The Daily Zeitgeist
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 w…Social links:
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Stanford Race Swap Experiment, A.I. Pacino 09.25.26
In episode 2131, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Amy Miller, to discuss… Stanford Caught Using AI To Race-Swap And Yassify Students, Speaking Of AI Use In Schools..., Covering McConnell Like He’s An Abused Old Man Really Hits Different, Beer Flavored Energy Drink…Good Idea? The Internet Migh…
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You Can Trend Everything 9/24: MAGA In Shambles?, JTT vs. ACAB, Nolan Wells, John Madden
In this edition of You Can Trend Everything, Jack and Miles discuss the MAGA roaches scattering, JTT vs. ACAB?, an update on the Nolan Wells case, the upcoming John Madden movie (feat. Nicholas Cage) and much more!
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Palestinian Rachel Dolezal, Nathan Fielder vs Elizabeth Holmes 09.24.26
In episode 2130, Jack and Miles are joined by author of Cry For Me, Argentina: My Life As A Failed Child Star, Tamara Yajia, to discuss… It’s 2026 And There’s Such A Thing As Palestinian Rachel Dolezal, New Trailer For Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes Doc Is Just As Baffling As The Teaser, Run Hid…
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Trendesota Zeitkings 9/23: McDonalds, NY/DoorDash, Samsung, FBI Hack
In this edition of Trendesotta Zeitkings, Jack and Miles discuss a couple of McTrends, the NY/DoorDash settlement, Samsung bricking their AI fridges with a new update, the FBI getting hacked and much more!
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Trump Wrote A Romance Novel? CHEAPSKATES Ruined Freedom Fest! 09.23.26
In episode 2129, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Blake Wexler, to discuss… There’s A Non-Zero Chance That “Trump TV” Could Start Airing An Erotic Soap Opera, Freedom Fest Is Canceled After Only Six People Bought VIP Tickets, Waymos Driving Through Farmers Markets Is Totally Legal Apparently …
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Rainbow Trendies 9/22: Trump TV, JD Vance, Shaq, Human vs. Robot
In this edition of Trendbow Parties, Jack and Miles discuss Trump TV hitting the airwaves, JD Vance’s “fart left” comments, Shaq’s obsession with the cops (feat. Kash Patel), the first human/robot fight and much more!
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LEFTIST Joe Rogan, Pepper Spray Is Golden 09.22.26
In episode 2129, Jack and Miles are joined by actor, writer, and stand-up comedian, Marcella Arguello, to discuss… Logan Brothers At Pentagon, Tilly Norwood Speaking Chinese On Piers, Movie Theater Pepper Sprayer Goes Viral, That Elephant Graveyard Video Messing With Rogan? And more! Jake And Logan…
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Once Upon A Zeit In Trendywood 9/21: White House, Ed Sheeran, ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, David Ellison
In this edition of Once Upon A Zeit In Trendywood , Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, a White House weekend update (feat. Wendy’s and Greenland), Ed Sheeran continuing his dead ahh tour, the sequel to ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’, and much more!
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Icon #38 - Oprah Winfrey: What Is An Oprah?
In this edition of ‘The Iconograph’, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster/author Bridget Todd to talk about the "Queen of All Media": Oprah Winfrey! They'll discuss her legendary daytime talk show, her beef with the beef industry, bees and much more!
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Weekly Zeitgeist 448 (Best of 9/14/26 - 9/18/26)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 456 (9/14/26 - 9/18/26)
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