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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Oops... All Overrated/Underrated! 05.25.26
A round-up of some of our favorite "Overrated/Underrated/Search History" segments!
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Weekly Zeitgeist 431 (Best of 5/18/26-5/22/26)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 439 (5/18/26-5/22/26)
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Bezos ISN’T The Problem? Iran War x Michael Bay 05.22.26
In 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…
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InZeiter Trading 5/21: Insider Trading, 'Survivor', Walmart, Trump, Katie Miller, Stephen Colbert
In 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!
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Epstein? Files? Astroworld The Comedy! 05.21.26
In 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 S…
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Premier League ChampiTrends: Arsenal FC, Trump, AI Bodycams, ICE
In 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!
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Like…Insider Trading, Ben Shapiro’s Daily House Fire 05.20.26
In 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 …
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Trendbenyama From The Logo! 5/19: San Diego Mosque Shooting, AI Graduation, RIPB Mark Furman, WHO
In 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!
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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 m…
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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!
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