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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.

Episodes

Copaganda: Humanizing The Dehumanizers 03.12.24

In episode 1639, Jack and Miles are joined by movement lawyer, political commentator, public defender, and host of Olurinatti , Olayemi Olurin , to discuss… The Social Impact Of Copaganda, The Menu Of Shows Is Staggering, There Are Some Pretty Staggering Myths Buried In Law And Order Specifically, More Than The Cops This Helps Obfuscate The Role Of Prosecutors, Selection Bias, We Never Defunded The Police and more! LISTEN: stayinit by Fred again... & Lil Yachty & Overmono See omnystudio....

Mar 12, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 329Ep. 2

Hospitals Need A Vibe Check, GOP’s Worst New Brain 03.08.24

In episode 1638, Jack and Miles are joined by Ethio-American vocalist, songwriter, and composer, Meklit Hadero , to discuss… Meet Mark Robinson The GOP Candidate For NC Governor, The VA Just Backtracked On Their Plans To Ban A Controversial WWII Photo, Making Hospitals More Musical Could Save Lives--Study Finds and more! Mark Robinson, the North Carolina GOP nominee for governor, is off the rails even by MAGA standards The VA Just Backtracked On Their Plans To Ban A Controversial WWII Photo Kiss...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 238Ep. 5

Madame Trend Starring Dakota JohnsTrend 3/7: Haley PAC, Hanna Gutierrez-Reed, Rust, Power Grid, Netflix, Sydney Sweeney

In this edition of Madame Trend, Jack and Miles discuss Biden courting Nikki Haley voters, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed getting convicted of involuntary manslaughter as the armorer on 'Rust', the AI boom straining the U.S. power grid, Netflix getting rid of their 'Basic' plan (feat. Jake Paul, for some reason), Sydney Sweeney killing wokeness… with her boobs and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 07, 202430 min

Uncommitted 2024, A.I. Trump Loves A.I. Black Voters 03.07.24

In episode 1637, Jack and Miles are joined by the comedian behind the new stand-up album Feeling Myself , Emily Van Dyke , to discuss… “Uncommitted” Made A Strong Showing In “Super Tuesday”, MAGA World Is Using AI To Make Trump Look Like He’s Good At The Cookout, German Man Got Vaccinated Over 200 Times, RuPaul’s Online Bookstore Is Full of Anti-LGBTQ+ Books For Some Reason and more! “Uncommitted” Made A Strong Showing In “Super Tuesday” Uncommitted' vote against Biden blows past goal in Minneso...

Mar 07, 202449 minSeason 238Ep. 4

Lieutenant Frank DrebTrend 3/6: Naked Gun, Super Tuesday, NYC Subway, Big Pharma, The Idea Of You

In this edition of Lieutenant Frank DrebTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the new 'Naked Gun' remake, the results from Super Tuesday, the NYC Subway turning into a subterranean militarized police state, Big Pharma losing its fight to avoid prescription drug price negotiations, the new Harry Styles-inspired rom-com 'The Idea of You' and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202423 min

MJGMB #103: State of the Celtics with Josh Gondelman

Miles and Jack were very pleased to be joined by comedian Josh Gondelman on today's episode! The trio talk Josh's Celtics, their historic winning streak, the league being TOO DANG GOOD at offense, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 06, 202446 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Scorpion To The Ball Bag, cErEaL fOr DiNnEr 03.06.24

In episode 1636, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Ridiculous Crime , Zaron Burnett & Elizabeth Dutton , to discuss… Trump Wants To Create A “Public Health Catastrophe” In Schools, Despite That... Voters Pretty Chill About Trump Not Being A Dictator, Guy In Vegas Got Stung On The Ball Bag By A Scorpion... Scam Or No Scam? Kellogg’s “Cereal For Dinner” Strategy Is Blowing Up In Their Faces and more! Trump Wants To Create A “Public Health Catastrophe” In Schools Donald Trump's String of Ga...

Mar 06, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 238Ep. 3

Who Do You Trend You Are? I Am! 3/5: (HBO) Max, Top Sandwiches, Cookie Monster, Shrinkflation, Kamala Harris Ceasefire, France Abortion

In this edition of Who Do You Trend You Are? I Am!, Jack and Miles discuss (HBO) Max cracking down on password sharing, TastingTable's outrage-bait sandwich list, Cookie Monster getting in on the 'shrinkflation' craze, Kamala Harris (sort of) calling for a ceasefire, France enshrining access to abortions and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 05, 202422 min

The Creeping Crappiness Of Tech 03.05.24

In episode 1635, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Better Offline , Ed Zitron , to discuss… The Rot Economy and more! Checkout Ed's Newsletter: Where's Your Ed At LISTEN: Pig Feet (Feat. ChildisH Major) by ScHoolboy Q See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 05, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 328Ep. 2

Wholesome F***bucket Content 3/4: Trump, P. Diddy, Hoboken Parking, Jordan Peterson, CDC Covid, Willy Wonka Experience, Dune Part 2

In this edition of Wholesome F***bucket Content, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Supreme Court ruling that Trump can stay on the Colorado ballot, the wild (and numerous) allegations against P. Diddy, the Woke Wars heading to Hoboken (feat. Jordan Peterson), the CDC changing their COVID isolation requirements, the reveal of the unknown star of the viral 'chocolate experience', a box office update (feat. Dune, Part 2) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Mar 04, 202452 minSeason 328Ep. 1

Supreme Court = Trump’s Life Raft, That A.I.n’t Wonka 03.01.24

In episode 1634, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of On Theme , Yves Jeffcoat and Katie Mitchell , to discuss… The Supreme Court Will Rule On Trump's Immunity… Very, Very Slowly, More Shitty Wonka Updates, VR Is Improving The Lives Of Senior Citizens and more! Trump immunity claim: Top US court agrees to hear case in April The Supreme Court just made Jack Smith's job that much harder US supreme court urged to make ‘immediate, definitive decision’ on Trump’s immunity "The Unknown" AKA The Willy...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 327Ep. 5

Advanced Kate MiddleTrend Theory 2/29: US Ice Cream, Kate Middleton, 'Chaotic Incident', Washed Millenial Names, GameScent

In this edition of Advanced Kate MiddleTrend Theory, Jack and Miles discuss America's favorite ice creams, the wild Kate Middleton "disappearance" theories sweeping the internet, CNN's continued journalistic malpractice and obfuscation of facts, the washed names of millenials, Smell-O-Vision for gamers and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 29, 202427 min

The Leap Day Scam, Trump Owes Like … A Lot 02.29.24

In episode 1633, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of The Bechdel Cast , Caitlin Durante , to discuss… Trump’s Debts Are Like…A Lot, Leap Day Is Surprisingly Controversial and more! Trump’s Debts Are Like…A Lot Trump Has a Hilarious New Excuse for Why He Can’t Put Up Bond Leap Day deals from Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme and more Why do we leap day? We remind you (so you can forget for another 4 years) Julian/Gregorian Calendars Killing the leap year is the only way to fix our broken cal...

Feb 29, 20241 hrSeason 327Ep. 4

MJGMB #102: State of the Knicks and More with Dan Favale

Miles and Jack were very pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale on today’s episode! The trio discussed Dan’s Knicks, Jalen Brunson as an MVP candidate, the dominance of the Celtics and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 28, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Wooly Wongko’s Exarserdray Candy Place, Hate Speech SOUNDS Dumb Because It IS Dumb 02.28.24

In episode 1632, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of JortsCenter , Will Poole (Kristi Yamaguccimane) & Josh Robbins , to discuss… Libs Of TikTok’s Chaya Raichik is NOT Smart... Just Violently Hateful, Willy Wonka ‘Experience’ Just An AI BS Bait And Switch… And more! Glasgow Willy Wonka experience called a ‘farce’ as tickets refunded Follow Josh's Band @LateBloomerNC Check Out The Spinning Out Podcast! LISTEN: Changing Light but Ironsides See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 28, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 327Ep. 3

Resist The Urge To Be Impressed By A.I. 02.27.24

In episode 1631, Jack and Miles are joined by hosts of Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000 , Dr. Emily M. Bender & Dr. Alex Hanna , to discuss… Limited And General Artificial Intelligence, The Distinction Between 'Hallucinating' And Failing At Its Goal, How Widespread The BS Is and more! LISTEN: A Dream Goes On Forever by Vegyn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 27, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 327Ep. 2

Jack And The Fontanelles 2/26: CPAC, AT&T Outage, KFC, Aaron Bushnell Protest, SAG Awards, Film Independent Spirit Awards

In this edition of Jack And The Fontanelles, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, CPAC (aka Faschin' Week) holding its annual nazi/white supremacists/authoritarian conference, an update on the AT&T outage last week, KFC's new Fried Chicken Pizza, Aaron Bushnell's act of protest against the Israeli government's genocidal acts, the protest at the Film Independent Spirit Awards and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 26, 202440 minSeason 327Ep. 1

What We Mean When We Say TOO OLD, Good News for Dry Cities 02.23.24

In episode 1630, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian behind the comedy special Spiritually Filthy , Mort Burke , to discuss… Maybe We Need To Reframe The BIDEN IS OLD Conversation, Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be and more! Joe Biden Is Picking Cars Over the Planet Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy A City Can Be Mark Zuckerberg Awkwardly Hanging With Volkanovski’s Corner LISTEN: Numb by Andy Stott See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 23, 202458 minSeason 326Ep. 5

ATT Service Trendtage 2/22: ATT, Biden Impeachment, Best Casting Oscar, Dunkin Donuts, IRS, Starbucks Pork Latte

In this edition of ATT Service Trendtage, Jack and Miles discuss the ATT service outage, Biden's impeachment inquiry collapsing, the new "Best Casting" category at the 2025 Oscars, Dunkin Donuts' caffeinated energy drinks, the IRS reporting that *gasp* rich people don't pay enough taxes, Starbucks' new pork flavored latte (a Chinese exclusive) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202424 min

MJGMB #101: Playoff Push and Lakers Talk with Claire De Lune

Jack and Producer Jabari were pleased to be joined by recording artist and NBA writer Claire De Lune on today's episode! The trio wrapped up an eventful All-Star Weekend before transitioning to the second-half playoff push around the league! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 22, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Embryos Got Rights? Measles Are So Hot Right Now 02.22.24

In episode 1629, Jack and Miles are joined by producer of The Puzzler , Jody Avirgan , to discuss… Trump Launches The Bachelor--But For Vice Presidents, Frozen Embryos Are Literal Children According To The Alabama Supreme Court, How Will New York Ever Survive Without Dilbert And The Shark Tank Guy? Measles: The 2024 Comeback No One Wants and more! Trump Launches The Bachelor--But For Vice Presidents Trump confirms names on VP shortlist: ‘They’re all good, they’re all solid’ Frozen Embryos Are Li...

Feb 22, 202456 minSeason 326Ep. 4

The Beatles Group MasterbaTrend 2/21: Alex Jones, Trump, Beyonce, Malia Obama, The Beatles

In this edition of The Beatles Group MasterbaTrend, Jack and Miles discuss… Alex Jones getting his estate liquidated to pay Sandy Hook families, Trump: The Debt King, Beyonce's #1 country hit, Malia Obama's directorial debut… not going over well, the FOUR upcoming Beatles movies and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 21, 202422 min

Taylor Swift CIA Theory Climbing The Charts, NYPD PropaDancers 02.21.24

In episode 1628, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, DeAnne Smith , to discuss… More People Believe The C.I.Taylor Conspiracy Than They Do The Flat Earth…, Putin “Foe” Alexei Navalny Mysteriously Died In Prison, The NYPD Dance Team Pisses Off Literally Everybody and more! More People Believe The C.I.Taylor Conspiracy Than They Do The Flat Earth… Putin “Foe” Alexei Navalny Mysteriously Died In Prison What we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prison Alexei Navalny death latest: X rest...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 326Ep. 3

Scamazon Crime? 2/20: AI News, Trump, SneakerCon, Box Office

In this edition of Scamazon Crime, Jack and Miles discuss their respective long-ass weekends, a deluge of AI-related news, Trump really putting the 'Con' into his SneakerCon appearance, this weeks box office update, and much more! How I Fell for an Amazon Scam Call and Handed Over $50,000 (thecut.com) Here's what Jack The Ripper looked like — according to AI (nypost.com) ‘Madame Web’ flops at the box office - The Washington Post See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Feb 20, 202452 minSeason 326Ep. 1