The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 401 (8/11/25-8/15/25)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season 401 (8/11/25-8/15/25)

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

Weekly Zeitgeist 394 (Best of 8/11/25-8/15/25)

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In episode 2019, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Intercepts, David Huntsberger, to discuss… Trump Administration Blames Rising Oil Prices On Bad Vibes, Predator / Conan / Commando, Ballet And Opera Lovers Sure Are Pissed At Timothée Chalamet, Pentagon Has Been Havana Syndrome-ing Rats? And more!
As oil prices spike, G7 opts not to dip into emergency reserves for now
Trump's energy chief blames oil price spike on market fear
'Night turned into day': Iranians tell of strikes on oil depots
As Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz, U.S. vows $20B for maritime reinsurance
Scoop: U.S. dismayed by Israel's Iran fuel strikes, sources say
US military tests on secret weapon bought from Russian criminal network reveal Havana Syndrome-like symptoms: report
Unsurprisingly, tonight's 60 Minutes episode covering Havana Syndrome didn't offer a smoking gun because it was a sales pitch for a book coming out in September. The authors? Two 60 Minutes producers.
All we've got to say is... use promo code TIMOTHEE to save 14% off select seats for Carmen, through this weekend only. Timmy, you're welcome to use it too 💃 See you at the opera!
Timothée Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks
Ballet and Opera Companies Slam Timothée Chalamet Over ‘No One Cares’ Remark

LISTEN: Demon Cam by Earth Tongue

In episode 2019, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of <a href="https://www.davidhuntsberger.com/intercepts/">Intercepts</a>, <a href="https://www.davidhuntsberger.com/">David Huntsberger</a>, to discuss&hellip; Trump Administration Blames Rising Oil Prices On Bad Vibes, Predator / Conan / Commando, Ballet And Opera Lovers Sure Are Pissed At Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet, Pentagon Has Been Havana Syndrome-ing Rats? And more!
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<li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/oil-prices-spiking-march-9-9.7120238">As oil prices spike, G7 opts not to dip into emergency reserves for now</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/08/trump-oil-prices-iran-fear-strait-hormuz">Trump's energy chief blames oil price spike on market fear</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clygpxq41l3o">'Night turned into day': Iranians tell of strikes on oil depots</a></li>
<li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/11719504/united-states-iran-war-insurance-agreement/">As Iran chokes Strait of Hormuz, U.S. vows $20B for maritime reinsurance</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/08/us-dismayed-israel-iran-fuel-strikes">Scoop: U.S. dismayed by Israel's Iran fuel strikes, sources say</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/03/09/us-news/us-military-tests-on-secret-weapon-bought-from-russian-criminal-network-reveal-havana-syndrome-like-symptoms-report/">US military tests on secret weapon bought from Russian criminal network reveal Havana Syndrome-like symptoms: report</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/RobertSkvarla/status/2030832927878115746">Unsurprisingly, tonight's 60 Minutes episode covering Havana Syndrome didn't offer a smoking gun because it was a sales pitch for a book coming out in September. The authors? Two 60 Minutes producers.</a><a href="https://x.com/RobertSkvarla/status/2030832927878115746/photo/1"></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVjn2oGAbgD/">All we've got to say is... use promo code TIMOTHEE to save 14% off select seats for Carmen, through this weekend only. Timmy, you're welcome to use it too 💃 See you at the opera!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx281xz2qjqo">Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet triggers backlash over ballet and opera remarks</a></li>
<li><a href="https://au.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/ballet-opera-companies-timothee-chalamet-no-one-cares-92083/">Ballet and Opera Companies Slam Timoth&eacute;e Chalamet Over &lsquo;No One Cares&rsquo; Remark</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6QtGkeZ0wXFvnxNzD68puY">Demon Cam by Earth Tongue</a>

Vibes Based Oil Pricing, Chalamet VS Ballet 03.10.26

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In this edition of DayZeit Trending Time, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the fraudulent war in Iran to distract from the fact that the US is run by predators, weirdos and scammers, Trump not ruling out conscription, the DOJ releasing some more incriminating files on President Pedo, Iran's new Supreme Leader and much more!

In this edition of DayZeit Trending Time, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the fraudulent war in Iran to distract from the fact that the US is run by predators, weirdos and scammers, Trump not ruling out conscription, the DOJ releasing some more incriminating files on President Pedo, Iran's new Supreme Leader and much more!

DayZeit Trending Time 3/9: Iran War, Military Conscription, President Pedo, New Supreme Leader

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In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by novelist/humorist/TikToker Jason Pargin to talk about one of humanity's favorite royalty-free characters:

The Alien Grays!

They'll explore their evolution through history, the couple who locked in their character design, and their lasting influence!
Extraterrestrial Iconography.pdf
Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? (1995) VHS Trailer

In this episode, Jack and Miles are joined by novelist/humorist/TikToker Jason Pargin to talk about one of humanity's favorite royalty-free characters:
The Alien Grays!
They'll explore their evolution through history, the couple who locked in their character design, and their lasting influence!
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<li><a href="https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/1997/09/22165003/p18.pdf">Extraterrestrial Iconography.pdf</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7fbVLi4YGQ">Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction? (1995) VHS Trailer</a></li>
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Icon #13 - The Grays: Big Head. Tiny Mouth. No Junk.

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