In episode 1353, Jack and Miles are joined by L.A. City Councilmember for Los Angeles's 4th district, Nithya Raman, to discuss…. How To Be A Progressive In Modern America, Unhoused in L.A., Crime, White Supremacy and more!
Myths and Realities: Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime
Rural America Reels From Violent Crime. ‘People Lost Their Ever-Lovin’ Minds.’
Murders Are Rising. Blaming a Party Doesn’t Add Up.
The Red State Murder Problem
Community and the Crime Decline: The Causal Effect of Local Nonprofits on Violent Crime

LISTEN: Baianá by NIA ARCHIVES

In episode 1353, Jack and Miles are joined by L.A. City Councilmember for Los Angeles's 4th district, <a href="https://twitter.com/nithyavraman?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">Nithya Raman</a>, to discuss…. How To Be A Progressive In Modern America, Unhoused in L.A., Crime, White Supremacy and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/myths-and-realities-understanding-recent-trends-violent-crime">Myths and Realities: Understanding Recent Trends in Violent Crime</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/violent-crime-rural-america-homicides-pandemic-increase-11654864251?mod=e2tw">Rural America Reels From Violent Crime. ‘People Lost Their Ever-Lovin’ Minds.’</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/upshot/murders-2020-election-debate.html">Murders Are Rising. Blaming a Party Doesn’t Add Up.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thirdway.org/report/the-red-state-murder-problem">The Red State Murder Problem</a></li>
<li><a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0003122417736289">Community and the Crime Decline: The Causal Effect of Local Nonprofits on Violent Crime</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/nia-archives/baiana-dubplate">Baianá by NIA ARCHIVES</a>

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.

The Daily Zeitgeist

Humane Policies Actually Work?!? 10.18.22

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The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 438 (5/11/26-5/15/26)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 438 (5/11/26-5/15/26)

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

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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

In episode 2059, Jack and Miles are joined by producer and beauty influencer,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecarmenlaurent/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D">Carmen Laurent</a>, to discuss&hellip; Daddy Bloodbag&rsquo;s Secrets to Eternal Life Have Dropped, Rudy Giuliani saw everything BUT God, Please Keep RFK Jr Away From Heart Surgeries, OpenAI&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Movie/Investor Bait Is For Sale At Cannes and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYQn3oaO3He/">Carmen's Piece of Media: "Just give me a fan!"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/longevity-hacks-bryan-johnson-health-tips-2026-5">Bryan Johnson's list of 41 things he's learned while 'spending millions' on longevity</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/rudy-giuliani-reveals-spiritual-experience-while-in-coma/">Giuliani Reveals &lsquo;Spiritual Experience&rsquo; While in Coma</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-rfk-jr-perform-heart-surgery-on-a-live-patient-in-ohio-11950314">Fact Check: Did RFK Jr Perform Heart Surgery on a Live Patient in Ohio?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/robert-f-kennedy-jr-was-allowed-near-open-heart-surgery-patient-in-bonkers-move/">RFK Jr. Sits in on Open Heart Surgery in Bonkers Move</a></li>
<li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/thierry-fremaux-oscar-feminist-washing-wenders-berlin-ai-1236892662/">Thierry Fr&eacute;maux Talks New Oscar Rules, &ldquo;Feminist Washing&rdquo; &lsquo;Thelma &amp; Louise&rsquo; Poster Charge; Berlinale Backlash, AI, Red Carpet Selfies &amp; Hollywood</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/may/12/film-world-must-not-resist-artificial-intelligence-demi-moore">Film industry cannot fight rise of artificial intelligence, says Demi Moore</a></li>
<li><a href="https://deadline.com/2026/05/open-ai-produced-animated-family-film-critterz-cannes-1236879586/">AGC Launches Open AI-Produced Animated Family Film &lsquo;Critterz&rsquo; For Cannes Market</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27848232/?ref_=fn_t_1">IMDB: Critterz</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/film/global/critterz-first-look-new-tech-behind-ai-animated-feature-1236744442/">&lsquo;Critterz&rsquo; First Look: New Tech Behind AI Animated Feature Unveiled as Vertigo and Federation Form New AI Production Company</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dailydot.com/critterz-movie-open-ai?taid=68c35cde3a773b0001c0cab9&amp;amp;utm">&ldquo;This future looking like a nightmare&rdquo;: OpenAI announces feature-length AI-generated film, &ldquo;Critterz,&rdquo; and nobody wants this</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-backs-ai-made-animated-feature-film-389f70b0">OpenAI Backs AI-Made Animated Feature Film</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/selectwario/status/1965293706392822076">If making a movie with AI still costs 30 MILLION then AI-generated &ldquo;art&rdquo; is an objective failure.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/french-organizations-condemn-openai-animated-film-254971.html">French Filmmaking Organizations Condemn OpenAI-Backed Animated Feature Aiming For Cannes</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7C85FrTBB5p2oo5F6rXyEI">sleeptalkin by Black Light Animals</a>

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

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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

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!
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<li><a href="https://www.toddgrayart.com/">TODD GRAY</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.toddgrayart.com/news/lacma-opens-with-new-commission-by-todd-gray">LACMA Opens With New Commission by Todd Gray &mdash; TODD GRAY</a></li>
</ol>

Dead On Mt. Trendverest 5/14: Todd Gray

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Humane Policies Actually Work?!? 10.18.22

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