ABOUT ZEITGEIST

Willie Geist has maintained since 1996 that the Internet, like the automobile and the television before it, is a fad. He gets his information from microfiche at the public library and communicates with friends through the good old-fashioned United States Postal Service, thank you very much.

So then why is he blogging? Two words: community service. After an ugly incident at his weekly Sudoku game, Willie was sentenced to speak to young people about anger management. He heard that "young people" looked at the Internet, so the blog became his punishment. It's Willie's way of giving back.

In Zeitgeist, you'll find the kind of expert analysis of news and pop culture that has made Willie one of the most beloved figures in American life today (you can look it up). You'll also get raw, behind-the-scenes footage from MSNBC. You'll even get to talk back to Willie. So give the blog a try and catch the Internet fad before it's gone for good.



July 2007 - Posts

The ZeitGeist blooper reel

Posted: Tuesday, July 31, 2007 2:44 PM by Jen Brown

It's hard to believe, but even Willie Geist makes mistakes.  Hence, we bring you the ZeitGeist blooper reel.  Enjoy.  WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

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Breaking news you cannot use

Posted: Friday, July 27, 2007 7:14 PM by Sam Go

The ZTV news team of Cash Henderson, Fritz Shuttlesworth, Bobby Bling and Blitz Barone bring you Nicole Richie and the rest of the news you cannot use. WATCH VIDEO

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Lamenting Lindsay Lohan

Posted: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 5:12 PM by Hardball
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Utter shock gripped the nation Tuesday following the news of Lindsay Lohan's latest DUI arrest.  ZeitGeist field reporter Willie Geist is "on the scene" outside the Santa Monica Police Department where Lohan was booked for DUI and possession. Watch Video

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Ode to the 'man crush'

Posted: Monday, July 23, 2007 4:05 PM by Hardball

Is it George Clooney, Jay-Z, or MSNBC.com's Scott Blanchette?  Willie Geist opens up and reveals his true 'man crush.'  WATCH VIDEO

 

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How well do you know Willie Geist?

Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2007 5:26 PM by Jen Brown

The interns compete for an MSNBC fanny pack in a game of ZeitGeist trivia WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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They're back...

Posted: Monday, July 16, 2007 4:31 PM by Jen Brown
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Now that Lindsay Lohan is out of rehab, the Axis of Evil that is Paris, Britney and Lindsay is back in business!

Plus, the $54 million dry cleaning law suit that won’t go away and a ZeitGeist travel tip. WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

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Vitter named to hypocrisy all-star team

Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:21 PM by Jen Brown

Sen. David Vitter earns a spot on the starting lineup of the ZeitGeist Hypocrisy All-Stars.

Plus, what's worse than dressing up a a movie character? Harry Potter fans reveal the answer to that question when they trip the ZeitGeist Nerd Alert!  WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

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The ZeitGeist 'Harry Potter exclusive'

Posted: Monday, July 09, 2007 4:35 PM by Jen Brown
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Is Daniel Radcliffe really too old to play Harry Potter?  MSNBC's Willie Geist asks the man himself.

Plus, what's behind the heat wave that's been sweeping the nation?  Could it be...summer? 

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Fourth of July spectacular

Posted: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 4:37 PM by Jen Brown

Patriotism is wearing lots of red, white and blue clothing and talking about how much you love the United States during five-minute TV appearances.

How can we know that you're a patriot, if we can't see that you're a patriot? With that in mind, Willie Geist presents this year's "ZeitGeist Patriots."  WATCH VIDEO

Who are your top American patriots?  Post your nominee below.

 

 

 

 

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Time to put 'Grandpa Biden' in the home?

Posted: Monday, July 02, 2007 4:12 PM by Jen Brown

For some reason, Sen. Joe Biden likes to talk about race. He probably shouldn't. Willie Geist gets the Rev. Al Sharpton's reaction to Biden's latest gem.

Plus, Willie endorses the Argentinean woman who could be the first "hot" head of state, and we've got some alarmist firework safety tips for you just in time to ruin your holiday.  WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

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