The Daily Zeitgeist

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.

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-the-daily-zeitgeist-28516718/

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episode 1: "FOX-itis" Caused Jan 6? Trump's Blog Incomprehensible!?

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In episode 905, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Brodie Reed to discuss Jan 6th defendants claiming they have FOXITIS, Tucker Carlson's attempt at prolonging the pandemic, Floyd Mayweather versus the Paul brothers, hard seltzer companies gearing up for a war, Domino's The Noid mascot making a comeback, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. Lawyer blames 'Foxitis' for his US Capitol riot client's actions, as another defendant derails hearings with profane outbursts
  2. Did Tucker...


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 May 10, 2021  1h11m
 
 

episode 3: US Media Lyin’-est For Zionists, Lettuce Flavored Lays? 5.12.21

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In episode 907, Jack and Miles are joined Jordan, Jesse, Go!'s Jordan Morris to discuss the US media's biased coverage of the Palestinian abuse by the Israeli government, Liz Cheney being cancelled by the Republican Party, Greg Kelly's pants, the spaghetti hack, Lay's summer flavors, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. BUBBLE (the book)
  2. DEADLY ESCALATION: @MarthaRaddatz reports on a dramatic escalation in violence, with over 150 rockets launched into Israel from Gaza by the...


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 May 12, 2021  1h18m
 
 

episode 4: Anti-Maskers Want Masks Now?! Secret Service Side Piece? 5.13.21

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In episode 908, Jack and Miles are joined by Hood Politics host and rapper Propaganda to discuss Republicans canceling Liz Cheney officially, anti-maskers becoming maskers, the GOP trying to ban the teaching of unbiased history of slavery in schools, the Trump family's inappropriate relationships with secret service members, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. Disaffected Republicans Threaten Breakaway Third Party to Kneecap Trump’s GOP
  2. House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney...


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 May 13, 2021  1h7m
 
 

episode 5: Oppression Looks The Same, Dumb Mad Max 5.14.21

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In episode 909, Jack and Miles are joined by Slate's Aymann Ismail to discuss police brutality towards communities of color and the parallels within the IDF's abuse of Palestinians, 'bipartisanship,' the gas shortage on the east coast, the perks of being vaccinated, the legend of Buttfucker 3000, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. After Ferguson Unrest, St. Louis Police Bought Stink Weapons to Launch at Protesters
  2. U.S...


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 May 14, 2021  1h5m
 
 
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