In this edition of The Book of Zeit-On, Jack and super producer Becca discuss NPR's top 100 songs of the year, Trump's "Major Announcement" being a trading card grift, the referendum to de-colonize Puerto Rico, GrubHub's most orderd items, and the best sauce for mozzy sticks!

In this edition of The Book of Zeit-On, Jack and super producer Becca discuss NPR's top 100 songs of the year, Trump's "Major Announcement" being a trading card grift, the referendum to de-colonize Puerto Rico, GrubHub's most orderd items, and the best sauce for mozzy sticks!

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

The Book of Zeit-On 12/15: NPR, Trump, Puerto Rico, GrubHub, Mozzy Sticks

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In episode 2046, Jack and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by comedian, Alex Falcone, to discuss… Ukraine Is Proposing That Part Of The Donbas Region Be Named "Donnyland" To Appeal To Trump, People Who Used A Bear Suit For Insurance Fraud Are Sentenced To Jail In California. FBI To Lead Distraction-- Uh... "Investigation" Into Missing/Dead Scientists and more!
‘Donnyland’? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump’s Honor.
Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move
NATO's Rutte Likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran Conflict
Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit
I don’t regret gifting Nobel prize to Trump: Venezuela’s Machado
South Korea awards Trump gold crown amid deal to unlock $350bn trade talks
Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Peace Pledge at White House
Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Are Sentenced to Jail
Department of Insurance - Operation Bear Claw Footage
The ‘Missing-Scientist’ Story Is Unbelievably Dumb
Evidence uncovered in New Mexico may help solve at least one disappearance linked to missing scientists
At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation
11th dead scientist linked to UFOs emerges in recent string of disappearances, deaths: 'NOT NORMAL'
11 Scientists Are Dead or Missing. It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Conspiracy Theories Hit the White House.
Watch: Rogan Encapsulates Why Missing Scientists Are No Conspiracy Theory...
PSFC showcases technologies applicable to both fusion and geothermal energy during representative’s visit
11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets
Alabama anti-gravity researcher found dead; 11th scientist to die or vanish since 2023
Who Is Amy Eskridge? Scientist’s Death Queried Amid US Expert Mysteries
Amy Eskridge’s father denies her death is suspicious amid scientist probe
Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ
Brown shooting suspect: gruelling academic climate may have taken mental toll, say ex-classmates

LISTEN: Coffin Nails by MF DOOM

In episode 2046, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal/?hl=en">Jacquis Neal</a> are joined by comedian, <a href="https://alexfalcone.ninja/">Alex Falcone</a>, to discuss&hellip; Ukraine Is Proposing That Part Of The Donbas Region Be Named "Donnyland" To Appeal To Trump, People Who Used A Bear Suit For Insurance Fraud Are Sentenced To Jail In California. FBI To Lead Distraction-- Uh... "Investigation" Into Missing/Dead Scientists and more!
<ol>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/politics/donnyland-ukraine-donbas-trump.html">&lsquo;Donnyland&rsquo;? Ukraine Proposes Naming Part of the Donbas in Trump&rsquo;s Honor.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2025/08/02/nx-s1-5489704/praise-trump-flattery">Art of the praise: Why flattering Trump is now the go-to diplomatic move</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/UK-NATO-SUMMIT-TRUMP-RUTTE-c90d9566-b77e-453c-94f4-786e4c3ef8c5/">NATO's Rutte Likens Trump to a 'daddy' in Israel-Iran Conflict</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/28/donald-trump-sanae-takaichi-japan-prime-minister-rare-earths-agreement">Japanese PM promises golden age in relations with US during Trump visit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/i-dont-regret-gifting-nobel-prize-to-trump-venezuelas-machado/">I don&rsquo;t regret gifting Nobel prize to Trump: Venezuela&rsquo;s Machado</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/29/trump-heads-to-south-korea-amid-deadlocked-trade-talks-over-350bn-deal-on-tariffs">South Korea awards Trump gold crown amid deal to unlock $350bn trade talks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/us/politics/trump-armenia-azerbaijan-peace-deal.html">Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan Sign Peace Pledge at White House</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/us/bear-suit-insurance-fraud-california.html">Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Are Sentenced to Jail</a></li>
<li><a href="https://vimeo.com/1029340693">Department of Insurance - Operation Bear Claw Footage</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/science/2026/04/missing-scientists/686885/">The &lsquo;Missing-Scientist&rsquo; Story Is Unbelievably Dumb</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/21/us-news/new-clues-in-new-mexicos-missing-nuclear-scientists-cases/">Evidence uncovered in New Mexico may help solve at least one disappearance linked to missing scientists</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/21/us/deaths-disappearances-scientists-investigation">At least 10 scientists tied to sensitive US research have died or disappeared in recent years, sparking federal investigation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ca.news.yahoo.com/11th-dead-scientist-linked-ufos-182659756.html">11th dead scientist linked to UFOs emerges in recent string of disappearances, deaths: 'NOT NORMAL'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/missing-scientists-conspiracy-theories-white-house">11 Scientists Are Dead or Missing. It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Conspiracy Theories Hit the White House.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/watch-rogan-encapsulates-why-missing-scientists-are-no-conspiracy-theory">Watch: Rogan Encapsulates Why Missing Scientists Are No Conspiracy Theory...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://news.mit.edu/2026/psfc-showcases-technologies-applicable-to-fusion-and-geothermal-0421">PSFC showcases technologies applicable to both fusion and geothermal energy during representative&rsquo;s visit</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/11th-scientist-death-emerges-string-missing-dead-officials-access-us-secrets">11th scientist death emerges in string of missing, dead officials with access to US secrets</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/alabama-anti-gravity-researcher-found-dead-11th-scientist-to-die-or-vanish-since-2023/ar-AA21dD8A?gemSnapshotKey=GM099600D0-snapshot-32">Alabama anti-gravity researcher found dead; 11th scientist to die or vanish since 2023</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/who-is-amy-eskridge-scientist-death-queried-us-expert-mysteries-11843659">Who Is Amy Eskridge? Scientist&rsquo;s Death Queried Amid US Expert Mysteries</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/father-dead-scientist-denies-suspicious/">Amy Eskridge&rsquo;s father denies her death is suspicious amid scientist probe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2026-01-06/shooter-who-killed-brown-students-and-mit-professor-planned-attack-for-months-says-doj">Shooter who killed Brown students and MIT professor planned attack for months, says DOJ</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/26/brown-shooting-suspect-gruelling-academic-climate-claudio-valente-mental-toll-ex-classmates">Brown shooting suspect: gruelling academic climate may have taken mental toll, say ex-classmates</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4StNlPt7Hnee9ZHWWLmA00">Coffin Nails by MF DOOM</a>

The “Mystery” Of The Missing/Dead “Scientists,” Toddler Diplomacy 04.23.26

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In this edition of Trendsday Hump Day, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal to discuss Tucker Carlson hating on Trump, the 'Coyote vs Acme' trailer, Israel holding a couple soldiers accountable… for smashing a statue, Pete Hegseth ending the war… on the flu and much more!

In this edition of Trendsday Hump Day, Jack and special guest co-host Jacquis Neal to discuss Tucker Carlson hating on Trump, the 'Coyote vs Acme' trailer, Israel holding a couple soldiers accountable&hellip; for smashing a statue, Pete Hegseth ending the war&hellip; on the flu and much more!

Trendsday Hump Day 4/22: Tucker Carlson, 'Coyote vs. Acme', Israel, Pete Hegseth

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In episode 2045, Jack and guest co-host Sofiya Alexandra are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… Onion Takeover of Infowars, Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant, Michael Reviews Are In (And Full Of “Bad” Jokes), Is Red Lobster Admitting That Endless Shrimp Didn’t Doom The Company? And More!
The Onion Says It Has a Deal to Take Over Alex Jones’ Infowars, Plans to Relaunch Right-Wing Site as Parody of Itself
Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant
Alex Jones crashes out in shirtless ramble as The Onion finalizes plan to take over Infowars to run it as a parody
Michael | Rotten Tomatoes
Michael review: ‘A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie'
Michael review: Michael Jackson biopic is bad, is bad, you know it
Michael review: It’s really, really bad.
Michael review – cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised … and bad
Red Lobster’s Demise Was Never About the Endless Shrimp
Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp Deal 2 Years After Filing for Bankruptcy, Citing $11 Million Loss from Deal
Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp is never coming back because ‘I know how to do math’
How Red Lobster’s misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy
Tales From the Trenches of Red Lobster’s Endless Shrimp
The fishy death of Red Lobster
The Red Lobster “Exit Scam”: The Gutting of a Beloved Seafood Chain
Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal
Red Lobster brings back a deal so good for diners it helped cause the chain’s bankruptcy
Here's How Many 'Endless Shrimp' You Have To Eat Before Red Lobster Loses Money
11 Things You Might Not Know About Red Lobster
Into the Heart of Darkness of Red Lobster’s Endless Crab
The Truth About Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp
‘ENDLESS CRAB’ PIGOUT IS END FOR RED LOBSTER BOSS

LISTEN: From Dizzying Heights (Martinez) by Duncan Thum

In episode 2045, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesofiya/?hl=en">Sofiya Alexandra</a> are joined by co-host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-they-dont-want-you-t-26941221/">Stuff They Don't Want You To Know</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-ridiculous-history-28588696/">Ridiculous History</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbowlin/?hl=en">Ben Bowlin</a>, to discuss&hellip; Onion Takeover of Infowars, Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant, Michael Reviews Are In (And Full Of &ldquo;Bad&rdquo; Jokes), Is Red Lobster Admitting That Endless Shrimp Didn&rsquo;t Doom The Company? And More!
<ol>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/digital/news/the-onion-deal-taking-over-alex-jones-infowars-1236726130/">The Onion Says It Has a Deal to Take Over Alex Jones&rsquo; Infowars, Plans to Relaunch Right-Wing Site as Parody of Itself</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/theserfstv/status/2046455548439384399">Alex Jones Responds To Onion Sale With Shirtless Rant</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wegotthiscovered.com/politics/alex-jones-crashes-out-in-shirtless-ramble-as-the-onion-finalizes-plan-to-take-over-infowars-to-run-it-as-a-parody/">Alex Jones crashes out in shirtless ramble as The Onion finalizes plan to take over Infowars to run it as a parody</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/michael">Michael | Rotten Tomatoes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20260421-michael-review">Michael review: &lsquo;A bland and barely competent daytime TV movie'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/michael-jackson-biopic-film-review-2026">Michael review: Michael Jackson biopic is bad, is bad, you know it</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/michael-jackson-movie-review">Michael review: It&rsquo;s really, really bad.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/apr/21/michael-review-cliched-jackson-biopic-is-bland-bowdlerised-and-bad">Michael review &ndash; cliched Jackson biopic is bland, bowdlerised &hellip; and bad</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.eater.com/24160929/red-lobster-bankruptcy-endless-shrimp-closing-locations">Red Lobster&rsquo;s Demise Was Never About the Endless Shrimp</a></li>
<li><a href="https://people.com/red-lobster-brings-back-endless-shrimp-deal-2-years-after-filing-for-bankruptcy-citing-usd11-million-loss-from-deal-11954119">Red Lobster Brings Back Endless Shrimp Deal 2 Years After Filing for Bankruptcy, Citing $11 Million Loss from Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://fortune.com/2024/11/13/red-lobster-ceo-damola-adamolekun-says-endless-shrimp-is-never-coming-back/">Red Lobster CEO says endless shrimp is never coming back because &lsquo;I know how to do math&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/20/business/what-went-wrong-at-red-lobster">How Red Lobster&rsquo;s misguided endless shrimp promotion drove it into bankruptcy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://slate.com/life/2024/05/red-lobster-restaurant-closing-bankrupt-endless-shrimp.html?pay=1776801876580&amp;amp;support_journalism=please">Tales From the Trenches of Red Lobster&rsquo;s Endless Shrimp</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/red-lobster-endless-shrimp-bankruptcy-private-equity-debt-real-estate-2024-5">The fishy death of Red Lobster</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.planetcompliance.com/case-studies/red-lobster-exit-scam/">The Red Lobster &ldquo;Exit Scam&rdquo;: The Gutting of a Beloved Seafood Chain</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.restaurantbusinessonline.com/operations/red-lobster-goes-overboard-endless-shrimp-deal">Red Lobster goes overboard with endless shrimp deal</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.al.com/life/2026/04/red-lobster-brings-back-a-deal-so-good-for-diners-it-helped-cause-the-chains-bankruptcy.html">Red Lobster brings back a deal so good for diners it helped cause the chain&rsquo;s bankruptcy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/red-lobsters-endless-shrimp-profit-2012-12">Here's How Many 'Endless Shrimp' You Have To Eat Before Red Lobster Loses Money</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/food/restaurants/11-things-you-might-not-know-about-red-lobster">11 Things You Might Not Know About Red Lobster</a></li>
<li><a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/red-lobster-all-you-can-eat-endless-crab">Into the Heart of Darkness of Red Lobster&rsquo;s Endless Crab</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.mashed.com/182912/the-truth-about-red-lobsters-endless-shrimp/">The Truth About Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2003/09/26/endless-crab-pigout-is-end-for-red-lobster-boss/">&lsquo;ENDLESS CRAB&rsquo; PIGOUT IS END FOR RED LOBSTER BOSS</a></li>
</ol>
LISTEN: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/dnonkong/from-dizzying-heights-martinez?in=harrygatt%2Fsets%2Fchefs-table">From Dizzying Heights (Martinez) by Duncan Thum</a>

Alex Jones’ Onion Tears, Red Lobster Shrimp Conspiracy 04.22.26

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The Book of Zeit-On 12/15: NPR, Trump, Puerto Rico, GrubHub, Mozzy Sticks

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