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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:

Papa John Go Away, Stan Lee Come Back! 11.13.18 Nov 13, 2018

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In episode 273, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Jamie Loftus to discuss Stan Lee's passing, NYC's Pink Tax for female commuters, California's largest wildfires to date, the lack of caravan talk now that the midterms are over, the blue wave making its way, the lack of funds in the GOP, Toy Story 4, Papa John's being back in legal trouble, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. A Marvel Of A Man: Stan Lee Dead At 95

2. THE PINK TRANSIT TAX: WOMEN SPEND MORE THAN MEN TO GET AROUND NYC

3. Eerie video shows burned, abandoned cars after thousands fled Butte County wildfire

4. KIM & KANYE HIRE PRIVATE FIREFIGHTERS ... Save Neighbors' Homes Too

5. Woolsey Fire torches 91,572 acres, destroys 370 homes from coast to canyons

6. With midterms done, where's the caravan talk?

7. Money troubles: The GOP’s problem with cash

8. WHEN DOES A SPORK BECOME SENTIENT? INSIDE THE EXISTENTIAL “TOY STORY 4” TEASER

9. WATCH: Toy Story 4 | Official Teaser Trailer

10. Papa John's Franchisees Call in Specialist Lawyer as Sales Sag

11. WATCH: Tierra Whack - Bugs Life

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Sad Boy Tucker, Already With The Xmas Music? 11.12.18 Nov 12, 2018

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In episode 272, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Eric Lampaert to discuss the weekend box office, Ice-T never having eaten a bagel, China's new AI journalists, Trump claiming he doesn't know new acting attorney general Matt Whitaker, a look at Tucker Carlson's life, bloidwatch, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Ice-T Says He’s Never Eaten a Bagel

2. China’s state-run press agency has created an ‘AI anchor’ to read the news

3. And here is future United States Attorney General Matthew Whitaker promoting advances in hot tub design for scammers World Patent Marketing

4. Trump: Whitaker's past comments do not warrant recusal

5. Trump claims he doesn’t know his new acting attorney general. A month ago he said he did.

6. Mueller Has a Way Around Trump and His Minions

7. ‘They were threatening me and my family’: Tucker Carlson’s home targeted by protesters

8. Tucker Carlson Attacked the Idea of Diversity in His Latest Hate-Filled Rant

9. Tucker Carlson’s Fighting Words

10. Tucker Carlson Is Sorry for Being Mean

11. Long before Fox News, Carlson was a La Jollan

12. WATCH: Gavin McInnes and Tucker Carlson (The Daily Caller )

13. WATCH: Hipster Girl - Sango & Xavier Omar

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Weekly Zeitgeist 49 (Best of 11/5/18-11/9/18) Nov 11, 2018

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 56 (11/5/18-11/9/18.)

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R(U)(S)si(A), Oprah’s Favorite Things (For Rich Slobs) 11.9.18 Nov 09, 2018

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In episode 271, Jack and Miles are joined by podcaster Yusong Liu to discuss RBG's fall, the White House releasing a doctored video to attack Jim Acosta, Trump's attempt to push back on the Mueller investigation by making his friend the acting attorney general, another mass shooting in America, the left's witchcraft, Oprah's favorite thing list with super producer Anna Hossnieh, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospitalized With 3 Broken Ribs

2. Reporters condemn White House decision to bar CNN's Acosta

3. White House shares doctored video to support punishment of journalist Jim Acosta

4. Trump’s Appointment of the Acting Attorney General Is Unconstitutional

5. US Mass Shootings, 1982-2018: Data From Mother Jones’ Investigation

6. How gun control works in America, compared with 4 other rich countries

7. 12 dead in California bar shooting

8. What Do We Know About the Association Between Firearm Legislation and Firearm-Related Injuries?

9. WEST VIRGINIA DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE WAS PAGAN WITCHCRAFT CULT LEADER

10. Wicca Emerged as Controversy in West Virginia Election

11. Witches cast 'mass spell' against Donald Trump

12. Here's Why This Witch Is Preparing for Midterm Elections by Hosting a Hex on Brett Kavanaugh

13. Oprah's Favorite Things List

14. WATCH: Snoh Aalegra - Sometimes (feat. Logic)

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This (Jeff) Session’s Over, Chasing The Perfect Wave 11.8.18 Nov 08, 2018

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In episode 270, Jack and Miles are joined by writer Jason Pargin to discuss Jeff Session's resignation, Rod Rosenstein leaving the Mueller probe, Trump's post-election press conference, voter demographics in the context of higher education, a Breaking Bad movie, most Googled Thanksgiving foods, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. ContraPoints

2. Jeff Sessions Forced Out As Attorney General After Constant Criticism From Trump

3. Trump's chaotic post-midterms press conference – video highlights

4. Occupations and Their Ideologies

5. I CAN TOLERATE ANYTHING EXCEPT THE OUTGROUP

6. America Is Divided by Education

8. Party Identification Trends, 1992-2017

9. The Political Divide Over Higher Education in America

10. Claritas Prizm

11. How unpopular is Donald Trump?

12. Bryan Cranston Confirms The ‘Breaking Bad’ Movie Is Happening, And He Would ‘Absolutely’ Star In It

13. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt going to trial in custody case

14. What’s the most-Googled Thanksgiving recipe in your state?

15. WATCH: Scientist - Taxi to baltimore Dub - 1980

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Blue Wave-ish, Sandler’s Still Got It 11.7.18 Nov 07, 2018

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In episode 269, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sofiya Alexandra to discuss Adam Sandler's new Netflix special, midterm elections, the GOP's list of things they need to respond to once the Democrats take the house, aliens, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. The Unexpected Humanity Of Adam Sandler’s New Netflix Special

2. Scoop: Republicans secretly study their coming hell

3. 2018 Election: Live Coverage And Results

4. It’s official: Democrats will control the House

5. Fox Rebukes Sean Hannity’s and Jeanine Pirro’s Participation in a Trump Rally

6. Cigar-shaped comet may actually be an alien probe, Harvard scientists suggest

7. WATCH: Lil Haiti "HIT THE WAVE" Ft. Kush Flo (Official Video)

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Queen Of The Zeitgeist, What To Worry About On Election Day 11.6.18 Nov 06, 2018

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In episode 268, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of the Alchemy This! podcast Kevin Pollak to discuss the Bohemian Rhapsody film, Trump's behavior during midterms, Brian Kemp's office investigating the Democrats, why people like death metal, the calming game of Tetris, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rocks With $50 Million, ‘Nutcracker’ Crumbles

2. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Rules International Box Office With Killer $72 Million

3. Sacha Baron Cohen: I quit Freddie Mercury biopic after dispute with Queen

4. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Doesn’t Straightwash, but It’s Confused About Freddie Mercury’s Sexuality

5. 'Trump has hijacked the election': House Republicans in panic mode

6. Brian Kemp’s Office, Without Citing Evidence, Investigates Georgia Democrats Over Alleged ‘Hack’

7. Psychologists are trying to figure out why people like death metal

8. TINY FINNISH TOWN WINS WORLD CAPITAL OF METAL CROWN

9. Can't Stop Worrying? Try Tetris To Ease Your Mind

10. A better distraction: Exploring the benefits of flow during uncertain waiting periods.

11. WATCH: Sudan Archives - Nont for Sale

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Oprah vs Fox, Real Housewives Of The Vatican 11.5.18 Nov 05, 2018

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In episode 267, Jack and Miles are joined by writer, activist, and co-host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed to discuss Fox News being annoyed at Oprah for getting involved in Georgia, the UK possibly changing laws because too many people getting wasted at the airport, Nigerian security forces blaming Trump for their behavior, midterm polls, Steve King losing his mind on a questioner, the battle between the two Pope's, your first movie soundtrack love, bloidwatch and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Great to join my sweet friend @ainsleyearhardt on @foxandfriends this morning to discuss #Midtermsand what will resonate with the American family voter.

2. Roth: “I think the problem with celebrities…is that they are in a very different financial status than the people that are listening to them. Oprah Winfrey, is one of the wealthiest women in the world, is talking to people in Marietta, Georgia.”

3. U.K. might change laws because too many people are getting sloshed at the airport

4. Shia group says Nigeria security forces killed scores in protests

5. Nigerian army cites Trump's comments to justify shooting protesters

6. Go Back To Sleep, Kids: Only One-Third Of Millennials Say They're Definitely Going To Vote In 2018

7. Steve King blows up at questioner who pressed him on the Pittsburgh massacre

8. POPE VS. POPE: HOW FRANCIS AND BENEDICT’S SIMMERING CONFLICT COULD SPLIT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

9. What's the first movie soundtrack you loved?

10. WATCH: Swizz Beatz - Something Dirty/Pic Got Us (Audio) ft. Kendrick Lamar, Jadakiss, Styles P

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Weekly Zeitgeist 48 (Best of 10/29/18-11/2/18) Nov 04, 2018

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The weekly round up of the best moments from DZ's Season 55 (10/29/18-11/2/18.)

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Oprah Vs. Pence, RIP ‘Cado Toast 11.2.18 Nov 02, 2018

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In episode 266, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss crazy Red Sox fans throwing full beer cans, trending Halloween costumes, Oprah's face off with Mike Pence in Georgia, Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman's press conference regarding the women accusing Robert Mueller of harassment, Republicans using fear tactics to get folks to vote for the GOP, a massive walk out at Google over sexual misconduct, Sabra's on-the-go avocado toast, and more!

FOOTNOTES:

1. Fan arrested, trophy damaged in beer-throwing incidents

2. Heidi Klum truly outdoes herself for Halloween, and other wildly elaborate celebrity costumes

3. Oprah vs. Pence Face Off

4. @Oprah knocking on doors for @staceyabrams

5. Jacob Wohl's Imaginary Robert-Mueller-Accusing Girlfriend Had To Go Back To Canada We Guess

6. The hapless Jacob Wohl / Jack Burkman press conference on Robert Mueller is about to kick off!

7. WATCH: Jacob Wohl, Jack Burkman: Woman Accusing Robert Mueller of Rape is Credible

8. It is outrageous what the Democrats are doing to our Country. Vote Republican now!

9. Massive Google Walkout Over Sexual Misconduct Marks Tech's 'Time's Up' Moment

10. Sabra Breakfast Avocado Toast

11. WATCH: The Avalanches - Because I’m Me (Black Milk Remix)

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