Topic: Zeitgeist

3 chapters across the catalog

Bandwich
Episode 707 2:44:37 - 2:50:42

707: Bandwich

Abby Martin, Russia Today, Zeitgeist Movement Speech

Former RT host Abby Martin gave a keynote speech at a Zeitgeist Movement event in Berlin, where she spoke about environmental crises and "trash islands the size of Texas." The hosts critique her delivery as monotone and "depressed," noting her frequent use of profanity. They evaluate her as a "stunningly beautiful" but technically poor public speaker who has been "damaged" by her experience at Russia Today.

Farsi Farce
Episode 283 1:41:53 - 1:48:59

283: Farsi Farce

Knighting Ceremony and Female Listener Shout-out

Several listeners are recognized for their contributions, including Alan Asaf and Justin Bach. A "de-douching" is performed for Justin Cohen. The hosts also highlight a 21-year-old female listener who is "awake" to media manipulation and the financial crisis, citing the film Zeitgeist as an influence.

One Too Many Clips
Episode 83 32:42 - 34:41

83: One Too Many Clips

Special Drawing Rights, IMF, and Lord of the Rings Zeitgeist

A listener contribution links the 1969 introduction of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) by the IMF to the release of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" in the same year. The segment explores the idea of SDRs acting as a "beta version" for a one-world currency. The host reflects on the fractal nature of these historical coincidences and their relevance to modern global banking.