In episode 1920, Jack and guest co-host Mort Burke are joined by the producer and host of Blank Check, Ben Hosley & Griffin Newman, to discuss… Movies As Cultural Unconscious Factories / Movies That Exist Vs. Don’t, War In Films: Vietnam vs. War On Terror, Where Did All The Sex In Movies Go? And more!

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In episode 1920, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mortburke/">Mort Burke</a> are joined by the producer and host of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benhosley/">Blank Check</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benhosley/">Ben Hosley</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/grifflightning/?hl=en">Griffin Newman</a>, to discuss&hellip; Movies As Cultural Unconscious Factories / Movies That Exist Vs. Don&rsquo;t, War In Films: Vietnam vs. War On Terror, Where Did All The Sex In Movies Go? And more!
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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.

The Daily Zeitgeist

Movies That Built The Zeigeist With Griffin and Ben from Blank Check 08.26.25

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A round-up of some of our favorite "Overrated/Underrated/Search History" segments!

A round-up of some of our favorite "Overrated/Underrated/Search History" segments!

Oops... All Overrated/Underrated! 05.25.26

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The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 439 (5/18/26-5/22/26)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 439 (5/18/26-5/22/26)

Weekly Zeitgeist 431 (Best of 5/18/26-5/22/26)

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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 CNBC: "You could double the taxes I pay, and it's not gonna help that teacher in Queens. I promise you."
SpaceX confirms plans for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire
Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials’ Text Messages
'Established a substantial risk': Federal judge orders White House to comply with 'modest constraint' on Trump 'validly enacted' after Watergate
Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal
The US military storm Hollywood
WATCH: Secret Service Drops a Super Bowl Ad Directed By Michael Bay — Complete With Photo of Assassination Attempt on Trump
The Biggest Conservative Dog Whistles in Michael Bay’s Benghazi Movie 13 Hours
Michael Bay’s 13 Hours promotes some of the worst Benghazi conspiracy theories
Michael Bay's Benghazi movie could hit Hillary Clinton's campaign
Michael Bay: Hollywood’s Conservative Hero?
How michael bay met obama
How Michael Bay’s ‘The Rock’ Was Used to Justify War in Iraq

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In episode 2063, Jack and Miles are joined by actor. writer. and stand-up comedian, <a href="https://www.marcellacomedy.com/">Marcella Arguello</a>, to discuss&hellip; Bezos Is Really Into Guillotines, Judge Rules The White House Can&rsquo;t Ignore Presidential Records Act, Of Course Michael Bay Is Making &ldquo;Operation Epic Fury: The Movie&rdquo; and more!
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<li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3mmbv46us452m">Bezos on CNBC: "You could double the taxes I pay, and it's not gonna help that teacher in Queens. I promise you."</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-musk/spacex-files-s-1-ipo-make-elon-musk-trillionaire-rcna346157">SpaceX confirms plans for an IPO that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/20/us/politics/trump-court-text-messages.html">Judge Orders White House to Preserve Officials&rsquo; Text Messages</a></li>
<li><a href="https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/judge-blocks-trump-admin-from-completely-disregarding-presidential-records-act/">'Established a substantial risk': Federal judge orders White House to comply with 'modest constraint' on Trump 'validly enacted' after Watergate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michael-bay-to-direct-operation-epic-fury-rescue-movie-1236602590/">Michael Bay to Direct Operation Epic Fury Rescue Movie for Universal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2009/jul/06/us-military-hollywood">The US military storm Hollywood</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/watch-secret-service-drops-a-super-bowl-ad-directed-by-michael-bay-complete-with-photo-of-assassination-attempt-on-trump/">WATCH: Secret Service Drops a Super Bowl Ad Directed By Michael Bay &mdash; Complete With Photo of Assassination Attempt on Trump</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/01/13-hours-benghazi-conspiracy">The Biggest Conservative Dog Whistles in Michael Bay&rsquo;s Benghazi Movie&nbsp;13 Hours</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vox.com/2016/1/15/10774928/13-hours-benghazi-michael-bay">Michael Bay&rsquo;s 13 Hours promotes some of the worst Benghazi conspiracy theories</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/oct/15/michael-bays-benghazi-movie-hit-hillary-clinton-campaign">Michael Bay's Benghazi movie could hit Hillary Clinton's campaign</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.motherjones.com/media/2014/06/michael-bay-conservative-hero-politics-transformers-age-extinction/">Michael Bay: Hollywood&rsquo;s Conservative Hero?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfT7ZF_AUk8">How michael bay met obama</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/how-michael-bays-rock-was-908984/">How Michael Bay&rsquo;s &lsquo;The Rock&rsquo; Was Used to Justify War in Iraq</a></li>
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Bezos ISN’T The Problem? Iran War x Michael Bay 05.22.26

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Movies That Built The Zeigeist With Griffin and Ben from Blank Check 08.26.25

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