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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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Latest Episodes:

Sour vs Chocolate Candy, Trump Making Impeachment Profitable 10.7.19 Oct 07, 2019

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In episode 489, Jack and Miles are joined by SpendWell founder Leah Rappaport to discuss Nickelback meme Trump posted, what is going on in Ukraine since the whistleblower complaint, the Trump sons, Trump spending money on Facebook ads to spin the whistleblower story for his followers, Trump's secret vault, the new Joker movie beefing up security at theaters, the best and worst Halloween candy, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. 'Ukraine Gas Exec' in Trump's Nickelback Meme Is Actually Just Your Average American Douchebag

2. Explosive Texts Show U.S. Pushed Ukraine To Investigate In Exchange For WH Visit

3. Owner of Firm Tied to Hunter Biden Will Be Subject of Ukraine Prosecutor’s Review

4. Hunter Biden, the black sheep who might accidentally bring down Trump, explained

5. Irony is dead: The Trump sons are doing everything possible to make corruption a major 2020 issue

6. Impeachment Drives Trump, Pence to Spend Big on Facebook Ads: Democrats ‘Want to Take Your Vote Away’

7. Trump cranks up grievance machine

8. I Wrote About the Bidens and Ukraine Years Ago. Then the Right-Wing Spin Machine Turned the Story Upside Down.

9. CNN: Trump promised China he'd stay silent on Hong Kong protests

10. 'Joker' hits movie theaters with controversy and extra security

11. CANDY CORN TOPS WORST CANDY OF HALLOWEEN 2019 LIST, STUDY FINDS

12. WATCH: Avelino - Belly of the Beast (Top Boy) [Official Audio]

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Weekly Zeitgeist 95 (Best of 9/30/19-10/4/19) Oct 06, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 102 (9/30/19-10/4/19.)

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Big Coke Energy, Bodybuilder BAE 10.4.19 Oct 04, 2019

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In episode 488, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Daniel Van Kirk to discuss Mike Pence being involved with the whistleblower complaint, the odd markings in the Ukraine call transcript, Corey Lewandowski's slurring appearance on Fox Business, Jacob Wohl's new dumb scheme that makes Elizabeth Warren look great, Matt Damon's bad deal, the new Coke energy drink, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Trump admits he pushed Ukraine for dirt on Biden and calls on China to investigate – live

2. Trump involved Pence in efforts to pressure Ukraine’s leader, though officials say vice president was unaware of allegations in whistleblower complaint

3. Odd markings, ellipses fuel doubts about the ‘rough transcript’ of Trump’s Ukraine call

4. 'Did you have a little merlot?': Fox Business host wonders if Lewandowski is drunk on air

5. “IT’S MANAGEMENT BEDLAM”: MADNESS AT FOX NEWS AS TRUMP FACES IMPEACHMENT

6. JACOB WOHL MOCKED AFTER CLAIMING ELIZABETH WARREN SEX SCANDAL, SAYS 2020 CANDIDATE HAD AFFAIR WITH 24-YEAR-OLD MARINE

7. When Bourne met Batman

8. Brace yourself America: Coke’s about to give you an energy drink

9. ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS AT THE CHICAGO PODCAST FESTIVAL TICKETS

9. WATCH: Little Simz - Offence (Official Video)

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Gator Patrol, Don’t Lie To Kids? 10.3.19 Oct 03, 2019

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In episode 487, Jack and Miles are joined by Bechdel Cast co-host Jamie Loftus to discuss Trump's alligator moat idea, update on the whistleblower story, Trump's boast of annual growth, Bernie Sanders taking a health break, the sentencing of Amber Guyger, the most realistic psychopaths in portrayed in films, how lying to your kids can make them liars, declaring war on baby boomers, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Shoot Migrants’ Legs, Build Alligator Moat: Behind Trump’s Ideas for Border

2. Trump: Democrats wasting time on 'bulls---' with impeachment inquiry

3. WATCH: LeBron James says the Heat will win 7 titles

4. Opinion: What ever happened to Trump’s boast of 4%, 5% or even 6% growth?

5. Bernie Sanders Undergoes Procedure for Artery Blockage, Cancels Campaign Events

6. Amber Guyger's offensive text messages are introduced at her sentencing

7. Psychiatrists studied 400 movies to find the most realistic psychopath — here are their 6 key takeaways

8. Psychopathy and the Cinema: Fact or Fiction?

9. Joaquin Phoenix Walks Out Of Interview When Asked About Graphic Violence In 'Joker'

10. Children told lies by parents subsequently lie more as adults, face adjustment difficulty

11. Florida Boomer Caught on Video Cutting Brake Lines of Public E-Scooters

12. WATCH: Washed Out - Floating By

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Chillionaires, Faceb(sh)ook 10.2.19 Oct 02, 2019

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In episode 486, Jack and Miles are joined by Behind The Bastards / It Could Happen Here / Worst Year Ever host and writer Robert Evans to discuss Mayor Pete's favorite things, Mark Zuckerberg's thoughts on Elizabeth Warren, Mike Pompeo rejecting the Democrats demands for state department officials to testify, Trump threatening more violence, Trump's approval ratings, the Ukrainian orphan being found, Dunkin Donuts Halloween costumes, thoughts on the new Joker film, and more!

FOOTNOTES;

1. What Pete Buttigieg Watches: Favorite Superhero, 'Game of Thrones' Character and Fictional President

2. ALL HANDS ON DECK

3. Pompeo rejects Dem demands for officials' testimony

4. Pompeo’s inner circle heavy on business, military experience

5. Examining Trump’s Claims About Democrats and Ukraine

6. DONALD TRUMP'S APPROVAL RATING IS SIX POINTS LOWER THAN SUPPORT FOR HIS IMPEACHMENT: POLL

7. The Ukrainian Orphan Who Is Actually Maybe an Adult Has Been Found in Indiana

8. Dunkin' set to go trick or treating on Halloween

9. Dunkin' Dropping 'Donuts' from Its Name

10. Dunkin’ Debuts its First Ever Halloween Costume at New York Fashion Week, Available Exclusively to their Instagram Fans in October

11. Aurora Shooting Victims Voice Fears Over 'Joker' in Letter to Warner Bros.

12. Warner Bros. Stands By ‘Joker’ Release, Says the Film Doesn’t Endorse Real-World Violence

13. John Hinckley, Jr. Trial (1982)

14. WATCH: Technova La Em Copacabana (TOWA TEI)

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The Best Offense Is NO DEFENSE, Best To Divest 10.1.19 Oct 01, 2019

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In episode 485, Jack and Miles are joined by trans super model and comedian Arisce Wanzer to discuss a possible new Uber recording option, the State Department investigating Hillary's email's again, the Trump administration taking to the news to defend the whistleblower situation, Trump's civil war threats, divestment as a solution to climate change, personality being an indicator of the music folk listen to, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Uber might let you record the audio of your ride if the driver is being creepy

2. State Dept. intensifies email probe of Hillary Clinton’s former aides

3. Kevin McCarthy again displays his unique brand of incompetence and dishonesty.

4. "This is an exercise in obfuscation" -- Stephen Miller has no response when Chris Wallace presses him about why Trump went against his own Pentagon & State Department and withheld Ukrainian aid

5. Rudy Giuliani, Joe diGenova Rage at Fox News Bombshell on Ukraine-Biden Plan

6. Trump Pressed Australian Leader to Help Barr Investigate Mueller Inquiry’s Origins

7. Trump Was Repeatedly Warned That Ukraine Conspiracy Theory Was ‘Completely Debunked’

8. Trump’s Twitter tirades about treason and civil war reveal a dangerously unfit president

9. Money Is the Oxygen on Which the Fire of Global Warming Burns

10. Silicon Valley’s Crisis of Conscience

11. Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon want companies and investors to embrace a new idea of value. Here’s where to begin

12. Maladaptive personality and psychopathy dimensions as predictors of music and movie preferences in US adults

13. WATCH: Parallel Dance Ensemble - Weight Watchers (Official)

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Adjust Society, Zelensky = Trump (Kinda) 9.30.19 Sep 30, 2019

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In episode 484, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus is joined by Ethnically Ambiguous co-host Shereen Younes to discuss Hailey and Justin's wedding, the career of Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky, Trump administration slashing refugee numbers allowed in for resettlement, AOC's new plan for inequality, the American Library Association canceling Melvil Dewey, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. JUSTIN & HAILEY BIEBER WEDDING PISSING OFF HOTEL GUESTS ... Pool, Spa Off Limits!!!

2. Volodymyr Zelensky Plays Himself

3. What Zelenskyy’s prophetic “Servant of the People” TV show suggests for his further steps

4. Ukraine’s New Leading Man

5. Love in the Big City

6. Trump administration plans to slash number of refugees for U.S. resettlement

7. A JUST SOCIETY

8. Down With Dewey

9. TICKETS to see ETHNICALLY AMBIGUOUS at the CHICAGO PODCAST FESTIVAL - October 16th!

9. WATCH: Azizi Gibson - High [Audio]

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Weekly Zeitgeist 94 (Best of 9/23/19-9/27/19) Sep 29, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 101 (9/23/19-9/27/19.)

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The Right Is Wrong, Whistle: Blown 9.27.19 Sep 27, 2019

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In episode 483, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Mano Agapion to discuss the possible impeachment and the whistleblower complaint, Wall Street democrats threatening to vote for Trump if Elizabeth Warren is nominated, more terrifying information about China's facial recognition technology, a replacement for the Bagel Boss fight, and more! Plus Right Wing Watch's Jared Holt calls in to discuss the right's reaction to the whistleblower complaint.

FOOTNOTES:

1. Whistleblower alleges Trump White House moved records onto separate network

2. Trump's Ukraine call was referred to DOJ as possible crime. Barr's team shut it down

3. White House Tried to ‘Lock Down’ Ukraine Call Records, Whistle-Blower Says

4. Even Some Republicans Aren’t Buying This Memo Spin

5. Elizabeth Warren attacks the private equity industry with new regulation proposals

6. Wall Street Democratic donors warn the party: We’ll sit out, or back Trump, if you nominate Elizabeth Warren

7. CHINA OFFERS FREE SUBWAY RIDES TO CITIZENS WHO REGISTER THEIR FACE WITH SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

8. DWIGHT GOODEN CELEB BOXING REF For Bagel Guy Vs. Dustin Diamond Fight

9. WATCH: Mick Jenkins - Smoking Song (Feat. BadBadNotGood) [Official Audio]

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Jurassic Park OGs, RUDY IS FINE 9.26.19 Sep 26, 2019

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In episode 482, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Eric Lampaert to discuss Jurassic Park 3 getting the gang back together, the CIA memo about Trump's call with the Ukrainian president, Rudy Giuliani losing his mind on Fox, Mitch McConnell pushing through the resolution to release the whistleblower complaint, Trump's approval rating, Samuel L. Jackson signing on as the first celebrity voice of Alexa, the unsettling story of the adopted 6 year old Ukrainian girl, and more!

FOOTNOTES;

1. Jurassic World 3’s Nostalgic Casting, Explained

2. MEMO ON TRUMP CALL WITH UKRAINE PRESIDENT

3. Rudy Giuliani is losing it. This is Infowars-type stuff.

4, Wow. Here's Rudy Giuliani throwing the State Department under the bus and saying State officials called him and asked him to get involved in Ukraine.

5. LOL! Rudy Giuliani made a guest appearance later during Ingraham's show and immediately started calling a co-panelist "an idiot" and yelling at him to "shut up."

6. McConnell says Senate will 'find out what happened' on whistleblower complaint

7. Trump’s approval ratings are bad news for Democrats

8. Samuel L. Jackson Signs On As First Amazon Alexa Celebrity Voice

9. EXCLUSIVE: 'She tried to kill us!' Indiana mother who adopted 6-year-old Ukrainian girl with dwarfism has been charged with abandonment but claims her 'daughter' was found to be a 22-year old 'sociopath' masquerading as a child

10. WATCH: SKULL SNAPS - It's A New Day (1973)

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