In episode 1009, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and writer Ellory Smith to discuss the new Jan. 6th flag, how power operates, big strike energy and more!

FOOTNOTES:
Trump Rally/Youngkin Rally pledged allegiance to a flag from Jan 6
How Power Operates Part 2
Big Strike Energy
LISTEN: Kali Uchi and SZA - Fue Mejor




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In episode 1009, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and writer Ellory Smith to discuss the new Jan. 6th flag, how power operates, big strike energy and more!FOOTNOTES:<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/epnjkm/trump-rally-use-flag-from-jan-6">Trump Rally/Youngkin Rally pledged allegiance to a flag from Jan 6</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/media/576505-espns-schefter-faces-criticism-over-sending-story-to-nfl-exec">How Power Operates Part 2</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkb7vg/10000-john-deere-workers-go-on-strike">Big Strike Energy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4AIiCP2scA6jt6jAKfkvTX?si=ab87610ffa774cbe">LISTEN: Kali Uchi and SZA - Fue Mejor</a></li>
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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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Big Strike Energy, United States of Jan 6th 10.15.21

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In episode 2049, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and host of Pod Yourself A Gun and Bad Hasbara, Matt Lieb, to discuss… BP’s Profits More Than Doubled During Iran War, Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer, Rush Hour 4 Hasn’t Locked Down Jackie Chan And Chris Tucker and more!
U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher
BP slammed over ‘astronomical’ profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war
Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer
'Rush Hour 4' Suffers Disappointing Setback Due to Reported Pay Disputes
Chris & Jackie's Salary Demands Will Be Sorted Out

LISTEN: Keeping You Close by Halogenix

In episode 2049, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal/?hl=en">Jacquis Neal</a> are joined by comedian and host of <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/pod-yourself-a-gun-a-sopranos-podcast">Pod Yourself A Gun</a> and <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/bad-hasbara">Bad Hasbara</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes/">Matt Lieb</a>, to discuss&hellip; BP&rsquo;s Profits More Than Doubled During Iran War, Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer, Rush Hour 4 Hasn&rsquo;t Locked Down Jackie Chan And Chris Tucker and more!
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/28/business/oil-gas-stocks-iran-war.html">U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2eveyvgn9no">BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/iran-rachel-reeves-simon-francis-government-ukraine-b2966166.html">BP slammed over &lsquo;astronomical&rsquo; profits amid oil price spike caused by Iran war</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/sergey-brin-gg-soto-trump-california-billionaire-tax.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&amp;amp;referringSource=articleShare">Why Gavin Newsom Is Definitely Not The Answer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://movieweb.com/rush-hour-4-delay-pay-dispute/">'Rush Hour 4' Suffers Disappointing Setback Due to Reported Pay Disputes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tmz.com/2026/04/24/rush-hour-film-still-going-despite-reports-of-financial-issues/">Chris &amp; Jackie's Salary Demands Will Be Sorted Out</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1ramuhler1uggdErgtNmJ0">Keeping You Close by Halogenix</a>

Jackie Chan Unpaid Intern? Peak War Profiteering 04.29.26

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In this edition of Tyler Perry's Trendea, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss some very interesting mushrooms in China, Trump changing ICE to NICE?, an update on the "assassination attempt", Peter Thiel still being weird and bad and much more!
'They saw them on their dishes when eating': The mushroom making people hallucinate dozens of tiny humans

In this edition of Tyler Perry's Trendea, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal discuss some very interesting mushrooms in China, Trump changing ICE to NICE?, an update on the "assassination attempt", Peter Thiel still being weird and bad and much more!
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<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260121-the-mysterious-mushroom-that-makes-you-see-tiny-people">'They saw them on their dishes when eating': The mushroom making people hallucinate dozens of tiny humans</a></li>
</ol>

Tyler Perry's Trendea 4/28: Lanmaoa Asiatica, NICE > ICE, WH Correspondents Dinner Shooting, Peter Thiel

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In episode 2048, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian and author of Gay Science, Rob Anderson, to discuss… White House Correspondents Dinner Conspiracy Theories Now Include Time Travel, Trump Believes Iranian Oil Pipelines Will Simply “Explode From Within” If The Oil Stops Flowing? New Yorkers Blame Mamdani And/Or The Ghost Of Brian Wilson For Mets Curse, Michael Was Even Bigger Than Oppenheimer At The Box Office and more!
Shots rang out, pandemonium erupted: how the White House press dinner shooting unfolded
‘STAGED’: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting
Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting
RFK jr's brain worm forgot he had a wife and initially left her behind
Right before Trump is rushed off stage… a man holds up a card
Oz Pearlman reveals what was on that notepad at White House press event
Fact-checking falsehoods after shooting at White House correspondents' dinner
Karoline Leavitt to Fox before the WHCD event: There will be some shots fired tonight
Fox News mysteriously cuts off anchor as she shares Leavitt's husband's eerie warning
HOLY SH*T: Fox News just cut one of their reporters off as they seemed to indicate the shooting was a pre-planned false flag.
Fox News reporter responds to dropped call during WHCD shooting interview
President Trump: This is why we need the ballroom
Justice Department urges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting
Does image show White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect wearing IDF sweatshirt? What we know
Who Is Henry Martinez? A Resurfaced 2023 'Cole Allen' Post On X Sparks Online Uproar After the WHCD Shooting
Cole Allen: 'Time machine' claims about correspondents' dinner shooter rise after Henry Martinez's post resurfaces
Trump Says Iran Has Around Three Days Before Oil Pipelines Could Explode
Trump: "What happens is that line explodes from within."
President Trump has issued a new ultimatum on Iran, telling Fox News Iran has just 3 days before its oil pipelines naturally “explode from within.”
Mets' misery continues as historic losing streak extends to 12 with loss to Twins
Mets hit rock bottom after getting swept by hapless Rockies as offense, Kodai Senga flop
FRONT page of the New York Post poking fun at the alleged Mets / Mamdani curse…
Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak
Is a ‘Curse of the Mambino’ Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain’t So.
Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From Four Siblings Who Claim They Were ‘Groomed and Brainwashed’ by Pop Superstar
They Were Michael Jackson’s ‘Second Family.’ Now They Say He Abused Them.
Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
‘Michael’ Biopic Ignites Theater Frenzy as Fans Turn Screenings Into Live Celebrations
Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Quit ‘Michael' Ahead of $50M Reshoots — Crew Dubbed Him “Vantoine” for Working From a Van

LISTEN: So Good by C.Justice

In episode 2048, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal/?hl=en">Jacquis Neal</a> are joined by comedian and author of&nbsp;<a href="https://sites.prh.com/gay-science">Gay Science</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/heartthrobanderson/">Rob Anderson</a>, to discuss&hellip; White House Correspondents Dinner Conspiracy Theories Now Include Time Travel, Trump Believes Iranian Oil Pipelines Will Simply &ldquo;Explode From Within&rdquo; If The Oil Stops Flowing? New Yorkers Blame Mamdani And/Or The Ghost Of Brian Wilson For Mets Curse, Michael Was Even Bigger Than Oppenheimer At The Box Office and more!
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/white-house-press-dinner-shooting-how-it-unfolded">Shots rang out, pandemonium erupted: how the White House press dinner shooting unfolded</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/staged-conspiracy-theories-are-everywhere-following-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting/">&lsquo;STAGED&rsquo;: Conspiracy Theories Are Everywhere Following White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner Shooting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2d8dg57rzdo">Trump says he 'wasn't worried' during Washington press dinner shooting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/YourAnonCentral/status/2048351931421311057">RFK jr's brain worm forgot he had a wife and initially left her behind</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/MattWallace888/status/2048216761032675711">Right before Trump is rushed off stage&hellip; a man holds up a card</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/04/26/oz-pearlman-white-house-press-dinner-trick-notepad/89810617007/">Oz Pearlman reveals what was on that notepad at White House press event</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wmtw.com/article/fact-check-white-house-corespondents-dinner-shooting/71131042">Fact-checking falsehoods after shooting at White House correspondents' dinner</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/Acyn/status/2048209469071573196">Karoline Leavitt to Fox before the WHCD event: There will be some shots fired tonight</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/tv/205784/karoline-leavitt-husband-warning-attack">Fox News mysteriously cuts off anchor as she shares Leavitt's husband's eerie warning</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/micah_erfan/status/2048242233313214864">HOLY SH*T: Fox News just cut one of their reporters off as they seemed to indicate the shooting was a pre-planned false flag.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/aishahhasnie/status/2048274579043336397">Fox News reporter responds to dropped call during WHCD shooting interview</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/Popstonox/status/2048230482966372416">President Trump: This is why we need the ballroom</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5850391-whca-shooting-trump-ballroom/">Justice Department urges group to drop Trump ballroom lawsuit after WHCA dinner shooting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.snopes.com/articles/473060/cole-allen-idf-sweatshirt/">Does image show White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect wearing IDF sweatshirt? What we know</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/viral-tweet-white-house-dinner-shooting-1793683">Who Is Henry Martinez? A Resurfaced 2023 'Cole Allen' Post On X Sparks Online Uproar After the WHCD Shooting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/cole-tomas-allen-time-machine-website-claims-white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooter-nasa-henry-martinez-post-surfaces-101777242840938.html#google_vignette">Cole Allen: 'Time machine' claims about correspondents' dinner shooter rise after Henry Martinez's post resurfaces</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-2026/card/trump-says-iran-has-around-three-days-before-oil-pipelines-could-explode-282oIvxoBAL2IDwpTGlj">Trump Says Iran Has Around Three Days Before Oil Pipelines Could Explode</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2048424168450920942">Trump: "What happens is that line explodes from within."</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/dropsitenews/status/2048441526137594012?s=46&amp;amp;t=0URhm_dULIeCmQC3-UUQuw">President Trump has issued a new ultimatum on Iran, telling Fox News Iran has just 3 days before its oil pipelines naturally &ldquo;explode from within.&rdquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-misery-continues-historic-losing-streak/">Mets' misery continues as historic losing streak extends to 12 with loss to Twins</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/26/sports/mets-hit-rock-bottom-after-getting-swept-by-rockies-as-offense-kodai-senga-flop/">Mets hit rock bottom after getting swept by hapless Rockies as offense, Kodai Senga flop</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/JenXperience/status/2046657939167965339">FRONT page of the New York Post poking fun at the alleged Mets / Mamdani curse&hellip;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/mets-fans-beg-mamdani-stay-away-team-snapping-12-game-losing-streak">Mets fans beg Mamdani to stay away from team after snapping 12-game losing streak</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/nyregion/mets-mamdani-curse.html">Is a &lsquo;Curse of the Mambino&rsquo; Plaguing the Mets? Mamdani, Say It Ain&rsquo;t So.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/music/news/michael-jackson-lawsuit-sexual-abuse-cascio-brainwash-1236730000/">Michael Jackson Estate Faces Sexual Abuse Allegations From Four Siblings Who Claim They Were &lsquo;Groomed and Brainwashed&rsquo; by Pop Superstar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/arts/music/michael-jackson-second-family-cascio.html">They Were Michael Jackson&rsquo;s &lsquo;Second Family.&rsquo; Now They Say He Abused Them.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crl1lpzp4z5o">Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thesource.com/2026/04/27/michael-biopic-ignites-theater-frenzy-as-fans-turn-screenings-into-live-celebrations/">&lsquo;Michael&rsquo; Biopic Ignites Theater Frenzy as Fans Turn Screenings Into Live Celebrations</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.worldofreel.com/blog/2026/4/24/antoine-fuqua-exited-michael-over-a-year-ago">Rumor: Antoine Fuqua Quit &lsquo;Michael' Ahead of $50M Reshoots &mdash; Crew Dubbed Him &ldquo;Vantoine&rdquo; for Working From a Van</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/amgrecords4all/c-justice-so-good?in=chocoliv/sets/wano">So Good by C.Justice</a>

Curse of Mamdani, Time Travel Conspiracy Theories 04.28.26

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Big Strike Energy, United States of Jan 6th 10.15.21

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