 2024 • 1h 8min
Frosty The F**k Boi, Media Scapegoating Continues… 10.25.24
In episode 1765, Miles and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comic, Kim Winder, to discuss… Rather Than All Of The Preemptive Scapegoating Of Black And Arab Voters…Look At The Media Libs, Netflix Made A Movie About a Magically F**kable Snowman, No... The Internet Isn’t Ruining Halloween and more! Black Philly Voters: Kamala Doesn't Have What It Takes To Run America! Alfeia “Alfe” Goodwin for U.S. Congress (PA-5) Fox News edited Trump’s rambling answers and false claims in barbershop interview, full video shows Netflix Made A Movie About a Magically F**kable Snowman Trailer: Hot Frosty | Lacey Chabert | Official Trailer | Netflix Hallmark Did Not Want to Cast ‘Old People’ Like Holly Robinson Peete and Lacey Chabert, Suit Claims The Chronically Online Have Stolen Halloween Mood Deng Make-Up TikTok How internet memes took over Halloween: Inside the holiday's latest costume evolution People suddenly want to dress up like Donald Trump the McDonald's fry cook for Halloween Halloween Costumes That Disguised, Spooked and Thrilled Through the Ages: Photos This Little Boy Dressed Up For Halloween As A Pair Of Pants. That's Right, Pants. LISTEN: Metamorphosis by Infinity SongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 20min
Beyonce In HousTrend 10/24: Polish Radio AI, Mexi-Melt, Taco Bell, Beyonce, Kamala Harris, 'Hide & Seek From The Police'
In this edition of Beyonce In HousTrend, Miles and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss a Polish radio station replacing all their journalists with AI 'presenters', the return of the Mexi-Melt to Taco Bell, Beyonce for Harris @ the DNC, the disturbing 'Hide And Seek From The Police' events springing up around the country this Halloween and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 58min
MJGMB #136: Opening Night and Wemby’s World with Tom Petrini
Miles and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by podcaster and Spurs analyst Tom Petrini for today’s episode. The trio discussed the continued dominance of the Celtics, expectations for the Knicks/Lakers/Wolves and the present and future for the Spurs!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 9min
Elon Musk’s Blade Jogger, Deep State Food Poisoning? 10.24.24
In episode 1764, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by writer, comedian, and co-host of Yo, Is This Racist?, Andrew Ti, to discuss… Trump Is A Nazi Vs. Kamala Frustrates Some Supporters … Let’s See What The NYTimes Leads With, The Makers of Blade Runner 2049 Are Suing Elon Musk For Ripping Off Their Dystopia, If Trump Loses Republicans Fully F**ked? The Deep State Poisoned Those Quarter Pounders... According To MAGA and more! What's At Stake: The Pace of Change Is It Fascism? A Leading Historian Changes His Mind. As Election Nears, Kelly Warns Trump Would Rule Like a Dictator The Makers of Blade Runner 2049 Are Suing Elon Musk For Ripping Off Their Dystopia Blade Runner 2049 maker sues Musk over robotaxi images If Trump Loses Republicans Fully F**ked? The Deep State Poisoned Those Quarter Pounders... According To MAGA ‘What an amazing coincidence’: MAGA thinks E. Coli outbreak at McDonald’s is a CDC plot to harm Trump McDonald's Quarter Pounder Linked To Multistate E. Coli Outbreak One dead, dozens sick in U.S. from E. coli infections linked to McDonald's burger McDonald’s president is confident you can still ‘enjoy the classics,’ despite ongoing investigation of E. coli outbreak from the famed Quarter Pounders Trump serves McDonald's customers and says 'I've now worked for 15 minutes more than Kamala' LISTEN: Feather by Nujabes feat. Cise Starr & Akin from CYNESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.