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The Daily Zeitgeist
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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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Yesterday01:09:32Tap to summarizeWe check in on the wins, upsets and dumb things Alexi Lalas said in week 2 of the World Cup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Democratic Republic of Trendo 6/17: US/Iran Peace Deal (?), American Pride, Kash Patel, Georgia Primaries
Yesterday00:32:13Tap to summarizeIn this edition of The Democratic Republic of Trendo, Jack and Miles discuss the US/Iran deal, the new poll on American pride, an update on Kash Patel "thwarting" a "terror attack", the Georgia primaries and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Trump’s Reflecting Poo, Pizza sHut 06.17.26
Yesterday01:17:38Tap to summarizeIn episode 2076, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss… Reflecting Pool Looks Like Sh*t For Some Reason? Was It Trump’s Fault? Obama? The View Just Grilled JD Vance On Live TV, Pizza Hut To Be Sold Following AI “Disaster” and more! ‘The View’ Hosts Grill JD Vance on Trump, Epstein and More Multiple The View studio audience members refuse to applaud JD Vance upon VP's arrival for live interview Ana Navarro Grills Vance On Inhumane ICE Conditions WHOOPI GOLDBERG: What did Black people do to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color? JD VANCE: What exactly are you talking about? JD Vance says he's Epstein 'conspiracy theorist' on 'View' HOSTIN: Why haven't we seen the release of over 2.5 million additional Epstein file documents? JD VANCE: ...my understanding is that a lot of those are duplicates... Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn Signs Pizza Hut Is Struggling To Stay In Business Pizza Hut Moved To Ditch Its ‘Red Roof’ Stores. Is It Working? Pizza Hut Is Returning To Its 'Retro Red Roof Era' The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells Yum to acquire AI-based company Dragontail Systems for $72.3M ‘They’re coming for your jobs’: Pizza Hut worker says chain is replacing delivery drivers with DoorDash, Uber Eats Pizza Hut’s AI Store Control System Is Such a Disaster That It’s Wasted $100 Million, Lawsuit Alleges Pizza Hut's AI system promised 30-minute delivery, now it's facing 45-minute waits and a $100M lawsuit instead LISTEN: Alberto Balsalm by Aphex TwinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →NY State Of Zeit 6/16: Mitch McConnell, Iran, Kash Patel, World Cup 2026
2d ago00:26:37Tap to summarizeIn this edition of NY State Of Zeit, Miles and Bryan The Editor discuss Mitch McConnell in the hospital… again, an update on the alleged Iran peace deal, Kash Patel saving an unwitting Dear Leader from an imminent threat, FIFA's "hydration breaks" and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →GOP AI HULK SMASH, Sorry 4 Cat Lady Comments 06.16.26
2d ago01:05:51Tap to summarizeIn episode 2075, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, co-author of Muddy Waters Too, and co-host of Troll Hole, Ben Katzner, to discuss… Mike Rogers LOVES AI, Some MAGA Backpedaling To Start The Week, The Kennedy Center’s De-Trumping Inspires Watch Parties, The Office Too Offensive?? Pentagon Hopes Flying Potatoes Will Distract Everybody and more! Mike Rogers on viral AI-enhanced image of himself put out by a staffer: "We may need in the Hulk in the Senate to get us back ... we need a superhero" The campaign of Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Mike Rogers posted this AI slop video to promote their candidate Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’ Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order Trump name stripped from Kennedy Center after court ruling, rain delay 50,000 people watching livestream of workers preparing to strip Trump's name from Kennedy Center The Office Too Offensive?? Pentagon UFO files include video recreations of UFO sightings New stunning UFO-related videos released by Pentagon. Mystery Potato Hovering Over Colorado Is Reported in Latest U.F.O. Files Jack's Piece of Media: Knicks fan threw a banana into the crowd and it promptly came back to him LISTEN: Puedes Amarme by Grizz & Vick VaporsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →CollecTrend Effervescence 6/15: NY Knicks, Trump's UFC B-Day, Iran Peace Deal, Pete Hegseth, 'Disclosure Day'
3d ago00:52:31Tap to summarizeIn this edition of CollecTrend Effervescence, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the NY Knicks winning the NBA championship, Trump's UFC/Death of America/B-Day monster mash, the latest totally real peace deal with Iran, Pete Hegseth's failure to get his pump on, the release of 'Disclosure Day' and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Icon #26 - Amelia Earhart: First In Flight, Last In Safety
3d ago01:28:05Tap to summarizeIn this edition of The Iconograph, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Francesca Fiorentini to talk about a true pioneer in the sport of belly-slamming: Amelia Earhart! They'll explore her upbringing, her many jobs to support her flying habit, her beef with rabbit meat and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Weekly Zeitgeist 434 (Best of 6/8/26-6/12/26)
4d ago00:57:34Tap to summarizeThe weekly round-up of the best moments from season 442 (6/8/26-6/12/26)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →22 Doctor Salute, Dockin’ With Tha Boyz 06.12.26
6d ago00:57:59Tap to summarizeIn episode 2074, Jack and Miles are joined by joined by creator and writer of The RedDot Comics, Kim Winder, to discuss… We ALL See TWENTY TWO DOCTORS For Our Checkups... Right? JD Vance To Force His Way Onto The View, NASA Defends Artemis III Sausage Party, Shrek’s Dick Is At The Center Of An Ohio Political Scandal and more! JD Vance To Guest On ABC’s ‘The View’ In VP’s First Appearance On Show FCC Equal Opportunities Rule May Apply to Talk Shows, Media Bureau Says in Guidance to Broadcasters Governor Gets ‘Tonight’ Slot, So Rival Seeks Equal Time NASA announces astronauts for its Artemis III mission to test new moon landers NASA reveals Artemis III crew for one of the most complex space missions ever NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission NASA chief defends all-male Artemis 3 astronaut crew amid backlash: 'I don't think anyone should be reading into this' Nude Shrek Text to Ohio State Senator Reportedly Lands Blogger in Jail Bill Reineke poised to lead Ohio Senate as Jerry Cirino bows out: report Ohio Republican senator called cops seeking charges against blogger Ohio State president defends arrests of pro-Palestinian student protesters during Statehouse testimony Ohio State Rep. Jerry Cirino (R-Kirtland) invokes Jesus in overriding the governor’s veto of anti-trans legislation, saying he determined each child's gender at birth: “Let's respect truly what Jesus would like." Columbus blogger's jailing over ‘Shrek porn’ an abuse of power Ohio man jailed for texting Shrek’s penis to a state senator. Your questions about Shrexting, answered. LISTEN: Faith feat. Amina, Moses Yoofee, Noah Furbringer by deathbypeanutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Aaron SorkTrend 6/11: NY Knicks, Iran, 'The Odyssey' Popcorn Bucket
1w ago00:27:52Tap to summarizeIn this edition of Aaron SorkTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the NY Knicks winning game 4, Iran somehow closing the Strait of Hormuz even harder, 'The Odyssey' popcorn bucket and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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