In this edition of The Democratic Republic of Trendo, Jack and Miles discuss the US/Iran deal, the new poll on American pride, an update on Kash Patel "thwarting" a "terror attack", the Georgia primaries and much more!

In this edition of The Democratic Republic of Trendo, Jack and Miles discuss the US/Iran deal, the new poll on American pride, an update on Kash Patel "thwarting" a "terror attack", the Georgia primaries and much more!

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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The Democratic Republic of Trendo 6/17: US/Iran Peace Deal (?), American Pride, Kash Patel, Georgia Primaries

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In episode 2076, Miles and guest co-host Jacquis Neal are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of The Inner Cities Podcast, A. Zell Williams, to discuss… Reflecting Pool Looks Like Sh*t For Some Reason? Was It Trump’s Fault? Obama? The View Just Grilled JD Vance On Live TV, Pizza Hut To Be Sold Following AI “Disaster” and more!
‘The View’ Hosts Grill JD Vance on Trump, Epstein and More
Multiple The View studio audience members refuse to applaud JD Vance upon VP's arrival for live interview
Ana Navarro Grills Vance On Inhumane ICE Conditions
WHOOPI GOLDBERG: What did Black people do to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color? JD VANCE: What exactly are you talking about?
JD Vance says he's Epstein 'conspiracy theorist' on 'View'
HOSTIN: Why haven't we seen the release of over 2.5 million additional Epstein file documents? JD VANCE: ...my understanding is that a lot of those are duplicates...
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn


Signs Pizza Hut Is Struggling To Stay In Business
Pizza Hut Moved To Ditch Its ‘Red Roof’ Stores. Is It Working?
Pizza Hut Is Returning To Its 'Retro Red Roof Era'
The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells
Yum to acquire AI-based company Dragontail Systems for $72.3M
‘They’re coming for your jobs’: Pizza Hut worker says chain is replacing delivery drivers with DoorDash, Uber Eats
Pizza Hut’s AI Store Control System Is Such a Disaster That It’s Wasted $100 Million, Lawsuit Alleges
Pizza Hut's AI system promised 30-minute delivery, now it's facing 45-minute waits and a $100M lawsuit instead

LISTEN: Alberto Balsalm by Aphex Twin

In episode 2076, Miles and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacquisneal/?hl=en">Jacquis Neal</a>&nbsp;are joined by writer, playwright, and co-host of <a href="https://www.azellwill.com/podcast">The Inner Cities Podcast</a>, <a href="https://www.azellwill.com/">A. Zell Williams</a>, to discuss&hellip; Reflecting Pool Looks Like Sh*t For Some Reason? Was It Trump&rsquo;s Fault? Obama? The View Just Grilled JD Vance On Live TV, Pizza Hut To Be Sold Following AI &ldquo;Disaster&rdquo; and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.tvinsider.com/1270242/the-view-hosts-grill-jd-vance/">&lsquo;The View&rsquo; Hosts Grill JD Vance on Trump, Epstein and More</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ew.com/the-view-studio-audience-members-refuse-clap-jd-vance-interview-11999166">Multiple&nbsp;The View&nbsp;studio audience members refuse to applaud JD Vance upon VP's arrival for live interview</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2066911456004612457">Ana Navarro Grills Vance On Inhumane ICE Conditions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2066912700815347945">WHOOPI GOLDBERG: What did Black people do to this administration that has allowed it to really stigmatize folks of color? JD VANCE: What exactly are you talking about?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/06/16/jd-vance-the-view-epstein/90572118007/">JD Vance says he's Epstein 'conspiracy theorist' on 'View'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2066909042107134192">HOSTIN: Why haven't we seen the release of over 2.5 million additional Epstein file documents? JD VANCE: ...my understanding is that a lot of those are duplicates...</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2066912700815347945">Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain to be sold in two deals worth $2.7bn</a></li>
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<a href="https://www.mashed.com/1678655/pizza-hut-struggling/">Signs Pizza Hut Is Struggling To Stay In Business</a>
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<li><a href="https://www.pmq.com/is-pizza-huts-transformation-working-the-answer-is-complicated/">Pizza Hut Moved To Ditch Its &lsquo;Red Roof&rsquo; Stores. Is It Working?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/pizza-hut-adds-retro-locations">Pizza Hut Is Returning To Its 'Retro Red Roof Era'</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/pizza-hut-retro-classic-9.7205748">The Pizza Huts from your childhood are making a comeback. Here's why nostalgia sells</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.restaurantdive.com/news/yum-to-acquire-ai-based-company-dragontail-systems-for-723m/600911/">Yum to acquire AI-based company Dragontail Systems for $72.3M</a></li>
<li><a href="https://dailydot.com/pizza-hut-replacing-drivers-doordash">&lsquo;They&rsquo;re coming for your jobs&rsquo;: Pizza Hut worker says chain is replacing delivery drivers with DoorDash, Uber Eats</a></li>
<li><a href="https://futurism.com/future-society/pizza-hut-ai-disaster">Pizza Hut&rsquo;s AI Store Control System Is Such a Disaster That It&rsquo;s Wasted $100 Million, Lawsuit Alleges</a></li>
<li><a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/pizza-huts-ai-system-promised-30-minute-delivery-now-its-facing-45-minute-waits-and-a-100m-lawsuit-instead/articleshow/131242563.cms?from=mdr">Pizza Hut's AI system promised 30-minute delivery, now it's facing 45-minute waits and a $100M lawsuit instead</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6gbmylJ7sB7NFfMfTQHosf?autoplay=true">Alberto Balsalm by Aphex Twin</a>

Trump’s Reflecting Poo, Pizza sHut 06.17.26

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In this edition of NY State Of Zeit, Miles and Bryan The Editor discuss Mitch McConnell in the hospital… again, an update on the alleged Iran peace deal, Kash Patel saving an unwitting Dear Leader from an imminent threat, FIFA's "hydration breaks" and much more!

In this edition of NY State Of Zeit, Miles and Bryan The Editor discuss Mitch McConnell in the hospital&hellip; again, an update on the alleged Iran peace deal, Kash Patel saving an unwitting Dear Leader from an imminent threat, FIFA's "hydration breaks" and much more!

NY State Of Zeit 6/16: Mitch McConnell, Iran, Kash Patel, World Cup 2026

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In episode 2075, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, co-author of Muddy Waters Too, and co-host of Troll Hole, Ben Katzner, to discuss… Mike Rogers LOVES AI, Some MAGA Backpedaling To Start The Week, The Kennedy Center’s De-Trumping Inspires Watch Parties, The Office Too Offensive?? Pentagon Hopes Flying Potatoes Will Distract Everybody and more!
Mike Rogers on viral AI-enhanced image of himself put out by a staffer: "We may need in the Hulk in the Senate to get us back ... we need a superhero"
The campaign of Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Mike Rogers posted this AI slop video to promote their candidate
Vance calls his ‘childless cat ladies’ comment ‘one of the dumbest things I ever said’
Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Trump name stripped from Kennedy Center after court ruling, rain delay
50,000 people watching livestream of workers preparing to strip Trump's name from Kennedy Center
The Office Too Offensive??
Pentagon UFO files include video recreations of UFO sightings
New stunning UFO-related videos released by Pentagon.
Mystery Potato Hovering Over Colorado Is Reported in Latest U.F.O. Files
Jack's Piece of Media: Knicks fan threw a banana into the crowd and it promptly came back to him

LISTEN: Puedes Amarme by Grizz & Vick Vapors

In episode 2075, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, co-author of&nbsp;<a href="https://vaultcomics.com/pages/muddy-waters">Muddy Waters Too</a>, and co-host of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/trollholepodcast/">Troll Hole</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaqkatzner/">Ben Katzner</a>, to discuss&hellip; Mike Rogers LOVES AI, Some MAGA Backpedaling To Start The Week, The Kennedy Center&rsquo;s De-Trumping Inspires Watch Parties, The Office Too Offensive?? Pentagon Hopes Flying Potatoes Will Distract Everybody and more!
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<li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3mo6sjdp3h22r">Mike Rogers on viral AI-enhanced image of himself put out by a staffer: "We may need in the Hulk in the Senate to get us back ... we need a superhero"</a></li>
<li><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/patriottakes.bsky.social/post/3mnftvhszpc2f">The campaign of Trump-endorsed Senate candidate Mike Rogers posted this AI slop video to promote their candidate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jd-vance/vance-cat-ladies-comment-dumbest-things-book-rcna349325">Vance calls his &lsquo;childless cat ladies&rsquo; comment &lsquo;one of the dumbest things I ever said&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yzd4dgxw4o">Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5922781-kennedy-center-workers-trump-name-court-ruling/">Trump name stripped from Kennedy Center after court ruling, rain delay</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.avclub.com/50000-people-watching-kennedy-center-trump-removal-livestream">50,000 people watching livestream of workers preparing to strip Trump's name from Kennedy Center</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/garlic_wife/status/2066212489184837937?s=20">The Office Too Offensive??</a></li>
<li><a href="https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5922030-pentagon-releases-ufo-files/">Pentagon UFO files include video recreations of UFO sightings</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/TMZ/status/2065464406947799115">New stunning UFO-related videos released by Pentagon.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/13/us/pentagon-ufo-files-potato.html">Mystery Potato Hovering Over Colorado Is Reported in Latest U.F.O. Files</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/B3nClipsHQ/status/2065374674012565816?s=20">Jack's Piece of Media: Knicks fan threw a banana into the crowd and it promptly came back to him</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/20EA6wKMLVrI6Gy9AQHzcQ">Puedes Amarme by Grizz &amp; Vick Vapors</a>

GOP AI HULK SMASH, Sorry 4 Cat Lady Comments 06.16.26

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The Democratic Republic of Trendo 6/17: US/Iran Peace Deal (?), American Pride, Kash Patel, Georgia Primaries

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