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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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Weekly Zeitgeist 63 (Best of 2/19/19-2/22/19) Feb 25, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 70 (2/19/19-2/22/19.)

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SMH Jussie, All Hail The Margarita 2.22.19 Feb 22, 2019

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In episode 334, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian Blake Wexler to discuss Taco Bell's new Rattlesnake Fries, the case of Jussie Smollet, the white nationalist Coast Guard, interns being threatened with NDA's at the White House, the son of Republican congressional candidate Mark Harris coming for his father, Nielson ranking the most popular cocktails, a lame white lady round up with Miley Cyrus, Gwyneth Paltrow, Elizabeth Holmes, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Taco Bell Is Unleashing Spicy ‘Rattlesnake’ and ‘Reaper’ Nacho Fries

2. ‘Fox & Friends’ Fearmonger: Jussie Smollett Could Have Caused ‘Race Riots’

3. Jussie Smollett’s bond set at $100,000, judge calls charges ‘despicable’

4. ‘I am dreaming of a way to kill almost every last person on earth’: A self-proclaimed white nationalist planned a mass terrorist attack, the government says

5. Trump White House Is Forcing Interns to Sign NDAs and Threatening Them With Financial Ruin

6. Candidate’s son warned father of N.C. political operative’s alleged tactics

7. ALL MIXED UP: A LOOK AT COCKTAIL PREFERENCES ACROSS THE ON-PREMISE LANDSCAPE

8. Miley Everlasting

9. If You Sue Gwyneth Paltrow Over Skiing She Will Sue You Back

10. Elizabeth Holmes Has a Husky Named Balto and Tells Everyone He Is a Wolf

11. WATCH: Syd - Body

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LGBTrump, RIP Space Farce 2.21.19 Feb 21, 2019

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In episode 333, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and scam queen Laci Mosley to discuss people trolling Captain Marvel, Emma Thompson leaving a project involving John Lasseter, Ariana Grande's zamboni past, a student selling drugs through a mobile gaming app, the Trump administration's plans to launch a global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality, Trump meddling with the DOJ's investigation, Trump's failed space force, Andy King of the Fyre Festival speaking out about his infamous storyline from the documentary, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. The morons are already out here trying to tank Captain Marvel on Rotten Tomatoes

2. Emma Thompson quits film after John Lasseter joins production

3. Behold, 5-Year-Old Ariana Grande Enthusiastically Riding a Zamboni

4. UC Santa Cruz Student Sold Drugs Through Mobile Gaming App, Feds Say

5. Trump administration launches global effort to end criminalization of homosexuality

6. First 100 Days: How President Trump Has Impacted LGBTQ Rights

7. Trump’s transgender military service ban just got a big win from the Supreme Court

8. Trump Praises Karen Pence For Teaching Job After LGBTQ Backlash

9. Intimidation, Pressure and Humiliation: Inside Trump’s Two-Year War on the Investigations Encircling Him

10. Bowing to Congress, Trump scales back proposed ‘space force’

11. WATCH: Andy King from 'Fyre' Documentary Glad Oral Sex Story Wasn't Edited Out | TMZ

12. WATCH: Mothers - "PINK"

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Posthumously Canceled, LET MALIA LIVE 2.20.19 Feb 20, 2019

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In episode 332, Miles and special guest host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and musician Chris Crofton to discuss the Peanut Butter Pump, the death of Karl Lagerfeld, Bernie Sanders announcing his presidential run, Roger Stone being a moron, the press snitching on Malia Obama, John Wayne making problematic comments in the seventies, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. The Peanut Butter Pump

2. Karl Lagerfeld Dies at 85; Prolific Designer Defined Luxury Fashion

3. Bernie Sanders is running for president — and his policies would have a huge impact on business

4. Mueller Unceremoniously Went into Significant Detail About Roger Stone Connection to DNC Hack

5. Roger Stone 'humbly' apologizes for posting photo of federal judge featuring cross-hairs symbol despite gag order

6. Stop Snitching on Malia Obama

7. READ: John Wayne’s 1971 Playboy Interview Transcript

8. Chris Crofton Album Info

8. WATCH: Live - Lakini's Juice

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So(ber)cial Media, The Great Fry Debate 2.19.19 Feb 19, 2019

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In episode 331, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Kenny DeForest to discuss how millennials are drinking less cause of social media, official French fries rankings, Trump's physical exams results, Trump's state of emergency announcement, Andrew McCabe's revealing information on Jeff Sessions and Trump, Putin being floored by female Judo champ, Trump's misleading comments about Virginia's new abortion bill, the Irn Bru drink, the U.S. Copyright Office claiming the Milly Rock and Carlton dance aren't copyrightable, Apple starting a streaming service, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Are millennials and Gen-Z avoiding alcohol because of social media?

2. The official fast food French fry power rankings

3. Fast-Food Fries, Ranked From Cardboard to Crispy Perfection

4. Trump in 'very good health overall' but obese, according to physical exam results

5. In a bizarre sing-song cadence, Trump acknowledges that his national emergency will face legal challenges, but expresses hope that SCOTUS will eventually rule in his favor.

6. Key moment from Trump's remarks today: He accidentally admits "I didn't need to do this" with regard to his national emergency declaration.

7. Andrew McCabe’s disturbing account of working for Sessions and Trump

8. The woman who floored Putin! Olympic judo medallist sends Russian leader flying in practice session - but pictures of his defeat are 'censored'

9. Trump’s misleading comments about Gov. Ralph Northam and infanticide, explained

10. The controversy around Virginia’s new abortion bill, explained

13. U.S. Copyright Office shades the "Carlton dance" while refusing Alfonso Ribeiro's ownership claim

14. How Alfonso Ribeiro came up with "The Carlton Dance"

15. Netflix Spent $12 Billion on Content in 2018. Analysts Expect That to Grow to $15 Billion This Year

16. Apple will reportedly launch its new video-streaming service at March 25 event

17. WATCH: Beau Peep - 97's

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Weekly Zeitgeist 62 (Best of 2/11/19-2/15/19) Feb 17, 2019

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 69 (2/11/19-2/15/19.)

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Art Of The Fail, Nike Crushes Small Businessman 2.15.19 Feb 15, 2019

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In episode 330, Jack and Miles are joined by Yo Is This Racist's co-host Andrew Ti to discuss a Colorado store closing down after they boycotted Nike cause of Colin Kaepernick ad, Amazon canceling their plans to build an HQ in New York City, Trump calling a state of emergency over the border wall, Paul Manafort lying while under cooperation agreement, Frozen 2 trailer dropping, an absurd Newsweek story, the Oscars upsetting everyone, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Colorado store that boycotted Nike after Colin Kaepernick ad will close

2. Amazon Cancels Plan For NYC Headquarter Location

3. The Art Of The Kneel: How Trump’s Tactics Kept Shrinking His Wall

4. If Trump declares a national emergency, Pelosi can jam Republicans. Here's how.

5. Fox host says if Trump supports bipartisan bill the shutdown will have been a "waste of time"

6. Document: Judge Rules Manafort Lied While Under Cooperation Agreement

7. Fox’s Andrew Napolitano: Paul Manafort lying to a grand jury means that “he’s exposed to more than 20 years in jail,” in turn meaning that “he might very well be a candidate for a pardon, and the public might accept the pardon.”

8. This clip never gets old.

9. Frozen 2 sets record for most watched animated trailer

10. SNAKE BITES MAN, MAN BITES WIFE SO THEY CAN DIE TOGETHER, WIFE SURVIVES

11. Oscar Intrigue: Did Lady Gaga Force Academy To Fix Song Snafu? Are Last Year’s Actor Winners Being Ignored As Presenters?

12. Allison Janney Will Present at the Oscars After All

13. ‘A fundamentally stupid decision’: Hollywood bashes Oscars’ move to give four awards during commercials

14. Sorry Academy, Oscars Ratings and Running Time Don’t Correlate (Opinion)

15. WATCH: Aso - Inside All Day

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Make Executive Time Fun Again; AVATAR IS REALISTIC, STFU 2.14.19 Feb 14, 2019

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In episode 329, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Blair Socci to discuss new innovations in indulgence, American's not being able to pay back their car loans, Trump's new golf simulator, a current day measles outbreak, Ihlan Oman's comments about AIPAC, GOP removing Colin Kaepernick's name from Black History Month bill, a check in with Howard Schultz, James Cameron's thoughts on Aquaman, the new movie Yesterday, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. I tried all of the Häagen-Dazs boozy ice creams and they were like alcoholic versions of childhood treats

2. The Internet Is Irrationally Hyped About Panera’s Double Bread Bowl

3. Just Released: Auto Loans in High Gear

4. Trump installs new 'golf simulator' at White House: report

5. ‘A Match Into a Can of Gasoline’: Measles Outbreak Now an Emergency in Washington State

6. Measles Outbreak Swells to 49, First Adult Over 30 Diagnosed

7. MEASLES INVESTIGATION

8. Parents Are at War Over Measles Outbreak

9. ‘It will take off like a wildfire’: The unique dangers of the Washington state measles outbreak

10. The rise of anti-vaxxer bots: Fake news is going viral — & it’s bad for our health

11. Omar: 'I unequivocally apologize' after backlash over new Israel tweets

12. Join AIPAC's Congressional Club

13. WI GOPers Blocked Black History Month Bill Until Kaepernick’s Name Removed

14. Howard Schultz on the Starbucks racial profiling incident

15. James Cameron slams Aquaman, a movie where sharks shoot frickin' lasers, for its lack of realism

16. WATCH: Yesterday Trailer #1 (2019) | Movieclips Trailers

17. WATCH: James Blake- Mile High (feat. Travis Scott and Metro Boomin)

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Finish What Wall? Pretty Sure El Chapo Did It 2.13.19 Feb 13, 2019

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In episode 328, Miles and special guest host Laci Mosley are joined by comedian Tiff Stevenson to discuss 21 Savage's release, the trial of El Chapo, Ralph Northam's lack of knowledge, Cardi B drama, the Senate Intel Committee finding “no direct evidence” of Russian/Trump conspiracy, Trump's new slogan "Finish The Wall," Donald Trump Jr. calling teachers losers, Brad Pitt attending Jennifer Aniston's birthday party, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. 21 SAVAGE RELEASED ON BOND... Pending Deportation Hearing

2. Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzmán is found guilty on all counts

3. Northam Releases Statement Touting Felon Rights Efforts: ‘I Believe In Second Chances’

4. WATCH: Northam vows to stay in office: "I'm not going anywhere"

5. Amid Grammy Drama, Cardi B Deletes Instagram Account

6. Senate has uncovered no direct evidence of conspiracy between Trump campaign and Russia

7. El Paso mayor says Trump is 'wrong' to connect city's crime drop and border barrier

8. @DonaldJTrumpJr's message to young conservatives: "Keep up that fight. Bring it to your schools. You don't have to be indoctrinated by these loser teachers that are trying to sell you on socialism from birth."

9. Wait, Was Brad Pitt at Jennifer Aniston’s Birthday Party?

10. WATCH: Video Proof of Brad Pitt at Jennifer Aniston's 50th Birthday Party

11. WATCH: Kilo Kish - Like Honey

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Genie Body Is Goals, Coke’s Being Thirsty 2.12.19 Feb 12, 2019

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In episode 327, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Kimia Behpoornia to discuss the new Aladdin trailer, Coke's new flavor in 10 years, a nasty Fox and Friends host, Denver teachers going back on strike, Amy Klobachar entering the presidential race, the Green New Deal, how people across the United States celebrate Valentines Day, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. WATCH: Aladdin Special Look (2019) | Movieclips Trailers

2. Dreamsicle fans should be happy about Coke’s first new flavor in 10 years

3. Pete Hegseth Dirty

4. Fox News’ @PeteHegseth admits, unprompted, that he hasn’t washed his hands in 10 years.

5. Denver Teachers Go On Strike After Pay Discussions Fall Apart

6. Denver Teachers Strike Over Base Pay

7. Former Klobuchar staffers complain of mistreatment, temper: report

8. Ocasio-Cortez retracts erroneous information about ‘Green New Deal’ backed by 2020 Democratic candidates

9. This Is the Green New Deal’s Biggest Problem

10. Is love still in the air?

11. North Carolinians seek info on Golden Corral prices, according to Google's top Valentine's Day searches

12. Shred your ex for free Hooters wings

13. Texas zoo comes up with a clever Valentine's Day offer for vengeful exes

14. An Australian zoo is giving you the chance to name a venomous snake after your ex for just $1

15. Chick-fil-A offering heart-shaped box of chicken nuggets for Valentine's Day

16. KFC offering Colonel Sanders bearskin rug as part of Valentine's Day giveaway

17. @Nuts_About_Birds

18. WATCH: Show Me The Body - Camp Orchestra (Music Video)

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