The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 435 (4/20/26-4/24/26)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 435 (4/20/26-4/24/26)

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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Weekly Zeitgeist 428 (Best of 4/20/26-4/24/26)

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In episode 2047, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by creator and host of JennaWorld, Molly Lambert, to discuss… Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software, The Ballad of Emily Hart, Trump Reclassifies Marijuana--Potentially Making It Uncool Forever and more!
Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software
I Stalked Down My 'Law & Order' Doppelganger and Now We're in Love
MAGA Influencer Emily Hart Exposed as Indian Man
Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana
Trump To Reclassify Marijuana 'As Soon As Wednesday,' But Prediction Markets Are Skeptical
Trump officials reclassify medical marijuana as lower-risk drug
Trump’s cannabis order will still leave users at risk of prosecution, experts say
The Science behind the DEA's Long War on Marijuana
Donald Trump Is Going to Ruin Legal Marijuana
Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters
Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?
Meet The Cannabis Industry’s Trump Whisperer
How the cannabis industry leveraged a big win from Trump
Trump could forgive cannabis convictions if he wanted to
Weed Arrests Fall Nationwide, But Gaps Persist
Colorado man detained by ICE for weeks due to decades-old marijuana charge
Judge blasts ICE ‘sloppiness’ for claiming 4-year-old kid had a marijuana conviction

LISTEN: The Thief in Marrakesh by Arc de Soleil

In episode 2047, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamiechristsuperstar">Jamie Loftus</a> are joined by creator and host of<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-jennaworld-jenna-jameson-93537284/"> JennaWorld</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/molly_lambert/">Molly Lambert</a>, to discuss&hellip; Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software, The Ballad of Emily Hart, Trump Reclassifies Marijuana--Potentially Making It Uncool Forever and more!
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<li><a href="https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indiana-womans-search-for-her-look-alike-goes-viral/">Indiana BMV Finds A Woman's Doppelganger Through Their Facial Recognition Software</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/25265-law-and-order-svu-doppelganger-love-story">I Stalked Down My 'Law&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Order' Doppelganger and Now We're in Love</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/maga-influencer-emily-hart-exposed-155244422.html?guccounter=1&amp;amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAIrk6HTBcm1gHrY8npJrXLtIN9dt17cs_ScPOeqfC9HPSohWz-muNI2arxpDQJIGR5GBH_HWsdJRP6lVLEzGgEGWpQjc4n7M90sVmmEGkV3N_Nob-iHZEdit62T45h61aI2Yf1ejAULl93w76zFDD3Qne5mubcrY4GEfydVL0PGz">MAGA Influencer Emily Hart Exposed as Indian Man</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/23/trump-administration-reclassify-marijuana-schedule-iii">Trump administration moves to ease federal restrictions on marijuana</a></li>
<li><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/options/articles/trump-reclassify-marijuana-soon-wednesday-153104448.html">Trump To Reclassify Marijuana 'As Soon As Wednesday,' But Prediction Markets Are Skeptical</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/22/trump-marijuana-rescheduling/">Trump officials reclassify medical marijuana as lower-risk drug</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/12/trump-cannabis-executive-order-reschedule">Trump&rsquo;s cannabis order will still leave users at risk of prosecution, experts say</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-behind-the-dea-s-long-war-on-marijuana/">The Science behind the DEA's Long War on Marijuana</a></li>
<li><a href="https://newrepublic.com/article/192265/donald-trump-going-ruin-legal-marijuana">Donald Trump Is Going to Ruin Legal Marijuana</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/health/cannabis-reclassification-schedule-drug-research.html">Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/9/5/is-trump-really-considering-relaxing-laws-on-cannabis">Is Trump really considering relaxing laws on cannabis?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/willyakowicz/2026/04/17/meet-trulieve-ceo-kim-rivers-the-cannabis-industrys-trump-whisperer/">Meet The Cannabis Industry&rsquo;s Trump Whisperer</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/18/how-the-cannabis-industry-leveraged-a-big-win-from-trump-00699174">How the cannabis industry leveraged a big win from Trump</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/03/06/trump-nfl-pardons-clemency-marijuana-cannabis/88844195007/">Trump could forgive cannabis convictions if he wanted to</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/ajherrington/2026/04/20/weed-arrests-fall-nationwide-but-gaps-persist/">Weed Arrests Fall Nationwide, But Gaps Persist</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-father-detained-ice-weeks-decades-old-marijuana-charge/">Colorado man detained by ICE for weeks due to decades-old marijuana charge</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-sloppiness-judge-contempt-rulings-b2927381.html">Judge blasts ICE &lsquo;sloppiness&rsquo; for claiming 4-year-old kid had a marijuana conviction</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3PLlvksV9NfmoGiZXEqunJ">The Thief in Marrakesh by Arc de Soleil</a>

Facial Recognition Doppelgangers, Weed Officially Uncool 04.24.26

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In this edition of Zeit Finds A Geist, Jack and special guest co-host Jamie Loftus discuss RFK attempting to breathe, the Mr. Beast allegations, Trump losing the gerrymandering war and much more!

In this edition of Zeit Finds A Geist, Jack and special guest co-host Jamie Loftus discuss RFK attempting to breathe, the Mr. Beast allegations, Trump losing the gerrymandering war and much more!

Zeit Finds A Geist 4/23: RFK Breathing, Mr. Beast, Gerrymandering

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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!
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<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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Weekly Zeitgeist 428 (Best of 4/20/26-4/24/26)

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