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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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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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FBI = All F****d Up! MAGA Movie Magic (BRIBES) 12.02.25

12/2/2025
In episode 1972, Jack and Miles are joined by by creator and host of JennaWorld: Jenna Jameson, Vivid Video, & The Valley, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Damning FBI Report On Kash Patel, Melania Trump Is Getting Into The Movie (Bribery) Business, Black Friday Was A “Success”, Back To Court For Kevin Spacey, Of Course Netflix Crashed Because Of Stranger Things and more! Keystone Kash Tantrum Exposed in Bombshell Dossier on His ‘F***ed Up’ FBI$40 million Amazon documentary deal for Melania Trump slammed as corporate 'pandering'Melania Trump Announces Muse Films Production CompanyMelania Trump Announces New Side HustleAmazon Announces Yet Another Way It’s Cozying Up To Donald TrumpBlack Friday retail sales up despite economic jittersK-shaped economy and inflation boost Black Friday sales by 4.1% from last year, online spending jumps 9.1%Kevin Spacey to face 3 more sexual assault allegations in London courtKevin Spacey Set to Face Three More Sexual Assault Claims in London Civil CourtKevin Spacey Says He’s Homeless and ‘Living in Hotels,’ Claims Hollywood Exile Would Be Over ‘If Scorsese or Tarantino Call Tomorrow’Kevin Spacey Clarifies That He's Not Homeless After Saying He Has 'No Home' in InterviewNetflix crashes under ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 frenzy as viewers get served an odd cake LISTEN: Vista by Okonski See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:27

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Rage Zeit 12/1: Pete Hegseth, Oxford University Word of the Year, Lindsey Halligan, Washington DC Shooting, Paul Anka, Trump's R-Word Rant

12/1/2025
In this edition of Rage Zeit, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Pete Hegseth's numerous war crimes, Oxford University's word of the year: rage bait, Lindsey Halligan's disqualification and dismissal of the Comey & James cases, the Washington DC shooting of two National Guardsmen, Paul Anka's on Sinatra's junk, Trump's R-word rant against Tim Walz and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:18

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Icon #3: Ms. Piggy w/ Jamie Loftus

12/1/2025
Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jamie Loftus to talk about the woman. the pig. the legend: Ms. Piggy. They'll explore her origin story, relationship with Kermit (and lackthereof with Fozzie), and her status as a queer icon? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:18:39

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Weekly Zeitgeist 409 (Best of 11/24/25-11/28/25)

11/30/2025
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 416 (11/24/25-11/28/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:46:43

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Black Friday = Corporate Propaganda, EDM Pope 11.28.25

11/28/2025
In this episode, Jack and special guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by comedian Amy Miller, to discuss... the slowest news week of the year, the new Six Flags CEO looking like the old Six Flags mascot, Pope Leo pulling up to the DJ set with a heavenly light show and drops of biblical proportions, the many myths of Black Friday and much more! Struggling Six Flags names new CEO. What does that mean for Knott’s and Magic Mountain? - Los Angeles Times🔱 Davy Jones Locker on X: "@marcusleshock Yoooooooo they actually hired this guy! https://t.co/KdLMafqWBi" / XPope Leo surprises ravers by blessing crowd during DJ set | Lifestyle | Independent TV5 Black Friday Myths the Media Wants You to Believe | Cracked.comFive myths about Black Friday - The Washington PostWhy criticism of Black Friday shoppers is wrong | VoxThanksgiving's Wild Black Friday Scene Was Twenty Years In The MakingWhy isn't Black Friday the same? - lehighvalleylive.com LISTEN: The Way Out of Easy | Jeff Parker ETA IVtet | International Anthem See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:41

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Trendfurkey 11/26: Turkey Prices, 'Wicked For Good', Karoline Leavitt, American Eagle/Sydney Sweeney

11/26/2025
In this edition of Trendfurkey, Jack and special guest co-host Mort Burke discuss the rising price of turkey, 'Wicked For Good' hitting the box office, the mother of Karoline Leavitt's nephew getting arrested by ICE, American Eagle moving on from Sydney Sweeney and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:38

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Campbell’s Soup Is For Poors, Prime Minister 67 11.25.25

11/26/2025
In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by writer/comedian/podcaster Caitlin Durante to discuss… Campbell's (of soup fame) getting caught malfeasing it up, Meta's own research into how bad its' products are for kids, PM Kier Starmer rizzin' the yute dem in skibidy Ohio (67), Disney's new robot Olaf and much more! Campbell’s Soup VP Mocks ‘Poor People’ Who Buy Its Food in Secret Recording - NewsweekAakash Gupta on X: "this is an absolute disaster for meta. and most people don’t know the tenth of it. meta studied the solutions to child safety problems, calculated the growth impact, then shelved the fixes for years because metrics mattered more than protecting kids. in 2019, safety" / XStarmer apologises for leading pupils in 6-7 danceDisney teases an Olaf robot for its parks LISTEN: To The Floor ft. BADBADNOTGOOD | Lil Silva See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:45

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Trendsgiving Week 11/25: Cato Institute, ICE, Ryan Lizza, RFK Jr., Sean Duffy, James Comey/Letitia James, Don Jr.

11/25/2025
In this edition of Trendsgiving Week, Jack and Miles discuss the Cato Institute's report on ICE detainees, Ryan Lizza revealing a raunchy poem RFK Jr. sent to his fiance, Sean Duffy thinking you dress terribly, Federal Courts throwing out the Comey and James cases, Donald Trump Jr. and J-Lo at an Indian wedding and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:11

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Trump DEMANDS 'Rush Hour 4', MAGA Is HUGE In Nigeria 11.25.25

11/25/2025
In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by writer/comedian/podcaster Katie Goldin (Instagram) to discuss… Twitter's new location feature exposing the true origin of many popular US political accounts, the COP30 climate talks, the Trump administration demanding Paramount revive the Rush Hour franchise and much more! X Displays Users’ Locations, Fueling Scrutiny Over Political Accounts - The New York TimesCOP30 Climate Summit Ends With Dire Warnings and Scant Plans for Action - The New York TimesDonald Trump, 79, Demands Reboot of Retired Movie Franchise LISTEN: flex fm (freddit) feat. Future, Lil Yachty, Playboi Carti - song and lyrics by Joy Orbison, Lil Yachty, Future, Playboi Carti | Spotify See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:48

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Christopher Nolan's The OddyZeit 11/24: Mamdani vs. Trump, MTG Resigns, Trump Crypto, DOGE

11/24/2025
In this edition of The OddyZeit, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the baffling Mamdani/Trump meeting, MTG resigning from Congress, Trump's crypto troubles, the disappearance of DOGE and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:48:14

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Icon Deep Dive #2: Steve Urkel

11/24/2025
Hello, The Internet!™, and welcome to this spinoff episode of The Daily Zeitgeist we’re calling The Iconograph: a show about icons. In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by writer/actor/comedian/podcaster Jacquis Neal to talk about another young scientist who stole America's heart (and probably did something bizarre and farcical with it): Steve Urkel, as played by Jaleel White We'll explore the character's creation, transmogrification, eventual cancellation and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:10:51

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Weekly Zeitgeist 408 (Best of 11/17/25-11/21/25)

11/23/2025
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 415 (11/17/25-11/21/25) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:07

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Fox News Cancels Christmas, Fake Oppression Please! 11.21.25

11/21/2025
In episode 1968, Jack and Miles are joined by host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith,, to discuss… The Self-Victimization Is Really Out Of Control On The Right, US Border Patrol Monitoring our Driving To Minority Report Us, Fox News Suggests That Adults Don’t Need Christmas Presents and more! The Self-Victimization Is Really Out Of Control On The RightUS Border Patrol Monitoring our Driving To Minority Report UsFox News Suggests That Adults Don’t Need Christmas Presents'Ramsey Show' Personality Jade Warshaw Faces Backlash After Telling Fox News Viewers Not To Buy Gifts For Adults. 'Grandma Doesn't Need Slippers'Don’t Buy Christmas Gifts for Adults To Save Money, Fox News Guest AdvisesAmericans Expect Higher Prices This Holiday Season, Despite Trump BoastWhy you shouldn't give gifts to adultsIt’s Time to Stop Giving Gifts to AdultsMy family Christmas has got a lot better since we stopped giving presentsWhy we should have an age limit for giving Christmas presents53% of Americans to Open At Least One Unwanted Gift in 2024More than 60 percent of toymakers forced to cancel orders as Trump’s tariffs threaten ChristmasDonald Trump Is Already Ruining ChristmasToy shortages this holiday shopping season are an ‘absolute inevitability’ thanks to tariffs, manufacturing CEO says LISTEN: Death Cult Zombie by Genesis Owusu See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:43

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Trender Act II: Back In The Habit 11/20: Trump Crash Out, Epstein Files, Jesus Podcast, Fake ICE Raids

11/20/2025
In this edition of Trender Act II: Back In The Habit, Jack and Miles discuss Trump joining the Lynch Mob, Trump agreeing to release the Epstein files, FOX releasing a Jesus podcast, shady ICE agents doing crimes and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:39

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Epstein’s WINGMAN Still Out Here? CNN By MBS! 11.20.25

11/20/2025
In episode 1967, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Zahra Noorbakhsh, to discuss… Insurance Lawyer Lady F**ked Up Big Time? Being Epstein’s “Wingman” Isn’t Helping Larry Summers’ Career, Billionaire Out Here Telling Us How To Make Life Better, This Warner Bros. Discovery Sale Is A Disaster In The Making and more! Disability rights activist and author Alice Wong dies at 51Judge says possible errors by Lindsey Halligan could imperil Comey caseLindsey Halligan says full grand jury never saw final indictment it handed up against ComeyHarvard professor cozied up to his 'wingman' Epstein to get sex tips, emails revealLarry Summers resigns from OpenAI board as scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein emails intensifiesNew York Times cuts ties with Larry Summers over Epstein emailsHow Could Larry Summers Be So Stupid?Larry Summers began his class yesterday by expressing the shame he feels over his past involvement with Jeffery EpsteinVIDEO: Harvard Student Records Larry Summers Addressing Epstein Link Before ClassHarvard to investigate Larry Summers’s Epstein ties as he exits OpenAI boardBillionaire Out Here Telling Us How To Make Life BetterWarner Bros. Discovery Bids Are Due This Week. How Do Paramount, Netflix, Comcast Stack Up?As Warner Bros Goes Up for Sale, Where Would Hollywood Be Without the Iconic Studio?Warner Bros. Discovery officially hangs a ‘for sale’ sign around companyWho Will Win Hollywood’s Big Prize?Netflix stock falls amid scrutiny of potential Warner Bros. Discovery bidParamount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: ReportSenators Ask DOJ for “Non-Biased” Review of Any Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery Amid “Cloud of Political Favoritism and Corruption” (Exclusive)Trump Throws Support Behind Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery Bid | ReportBari Weiss named editor-in-chief of CBS News under Free Press-Paramount dealWarner Bros.’ Sale Is a ‘Red Alert’ Moment for Theaters LISTEN: Earthshaker by Phantogram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:58

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Planes, Trends, & Automobiles 11/19: MBS @ The White House, Epstein Files, A.I. Buckingham Palace Xmas Market, Nvidia

11/19/2025
In this edition of Planes, Trends, & Automobiles, Jack and Miles discuss MBS @ the White House, the Epstein bill flies through the House & Senate, the very fake AI Buckingham Palace X-mas market, the stock market (and the AI bubble) bracing for Nvidia's earnings report and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:50

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MAGA Value Meals, Why Nicki Minaj At UN? 11.19.25

11/19/2025
In episode 1966, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author of Becoming Baba: Fatherhood, Faith, and Finding Meaning in America, Aymann Ismail, to discuss… Trump Kicks Off Affordability Tour? White House Posts Then Deletes MAGA Grimace, Can’t Get Past Inflation, Corruption And The Epstein Files? HOW ABOUT A BRIBE? LAPD Continues to Protect Us (From Accurate Statistics About How Bad They Are At Their Job), Bill Maher’s Racist Bullshit Just Domino Effected Nicki Minaj To The United Nations and more! Exclusive: Trump to talk affordability at McDonald's summitWhite House pivots to affordability as President Trump confronts voter discontentPOTUS: "Everybody loves something at McDonald's. I like the fish. I like it. You could do a little bit more tartar sauce though please, seriously."Trump ‘Knew He’d Win’ 2024 Election After McDonald’s Campaign Stunt As He Addresses AffordabilityTrump, 79, Makes Weird Noise as He Whines About McDonald’sWhite House McDonald's Arches PostLAPD Continues to Protect Us (From Accurate Statistics About How They Are At Their Job)COMPSTAT PlusBill Maher’s Racist Bullshit Just Domino Effected Nicki Minaj To The United NationsNicki Minaj to spotlight plight of Nigerian Christians in UN speech arranged by White HouseNicki Minaj Slammed After Thanking Trump for Nigeria ThreatsTrump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in NigeriaAre Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?Is there a Christian genocide in Nigeria? Evidence shows all faiths are under attack by terroristsTed Cruz blames Nigeria for ‘mass murder’ of Christians: What’s the truth?No, Bill Maher, there is no ‘Christian genocide’ in NigeriaA US senator claims ‘Christian mass murder’ is occurring in Nigeria. The data disagrees LISTEN: $AD BOYZ II by Junior H See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:18

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Trendflix House 11/18: CloudFlare, Cranky Trump, Epstein Files, 'Tariff Dividend', Andrew Tate/DHS

11/18/2025
In this edition of Trendflix House, Jack and Miles discuss today's CloudFlare's outage, Trump being rude to a reporter?, an update on the Epstein Files, Trump's 'tariff dividend' plan, the Trump admin caping for that OTHER famous sex crim, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:35

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Pedantic Pedo Protector, Rep. iPad Perv (D-CA) 11.18.25

11/18/2025
In episode 1965, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Rebrand, Mort Burke, to discuss… Megyn Kelly Launches SiriusXM Channel With Defense of Jeffrey Epstein, Megyn Kelly: Fairweather Pedo Defender, Meanwhile... Is Trump Warming Up The Band For Some Illegal Warfare Distractions? Zohran Needs A Proper Security Clearance To Be Mayor; Will Trump Grant It? Brad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A Plane, Of Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie and more! Megyn Kelly Suddenly Finds Pedophilia Very Hard to DefineMegyn Kelly Questions If Jeffrey Epstein Was A Pedophile Because 'He Wasn't Into, Like, 8-Year-Olds'Megyn Kelly Eviscerated Over Epstein Remark: ‘This Is Career Ending’Megyn Kelly to Headline Her Own SiriusXM Channel as Part of New Multi-Year DealMegyn Kelly in 2018: " There's no consenting for a 14 or even a 17 year old."Reporter: You said Venezuela wants to talk. What does that mean? Trump: You tell me. I don’t knowTrump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-electBrad Sherman Got Caught Looking at Dirty Pictures On A PlaneOf Course We’re Getting A Labubu Movie LISTEN: Plumb Tuckered by Surprise Chef See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:55

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Trending Bubba 11/17: 'Blowing Bubba', Marjorie Taylor Greene, 'Hitler's DNA', 'The Running Man'

11/17/2025
In this edition of Trending Bubba, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the 'Blowing Bubba' Epstein email that sent the internet mad, Marjorie Taylor Greene singing a different tune, Hitler having a micropenis?, a quick box office update and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:18