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.



April 2008 - Posts

Indian baby tossing

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 1:15 PM by Cathy Finkler

A disturbing religious tradition has babies being dropped 50 feet off a building and somehow landing unharmed. Willie Geist has the shocking video. Watch video.

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Miley's picture problem

Posted: Monday, April 28, 2008 12:50 PM by Cathy Finkler

Did Miley Cyrus just take a turn down Britney Spears Boulevard? Willie Geist wonders and reveals more embarrassing Cyrus family photos. Watch video.

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Miley Cyrus to write memoir

Posted: Wednesday, April 23, 2008 2:03 PM by Cathy Finkler

15-year-old Miley Cyrus, better known as “Hannah Montana,” has signed a book deal to tell her (brief) life story. Willie Geist reports. Watch video.

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William and his toy helicopter

Posted: Monday, April 21, 2008 1:41 PM by Cathy Finkler

There's no better way to impress a lady than by landing your military helicopter in her yard. Willie Geist salutes Prince William's moves. Watch video.

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Happy birthday, Pope!

Posted: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:26 PM by Cathy Finkler

Pope Benedict XVI celebrates his 81st birthday with President Bush, but does The Pope top the list of Zeitgeist Celebrity Birthdays? Willie Geist tells us. Watch video.

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Evil Red Sox plot foiled

Posted: Monday, April 14, 2008 1:13 PM by Cathy Finkler

The New York Yankees dig up a Red Sox jersey buried in their new stadium by a sneaky construction worker. Willie Geist has the story. Watch video.

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Too fat for a pedicure?

Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 1:16 PM by Cathy Finkler


A Florida nail salon denies a woman a pedicure because of her weight. Willie Geist wonders when strip mall nail salons started getting high and mighty. Watch video.

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Gone (topless) fishin'

Posted: Monday, April 07, 2008 1:25 PM by Cathy Finkler

A Florida charter company offers fishing trips that hook customers with topless deckhands. Willie Geist has the story. Watch video.

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Rare lion cub a sensation

Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 1:41 PM by Cathy Finkler

A 2-month-old rare lion cub has become a rock star in Japan. Willie Geist has that story and more.Watch video.

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Paris Hilton to run for president

Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 11:29 AM by Elizabeth Chuck

Paris Hilton announces she's entering the race for The White House, vowing to be "Ralph Nader of 2008 election." Willie Geist has more on this shocking campaign development.
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