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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 28, 2025 • 31min
…I'm The Zeit Man! 1/28: Trump, Las Vegas Ice Cream Patrol, Kroger, Microsoft, Surge Pricing, Pete Hegseth, Christopher Walken
In this edition of Ski-bi-dibby-dib, yo-da-dub-dub… I'm The Zeit Man!, Jack and special guest co-host Bryan The Editor discuss Trump freezing federal aid programs, the Las Vegas ICE Cream Patrol, Microsoft and Kroger trying to bring "surge pricing" (AKA price gouging) to a grocery store near you, Pete Hegseth's confirmation, Christopher Walken's shocking secret and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 28, 2025 • 1h 7min
Executive Orders 101, If Movie Times Were Honest 01.28.25
In episode 1804, Jack and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by poet, lawyer, and co-founder and Executive Director of Partners for Justice, Emily Galvin-Almanza, to discuss… Executive Orders: Now That They Seem to Run the US… How Do Those Work? NYTimes Trying to Manufacture Consent for Trump Policies? Kroger X Microsoft Collab To Make Surge Pricing Groceries A Thing, A Connecticut Bill Would Force Movie Theaters To Admit When The Movie Actually Starts and more! NYTimes Trying to Manufacture Consent for Trump Policies? Support for Trump’s Policies Exceeds Support for Trump A Connecticut Bill Would Force Movie Theaters To Admit When The Movie Actually Starts When does a movie really start? Connecticut official wants theaters to post accurate times ‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ Introduced Trailer Culture 20 Years Ago LISTEN: wiggy by Young Miko L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 2025 • 53min
Zeit Risk 1/27: Deep Seek AI, Dr. Phil, 'Flight Risk', New Jersey Drones
In this edition of Zeit Risk, Jack and special guest co-host Andrew Ti discuss their respective weekends, China's new ChatGPT competitor 'Deep Seek AI', Dr. Phil livestreaming ICE raids, Mel Gibson's new film 'Flight Risk', the return of the New Jersey drones and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 26, 2025 • 59min
Weekly Zeitgeist 355 (Best of 1/20/25-1/24/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 372See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 13min
Tech Oligarch Erection Contest, Biden Futility Fetish 01.24.25
In episode 1803, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by musician, comedian, author of The Advice King Anthology and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… Biden’s Last Minute ERA Statement Was His Whole Presidency In A Nutshell, Maybe It Would Have Been Smart to Stick with the “These Guys Are Weird” Thing? And more! Biden’s Last Minute ERA Statement Was His Whole Presidency In A Nutshell Biden declares the ERA the law of the land — but it likely will not matter What Biden didn’t do on the Equal Rights Amendment is more important than what he did Is the Equal Rights Amendment ratified? Here's its history. Archivist says Equal Rights Amendment can’t be certified as Democrats push Biden to recognize it ‘Law of the land:’ Biden signals Equal Rights Amendment should be ratified Biden’s ‘Declaration’ About the Equal Rights Amendment Doesn’t Mean Sh*t Maybe It Would Have Been Smart to Stick with the “These Guys Are Weird” Thing? LISTEN: The Chocolate Conquistadors by BADBADNOTGOOD & MF Doom L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2025 • 26min
Amelia PerTrendz 1/23: Trump, DEI, Daniel Charles Ball, 'FBI: CIA', Academy Awards Nominations
In this edition of Amelia PerTrendz, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss Trump's anti-DEI order, Europe's response to Elon's nazi salute, a man who got a Jan. 6 pardon getting arrested immediately on gun charges, the new absurdly named TV show 'FBI: CIA', the Academy Award nominations and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h
Movies That Kill, Fire Influencers? 01.23.25
In episode 1802, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by podcaster and writer of Double Acts in Pop: An Incomplete Survey, Molly Lambert, to discuss... The New Mission: Impossible Movie Is So Good It Might Kill You, According To The Director and more! The New Mission: Impossible Movie Is So Good It Might Kill You, According To The Director Passion of Christ shocks audiences LISTEN: Breakfast In Monaco by Larry JuneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 24min
High At The InauguraTrends 1/22: Elon Musk, Crypto Bros, 'Opus', Netflix Price Hike
In this edition of High At The InauguraTrends, Jack and special guest co-host Bryan The Editor discuss Elon geeking at the inauguration, CryptoBros feeling a bit of regret for putting Trump on, the trailer for Ayo Edebiri's new cult movie 'Opus', "Netflix and Chill" getting a little more expensive and much more! WATCH: Scott Cheggs on X: "I think Elon may have a glitch in his software. https://t.co/X7z2KdWFS4" / XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 46min
MJGMB #149: Breaking News from the Valley of the Sun with Gerald Bourguet
Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by lead NBA writer and podcaster for GoP-H-N-X.com Gerald Bourguet for today's episode. The trio discussed which Western Conference teams need to consider making a big move ahead of the deadline and were happy to be interrupted by breaking news regarding a Phoenix Suns deal with the Utah Jazz that netted them additional draft picks to work with in any potential deals!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 2min
Full Nazi, Scary Executive Order Fantasy Draft 01.22.25
In episode 1802, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by co-host of This Day In Esoteric Political History and lead producer on The Puzzler, Jody Avirgan, to discuss… Trump Executive Orders, Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Everyone Is Finally Realizing That The ADL Is Trash, New Research Sheds Light On Why People (And Primates) Pee In Groups and more! Trump Executive Orders Elon Musk Fully a Nazi Now? Right-Wing Extremists Are Abuzz Over Musk’s Straight-Arm Salute Everyone Is Finally Realizing That The ADL Is Trash ADL's Statement on Elon's "Awkward Gesture" The ADL Goes Full Bully Israel Security Forces Are Training American Cops Despite History of Rights Abuses Jonathan Greenblatt’s racist keffiyeh smear is another chapter in the ADL’s war on Palestinians Let’s Call the ADL What It Is: an Ally of Fascists New Research Sheds Light On Why People (And Primates) Pee In Groups Is peeing contagious, like yawning? Scientists studying chimps may have the answer L.A. Wildfire Relief: DONATE: Support the Kaller/Gray Family's Recovery Zeitgang Lightsaber Auction and Fundraiser Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory LISTEN: It's Not Easy by OfegeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


