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.



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Threat of robots, ZeitGeist justice

Posted: Wednesday, June 06, 2007 2:01 PM by Jen Brown
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To celebrate 10th episode of ZeitGeist, we investigate the threat to humanity that is robots, dispense justice in the ZeitGeist courtroom and asks the man who tried to catch a ride on the popemobile, "What the hell is wrong with you?" WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

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This one's for you, Paris

Posted: Monday, June 04, 2007 2:41 PM by Jen Brown
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 This week's ZeitGeist movie review is dedicated to Paris Hilton.  We'll try to be strong while you're away, Paris.  Plus, in sporting news, a minor league manager sets a shining example for the kids and one man takes eating to a whole new level. WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

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Cooking up the news you cannot use

Posted: Friday, June 01, 2007 2:48 PM by Jen Brown
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 What’s a Canadian doing in our national spelling bee?  How do you make braised lamb?  Which party will you attend this weekend – Paris’ send off or the welcome home Dr. Death bbq (You might want to think twice before you drink the punch)? WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

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Hey Mexico, wanna step outside?

Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 2:57 PM by Jen Brown
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Mexico, you're not getting away with booing our special lady, Miss USA.  Plus, weather that's irrelevant to you and news from the ZeitGeist crime blotter. WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

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'Idol' final: Booooooring

Posted: Thursday, May 24, 2007 3:00 PM by Jen Brown
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 "American Idol's" finale proved to be an anti-climactic foregone conclusion.   WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

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Presidential smackdown 2007!

Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007 3:05 PM by Jen Brown
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Jimmy Carter takes on George Bush in Presidential Smackdown 2007.  Plus, we get the low down on the state of MSNBC in the ZeitGeist treadmill interview. WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

 

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Political correctness vs. frivolous lawsuits

Posted: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 3:14 PM by Jen Brown
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Political correctness and frivolous lawsuits go head-to-head over the phrase "that's so gay," MSNBC anchor Joe Scarborough shares his personal story of courage and several "celebrities" get older.  WATCH VIDEO

 

 

 

 

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Joey Buttafuoco finds love again

Posted: Monday, May 14, 2007 3:17 PM by Jen Brown
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To the teachers who staged a gun attack during a class trip...what were you thinking?!?! 

Plus, the True American Love story between Joey Buttafuoco and Amy Fisher continues.

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