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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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Weekly Zeitgeist 347 (11/11/24-11/15/24)

11/17/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 364 (11/11/24-11/15/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:04:58

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Alex Jones’ Onion Daddy, Bluesky > Twitter 11.15.24

11/15/2024
In episode 1777, Jack and Miles are joined by stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Holy S**t, The Onion Just Bought Infowars, Bluesky Is Gaining Momentum, The Right Is Mad That Nobody Wants To Spend Thanksgiving With Them and more! Holy S**t, The Onion Just Bought InfowarsHere’s Why I Decided To Buy ‘InfoWars’Meet PatriotHole, the Onion's New Right-Wing-Skewering Mockery MachineSick of X and Elon Musk? This App Might Be for You.Threads isn't for news and politics, says Instagram's bossThe Joys and Perils of Leaving Elon Musk’s X for BlueskyThe Right Is Mad That Nobody Wants To Spend Thanksgiving With ThemYale psychiatrist advises LGBTQ+ to avoid Trump-supporting relatives over the holidaysNewsMax: Could you maybe just not talk politics at Thanksgiving?: Michele Tafoya | American AgendaThe View Debates Cutting Off Trump-Voting Relatives -- Why Sunny Hostin & Whoopi Goldberg Are For It!Big-name libs advocate cutting off relatives who voted for Trump — and it’s downright un-American LISTEN: Trouble by Say She She See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:43

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F*ckable SnowTrend Movie 11/14: Joe Biden, Israel, Trump, 'Hot Frosty', Toilet Danger

11/14/2024
In this edition of F*ckable SnowTrend Movie, Jack and Miles discuss a bunch of terrible news, including: Joe Biden letting Israel cook, even MORE terrible Trump cabinet picks, the Democratic party being in shambles, the upcoming 'Hot Frosty' Netflix X-mas rom-com, why you shouldn't spend more than 10 min on the toilet and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:31

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Tales From The Crypto-Bros, JFKFC 11.14.24

11/14/2024
In episode 1776, Jack and Miles are joined by author, comedy writer, and comedian, Josh Gondelman, to discuss… The InfoWars Sidewalk Sale Hath Begun, Trump Creates New Government Department So Elon Musk Can Hawk T-Shirts And Crypto, John Krasinski is SEXIEST MAN ALIVE, KFC Continues To Be Really Weird About Their “Original Recipe” and more! The InfoWars Sidewalk Sale Hath BegunAlex Jones Freaks Out as He Prepares to Lose His Entire EmpireTrump Creates New Government Department So Elon Musk Can Hawk T-Shirts And CryptoTrump taps Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to head ‘Dept. of Government Efficiency’How Top X Rivals Fared Since Elon Musk Sparked Twitter ExodusThe Guardian No Longer Posting on X: It’s a ‘Toxic Media Platform’ That Elon Musk Has Used to ‘Shape Political Discourse’What GAO (Government Accountability Office) DoesKFC Continues To Be Really Weird About Their “Original Recipe”KFC sues Church’s over ‘Original Recipe’KFC Drops Suit Over Original RecipeDid KFC Patent Their Recipe?KFC recipe challenge: Tribune kitchen puts the 11 herbs and spices to the testDid the Chicago Tribune Really Find KFC's Secret Fried Chicken Recipe?I Tried KFC’s Leaked Secret Recipe and Here’s How It WentDid Colonel Sanders Steal the KFC Original Recipe From a Black Woman Named 'Miss Childress'?KFC Secret Recipe Moved for Security UpgradeKFC U.S. COMMISSIONS ROBOCOP AS ITS NEWEST COLONEL-AND GUARDIAN OF ITS COVETED SECRET RECIPE OF 11 HERBS & SPICES Checkout Josh Gondelman's Comedy Special People Pleaser! LISTEN: Trip To Japan by The Shacks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:40

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The Department of GovernTrend Efficiency 11/13: Jumpshot Live, James Bond, 4B Movement, Trump's Cabinet

11/13/2024
In this edition of The DeparTrend of Government Efficiency, Jack and Miles discuss the incipient basketball-focused Top Golf-esque alternative: Jumpshot Live, how "whiteness is not a given" for the new James Bond, the 4B movement spreading to the U.S., more on Trump's cabinet appointments and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:19:49

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MJGMB #139: Cavs Counterfeits or Nah and More with Raj Chipalu

11/13/2024
The guys were pleased to be joined by Clutch Points writer and podcaster Raj Chipalu for today’s episode. The trio continued to discuss Cleveland’s impressive start (shouts to MaxR on the Discord). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:30

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Why No Lib Tears? Treat Yourself A Round Of Sausage, America! 11.13.24

11/13/2024
In episode 1775, Jack and Miles are joined by host of American Hysteria, Chelsey Weber-Smith, to discuss… Trumpers Are Confused As To Why The Libs Are Angry Rather Than Crying…, At Least We Can Laugh At This Guy On Wheel Of Fortune... And more! At Least We Can Laugh At This Guy On Wheel Of Fortune… LISTEN: 2 Much by Qendresa See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:08

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You Can't Arrest A Sitting PresiTrend 11/12: Trump's Cabinet, The Rock, Harris Campaign Debt, Trump Conviction

11/12/2024
In this edition of You Can't Arrest Me, I'm PresiTrend, Jack and Miles discuss the first round of disconcerting Trump cabinet picks, The Rock setting the record straight about his punctuality and pee bottle controversy, how Kamala Harris blew through 1 billion dollars, whether or not Trump's felony conviction will be dismissed and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:17

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Firefighters Who Can’t Use Water, wOkE Is bRoKe? 11.12.24

11/12/2024
In episode 1774, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist, comedian, and host of The Bitchuation Room, Francesca Fiorentini, to discuss… Genres Of Post Election News Story: You Have to Hand It To Them? Americans Shifted Towards Republicans And Now The Democrats Need To Be More Like Trump... AKA Democrats Need To Start Being Cruel To Minority Groups! Trump’s Pick For “Border Czar” Is As Horrible As You’d Expect and more! Trump’s Pick For “Border Czar” Is As Horrible As You’d ExpectThe secret history of the U.S. government’s family-separation policyHow The Family Separation Policy Came To BeInterim Progress Report: Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of FamiliesWhat to know about Tom Homan, Trump's new "border czar"Trump’s ‘national conservative’ allies plot a revenge administrationTrump Taps Family Separation Mastermind to Be ‘Border Czar’ICE Cold: How a Loyal Obama Bureaucrat Became the Face of Trump’s Deportation Force LISTEN: Stressed | A COLORS SHOW by Doechii See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:17

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A Festival Of ReTrendminations 11/11: 2024 Election Conspiracy Theories, Trump/Harris, 'Wicked', Mattel, Wicked Pictures

11/11/2024
In this edition of A Festival Of ReTrendminations, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the Dem's unhinged election conspiracy theories and festival of recriminations, the upcoming 'Wicked' movie and its unintentionally pornographic Mattel/Barbie tie-in and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:47:55

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Weekly Zeitgeist 346 (11/4/24-11/8/24)

11/10/2024
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 363 (11/4/24-11/8/24) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:06

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The Billionaires Definitely Won! Another Internet Mystery Solved! 11.08.24

11/8/2024
In episode 1773, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of 420 Day Fiancé, Sofia Alexandra, to discuss… Oh Guess Who Made Out Great With That Trump Win? Mainstream Media Misreading Of The Election Is Under Way, Good News: One Of The Internet’s Biggest Mysteries Has Finally Been Solved and more! Oh Guess Who Made Out Great With That Trump Win?Good News: One Of The Internet’s Biggest Mysteries Has Finally Been SolvedFEX - Subways Of Your Mindr/TheMysteriousSongReddit sleuths track down the band behind the internet’s most mysterious song LISTEN: Mates by John Carroll Kirby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:55

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Consolation PresiTrendsy 11/7: Election Takes, Calm, Election Coverage Pageantry, Silent Firing, 'Gladiator 2', Elwood Edwards

11/7/2024
In this edition of Consolation PresiTrendsy, Jack and Miles discuss all the L takes on Tuesday's election results, meditation app Calm exploiting our election anxiety, the pageantry of the mainstream media's election coverage, the "silent firing" trend, a historian's reaction to the 'Gladiator 2' trailer, the passing of Elwood Edwards (voice of AOL's "You've Got Mail!") and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:23:46

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Oof! GUHHHHH? 11.07.24

11/7/2024
In episode 1772, Jack and Miles are joined by writer and comedian with a new debut album titled Certified Delight, Rachele Friedland, to discuss... It’s Looking Like Trump Is Going to Come Up Short of His 2020 Vote Total, Google Searches Illustrate Just How Checked Out Some Voters Are, Good News Round-Up? And more! Google Searches Illustrate Just How Checked Out Some Voters AreTruly clueless Google searches spike on Election DayDemocrat Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson in North Carolina's gubernatorial raceSarah McBride becomes the first out transgender person elected to CongressTrump won, but so did seven ballot measures protecting abortion rightsMissouri voters have spoken: restore abortion rightsThe astonishing radicalism of Florida’s new ban on abortionFlorida Amendment 4 Election Results: Right to AbortionNebraska is the only state with two abortion measures on the ballot. Confusion is the point.Trump won, but so did seven ballot measures protecting abortion rights LISTEN: LOSTWITHOUTMARIA by F3mii See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:50:55

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Here We Go ATrend… 11/6: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Election 2024

11/6/2024
In this edition of Here We Go ATrend…, Jack and Miles discuss the results of last night's presidential election. Everything That's Wrong with Liberal Centrism in Under 3 mins w/ David GraeberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:16

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MJGMB #138: The Results Are In with Josh Gondelman

11/6/2024
The guys were pleased to be joined by comedian, writer, producer extraordinaire Josh Gondelman for today's episode. The trio broke down the fast starts of the Celtics, Cavs and Thunder before circling the league with news and notes! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:51:10

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Chris Crofton’s Video Cart: Election Day Time Capsule 11.06.24

11/6/2024
In episode 1771, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, musician, author of The Advice King Anthology, and host of Cold Brew Got Me Like, Chris Crofton, to discuss… The Video Cart Presentation Chris Brought For The Class Today and more! U-Haul Parking Garage Disaster LISTEN: Inner Norm by Gut Health See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:23

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ElecTrend AnxZeitity 11/5: People's Sexiest Man, Grammy's, 2024 Election, Tucker Carlson, Rudy Giuliani, Election Cannabis

11/5/2024
In this edition of ElecTrend AnxZeitity, Jack and Miles discuss People's Sexiest Man nominees, the upcoming Grammy noms, Tucker Carlson's appearance on Steve Bannon's podcast, Rudy Giuliani & Melania Trump at the polls, people turning to cannabis to cope with the election, some election news and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:21:22

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It’s ELECTION DAY?! Trump Finishes…NOT Strong 11.05.24

11/5/2024
In episode 1770, Jack and Miles are joined by improviser, writer, co-host of Rebrand, and comedian with the new comedy special Spiritually Filthy, Mort Burke, to discuss… Trump Finishing Strong…, Trump Staffers Playing The Blame Game? Let’s Not Forget The F**kery Tho Either…, I Can’t Even With This Squirrel BS, Tucker Carlson Says He Was Attacked In Bed At Night By A Demon and more! Inside the Ruthless, Restless Final Days of Trump’s CampaignTexas tells U.S. Justice Department that federal election monitors aren’t allowed in polling placesOn Telegram, a Violent Preview of What May Unfold on Election Day and AfterSocial media users weigh in on Peanut the Squirrel being euthanized: 'This can’t be real'New York couple blames jealousy for pet squirrel Peanut’s seizure and euthanization by DECMan who took in Peanut, the orphaned squirrel, says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his petIs it legal to have a pet squirrel? Beloved Peanut the squirrel euthanized in New York‘President Donald Trump will save…’: Elon Musk hits out at Biden govt post celebrity squirrel Peanut’s euthanasiaTrump 'fired up' about euthanasia of Peanut the squirrelPregnant Texas teen died after three ER visits due to impact of abortion banTucker Carlson Says He Was Attacked In Bed At Bight By A Demon LISTEN: Luv (Sic) feat. Shing02 by Nujabes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:40

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EtTrendgermentum 11/4: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, SNL, Election Day, Ettingermentum, Julia Roberts, Quincy Jones

11/4/2024
In this edition of EtTrendgermentum, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, Kamala's surprise SNL appearance, all the last-minute polling and election news, Trump being disappointed in Julia Roberts, the passing of the legendary Quincy Jones and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:49:23