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: Anti-Vaxxers SO MAD, Goodbye To Instagram Likes 6.1.21

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In episode 920, Miles and guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss big oil, the GOP trying to stop vaccine incentives, Instagram likes, the new Cruella film, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. A bad day for Big Oil
  2. $1 million Ohio vaccine lottery winner was on her way to buy a used car when she found out she won
  3. GOP governor and lawmakers clash over vaccine policy
  4. What Instagram really learned from hiding like counts
  5. Why Do...


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 June 1, 2021  1h11m
 
 

episode 2: Trump Expects a Q Coup, What To Watch (Bo Burnham, Mare, More) 6.2.21

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In episode 921, Jack and guest host Danl Goodman are joined by Secretly Incredibly Fascinating host Alex Schmidt to discuss Blippi being replaced with a new actor, people still believing in QAnon, people not knowing how to act after the pandemic, how the weather effects covid, the box office, and more! Plus super producer Anna Hossnieh's streaming corner!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. Blippi Actor Stevin John Is Replaced in Latest YouTube Episode, Leaving Fans Puzzled
  2. Trump is...


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 June 2, 2021  1h12m
 
 

episode 3: Trump’s Shrinkage, How Italians Stay Handsy In Covid 6.3.21

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In episode 922, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Pod Yourself A Gun co-host Matt Lieb to discuss Trump's blog, the remains of children buried a former B.C. residential school in Canada, Fauci's leaked emails, the future of European kissing and hugging, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. Trump blog page shuts down for good
  2. Remains of 215 children found buried at former B.C...


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 June 3, 2021  1h9m
 
 

episode 4: The NRA Is Racist, Don Jr. Needs Cash 6.4.21

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In episode 923, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and Bitchuation Room host Francesca Fiorentini to discuss Biden's new strategy in Senate, the Trump's joining cameo, the truth behind the constitutional right to bare arms, athletes' mental health, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

  1. Biden tries new strategy with moderates as frustration grows
  2. Sinema on why she skipped vote on Jan. 6 commission: 'I had a personal family matter'
  3. Donald Trump Jr...


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 June 4, 2021  1h10m
 
 
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