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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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English


Episodes

PumpTrend Zeit LattGeist 9/21: NFTs, Jimmy Carter, Government Shut-Down, Dali 3

9/21/2023
In this edition of Pumpkin Zeit LattGeist, Jack and super producer Bryan discuss the death of NFTs, Jimmy Carter still being alive, Republicans always getting the blame for shutting down the government every time they shut down the government, the release of Dali 3, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:07

MJGMB #79: Rumors, Updates and Pre-Camp Talk with CJ Toledano

9/21/2023
The guys were pleased to be joined by podcaster and founder of Follow Through, CJ Toledano for this week's episode. The trio discussed the latest news and rumors from around the league including updates on Damian Lillard and James Harden before transitioning into expectations for CJ's Lakers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:29

McScaldings, The Unsinkable Mel Gibson 09.21.2023

9/21/2023
In episode 1551, Jack and Miles are joined by writer/actor Aizzah Fatima, to discuss... Republicans hating unions, Neuralink looking for human victims (Whoops... Did I say victims? I meant test subjects), the new John Wick TV show, and McDonald's getting sued for serving coffee too hot... again, and much more! 1.Nikki Haley and Tim Scott reminding everyone that the Right hates unions 2. Neuralink looking for human test subjects 3. Cool, there’s a John Wick TV sho– Oh wait, it stars Mel Gibson 4. McDonald's still making their coffee too hot LISTEN: Simulation Swarm - Big Thief (Slowed, Reverb) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:32

RIP ScanTrend 9/20: Scantron, Mountain Dew, Golden Bachelor, F-35, Don Trump Jr., Gen Z Tattoos

9/20/2023
In this edition of RIP ScanTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the death of Scantron, Mountain Dew X Taco Bell's energy drink aspirations, the Golden Bachelor knockin' boots, the missing F-35, Don Jr.'s Twitter getting hacked, and Gen Z tattoo trends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:28

JFK Death Limo For Sale Lightly Used, F The F-35 09.20.23

9/20/2023
In episode 1550, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, creator and host of HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Private Equity Offering Employees an Ownership Stake? Technically... Yes, Rudy Giuliani Is Being Sued Over $1.4 Million In Unpaid Legal Bills, Lost F-35 Jet Is A Good Reminder Of The Stupidity Of The F-35 Program, JFK's Used Death Limo and more! Private Equity Offering Employees an Ownership Stake? Technically... YesRudy Giuliani Is Being Sued Over $1.4 Million In Unpaid Legal Bills'A fallen hero': Rudy Giuliani faces the musicGiuliani Is Said to Seek $20,000 a Day Payment for Trump Legal WorkRudy Giuliani’s Former Lawyers (Including One of His Longtime Friends) Sue Him for Nearly $1.4 Million in Unpaid Legal FeesLost F-35 Jet Is A Good Reminder Of The Stupidity Of The F-35 ProgramF-35 crashes while landing on USS Carl Vinson in South China SeaUS Marines killed after aircraft crashes during military drill in AustraliaDebris of US F-35 fighter jet found a day after pilot ejects from warplaneInside America’s Dysfunctional Trillion-Dollar Fighter-Jet ProgramThe F-35 Strike Fighter Continues to Be a Massive Waste of Taxpayer MoneyNot a Lot of F-35s Are Flying Right NowThe U.S. Air Force Just Admitted The F-35 Stealth Fighter Has FailedHow did it take the Pentagon 28 HOURS to find missing F-35 that had crashed in a field 80 miles from base? Mystery surrounds loss of $80M stealth fighter - as unearthed study raised fears jet could be HACKED by enemyIsrael to buy new fleet of F-35 fighter jets financed by US aidThe Board of Lockheed Martin Has Spoken: Climate Change May Proceed LISTEN: ENDLESS. by AKN See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:19

Benny And The Trends 9/19: Twitter, Muppets, Russell Brand, Ray Epps, Personal Voice, Tom Hanks

9/19/2023
In this edition of Benny and the Trends, Jack and Miles discuss Elon finally deciding to kill Twitter (by charging all users a monthly fee), the new Muppet's Pickle Milkshake, Russell Brand getting demonitized on YT, Ray Epps (whoever that is) getting charged for his participation in Jan. 6th, Apple's new "Personal Voice" feature, and what's REALLY going on with Tom Hanks! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:51

Better Video Games, Better Voter Suppression: The Future of AI 09.19.23

9/19/2023
In episode 1549, Jack and Miles are joined by Assistant Professor of Technology Operations and Statistics, Dr. João Sedoc, to discuss… Ways The Future Might Look Different Big and Small, Philosophical Questions About These Language Models, Will ChatGPT Language Models Lead to Skynet? (It Won't) and more! LISTEN: Si Chomphu by Salin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:32

The WeekTrend Report 9/18: Lauren Boebert, Drew Barrymore, Bill Maher, Russell Brand, Auto Workers Strike, Meet The Press

9/18/2023
In this edition of The WeekTrend Report, Jack and Miles discuss Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of the Beetlejuice musical, Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher NOT strike breaking after all, Russell Brand getting accused of sexual assault, the auto workers strike, Trump on Meet The Press and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:04

Weekly Zeitgeist 291 (Best of 9/11/23-9/15/23)

9/17/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 304 (9/11/23-9/15/23) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:15:58

A Bill Too Maher, Crystal Clear Class Warfare 09.15.23

9/15/2023
In episode 1548, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, DeAnne Smith, to discuss… Touchin Base with the Out of Touch Billies, Bill Maher Bringing His Terrible Show Back To TV Despite Strike, Cup Noodles... Now With Caffeine and more! To Fight Inflation, the Fed Is Declaring a War on WorkersThe Original 'Avocado Toast' Millionaire Is Back, And He Wants 'Pain In the Economy'No, the Federal Reserve Hasn’t Brought Inflation DownBill Maher Bringing His Terrible Show Back To TV Despite StrikeBill Maher slams screenwriters’ ‘kooky’ strike demands: ‘This is show business’PART IV: SO WHAT'S THE REAL STORY? NBC Rejects WGA's Investigation Of Jay; SAG Urges Actors To Go On Dave & CraigElon Musk Weighs in on Bill Maher's Return to Air Without WritersCup Noodles... Now With CaffeineFor the Love of God, Check Your Energy Drink Labels LISTEN: Cannock Chase by Labi Siffre See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:45

Trend'SYNC's Back! 9/14: N'SYNC, Hunter Biden, Trump, iPhone 12

9/14/2023
In this edition of Trend'Sync's Back!, Jack and Miles discuss the return of N'Sync, Hunter Biden getting indicted, Trump turning his mugshot to a money phone (illegally, of course), and the iPhone 12 getting banned in France! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:46

MJGMB #78: Southeast Division Breakdown with Dan Favale

9/14/2023
The guys were pleased to be joined by Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale on the latest episode. The trio discussed a disappointing ending to Team USA’s FIBA tourney performance before transitioning to the Southeast Division See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:50

America Runs on Child Poverty, Beetlejuice Musical Too Lit For Boebert 09.14.23

9/14/2023
In episode 1547, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun, Matt Lieb, to discuss… Neo Nazis DO NOT WANT TO LOOK LIKE AN EMBARRASSMENT, The Expanded Child Tax Credit Cut Child Poverty By More Than Half, Lauren Boebert Reportedly Exorcised From Beetlejuice Performance and more! Inside the Neo-Nazi Trial of 'Boneface', the Man They Think Made Them Look BadNeo-Nazis Are Shocked a Guy Called 'BoneFace' Isn't Who They Thought He WasChild tax credit enhancement fails to make it into federal spending billThe child poverty rate fell by nearly half in 2021 as enhanced child tax credit sent billions of dollars to familiesPoverty rate jumps in 2022 after end of enhanced child tax creditThe Child Tax Credit Was a Little Too SubtleChild Poverty Rates Doubled in 2022 After GOP, Joe Manchin Allowed Child Tax Credit to ExpireScoop: Manchin's red linesLeft Behind: The One-Third of Children in Families Who Earn Too Little to Get the Full Child Tax CreditWho killed the expanded child tax credit?1 in 3 want expanded child tax credits to be made permanent: pollLauren Boebert Reportedly Exorcised From Beetlejuice PerformanceBroadway’s “Beetlejuice” a naughtier, louder take on Tim Burton film | Review LISTEN: Ben Franklin by Snail Mail See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:32

Aaron Rodger's Achilles Trendon 9/13: Aliens, NASA, Drew Barrymore, Biden, Apple

9/13/2023
In this edition of Aaron Rodger's Achilles Trendon, Jack and Miles discuss ancient aliens in Mexico, NASA announcing they MAY have found biosignatures on an exoplanet, an update on the Drew Barrymore/WGA situ, no one wanting Biden to run in 2024, and Apple's upcoming iPhone 15/15 Pro! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:36

Gatorade’s Genius Invention = Water? The WE GOT NOTHIN’ Impeachment? 09.13.23

9/13/2023
In episode 1546, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Liz Barrett, to discuss… McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry With No House Vote, Feels Like There’s More and More Interest In / Pressure On a Biden Alternative, DraftKings Walks Back 9/11-Themed Promotion, Gatorade Unveils Brand New Hydrating Sports Drink Called… Water? And more! McCarthy Announces Impeachment Inquiry With No House VoteMcCarthy says impeachment inquiry would require House voteBiden impeachment inquiry: House to investigate president's 'corruption'NEW POLL: Majority of Voters in the 18 GOP House Districts Won by President Biden Think Impeachment Inquiry into Biden Would Be More About Helping Trump than Finding the TruthNew poll shows battleground voters doubt GOP's plan to impeach BidenThe Memo: Five Democratic alternatives if President Biden exits the 2024 raceFact Check-Clip does not show Biden asleep at Lahaina eventDraftKings Walks Back 9/11-Themed Promotion9/11-themed mattress ad might be most offensive commercial everPeople Are Furious About This Shocking 9/11-Themed Mattress CommercialGatorade Unveils Brand New Hydrating Sports Drink Called… Water?Parched Americans can't stop chugging Cool Blue GatoradeGatorade’s New Drink Is Shockingly SimpleDoes alkaline water live up to the hype?Functional Water: Fact or Fiction?No, Drinking Alkaline Water Will Not Treat Or Prevent CancerAlkaline Water: A Critical ReviewThe dubious science of Dr. Luke's Core brand: inside the premium bottled water industryYou Don’t Need Sports Drinks To Stay HydratedIs Gatorade actually better than water?Sports drinks unnecessary, counterproductive for most people LISTEN: END OF AN ERA by The Kount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:00:14

Trendo Mechanicus 9/12: Walter Isaacson, Prayer Coach, Tim Scott, Menty B

9/12/2023
In this edition of Trendo Mechanicus, Jack and Miles discuss Walter Isaacson's biography of Elon Musk, an update on the "Prayer Coach" controversy, Tim Scott's totally real GF, and Gen X managers having a Menty B over Zoomer slang! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:20:12

Anna’s Streaming Corner: Widowers Make Better Reality TV 09.12.23

9/12/2023
In episode 1545, Jack and Miles are joined by super producer, Anna Hossnieh, to discuss… So I Guess We’re Going to Have to Watch Suits? Anna's Streaming Corner and more! LISTEN: Paris, Texas by Rosie Lowe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:11:17

Nine ElevTrend 9/11: Drew Barrymore, Grindr, Ashton Kutcher

9/11/2023
In this edition of Nine ElevTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the Drew Barrymore Show returning to TV (regardless of the WGA strike), Grindr losing half its staff over RTO mandate, and the Ashton Kutcher/Mila Kunis apology video! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:33

Weekly Zeitgeist 290 (Best of 9/5/23-9/8/23)

9/10/2023
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 303 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:19

No Further Answers Your Honor - Trump, AI Doc Ain’t Good Idea? 09.08.23

9/8/2023
In episode 1544, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Trump Says He Will Take the Stand (He Won’t) Says He Is Protected Under PRA (He Isn’t), AI Doctors Are Already A Thing, Rotten Tomatoes Bribery Scheme Revealed and more! Donald Trump is lying about the Presidential Records ActTrump is liable in the second E. Jean Carroll defamation case, judge rules; January trial will determine damagesTrump/Hugh Hewitt Interview (Clip)AI Doctors Are Already A ThingAI has better ‘bedside manner’ than some doctors, study findsGoogle’s medical AI chatbot is already being tested in hospitalsHospital bosses love AI. Doctors and nurses are worried.Health care start-up says A.I. can diagnose patients better than humans can, doctors call that ‘dubious’Safety of patient-facing digital symptom checkersGender bias concerns raised over GP appIs Babylon Health the Next 'Theranos'?Why Heart Disease in Women Is So Often Missed or DismissedBabylon Disrupted the UK’s Health System. Then It Left.A.I. May Someday Work Medical Miracles. For Now, It Helps Do Paperwork.Giving Back 3 Hours a Day to DoctorsAt Startup That Says Its AI Writes Medical Records, Humans Do a Lot of the WorkAI medical record startup riddled with errors uses humans for backupCigna accused of using an algorithm to reject patients' health insurance claimsRotten Tomatoes Bribery Scheme RevealedRotten Tomatoes Under Fire After PR Firm's Scheme to Pay Critics for Positive Reviews UncoveredRotten Tomatoes Quietly Buried Film at Center of ExposéRotten Tomatoes under fire for timing of ‘Justice League’ review LISTEN: Freedom 2 by Kwengface See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:03