The Daily Zeitgeist
gun control
In episode 352, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Sara June to discuss how soda is bad for you, Devin Nunes suing Twitter, New Zealand come down hard on their gun control laws, Fox and Friends having dumb opinions on everything as usual, MoviePass coming back, a check in with the GoFundMe homeless scam, and more!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Study: Daily diet drinks linked to strokes, heart attacks, and early death
2. Even a little bit of soda is a lot not good
3. Fox News’ Judge Napolitano Dismisses Devin Nunes’ Twitter Lawsuit: ‘Novel Litigation’ to Get Attention
4. ‘This was an orchestrated effort’: Devin Nunes sues Twitter, ‘Devin Nunes’ cow’ for defamation
5. How to Buy a Gun in 16 Countries
6. The mass shooting in New Zealand was designed to spread on social media
7. Why court photos of the alleged New Zealand mosque shooter’s face are blurred
8. On Fox News, a table full of wealthy and powerful white people agree that "all the cries about racism, et cetera" are just an "emotional" distraction to "change the subject" from the awesome Trump economy.
9. Fox & Friends segment defends the thoughts & prayers response to mass shootings: "The power of prayer isn't about results, it's about an ongoing relationship with God and combating hate."
10. Fox & Friends co-host says millennials' anxieties about arguing with romantic partners are really about their phones
11. MoviePass, desperate to get back together, is bringing back the unlimited plan
12. Woman raises more than $250,000 for homeless man who helped her
13. Homeless man, N.J. woman accused in GoFundMe scam plead guilty
14. WATCH: Wild Nothing // Partners In Motion (Official Audio)
In episode 350, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Brandon Johnson to discuss James Gunn returning to 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3,' what 'Jexodus' means' the terrorist attack in New Zealand, Trump openly supporting violent acts, American Civil War talks getting louder, Mike Pence's meeting with the Prime Minister of Ireland, and more!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Irish Prime Minister with Mike Pence
2. James Gunn Back On as 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' Director
3. “Jexodus,” the fake departure of American Jews from the Democratic Party, explained
4. Jexodus Meaning
5. How the far right is adopting the ISIS global model
6. Donald Trump's Budget For A Declining America
7. Trump Suggests His Supporters Could Turn to Political Violence If His Opponents 'Go to a Certain Point'
8. In America, talk turns to something unspoken for 150 years: Civil war
9. WATCH: Rock N Roll - Mos Def - Black On Both Sides
In episode 339, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Atsuko Okatsuka to discuss a mobsters thoughts on if Michael Cohen will survive prison, possible presidential run announcements from Beto and Biden, what is going on between India and Pakistan, Trump's summit with Kim Jong Un, a check in with Mr. Mark 'I Am Not Racist!' Meadows, Pam Northam pulling a Ralph, a weak gun control bill passing, Vulture's list of best picture winners, and more! Plus super producer Anna Hossnieh joins to talk about the Benjamin Netanyahu's indictment.
FOOTNOTES:
1. EXCLUSIVE: Gambino mob heir predicts Michael Cohen will get WHACKED in prison because 'inmates love Trump and hate rats'
2. Joe Biden is getting advice from social media executives on how best to appeal to young voters
3. Sources: Beto O'Rourke won't challenge John Cornyn for Senate, paving way for presidential bid
4. Why the War for Kashmir Burns On
5. Trump’s Talks With Kim Jong-un Collapse, and Both Sides Point Fingers
6. Prosecutor Moves to Indict Netanyahu on Corruption Charges
7. Netanyahu’s new rival is surging in Israel’s polls
8. IDF Peace Cartoon
9. Sara Netanyahu, Wife of Israeli Prime Minister, to Face Fraud Charges
10. Mark Meadows: “How dare you call me a racist!”
11. CPAC is completely beyond parody folks
12. Pam Northam, Wife of Blackface Enthusiast Virginia Governor, Hands Cotton to Black Students During Tour of Governor’s Mansion
13. 26 Democrats join Republicans in support of gun control measure that jeopardizes immigrants
14. Every Oscar Best Picture Winner, Ranked
15. WATCH: SALES - Off and On
In episode 251, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian, Pop Culture Collaborative fellow, and #GoodMuslimBadMuslim co-host Zahra Noorbakhsh to discuss Google trends, Kanye West's meeting with Trump at the White House, how Georgia's Secretary of State Brian Kemp is blocking over 50k voter registrations as he runs for governor, Trump's call to Fox and Friends, Melania doubling down on her #Metoo comments, Bob Corker's comments on the missing Saudi journalist, Facebook shutting down Facebook accounts used to influence politics, LeBron James sharing wine with his sons, Little Caesars giving away pizza to the needy, and more!
FOOTNOTES:
1. Selena Gomez has full support of her friends and family as she seeks treatment
2. Jamie Lee Curtis Claps Back At Fox News For Calling Her A Hypocrite On Gun Control
3. "That was quite something": Kanye West steals the show at the White House — live updates
4. Report: Georgia's Secretary of State Is Blocking 53,000 Voter Registrations as He Runs for Governor
5. The takeaways from Trump's 47-minute "Fox & Friends" call
6. Melania Trump: I’m one of the most bullied people in the world
7. Khashoggi was murdered, Saudis did it, leading Republican says
8. SAUDI CROWN PRINCE BOASTED THAT JARED KUSHNER WAS “IN HIS POCKET”
9. Americans are now copying Russia and making hundreds of fake Facebook accounts to influence politics
10. LeBron James says he shares wine with his sons — ages 11 and 14
11. North Dakota Little Caesars has handed out 142,000 slices of pizza to needy people
12. Obi Juan - Grand Exchange
In episode 224, Jack and Miles are joined by comedian Madison Shepard to discuss Brett Kavanaugh's upcoming Supreme Court confirmation hearings, a 1950's murder case that could influence the Mueller case, Eminem's new album, the funeral of queen Aretha Franklin, California's latest legislative wins, Japan's pushing for clear beverages, In n Out supporting the GOP, and more!
FOOTNOTES:
1. The Jesus de Galindez Case
2. What to expect from Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearings next week
3. Author Sues CIA for Info on Trujillo Victim
4. CIA Archive
5. Eminem’s surprise album Kamikaze is his best in years
6. When We Almost Stopped Climate Change
7. Aretha's Funeral
8. Asian-American Students Suing Harvard Over Affirmative Action Win Justice Dept. Support
9. Trump personally lobbying GOP senators to flip on Sessions
10. Bombshell leak to Toronto Star upends NAFTA talks: In secret ‘so insulting’ remarks, Trump says he isn’t compromising at all with Canada
11. California Just Became The First US State To Condemn Surgeries On Intersex Children
12. California Is About to Abolish Cash Bail. Criminal Justice Advocates Aren’t Happy
13. California passes trio of gun control bills, including lifetime ban on domestic violence convicts
14. Crooked Media on Gillum
15. Clear Beer? Don’t Judge a Drink by Its Color
16. The future is clear: Companies testing transparent beer, coffee in Japan
17. Democratic leader's call for In-N-Out Burger boycott meets its own resistance
18. Brad Pitt's 'Make it Right' foundation faces lawsuit over degradation of New Orleans homes
19. Rot wrecks Brad Pitt's hurricane homes: Actor's charity sues timber firm over claims wood used to rebuild houses in New Orleans was defective
20. Hiatus Kaiyote - 13 By Fire
In episode 202, Miles and special guest host Laci Mosley are joined by comedian Barry Rothbart to discuss Facebook taking down pages with foreign influences, Amber Rose's theory that 'Becky with the good hair' is Gwyneth Paltrow, Trump's twitter storm over investigations closing in on him, the reason the right is okay with 3D guns, an ex-cop running a scam on the McDonalds Monopoly game for years, why Missy Elliot deserves the MTV Vanguard award over Jennifer Lopez, and more!
In episode 133, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Caitlin Gill to discuss the Waffle House shooting hero James Shaw, the Toronto van attack suspect being an Elliot Rodgers fan, Kanye and Trump having the same narcissism problem, Mike Pompeo and John Bolton being involved in anti-Islam groups, Trump lying to Forbes about how he rich he is to make it on the Forbes 400 list, and more!
In episode 113, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Casey Ley to discuss who bit Beyonce at her birthday party & what Tiffany Haddish witnessed, Russian diplomats being kicked out of the USA & their embassies trolling everyone on twitter, Justice John Paul Steven's asking to repeal the 2nd amendment, the Netflix doc Wild, Wild Country, & more!
In episode 106, Jack & Miles are joined by comedian Billy Wayne Davis to discuss the NPR Wine Club, Snapchat, Drake & Travis Scott on Twitch, the GOP's tough week, Stormy Daniels being physically threatened, bloidwatch, & more!
In episode 105, Jack & Miles are joined by writer/performer Lamar Woods to discuss the Kanye West bracket, pro-gun control vs pro-life arguments, new scientific study on how to stay young, puppy tragedies, a Portlandia sketch come to life, & more!
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