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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...

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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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Trenderstellar 5/13: Trump, Mamdani Budget, 'Rush Hour 4', ICE, Nebraska Senate Race, Cruise Ships

5/13/2026
Trump not giving af about US financial woes, Iran regaining control of most of their arsenal, Mamdani balancing NY's budget, Trump's "historic Rush Hour 4 location scouting", 90% of ICE's arrests being illegal, an update on that Nebraska Senate race, cruise ships having a rough time rn and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:21

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Teenage Spermland, President Baby’s Toxic Sandbox 05.13.26

5/13/2026
In episode 2057, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of Pod Yourself A Gun & Mad Yourself A Man, Vince Mancini, to discuss… RFK Jr. Is Concerned About Teenagers’ Sperm, Stephen Miller In Tactical Retreat, Do We Really Need More Westworld? The White House Is Literally Toxic New Report Finds and more! RFK Jr: "In 1970, men had twice the sperm count as our teenagers do today"RFK Jr. Says Men in the '70s Had Twice as Much Sperm as Teenage Boys Today: 'Existential Crisis'Do teens today really have half as much sperm as men in the ‘70s? What docs say about RFK Jr.’s claimsTrump has a proposal to expand fertility benefits. Here's how that would workWhite House Uses Absurd New Excuse for Trump, 79, SleepingTrump touts accomplishment of protecting IVF, calls himself 'father of fertility'Stephen Miller’s Secret Plot to Cling on to PowerDavid Koepp Redraws Michael Crichton’s ‘Westworld’ For Warner Bros FilmSteven Spielberg Issues Timothée Chalamet Dig, Teases Western In Development & Upcoming ‘Disclosure Day,’ Gives His Take On Existence Of Alien Life At SXSWHow Dare They Reboot Westworld Without Finishing the TV Series8 Hilariously WTF Backstories Behind Your Favorite ShowsThe making of Jurassic ParkWestworld (1973) 4K UHD ReviewRubble from Trump ballroom dumped at DC golf course has toxic metals, data showsRepublicans propose $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to secure Trump ballroomTrump Says His Ballroom Only Costs More Because It’s More AwesomeWhite House project dumps dirt on local golf courseSoil at D.C. Golf Course Where East Wing Debris Was Dumped Contains Toxic MetalsWhy is the White House carting dirt to a golf course? It’s a D.C. mysteryMy Quest to Find the East Wing RubbleTrump fundraiser shares plans for ‘Garden of Heroes,’ golf course as takeover loomsTop Trump fundraiser enlisted in new nonprofit for president’s sculpture garden and golf course as legal challenges aboundLawsuit aims to halt Trump administration’s takeover of D.C. golf courseUncertainty Over D.C. Public Golf Courses After Lease Termination LISTEN: THESE DEEDS, FOR MY PLACE IN HELL by Camo Mane See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:06:13

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Winner Winner Roast Dinner

5/12/2026
This week it’s VAR, the hardest Arsenal players and Real beef. Nothing else except tangents. That’s it. Listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:14:54

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Trendie Nights Babies 5/12: Trump Phone, Inflation, Nebraska Senate Race, Sean Duffy, Cole Allen

5/12/2026
In this edition of Boogie Nights Babies, Jack and Miles discuss the purely theoretical Trump phone, inflation continuing to go up, the sketchy Nebraska Senate race, Sean Duffy's 'Great American Road Trip', Cole Allen pleading not guilty and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:09

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Muffin But Net, James Cameron: Face Stealer 05.12.26

5/12/2026
In episode 2056, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and co-host of Ain't It Footy, Chris Martin, to discuss… World Cupdate, Face-Stealer James Cameron Hit With Lawsuit, Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over TV Box and more! Southern Baptists of Texas offer tips for churches on how to evangelize World Cup fans.U.S. hotels say World Cup is ‘non-event’ so farSoaring World Cup ticket prices for players’ families and guests leave several FAs stunnedJames Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over Unauthorized Use of Actress’ Likeness in ‘Avatar’D’Avatar à Titanic : le grand James Cameron est dans le Art ClubQ’ORIANKA KILCHER Lawsuit against James Cameron's AvatarAvatar Concept Designer Reveals the Secrets of the Na’ViJames Cameron and Walt Disney Company Sued Over Unauthorized Use of Actress’ Likeness in ‘Avatar’All I See Is You and Q’orianka Kilcher: The Transcript‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ and the question of Indigenous representationbyAvatar director James Cameron joins Amazon tribe's fight to halt giant damDua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxesDid Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter Appear on the Cover of a Serbian Biology Textbook? LISTEN: Sciallà by Nu Genea See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:07:38

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Boogie Nights Babies 5/11: Voting Rights Act, UFO Files, Trump's Golden Calf, Iran

5/11/2026
In this edition of Boogie Nights Babies, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the south celebrating the death of the Voting Rights Act, Trump releasing the files… the UFO files, Trump's *not* golden calf statue, an update on Iran's latest peace proposal and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:53:42

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Icon #22 - Anna Wintour: The Ice Queen of Fashion

5/11/2026
In this edition of The Iconograph, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Mano Agapion to talk about the fashion icon who, paradoxically, has not altered her look in decades: Anna Wintour! They'll explore her nepo-baby beginnings, mono-maniacal focus on becoming the editor of Vogue, and that truly iconic haircut! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:29:38

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Weekly Zeitgeist 430 (Best of 5/4/26-5/8/26)

5/10/2026
The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 437 (5/4/26-5/8/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:54:22

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Whisky D***khead, Travolta’s Hot Mom 05.08.26

5/8/2026
In episode 2055, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Everybody Knows But Me, Holly Brown, to discuss… Atlantic Claps Back At Kash Patel With ANOTHER Sad Story..., Better Not Call Kim, New Cursed Travolta Movie Is Coming To Cannes and more! Kash Patel’s Personalized Bourbon StashSounds Like Kim Kardashian Is Putting Her Law Career on IceKim Kardashian Says ChatGPT Made Her Fail Law Exams: “They’re Always Wrong"‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Trailer: John Travolta Directs a Feel-Good Family Film About a Cross Country Flight to HollywoodPropeller One-Way Night Coach — Official TrailerFilms Produced by JTP Films LISTEN: 42 PARANOID by Judgement G See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:03:51

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Vick's Vape-o-Trend 5/7: Hantavirus, "Manic" Markets, Epstein, Detective Stranglione

5/7/2026
In this edition of Vick's Vape-o-Trend, Jack and Miles discuss the Hantavirus outbreak (feat. CIA time-travelers & Benny Johnson), the "manic" stock market rally, Epstein's "suicide note" (as found by former cellmate, Detective Stranglione) and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:48

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Kash = Minority Report, Hard R Billionaire?! 05.07.26

5/7/2026
In episode 2054, Jack and Miles are joined by TV writer, comedian, essayist, host of Private Parts Unknown, and author of Girl Gone Wild, Courtney Kocak, to discuss… Kash Patel - I USE AI TO STOP MASS SHOOTINGS!!!, Totally unrelated- FBI may be going after the journalist that reported on Patel's drinking, Oligarch sweat check…, The Bear Stealing Ideas From The Bean and more! Kash Patel credits AI with stopping attacks: ‘I’m using it everywhere’A Dangerous New Attack on Press Freedom LISTEN: 9-2-5 by Boko Yout See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:57:35

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Tredi!Trendy!Trende! 5/6: Elon's "Mom", Iran War, Ted Turner, Rudy Giuliani, Trump vs. Pope

5/6/2026
In this edition of Tredi!Trendy!Trende!, Jack and Miles discuss Elon's "mom's" weird tweet, an update on the war in Iran, the passing of Ted Turner, Rudy receiving his last rites, Trump's never-ending battle with the Pope and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:32:08

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wAr iS wOn! Miles’ Romulus & Remus Joke Too Good For Jack? 05.06.26

5/6/2026
In episode 2053, Jack and Miles are joined by host of That Sounds Like A Lot, Matt Buechele, to discuss… Iran War Is Like Won, Kind Of, But Also Like People Are Trippin For No Reason…, Trump Claims War Is Over Before Announcing “Project Freedom”, Thermoses Are F**king Blinding People?? McDonald’s Is Scrapping Their Self-Serve Soda Machines (But Not Because Of Poop) and more! Lindsey Graham is asked how he defines victory in the conflict with Iran.White House Adviser: “I don’t know what the definition of war is when we’re not shooting, and we’re negotiating, and they’re under a lot of pressure,”Greg Kelly exposes the ‘hysteria’ over rising gas pricesTrump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leadersTrump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for Iran operations, citing ceasefireTrump says operation will start Monday to help stranded ships leave Strait of HormuzIran threatens retaliation after Trump says U.S. will guide ships in Strait of HormuzIran war updates: UAE intercepts missiles, drone sparks fire at oil siteThermos Recalls 8.2 Million Stainless King Food Jars and Bottles Due to Serious Impact Injury and Laceration HazardsThermos jars recalled after exploding lids blind usersThermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are InjuredMcDonald’s Is Quietly Ditching Its Self-Serve Soda FountainsMcDonald’s Is Phasing Out Self-Serve Soda Fountains Across the U.S.McDonald’s moves to phase out self-serve drink stationsMcDonald’s to scrap self-serve soda fountains over theft, hygiene concerns: reportMcDonald's fans are mourning the loss of self-serve soft drinks, saying it's the 'end of an era' and a 'tremendous loss'Want a refill? McDonald's is changing how you get soda at restaurantsWhy You Should Avoid Ordering A Fast Food Soft Drink (It's Pretty Gross) E. coli found in soda fountainsMcDonald’s to end public soda fountains due to coronavirus pandemicMcDonald’s Franchisees Face Uproar Over Ending Free Soda RefillsWhere Fast Food Restaurants Really Make Their Money ‘That robot thing in the lobby’: McDonald’s expert reveals the real reason free drink refills are going away LISTEN: All You Zombies by The Hooters See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:58:01

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Is This Boston Market?

5/5/2026
The boys are hella greasy, spiced up like a Fremen warrior, and looking for the nearest Boston Market... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:13:27

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I Like My Pasta Al Trende 5/5: Met Gala, Secret Service, Anthony Bordain Biopic, Rudy Giuliani

5/5/2026
In this edition of I Like My Pasta Al Trende, Jack and Miles discuss the Met gala fits, the Secret Service being real horny & trigger happy, the new Anthony Bordain biopic, the new trailer for Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', Rudy Giuliani being in critical condition and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:29:35

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2024 Election = Nothing To Learn, Bible Grift Goes Poorly 05.05.26

5/5/2026
In episode 2052, Miles and guest co-host Andrew Ti are joined by Associate Professor of Journalism at NYU and host of Unruly Subjects and Empire City, Chenjerai Kumanyika, to discuss… The Onion Debuts InfoWars Spoof--Despite Legal Setback, Democrats’ Best Friend Is The Overton Window…, The Thing About Being A Christian Grifter Is You Gotta At Least Know Like…Bible Verses? And more! The Onion and Tim Heidecker’s InfoWars Takeover Delayed by Texas CourtTexas appeals court pauses The Onion's purchase of InfowarsWatch as Alex Jones signs off from Infowars after 27 years on airThe Onion’s Plan to Take Over Infowars Is Once Again in JeopardyINFOWARS CHIEF (Tim Heidecker) ISSUES EMERGENCY STATEMENT LISTEN: DOGGOD by L.A. Witch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:41

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May The 4th Be With You 5/4: Spirit Airlines, Elon vs. OpenAI, Jeff Bezos, Mamdani vs. Met Gala

5/4/2026
In this edition of May The 4th Be With You, Jack and Miles discuss their respective weekends, the implosion of Spirit Airlines, Elon suing OpenAI, Jeff Bezos selling his mega-yacht, Mamdani skipping the Met Gala, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:11

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Icon #21 - Mr Bean: Angel or Alien?

5/4/2026
In this episode, Jack and special guest co-host Tamara Yajia are joined by comedian Amy Miller to talk about our first (nearly) silent icon: Mr. Bean! They'll explore his debut, his insanely popular YT channel, and his inimitable sex appeal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:12:34

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Weekly Zeitgeist 429 (Best of 4/27/26-5/1/26)

5/3/2026
The weekly round-up of the best moments from season 436 (4/27/26-5/1/26) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:02:57

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Sand Blastin’

5/2/2026
It’s all about, hope, Jamón and the sacred art of the SAND BLAST. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:24:52