The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season (11/9/26-11/14/26)

The weekly round-up of the best moments from DZ's season (11/9/26-11/14/26)

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 456 (Best of 11/9/26-11/14/26)

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In episode 2159, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Pop Mystery Pod & Lady to Lady, Tess Barker, to discuss… Stephen Miller Knows Ball, Is The Media Really Blaming Gen Z For Tobacco? The Pitt Can Be Sued For Being An ER Rip-Off Appeals Court Rules and more!
Scoop — Stephen Miller's post-midterm focus: MAGA and men
Yes, Stephen Miller, It’s Only You That Can Win the Hearts and Minds of Young Men Everywhere!
New Investigation Exposes How Tobacco Companies Market Cigarettes on Social Media in the U.S. and Around the World
How Gen Z Brought Smoking Back
Why Is Gen Z Smoking?
Is Gen Z Trying to Make Cigarettes Cool Again?
Gen Z fueling tobacco sales as wild claims cigarettes are ‘healthier’ than vaping go viral: ‘plant-based alternative’
Is Gen Z actually smoking more? An investigation
Smoke signals: from Charli xcx’s nuptials to The Bear, cigarettes are everywhere
Making Americans Smokers Again: Trump Administration Cuts Anti-Tobacco Programs
This Tobacco Giant Was The Biggest Corporate Donor To The 2024 Presidential Race
Big Tobacco Kicked in $7.5M for Trump’s Ballroom Amid FDA’s Flavored Vape Deregulation
Trump Bought Tobacco Stocks and Raked In Industry Donations as FDA Eased Standards
‘The Pitt’ and ‘ER’ Are Similar Enough to Allow Crichton Suit, Appeals Court Rules
How the Jurassic Park Franchise May Have Ripped off a Children’s Book Author

LISTEN: Ready. Set. Flex. by Shigeto & Zeelooperz

In episode 2159, Jack and Miles are joined by host of <a href="https://www.patreon.com/PopMysteryPod">Pop Mystery Pod</a> &amp; <a href="https://ladytoladycomedy.com/">Lady to Lady</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tesstifybarker">Tess Barker</a>, to discuss&hellip; Stephen Miller Knows Ball, Is The Media Really Blaming Gen Z For Tobacco? The Pitt Can Be Sued For Being An ER Rip-Off Appeals Court Rules and more!
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<li><a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/11/stephen-miller-focus-men-maga">Scoop &mdash; Stephen Miller's post-midterm focus: MAGA and men</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.jezebel.com/yes-stephen-miller-its-only-you-that-can-win-the-hearts-and-minds-of-young-men-everywhere">Yes, Stephen Miller, It&rsquo;s Only You That Can Win the Hearts and Minds of Young Men Everywhere!</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases/2018_08_27_ftc">New Investigation Exposes How Tobacco Companies Market Cigarettes on Social Media in the U.S. and Around the World</a></li>
<li><a href="https://macleans.ca/culture/how-gen-z-brought-smoking-back/">How Gen Z Brought Smoking Back</a></li>
<li><a href="https://people.com/gen-z-teens-smoking-cigarettes-exclusive-11984858">Why Is Gen Z Smoking?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.papermag.com/cigarettes-gen-z-celebrities">Is Gen Z Trying to Make Cigarettes Cool Again?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/lifestyle/gen-z-thinks-cigarettes-are-better-than-vaping-and-see-health-benefits/">Gen Z fueling tobacco sales as wild claims cigarettes are &lsquo;healthier&rsquo; than vaping go viral: &lsquo;plant-based alternative&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-gen-z-actually-smoking-more-an-investigation/">Is Gen Z actually smoking more? An investigation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jul/25/from-charli-xcxs-nuptials-to-the-bear-cigarettes-smoking-everywhere">Smoke signals: from Charli xcx&rsquo;s nuptials to The Bear, cigarettes are everywhere</a></li>
<li><a href="https://msmagazine.com/2026/07/09/trump-anti-smoking-tobacco-vape/">Making Americans Smokers Again: Trump Administration Cuts Anti-Tobacco Programs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2024/12/27/this-tobacco-giant-was-the-biggest-corporate-donor-to-the-2024-presidential-race/">This Tobacco Giant Was The Biggest Corporate Donor To The 2024 Presidential Race</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.protectourcare.org/big-tobacco-kicked-in-7-5m-for-trumps-ballroom-amid-fdas-flavored-vape-deregulation/">Big Tobacco Kicked in $7.5M for Trump&rsquo;s Ballroom Amid FDA&rsquo;s Flavored Vape Deregulation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://kffhealthnews.org/courts/fda-tobacco-vape-vaping-ecigarette-smoking-trump-investments-maga-donations/">Trump Bought Tobacco Stocks and Raked In Industry Donations as FDA Eased Standards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-pitt-noah-wyle-crichton-lawsuit-1236939852/">&lsquo;The Pitt&rsquo; and &lsquo;ER&rsquo; Are Similar Enough to Allow Crichton Suit, Appeals Court Rules</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/jurassic-park/jurassic-park-world-dominion-lawsuit-copyright-infringement-lost-in-dinosaur-world">How the Jurassic Park Franchise May Have Ripped off a Children&rsquo;s Book Author</a></li>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/0fWdgPwsCJTE7rnjG3cfe9">Ready. Set. Flex. by Shigeto &amp; Zeelooperz</a>

Mayo Lover Will Save GOP? Gen Z Did NOT Bring Cigs Back 11.13.26

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In this edition of The Gleek Shall Inherit The Squirt, Jack and Miles discuss the genital exposure in GTA 6, Jensen Huang resigning, Mississippi getting swallowed by the Blue Wave, Mark Robinson filing for wankruptcy, Ben Shapiro’s latest (failed) attempt at making an entertaining film and much more!

In this edition of The Gleek Shall Inherit The Squirt, Jack and Miles discuss the genital exposure in GTA 6, Jensen Huang resigning, Mississippi getting swallowed by the Blue Wave, Mark Robinson filing for wankruptcy, Ben Shapiro&rsquo;s latest (failed) attempt at making an entertaining film and much more!

The Gleek Shall Inherit The Squirt 11/12: GTA 6, Jensen Huang, Mississippi, Mark Robinson: Wankrupt, Ben Shapiro

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In episode 2158, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Sofiya Alexandra, to discuss… Someone Check In On The Conservatives! James Gunn’s DC Successor Is Already Raising Eyebrows and more!
First day at standing school
What in the heck is going on with Don Jr's eyes?
The New York Times Wants MORE Coverage of White Conservatives. What A Surprise.
DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over
James Gunn’s exit from DC Studios was due to tensions with Skydance's executives, report says
Skydance Expected To Dismantle James Gunn And Peter Safran’s DC Universe Plans Following Their Firing
New DC Studios Head Gets An Enthusiastic Endorsement from Spencer Pratt
Who Is Jeremy Latcham? Christian Marvel Veteran Takes Over DC Studios
DC Studios’ New Boss Jeremy Latcham Has a ‘Guiding Light’ for Superhero Movies: Would My Grandma Like It? ‘You Have to Make Them for Everybody’
Jeremy Latcham Needs Gam-Gam's Approval
'Faith on Film' Jeremy Latcham Interview and My Worries About Him
Ex-Marvel Exec Launches Screenwriting Fellowship With an Inspirational Focus
The Breadwinner Was So Offensive To Me As A Dad, I Almost Didn't Finish It
Meet Jeremy Latcham, the Christian Marvel Veteran Taking Over DC Studios
‘House of David’ Creator Explains Using AI to Create the Goliath Origin Sequence
David Ellison Is Very Bullish On AI’s Creative Potential

Watch the Mr. Rogers Iconograph episode on YouTube!

LISTEN: Ear Dreamin' by Yoshiaki Ochi

In episode 2158, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Sofiya Alexandra, to discuss&hellip; Someone Check In On The Conservatives! James Gunn&rsquo;s DC Successor Is Already Raising Eyebrows and more!
<ol>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2120545151307198940?s=20">First day at standing school</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/atrupar/status/2120249242279399740?s=20">What in the heck is going on with Don Jr's eyes?</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/elections/100000011264590/they-didnt-vote-for-democrats-but-theyll-pray-for-them.html?smid=url-share">The New York Times Wants MORE Coverage of White Conservatives. What A Surprise.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-studios-shocker-james-gunn-peter-safran-stepping-1236750902/">DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.polygon.com/james-gunn-dc-studio-exit-skydance/">James Gunn&rsquo;s exit from DC Studios was due to tensions with Skydance's executives, report says</a></li>
<li><a href="https://theplaylist.net/skydance-dismantle-james-gunn-peter-safran-dc-universe-plans-20261110/">Skydance Expected To Dismantle James Gunn And Peter Safran&rsquo;s DC Universe Plans Following Their Firing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/spencerpratt/status/2119925380895387949">New DC Studios Head Gets An Enthusiastic Endorsement from Spencer Pratt</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/jeremy-latcham-dc-studios-james-gunn-marvel-12692908">Who Is Jeremy Latcham? Christian Marvel Veteran Takes Over DC Studios</a></li>
<li><a href="https://uk.news.yahoo.com/dc-studios-boss-jeremy-latcham-152019194.html">DC Studios&rsquo; New Boss Jeremy Latcham Has a &lsquo;Guiding Light&rsquo; for Superhero Movies: Would My Grandma Like It? &lsquo;You Have to Make Them for Everybody&rsquo;</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/DeadshotZSJL/status/2119879369384464732">Jeremy Latcham Needs Gam-Gam's Approval</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DCU_/comments/1xsdrze/faith_on_film_jeremy_latcham_interview_and_my/">'Faith on Film' Jeremy Latcham Interview and My Worries About Him</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ex-marvel-exec-launches-screenwriting-fellowship-1236260247/">Ex-Marvel Exec Launches Screenwriting Fellowship With an Inspirational Focus</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/breadwinner-offensive-dad-almost-didnt-130000427.html?guccounter=1">The Breadwinner Was So Offensive To Me As A Dad, I Almost Didn't Finish It</a></li>
<li><a href="https://mycharisma.com/news/meet-jeremy-latcham-the-christian-marvel-veteran-taking-over-dc-studios/">Meet Jeremy Latcham, the Christian Marvel Veteran Taking Over DC Studios</a></li>
<li><a href="https://variety.com/2025/artisans/features/house-of-david-ai-goliath-origin-sequence-1236341674/">&lsquo;House of David&rsquo; Creator Explains Using AI to Create the Goliath Origin Sequence</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/david-ellison-bullish-on-ai-creative-potential-1236751250/">David Ellison Is Very Bullish On AI&rsquo;s Creative Potential</a></li>
</ol>
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LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3oaVx5Wn90rNr6tnsVI2MY">Ear Dreamin' by Yoshiaki Ochi</a>

GOP Doin’ OK? Gunn’s Done 11.12.26

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Weekly Zeitgeist 456 (Best of 11/9/26-11/14/26)

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