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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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Oops... All Overrated/Underrated! 05.25.26
Yesterday00:59:21Tap to summarizeA round-up of some of our favorite "Overrated/Underrated/Search History" segments!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Weekly Zeitgeist 431 (Best of 5/18/26-5/22/26)
2d ago00:48:57Tap to summarizeThe weekly round-up of the best moments from season 439 (5/18/26-5/22/26)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Bezos ISN’T The Problem? Iran War x Michael Bay 05.22.26
4d ago01:04:28Tap to summarizeIn episode 2063, Jack and Miles are joined by actor. writer. and stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Bezos Is Really Into Guillotines, Judge Rules The White House Can’t Ignore Presidential Records Act, Of Course Michael Bay Is Making “Operation Epic Fury: The Movie” and more! Bezos on CNBC: "You could double the taxes I pay, and it's not gonna help that teacher in Queens. I promise you." SpaceX confirms plans for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages 'Established a substantial risk': Federal judge orders White House to comply with 'modest constraint' on Trump 'validly enacted' after Watergate Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal The US military storm Hollywood WATCH: Secret Service Drops a Super Bowl Ad Directed By Michael Bay — Complete With Photo of Assassination Attempt on Trump The Biggest Conservative Dog Whistles in Michael Bay’s Benghazi Movie 13 Hours Michael Bay’s 13 Hours promotes some of the worst Benghazi conspiracy theories Michael Bay's Benghazi movie could hit Hillary Clinton's campaign Michael Bay: Hollywood’s Conservative Hero? How michael bay met obama How Michael Bay’s ‘The Rock’ Was Used to Justify War in Iraq LISTEN: Dum Dums - Remix (feat. J Sina & TOBISWAG) by CPskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →InZeiter Trading 5/21: Insider Trading, 'Survivor', Walmart, Trump, Katie Miller, Stephen Colbert
4d ago00:29:24Tap to summarizeIn this edition of InZeiter Trading, Jack and Miles discuss Trump's insider trading, Jeff Probst's 'Survivor' faux pas, Walmart's strong earning report, Trump's no-good very low approval rating, Katie Miller asking the important questions, Stephen Colbert's final episode and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Epstein? Files? Astroworld The Comedy! 05.21.26
5d ago01:04:01Tap to summarizeIn episode 2062, Jack and Miles are joined by award-winning tv writer, comedian, creator of Gone Native, and author of We've Been Here the Whole Time!: A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America, Joey Clift, to discuss… Give It Away Give It Away Give It Away Give It Away Now, Everyone Is Suddenly Remembering That Elon Musk Canceled “Ebola Prevention”, Robot’s Moonwalk Fail Goes Viral, Who Put Travis Scott In A Music Festival Comedy? And more! Blanche: "I don't understand what 'Epstein investigation' means. As for Jeffrey Epstein himself? Yes, he's dead." BLANCHE: Anybody in this country is eligible to apply if they believe they are a victim of weaponization VAN HOLLEN: An individual who was pardoned by Trump went on to molest 2 children... Can you commit to not making that person eligible for a payout? BLANCHE: You're obviously lying Epstein files? ‘Perfect Storm’: How Trump’s Aid Cuts Are Fueling the Ebola Outbreak Here is Elon Musk bragging about how he "accidentally" canceled all Ebola prevention efforts Clip of Elon Musk admitting DOGE cancelled Ebola aid funding goes viral as cases surge Musk says DOGE ‘restored’ Ebola prevention effort. Officials say that’s not true. Trump Self Dealing Is Kind of Insane Robot’s Moonwalk Fail Goes Viral Watch the moment a dancing robot collapses mid-performance - before its body is dragged off stage Travis Scott Praises Owen Wilson’s ‘Superhero, Super Father S–t’ in ‘Rolling Loud’ Movie Trailer Owen Wilson Loses His Son at a Music Festival and Befriends Travis Scott in Rolling Loud Trailer Rolling Loud The Movie (Teaser) Opinion: “A Star Is Born” Is A Very Good Movie Produced By A Very Bad Company Movie about Rolling Loud festival faces backlash over Travis Scott casting in light of Astroworld tragedy No Escape Plan: How missed warning signs at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival led to one of the worst U.S. concert tragedies Rapper Travis Scott avoids charges over fatal crowd crush at his 2021 Astroworld Festival Travis Scott and Live Nation Settle Almost All Wrongful Death Suits Stemming From Astroworld Festival in Houston Family of Youngest Astroworld Victim Settles Last Remaining Wrongful Death Lawsuit The Astroworld Tragedy Examines the Fatal Concert Through Survivors’ Eyes LISTEN: Don't Break by ZEPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Premier League ChampiTrends: Arsenal FC, Trump, AI Bodycams, ICE
5d ago00:32:04Tap to summarizeIn this edition of Premier League ChampiTrends, Jack and Miles discuss Arsenal winning the League, Trump's spooky commencement speech, AI bodycams… in schools?, an ICE agent getting prosecuted, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Like…Insider Trading, Ben Shapiro’s Daily House Fire 05.20.26
6d ago01:04:48Tap to summarizeIn episode 2061, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Ain't It Footy, Jamel Johnson, to discuss… Mike Johnson Stated That $174,000 Isn’t Enough To Make Ends Meet, AI Radio Station, Baby Yoda’s Movie Debut Isn’t Getting Great Reviews, The Daily Wire Is Falling Apart and more! People Are Losing Their Minds Over This Resurfaced Video Of Mike Johnson Defending Congressional Trading Speaker Johnson Says $174K Isn’t Enough While Blocking a $15 Minimum Wage Mike Johnson says lawmakers' $174K+ salaries haven't kept up with inflation — they need stock trading to 'take care of their family' Trump Is Backing a Stock-Trading Ban That Doesn’t Ban Trading Stocks Mike Johnson: “We have to have sympathy. We need to at least let them engage in some stock trading so they can continue to take care of their family.” Cursed AI Radio ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Splits Critics: “Most Boring Star Wars” vs. “Best in Decades” ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Gets Divided First Reactions, From a ‘Thrilling Adventure’ to ‘One of the Weakest Star Wars Movies’ and a ‘Snooze Fest’ Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire Hit With Layoffs Across a ‘Number of Teams,’ Largely From Nashville HQ Why Ben Shapiro's Media Empire Is Collapsing The Ben Commandments There’s a Right-Wing Game of Thrones and It’s as Terrible as You’d Think A Crack in Ben Shapiro’s Daily Wire The Pendragon Cycle: Rise of the Merlin 'Conservative Hollywood' dream 'in ruins' as eight-figure show staggers out the door John Travolta finally explained his beret and pocket square. LISTEN: Get down! by SunnyBoyFitzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Butt Fully Out
6d ago01:03:30Tap to summarizeIt’s one match closer to the end, it’s Piero’s beautiful butt, it’s a lucky non red card.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Trendbenyama From The Logo! 5/19: San Diego Mosque Shooting, AI Graduation, RIPB Mark Furman, WHO
6d ago00:28:39Tap to summarizeIn this edition of Trendbenyama From The Logo!, Jack and Miles discuss the San Diego mosque shooting, another AI-tinged graduation, the long overdue passing of Mark Furman, the WHO declaring something but who cares THIS IS AMERICA and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Kash Patel: War Grave Snorkeler, Trump Arrests Hot Alien? 05.19.26
1w ago00:59:18Tap to summarizeIn episode 2060, Jack and guest co-host Pallavi Gunalan are joined by comedian and co-host of The Worst Idea of All Time, Tim Batt, to discuss… Trump’s Alien Distractions Are Getting More Desperate, Kash Patel Went Snorkeling At Pearl Harbor “War Grave”, Kars4Kids Jingle Banned In California and more! Trump’s Alien Distractions Are Getting More Desperate Trump warns Iran "clock is ticking" until U.S. launches harder strikes Trump’s Approval Sinks Amid Unpopular War, Darkening G.O.P. Prospects Trump floods Truth Social with AI-generated alien, warfare images amid Iran tensions Trump posts AI images of himself with buff alien and space lasers in latest Truth Social spree Trump triggers online frenzy with 'nuclear' AI image: 'God help us' Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues Are There Still Bodies in Pearl Harbor? The Story of Those Left Behind Kash Patel faces scrutiny over snorkeling outing at USS Arizona memorial in Hawaii Judge Bars Kars4Kids From Broadcasting ‘Misleading’ Ads in California Kars 4 Kids Rakes in the Buckz Nonprofits for kids accused of misleading donors Charity misled donors, AG says LISTEN: Mouka by Maverick MomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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