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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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Apr 18, 2024 • 26min
Trendtin Trendantino 4/18: Quentin Tarantino, Nature, Google, MAGA Media, Brazil, Bee Population
In this edition of Trendtin Trendantino, Miles and special guest host Andrew Ti discuss Quentin Tarantino shelving his last film, Nature getting credited in pop songs, Google firing 28 employees for protesting Project Nimbus, MAGA Media learning that NYC isn't Mad Max, a Brazilian bank having a "Weekend At Bernie's" moment, the booming U.S. bee population and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 8min
Trump’s Emotional Support Printer, TV = The New Streaming 04.18.24
In episode 1661, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, writer, journalist, and host of The Bitchuation Room, Francesca Fiorentini, to discuss… Trump Has An Emotional Support Aide Who Carries Around A Printer, NPR Is So…Woke? Streaming Is OUT It’s All About F.A.S.T. Now. What The F*ck Are We Even Talking About? “Miss AI” Beauty Pageant Is Just As Dystopian As It Sounds and more! Trump Has An Emotional Support Aide Who Carries Around A Printer 7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Consuming Good News Good news reports may emotionally buffer effects of negative news stories The Real Story Behind NPR’s Current Problems I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust. Streaming Is OUT It’s All About F.A.S.T. Now. What The F*ck Are We Even Talking About? “Miss AI” Beauty Pageant Is Just As Dystopian As It Sounds World’s first AI beauty pageant slammed as ‘more curse than blessing’ as people claim it’s sign world ‘getting dumber’ The World AI Creator Awards AI-created “virtual influencers” are stealing business from humans Meet Emily Pellegrini, the ‘World’s Hottest Model’ AI-generated models could bring more diversity to the fashion industry — or leave it with less I had my face stolen by AI AI hustlers stole women’s faces to put in ads. The law can't help them. AI influencers are making their secretive creators tens of thousands of dollars a month—now an OnlyFans rival is betting on the lucrative virtual girlfriends LISTEN: Cinderella by Remi WolfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 23min
Trendless Shrimp 4/17: Red Lobster, US Murder Rate, Frank Sinatra, Carcinogenic U.S. Snacks
In this edition of Trendless Shrimp, Jack and Miles discuss Red Lobster being in hot water (fiscally speaking), murders in major US cities going way down, Martin Scorsese's upcoming Frank Sinatra biopic, America's favorite carcinogenic "foods" and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 44min
MJGMB #109: Play-in Playa, Play-in with Harrison Faigen
Miles and Jack were very pleased to be joined by SB Nation NBA Editor and longtime NBA writer Harrison Faigen for today's episode. The three of them discussed the play-in tournament, playoff matchups and the overall state of the Lakers heading into postseason play!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 17, 2024 • 1h 14min
NO YOU’RE ASLEEP! History Of Sleepy Trump 04.17.24
In episode 1660, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Beauty Translated, Carmen Laurent and Janie Danger, to discuss… A Brief History Of Trump Dozing Off In Public, Jesse Watters and Dog The Bounty Hunter have ideas about immigration, Germany Passes Landmark Trans Rights Law and more! A Weary Trump Appears to Doze Off in Courtroom Ahead of Criminal Trial Trump campaign furiously denies claim former president fell asleep in court Er, People Think Trump Fell Asleep During the Queen’s Speech...and There’s a Video Video: Did Trump Fall Asleep During The National Cathedral Prayer Service? Trump reportedly fell asleep while writing his infamous 'covfefe' tweet Watters: Make Duane Chapman “Deportation Czar” Germany Passes Landmark Trans Rights Law Germany passes landmark self identification law: ‘Trans people exist and deserve recognition’ LISTEN: Pure Black Tendency by Janie DangerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 19min
Trending Dailies 4/16: SCOTUS, Coachella, USC Valedictorian Speech
In this edition of Trending Dailies, Jack and Miles discuss the Supreme Court (ironically) ruling on an antibribery case, a Coachella check-in (feat. No Doubt, Grimes, and Will Smith), USC cancelling a pro-Palestinian valedictorian speech… for "safety" and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 8min
Naming Names And Suing States: Unf#@%ing The Future 04.16.24
In episode 1659, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by host of Unf*cking The Future, Chris Turney, to discuss… The Climate Crisis, How To Make Sense Of A Rapidly Heating World, Impactful Solutions and more! A Tale Of Fire And Ice (Ft. Rainn Wilson) LISTEN: MANGO (feat. Adi Oasis) by KAMAUUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 15, 2024 • 55min
TrendYC Stenographers Union 04.15.24: WW3, Iran, Israel, Trump, NYC Stenographers, 'Civil War', 'Sex and the City, Conan O'Brien, 'Hot Ones'
The podcast discusses WW3 panic between Iran and Israel, Trump's trial in NY, the mysterious NY sketch artists and stenographers cartel, Alex Garland's new film 'Civil War', Gen Z criticism of 'Sex and the City', Conan O'Brien on 'Hot Ones', and more!

Apr 14, 2024 • 1h 3min
Weekly Zeitgeist 317 (Best of 4/8/24-4/12/24)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 333 (4/8/24-4/12/24)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 12, 2024 • 1h 11min
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.


