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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 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.

Oct 23, 2024 • 21min
Trend & M's 10/23: Kotaku Halloween Candy, Rugrats and Halfpints Play Centre, Donald Trump, L.A. Lakers
In this edition of Trend & M's, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss Kotaku's Halloween candy ranking, UK parents being shocked by the Halloween decorations in a children's play center, a Trump update, LeBron and Bronny's first game together and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 23, 2024 • 1h 1min
Anti-Abortionist SHOVED?! Get Off The Poll-er Coaster! 10.23.24
Blake Wexler, a comedian known for his humorous takes in specials like "Stuffed Boy," joins the hosts for a lively discussion. They tackle the fallout from a controversial bribe campaign by Elon Musk, the absurdity of hecklers at a political rally, and the hilarious chaos of navigating polling data. Wexler shares stories blending humor with critical commentary on climate change and modern politics, while the group reflects on the bizarre nature of contemporary social issues.

Oct 22, 2024 • 24min
ShrunkTrend Head Bob 10/22: Google Frightgeist, Polymarket, America PAC
In this edition of ShrunkTrend Head Bob, Jack and Miles discuss Google's Frightgeist, the election according to Polymarket, America PAC's paid canvassers only pretending to canvas and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2024 • 59min
Which Post Apocalypse Are We In? 10.22.24
In episode 1762, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian behind the new comedy album Ran Through, Allen Strickland Williams, to discuss… Sane-Washing Continues…, Quick Rundown On Some Recent Election F**kery, Chick-Fil-A Reveals Their Content Offerings…FINALLY, Let’s Play “Which Post Apocalyptic Film Are We In?" And more! Trump Just Up Here Talking About Arnold Palmer's Nine-Iron, We Mean His D*ck. Trump kicks off a Pennsylvania rally by talking about Arnold Palmer’s genitalia Republicans Are Cheating. Again. But Now It’s Worse Than Ever. Chick-Fil-A Reveals Their Content Offerings…FINALLY Chick-Fil-A: Stories of Evergreen Hills Series PRE-ORDER Allen Strickland Williams' debut album Ran Through on Apple and Vinyl here! LISTEN: Smack Yo' by BeltranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 21, 2024 • 53min
Deep Fried Trendz 10/21: Donald Trump, Arnold Palmer, McDonalds, Elon Musk, America PAC, 'American Psycho'
In this edition of Deep Fried Trendz, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Donald Trump's "closing arguments" on the campaign trail (featuring McDonald's employee cosplay and Arnold Palmer's huge dick?), Elon Musk's PAC paying Trump voters to register to vote, the upcoming remake of 'American Psycho' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 20, 2024 • 46min
Weekly Zeitgeist 343 (Best of 10/14/24-10/18/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 360 (10/14/24-10/18/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2024 • 58min
Unpaid Teens To Save Democracy! Trump Selling Viagra Honey? 10.18.24
In episode 1761, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian, Django Gold, to discuss… America Is Relying On Unpaid Teenagers To Save Democracy, Trump’s $100,000 Watch Headquarters In Are A Daycare? Also... He May Secretly Be Selling Erectile Dysfunction Honey, Tostitos And Doritos Are “Fighting Shrinkflation” – But Not Really and more! America Is Relying On Unpaid Teenagers To Save Democracy Poll Work Is in Crisis. Teens Are Stepping Up to Fill the Void. Election worker turnover has reached historic highs ahead of the 2024 vote, new data shows Poll of Election Officials Finds Concerns About Safety, Political Interference Right-wing activists pushed false claims about election fraud. Now they’re recruiting poll workers in swing states. ‘SOS From Your SOS’: How poll workers are being recruited in Kentucky Kentucky Secretary of State partners with breweries in campaign to recruit poll workers Poll workers can be hard to find. In Nebraska, election officials can draft them Long voting lines threaten our democracy. Fixing them is easier than you think States pass new laws to protect election workers amid ongoing threats Election workers worry that federal threats task force isn’t enough to keep them safe Trump’s $100,000 Watch Headquarters In Are A Daycare? Also... He May Secretly Be Selling Erectile Dysfunction Honey Tostitos And Doritos Are “Fighting Shrinkflation” – But Not Really President Joe Biden and Cookie Monster are both sick and tired of 'shrinkflation' America revolted against Tostitos and Ruffles. Now they’re making big changes Tostitos introducing bags with more chips for the same price, but only in select locations Twitter Clip: Psy introduces himself LISTEN: No Caller ID by 1300See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 25min
Jiff Peanut Trender 10/17: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Peanut Butter Ranking
In this edition of Jiff Peanut Trender, Jack and special guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan discuss Trump's sundowning tour, Kamala's Fox News appearance, The Takeout's peanut butter rankings and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 17, 2024 • 58min
Pumpkin Patches Are…Fake? Electoral Scapegoating Already? 10.17.24
In episode 1760, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, actor, comedian and co-host of Our Relationship Pod, Ify Nwadiwe, to discuss... Kamala’s Plan For Black Men…, The Government Is Cracking Down On Cancellation Policies, Russell Brand Hawks Magical Amulets On TikTok, It’s The Great Pumpkin Patch Scam and more! Behind Biden’s 2020 Victory Will white women abandon Republicans and vote for Kamala Harris? The Government Is Cracking Down On Cancellation Policies The Biden Admin's FTC Has Delivered a Blow to Planet Fitness and Other Low Cost Gyms PLANET FITNESS MEMBERSHIP FAQS Russell Brand Hawks Magical Amulets On TikTok Inside the strange and scammy world of anti-5G accessories Aires Tech: How It Works UFC And Aires Tech Announce Multi-Year Global Marketing Partnership It’s The Great Pumpkin Patch Scam People are only just learning truth about pumpkin patches - and say their 'life is a lie' Sorry but Pumpkin patches are not only basic, they’re the biggest scam going People are only just realising what ‘pumpkin picking’ actually is Psst! You Pick It, but They Grow It Someplace Else Farms welcoming tourists now make up a $1 billion industry of corn mazes and pumpkin patches LISTEN: Un Deux Trois by MUNYASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.