The Daily Zeitgeist

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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.

Recent Episodes

NOV 4, 2026
What’s Up Doxx? Weepul Rip Off 11.04.26
In episode 2153, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian and host of Spaced Out, Blair Socci, to discuss… Oligarchs about to get DOXXED, Florida Learjet Crash Sparks Conspiracy Theories, Haters Are Playing Right Into Liberty Biberty’s Hands (If It Had Hands), Scientists Behind Dinosaur Blood Discovery Aren’t Interested In Making A Real Jurassic Park and more! TIX AND MORE INFO FOR BLAIR SOCCI'S TOUR Anti-Oligarchy Activists Plan to Dox Elon Musk and Hundreds of Billionaire-Linked Homes All 9 aboard killed after plane crashes in Florida, officials say Private Jet Explodes Into FlamesMiles from Trump's FL Home Florida Learjet 60 shot down by air defense systems deployed around Trump's Mar-a-Lago? Conspiracy theories surface online after 9 killed in fiery crash Secret Service cites ‘heightened threat environment’ as air defense systems deployed at Mar-a-Lago and airport Pilot's last words before jet crashes in Florida, killing all nine on board Aviation expert shares possible cause of private jet nosediving into ground killing nine on board Tell Everyone | Liberty Biberty | Liberty Mutual Insurance Commercial A small fuzzy ball named Liberty Biberty is dividing the internet John Oliver Declares War on ‘Liberty Biberty’—And Wants the Internet’s Help “Liberty from Biberty:” Crowds Protest Against Liberty Mutual’s New Mascot Outside HQ Dozens protest against 'Liberty Biberty' in Boston The internet’s new punching bag is a golden orb with uncannily human teeth Liberty Biberty: Why Insurance Companies Use Mascots People Love to Hate Brands Are in Their Unhinged Mascot Era on Social Media Maybe this time, they’ll get lucky: Why marketers believe in mascots again The McDonald's Fry Mascots You Probably Forgot Existed The making of Gritty, the Flyers' new mascot sensation: Will he be embraced by Philly fans? A Gritty Story: How Flyers Mascot Went from Loathed to Lovable Symbol of Philly How Gritty went from local NHL mascot to lucrative phenomenon overnight The Rise and Fall of Quiznos: How Toasted Subs Became a Nostalgic Favorite LISTEN: Easier by LeDorean See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
64 MIN
NOV 3, 2026
Mariah “Alt Punk” Carey, Everyone Is Disaster Prepping? 11.03.26
In episode 2152, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Jacquis Neal, to discuss… Fox News’ Ratings Are Tanking Thanks To Pro-Data Center Propaganda, The Rest of The World - “Prepare FOR DISASTER”...The US “...”, Mariah Carey Announces Start Of Holiday Season/Death Of Rock Career, Star Trek Fans Roast Stephen Miller For His Patrick Stewart Tribute and more! “Viewer Fatigue” Hitting Fox News Ratings, Lachlan Murdoch Says Fox News Takes Massive Ratings Hit As It Triples Down on Pro-Data Center Coverage Shop freezers in seven European countries hit by cyber-attack You can go your own way: US diverges from world on emergency preparedness 72 Hour Kit Checklist Mariah Carey Announces Start Of Holiday Season/Death Of Rock Career Mariah Carey defrosts for this year’s ‘It’s time’ Christmas video Mariah Carey is finally revealing her secret scrapped ‘90s grunge album Mariah Carey Discusses Her Secret Nineties Alt-Rock Album on ‘Colbert’ Patrick Stewart Dies: Revered ‘Star Trek’, ‘X-Men’ & Stage Actor Was 86 ‘Star Trek’ Actor Wil Wheaton Tells Stephen Miller to Keep Patrick Stewart’s Name Out of His ‘Nazi Mouth’ Patrick Stewart: 'People would never believe my father could be responsible for these things' Did Patrick Stewart say Trump put America on edge of 'very bad flu infection'? LISTEN: Sawtooth by Halogenix See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
70 MIN