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.

  1. 5H AGO

    Kash Patel: War Grave Snorkeler, Trump Arrests Hot Alien? 05.19.26

    In 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 Mom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    59 min

  2. 18H AGO

    Trendcydides Trap 5/18: UofA Commencement Speech, Alligator Alcatraz, Trump In China, Chudthebuilder

    In this edition of Trendcydides Trap, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, another bad commencement speech, Alligator Alcatraz closing, Trump's China trip, Chudthebuilder finally getting to the "find out" phase and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    54 min
  3. Icon #23 - Steve Jobs: Stink Different.

    1D AGO

    Icon #23 - Steve Jobs: Stink Different.

    In this edition of the Iconograph, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian/podcaster Kyle Ayers to talk about the guy who envisaged the device you are likely listening to this podcast on: Steve Jobs! They'll explore his core trauma, his iconic Issey Miyake fit, his inimitable stench and much more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 57m

  4. 2D AGO

    Weekly Zeitgeist 430 (Best of 5/11/26-5/15/26)

    The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 438 (5/11/26-5/15/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    58 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Dr Rando’s Open Heart Surgery, Secret To Immortality Revealed! 05.15.26

    In episode 2059, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and beauty influencer, Carmen Laurent, to discuss… Daddy Bloodbag’s Secrets to Eternal Life Have Dropped, Rudy Giuliani saw everything BUT God, Please Keep RFK Jr Away From Heart Surgeries, OpenAI’s Children’s Movie/Investor Bait Is For Sale At Cannes and more! Carmen's Piece of Media: "Just give me a fan!" Bryan Johnson's list of 41 things he's learned while 'spending millions' on longevity Giuliani Reveals ‘Spiritual Experience’ While in Coma Fact Check: Did RFK Jr Perform Heart Surgery on a Live Patient in Ohio? RFK Jr. Sits in on Open Heart Surgery in Bonkers Move Thierry Frémaux Talks New Oscar Rules, “Feminist Washing” ‘Thelma & Louise’ Poster Charge; Berlinale Backlash, AI, Red Carpet Selfies & Hollywood Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film ‘Critterz’ For Cannes Market IMDB: Critterz ‘Critterz’ First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated Feature Unveiled as Vertigo and Federation Form New AI Production Company “This future looking like a nightmare”: OpenAI announces feature-length AI-generated film, “Critterz,” and nobody wants this OpenAI Backs AI-Made Animated Feature Film If making a movie with AI still costs 30 MILLION then AI-generated “art” is an objective failure. French Filmmaking Organizations Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature Aiming For Cannes LISTEN: sleeptalkin by Black Light Animals See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m

  6. 4D AGO

    Dead On Mt. Trendverest 5/14: Todd Gray

    In this very special edition of the show, Jack and Miles are joined by Miles' dad/artist Todd Gray to discuss his work and influences! TODD GRAY LACMA Opens With New Commission by Todd Gray — TODD GRAY See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  7. 5D AGO

    True Crime Whoopsee, KKK Popout Continued 05.14.26

    In episode 2058, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, comedian, writer, pop culture expert, and host of TV, I Say with Ashley Ray, Ashley Ray, to discuss… The KKK Pop Out Continues…, ALEX MURDERAAAUGH, Ivermectin Sales Are Booming, Thanks To Mel Gibson And The GOP and more! GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans says she agrees that Hakeem Jeffries has “cotton-picking hands” Reporter: "Do you have any more to say after agreeing with racist comments made by a radio host?" Kiggans: "..." Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions Amid Hantavirus Panic, the Ivermectin Super Fans Are Back 'Should work': Texas doc sells horse dewormer for hantavirus despite COVID-19 reprimand Can ivermectin cure hantavirus? Controversial Covid treatment touted for rat disease outbreak More Cancer Patients Are Taking Ivermectin. Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan Might Be Why. Mel Gibson Drops Two Medical Bombshells on the Joe Rogan Podcast Ivermectin is making a post-pandemic comeback, among cancer patients Under Florida bill, controversial drug ivermectin could be sold over the counter Utah bill would allow pharmacies to dispense ivermectin Over-the-counter ivermectin sales proposed in Georgia Oklahoma lawmakers want to make dewormer drug ivermectin available over the counter 11 calls made to Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Information regarding Ivermectin Bill making ivermectin an over-the-counter drug signed by Gov. Greg Abbott Ivermectin could become available over the counter in Georgia despite concerns about potential harms River blindness treatment receives Nobel Prize Ivermectin was touted as a cure for COVID, now it’s being tested for cancer. But what can it actually treat? LISTEN: Crash Landing by Mary In The Junkyard See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 8m

  8. 5D AGO

    Trenderstellar 5/13: Trump, Mamdani Budget, 'Rush Hour 4', ICE, Nebraska Senate Race, Cruise Ships

    Trump not giving af about US financial woes, Iran regaining control of most of their arsenal, Mamdani balancing NY's budget, Trump's "historic Rush Hour 4 location scouting", 90% of ICE's arrests being illegal, an update on that Nebraska Senate race, cruise ships having a rough time rn and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
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