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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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Sky TicTac 2020; Hey Alexa, Perpetuate Patriarchy 5.29.19 May 29, 2019

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In episode 401, Jack and Miles are joined by our favorite Jamie Loftus to discuss female voice assistants that are furthering gender stereotypes, the New York Times article about aliens, Harriet Tubman at the twenty dollar bill, the Trump administration attacking climate science, the mysterious Hotel Bed Jumping Community, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. I'd blush if I could: closing gender divides in digital skills through education

2. ‘Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects

3. Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Is Delayed Until Trump Leaves Office, Mnuchin Says

4. Trump Administration Hardens Its Attack on Climate Science

5. Princeton prof: 'Shut up' over climate change

6. The mysterious Instagram influencers offering cash for hotel bed jumping videos

7. WATCH: Huggin & Kissin - Big Black Delta

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King Of The Baby Filter, Pelosi Not Drunk But Deserves To Be 5.28.19 May 28, 2019

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In episode 400, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and activist Derrick Lemos to discuss the Sonic the Hedgehog film being pushed back, the new Between Two Ferns film, more on Tony Robbins shady behavior, Trump and his team coming for Nancy Pelosi, William Barr investigating the investigators, what the dudes having been enjoying, the new National Enquirer museum, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Movie Release Pushed to 2020 in Attempt to Fix Horrifying Lead Character

2. Netflix drops a release date and plot details for the Between Two Ferns movie

3. Tony Robbins Was Filmed Using Racial Slurs

4. WATCH: NIKE: #KOBESYSTEM - LEVEL 4 EXPLOSION

5. Faked Pelosi videos, slowed to make her appear drunk, spread across social media

6. 'ivesssapology for a video': Rudy Giuliani tweets bizarre slurred non-apology to Nancy Pelosi for tweeting fake video of her appearing incoherent then demands SHE withdraw demand for 'intervention' on Trump

7. Barr Is Investigating The Investigators: Will He Find Wrongdoing Or Political Fuel?

8. WATCH: Eminem Rapping

9. Stephen A. with the baby filter (via TW/_therealders_)

10. WATCH: 'ORIGINAL' NBA on NBC Theme - Roundball Rock - John Tesh

11. National Enquirer Live attraction set to open Friday in Pigeon Forge

12. National Enquirer Live! Theme Park Turns Princess Diana’s Death Into Attraction

13. National Enquirer opens museum with exhibits on O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson and Princess Di

14. National Enquirer Live! Inside the theme park that turns Princess Diana's death into a tasteless attraction with a computer model of her last moments, has a replica of the O.J. Simpson crime scene and an exhibit on Michael Jackson's balcony photo

15. WATCH: Flying Lotus - Black Balloons Reprise (feat. Denzel Curry) [Official Audio]

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Weekly Zeitgeist 76 (Best of 5/20/19-5/24/19) May 26, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 83 (5/20/19-5/24/19.)

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Bye, Moby; Wish In One Hand... 5.24.19 May 24, 2019

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In episode 399, Jack and Miles are joined by Creature Feature podcast host Katie Goldin to discuss Moby creeping on Natalie Portman, a Buzzfeed report on sexual misconduct by Tony Robbins, Russian documents revealing desire to manufacture a race war in the US, everyone's different pooping habits, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Natalie Portman criticises 'creepy' Moby over 'disturbing' account of friendship

2. Leaked Records Reveal Tony Robbins Berated Abuse Victims, And Former Followers Accuse Him Of Sexual Advances

3. Four More Women Have Accused Tony Robbins Of Sexual Misconduct

4. Russian documents reveal desire to sow racial discord — and violence — in the U.S.

5. WATCH: Lord help this man and his poop process.

6. WATCH: Before the Water Gets Too High - Parquet Courts

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New Coke, Who Dis? No Justice, No Infrastructure 5.23.19 May 23, 2019

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In episode 398, Jack and Miles are joined by singer-songwriter and host of the Peace Of Mind Podcast Bhi Bhiman to discuss the return of New Coke, Hope Hicks and more being subpoenaed, the release of the new Aladdin movie, who your cartoon crush was, Christopher Nolan's new movie, Chris Broussard's 'friendship' with Kevin Durant, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. We regret to inform you that Stranger Things is bringing New Coke back from the Upside Down

2. House panel subpoenas Trump’s former top staffer, aide to McGahn

3. Trump, who seemed to be having difficulties with his mouth, just had a public temper tantrum that doubled as a news conference of sorts

4. How unpopular is Donald Trump

6. Gail Simone Asked Who Our Cartoon Crushes Are, and We Delivered

7. Christopher Nolan’s New Movie Gets A Title, Final Cast As Shooting Begins

8. Cap. Cap. Cap cap cap....u don’t have my number mannnnn

9. Peace Of Mind with Bhi Bhiman

10. WATCH: Bhi Bhiman - Brother, Can You Spare Some Peace of Mind?

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Wick Is Sick, What Happened To My Husband? 5.22.19 May 22, 2019

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In episode 397, Jack and Miles are joined by journalist and author Amy Westervelt to discuss Guy Fieri’s hair causing STRESS, the new season of Real World, ‘Born in the USA’ isn’t actually what you think it is, Joe Biden, Trump hating on Fox, Trump hating on Clean Air, John Wick, Detective Pikachu, an update on Operation: Varsity Blues, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Guy Fieri's Wife Lori Says She 'Always' Asks Him to Change His Spiky, Bleach Blonde Hair

2. ‘MTV’s The Real World’ Reboot Gets Premiere Date On Facebook Watch

3. What Does 'Born In The U.S.A.' Really Mean?

4. Are Politicians Too Dumb to Understand the Lyrics to ‘Born in the USA’?

5. Trump's Pennsylvania rally: The 40 most eye-popping lines

6. E.P.A. Plans to Get Thousands of Pollution Deaths Off the Books by Changing Its Math

7. Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick 3' Scored A Miraculous Box Office Milestone

8. 'No Girls Allowed' Unraveling the story behind the stereotype of video games being for boys.

9. Why That Astonishing Gift to Morehouse Students Really Is a Useful Economics Experiment

10. LISTEN: 공중도둑 (Mid-Air Thief) - 쇠사슬 (Ahhhh, These Chains!)

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Republican “Gets It”? You’ve GoT To Be Kidding 5.21.19 May 21, 2019

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In episode 396, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Brooke Van Poppelen to discuss Arnold Schwarzenegger being kicked in South Africa, Justin Amash finally finishing up reading the Mueller Report, Trump being angry at Fox News for covering presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, Game of Thrones finale thoughts, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks out after being attacked at South Africa event

2. Official Statement regarding the unfortunate @Schwarzenegger incident earlier at #ACAfrica2019

3. Justin Amash, tea party star, earns primary challenge for backing impeachment

4. Coons says he was "surprised" to see a GOPer say "publicly" what "many are thinking privately" about Mueller report

5. Trump hits Fox News for 'wasting airtime' with coverage of Buttigieg

6. Buttigieg on decision to appear on a Fox News town hall.

7. Fox & Friends is shocked that the New Hampshire crowd approved of Pete Buttigieg's call to abolish the electoral college, but Brian Kilmeade says that line only got applause because he stacked the crowd with his "friends."

8. ‘Game of Thrones’ hits record 19.3 million viewers in series finale despite fan backlash

9. Daenerys Tells All!

10. WATCH: Miink - Scorched Moth

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QAnon vs. Butterflies, RIP Grumpy Cat 5.20.19 May 20, 2019

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In episode 395, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Grumpy Cat passing away, Robert Pattinson playing Batman, William Barr threatening democrats and more interesting revelations from the Mueller Report, QAnon ruining a cities earth day celebration, Rudy Giuliani doing more dumb stuff, Mel Gibson's problematic new movie, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Grumpy Cat Has Earned Her Owner Nearly $100 Million In Just 2 Years

2. Robert Pattinson to Play ‘The Batman’ for Matt Reeves and Warner Bros. (EXCLUSIVE)

3. William Barr just said some remarkable things on Fox News

4. Wow. AG Bill Barr basically threatens Democrats during his Fox News interview, says of those criticizing him that "they may be concerned about the outcome of a review of what happened during the election."

5. Why the Michael Flynn revelations are so important

6. Voicemail presumably communication from Trump's lawyers to Flynn's lawyers

7. How QAnon Ruined A Tiny Earth Day Party By Spreading Rumors Of A Jihad

8. QAnon conspiracy theory on James Comey shuts school festival

9. How a James Comey Tweet Fueled a Conspiracy Theory That Upended a California Town

10. WATCH: James Comey tweet taken as secret message warning of terror attack on school fundraiser

11. This Shocking Abuse of Office Continues

12. Rudy Giuliani Plans Ukraine Trip to Push for Inquiries That Could Help Trump

13. UKRAINE ISN’T HAVING RUDY GIULIANI’S BIDEN CONSPIRACIES

14. Mel Gibson’s New Film Seems Designed to Outrage

15. Despite Controversy, Mel Gibson Is Still a Draw for Cannes Film Buyers

16. Jeremy Corbyn is either blind to antisemitism – or he just doesn’t care

17. WATCH: Swami Million - Caffe (feat. Fawda Trio)

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Weekly Zeitgeist 75 (Best of 5/13/19-5/17/19) May 19, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 82 (5/13/19-5/17/19.)

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Wicked Sexy Boston, Taco Bell: The Hotel 5.17.19 May 17, 2019

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In episode 394, Jack and Miles are joined by Go Fact Yourself co-host J. Keith van Straaten to discuss the sexiest accents in the US, more on what is going on with the abortion bills in south, Game of Thrones fan theories, the new Taco Bell hotel, McDonalds teaming up with US Embassies, Chris Rock rebooting the Saw franchise, and more! Plus super producer Anna Hossnieh pops in to talk about what is going on with the US and Iran. Go see Jack on Go Fact Yourself LIVE on May 19th in LA!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Boston Accent Ranked Second Sexiest in America, Survey Says

2. Are tensions between US, Gulf allies and Iran coming to a head?

3. War With Iran Wouldn’t Be Like Iraq

4. Trump administration's Iran threat claim disputed by foreign officials

5. It’s Time for the Leaders of Saudi Arabia and Iran to Talk

6. Trump Tells Pentagon Chief He Does Not Want War With Iran

7. Abortion is legal everywhere, but misinformation is panicking patients in Alabama and Georgia

8. Not All Conservatives Are Cheering On Alabama’s New Abortion Law

9. Taco Bell is opening a hotel and resort

10. Taco Bell Hotel

11. If you lose your passport in Austria, head for McDonald's Golden Arches

12. Chris Rock To Reboot ‘Saw’ Franchise With Lionsgate & Twisted Pictures

13. Tickets for Go Fact Yourself with Jack O'Brien and Jena Friedman on May 19th!

14. WATCH: Swami Million - Cioccolato (feat. Fawda Trio)

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