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.



February 2008 - Posts

Leap year and a baby bear

Posted: Friday, February 29, 2008 1:12 PM by Cathy Finkler

Willie Geist takes advantage of the extra day in this leap year to pander to you with new video of a cute, cuddly baby polar bear.Watch video.

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Neverland Ranch for sale

Posted: Wednesday, February 27, 2008 3:36 PM by Cathy Finkler

In the market for a home with a petting zoo and a roller coaster in the backyard? Willie Geist would like to show you a new listing. Watch video.

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Red carpet kissing bandit

Posted: Monday, February 25, 2008 1:37 PM by Cathy Finkler

Jennifer Garner receives an unwelcome advance at The Oscars. Willie Geist has the story. Watch video.

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Horserace streaker

Posted: Thursday, February 21, 2008 3:32 PM by Cathy Finkler

Feb. 21: A man strips down and joins the home stretch of a horserace during his bachelor party. MSNBC's Willie Geist has the story.  Watch video

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Pat Robertson talks cocaine

Posted: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 1:23 PM by Cathy Finkler

Feb. 19: Why in the world was Pat Robertson giving a Bolivian cocaine dissertation on "The 700 Club?" Willie Geist tells us. Watch video.

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Valentine's Day wife-carrying

Posted: Thursday, February 14, 2008 1:41 PM by Cathy Finkler

Some people celebrate Valentine's Day with chocolate and roses. Others by carrying their wives through an obstacle course. Willie Geist reports on the latter. Watch video.

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French kissing contest

Posted: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:42 PM by Cathy Finkler



Strangers get together in Paris to make history by making out with each other. Willie Geist reports. Watch video.

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Pageant queen arrested

Posted: Thursday, February 07, 2008 2:39 PM by Cathy Finkler

Former Miss Nevada Katie Rees once got in trouble with Donald Trump for some racy internet photos. Now she's in trouble with the law. Willie Geist reports. Watch video.

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Man punches lawyer

Posted: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 3:20 PM by Cathy Finkler

What's the quickest way for a defendant to win over a judge? Probably not by knocking out his own attorney in court. Willie Geist reports. Watch video.

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