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.



October 2007 - Posts

Halloween safety tips

Posted: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 3:59 PM by Cathy Finkler



Willie Geist wants to make sure you and your family have a safe trick or treating experience this year. He drags America's favorite aging, out-of-work superhero from the mothballs to walk you through some important Halloween safety tips. WATCH VIDEO

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Well, at least the celebs are okay

Posted: Thursday, October 25, 2007 3:50 PM by Cathy Finkler



Sure, the California wildfires have driven half a million people from their homes and left lives in ashes, but at least Pamela Anderson's place in Malibu is OK. Willie Geist looks at the toll taken on the people who really matter in this disaster: the celebrities. WATCH VIDEO

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Dumbledore likes Streisand

Posted: Monday, October 22, 2007 2:54 PM by Cathy Finkler

J.K. Rowling reveals that the headmaster of Hogwarts School is gay. Willie Geist wonders how many more sorcerers are hiding lives of lies underneath their flamboyant robes. WATCH VIDEO

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Ellen and the dog

Posted: Thursday, October 18, 2007 2:44 PM by Cathy Finkler

Has anyone else noticed that we're having a national dialogue about a dog belonging to Ellen DeGeneres' hairdresser's daughter? Willie Geist puts "Dog Gate" into historical perspective. WATCH VIDEO

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Britney back on top

Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 3:12 PM by Cathy Finkler

Britney Spears is quickly climbing her way back to the top of the heap of Hollywood's disaster girls. Willie Geist investigates. WATCH VIDEO

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Gore's consolation (Nobel) prize

Posted: Wednesday, October 10, 2007 1:45 PM by Cathy Finkler



Al Gore may not have the presidency, but he has more trophies than George Bush. Will Gore add a Nobel Peace Prize next to his shiny new Oscar and Emmy awards?  WATCH VIDEO

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This time she means it

Posted: Monday, October 08, 2007 2:49 PM by Cathy Finkler



Pamela Anderson has married the guy from the Paris Hilton sex tape. After Tommy Lee and Kid Rock, is the third dirtbag the charm for Pam? Willie Geist investigates. WATCH VIDEO

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Whoopi wants Pelosi

Posted: Wednesday, October 03, 2007 1:48 PM by Cathy Finkler



Whoopi Goldberg confessed on "The View" that she'd like to "do" Nancy Pelosi. Was that any way to talk to The Speaker of The House? Willie Geist investigates. WATCH VIDEO

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Pam Anderson to marry?

Posted: Monday, October 01, 2007 3:09 PM by Cathy Finkler


Pam's getting on in years and she's now ready to settle down with a more responsible man - the dude from Paris Hilton’s sex tape. Willie Geist reports. WATCH VIDEO

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