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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Trending 9 To 5 2/4: Antifa, ICE/Minneapolis, Savannah Guthrie, Tulsi Gabbard
In this edition of Trending 9 To 5, Jack and Miles discuss Trump finally capturing the leader of Antifa, DHS removing *some* ICE goons from Minneapolis, Savannah Guthrie's mom getting kidnapped?, Tulsi Gabbard getting whistles blown in her face and much more!
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Hottest Congresswoman EVER!!! Millennial Nostalgia Gone Wrong 02.04.26
In episode 2001, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and producer of the monthly Facial Recognition Comedy show, Pallavi Gunalan, to discuss… Why Was Lindsey Graham Drunk On Fox News Twice Over The Weekend? Nancy Mace Is Not Okay, Philly DA Larry Krasner Is Talking That Sh*t, The Jurassic Park-Th…
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Moons Over My Trendy 2/3: MAGA Super Bowl Halftime, Tesla vs. Chinese Evs, The Clintons/Epstein Files
In this edition of Moons Over My Trendy, Jack and Miles discuss that alleged MAGA Super Bowl halftime show, Tesla losing to the "700lbs gorilla" that are Chinese EVs, the Clintons agreeing to speak on the Epstein files and much more!
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The 2000th Episode 02.03.26
In episode 1999, Jack and Miles think it's the 2000th episode... that is all.
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A Mighty Trend 2/2: Epstein Files, Catherine O'Hara, Grammy's, Don Lemon, 'Melania'
In this edition of A Mighty Trend, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the latest Epstein files drop, the passing of Katheryn O'Hara, the 2026 Grammy's, Don Lemon getting arrested for… journalism?, Groundhog Day (feat. Balzac Billy), the release of 'Melania' and much more!
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Dolly Parton: WWDD?
In this episode, Miles and Jack are joined by comedian Lydia Popovich to talk about the closest thing we have to a living saint: Dolly Parton! They'll explore her rise to stardom/sainthood, her influence on the scientific community, her inimitable sense of style and so much more!
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Weekly Zeitgeist 416 (Best of 1/26/26-1/30/26)
The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 423 (1/26/26-1/30/26)
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CBS: Let’s Do WORSE, Fash Kink Rethink 01.30.26
In episode 1998, Jack and Miles are joined by audio producer and creator of The Secret Life of TK Dutes, TK Dutes, to discuss… Bari Weiss Fights CBS News Dumpster Fire With… More Flaming Garbage? Even The Fascism Kink Community Wants To Abolish ICE, Climate Change = Sea Monsters?? And more! Daily Z…
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Trendy Supreme 1/29: Tom Homan/ICE, Election Office Raided, Melania Doc
In this edition of Trendy Supreme, Jack and Miles discuss Tom Homan taking over ICE (with a mouth ful of marbles), the FBI raiding an Atlanta election office, an update on that Melania documentary and much more!
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Ninja Goebbels In The Hot Seat? Oligarch TikTok Bad? 01.29.26
In episode 1997, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, actor, writer, and host of Worse Than You, Mo Fry Pasic, to discuss… That’s why Teenage Mutant Ninja Goebbels Is In The Hot Seat... Not Under The Bus Yet, TikTok Isn’t The Only Tech Company Backing ICE, Melania Doc Watch and more! Daily Zeitg…
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