The Daily Sarcast
A comedy news podcast released every weekday morning.
Episodes

Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
7 min
On February 27, 2026, host Lindsey Vernick serves up news with a sarcastic edge: Hillary Clinton’s six-hour closed-door deposition (and a leaked photo), plans for a 250th-anniversary time capsule to be opened in 2276, and the latest corporate drama as studios battle over Warner Bros.
The episode also highlights FedEx’s pledge to refund import duties to customers, a tongue-in-cheek local pajama controversy, and light personal and lifestyle notes from the host.

Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
6 min
On today’s Daily Sarcast (Feb 26, 2026), Lindsay Vernick covers breaking news about FBI search warrants executed at the home and offices of LA Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho amid a sealed financial investigation.
She also recaps the tense Senate hearing for Surgeon General nominee Casey Means, the BAFTA broadcast controversy after an involuntary racial slur aired, a cheeky celebrity anecdote about Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan, and lighter bits about Lindsay’s NYC life, dating signs, and a cooking tip.

Feb 25, 2026
Feb 25, 2026
7 min
On this episode Lindsey Vernick discusses the news and the absurd: the tragic death of Catherine Hartley Short, New York’s first big blizzard in years and a viral snowball fight in Washington Square Park, and a blow-by-blow take on Trump’s State of the Union — from economic boasts to foreign policy and immigration rhetoric.
She also shares personal subway observations, a sponsor shoutout for Bodega Sandwiches, a cooking tip, and signs off with listener contact info.

Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
4 min
On today’s episode Lindsey Vernick reports on major breaking stories: Mexico’s most-wanted cartel boss Al Mencho was killed in a chaotic operation that sparked deadly reprisals, a Northeast blizzard buried cities and crippled transit and power, and Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty in the fatal stabbing of his parents.
Plus lighter segments from Lindsey’s Central Park snow visit, a quick fried-rice cooking tip, sponsor notes, and how to send feedback to lindsey@thedailysarcast.com.

Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
8 min
Today’s episode covers a late‑night intruder shot and killed after officers confronted a man at Mar‑a‑Lago, the U.S. men’s hockey team winning Olympic gold in a dramatic overtime finish, and a confusing DHS announcement about TSA PreCheck and Global Entry amid a partial shutdown.We also explain the difference between snowstorms, nor’easters, and blizzards as a severe storm bears down, share a cozy family anecdote, and offer quick tips to stay safe and warm.

Feb 20, 2026
Feb 20, 2026
6 min
Today’s episode covers Prince Andrew’s arrest and the fallout from the Epstein files, with calls for U.S. accountability and bipartisan frustration over the lack of charges.We also report on massive wildfires in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas, an incoming Northeast snowstorm, and Weekend Olympic highlights — big golds and record performances.Lindsay closes with a personal improv story, the viral six‑month‑old monkey Punch who stole the internet, a quick cooking tip, and a friendly sign‑off.

Feb 19, 2026
Feb 19, 2026
6 min
Host Lindsey Vernick delivers the Daily Sarcast for February 19, 2026, mixing hard news and quirky culture moments.
The episode focuses on a devastating avalanche near Castle Peak in the northern Sierra Nevada that killed eight skiers and left recovery efforts hampered by ongoing dangerous conditions, then shifts to lighter stories including why Chick‑fil‑A capitalizes the A and a judge’s dismissal of a boneless wing lawsuit.
Along the way Lindsay shares a funny anecdote about Amanda Seyfried’s surprise executive producer credit, personal reflections, and a few lists, ending with listener feedback and a cheeky invitation to reach out.

Feb 18, 2026
Feb 18, 2026
5 min
Host Lindsey Vernick kicks off the Feb 18, 2026 episode sponsored by the Year of the Horse, blending news and humor as she summarizes the day’s top stories.
Highlights include the death and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, parents’ anxiety over their children competing in extreme Olympic events, and Daniel Radcliffe’s supportive reaction to HBO’s Harry Potter reboot.
The episode also touches on a TSA security lapse that let a passenger board with a meat cleaver, a spa policy tussle, a job-application wry thought, and a simple cooking tip — all wrapped up with listener contact and social links.

Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
2 min
Host Lindsay Varnick delivers a fast-paced roundup: Anderson Cooper exits 60 Minutes but stays with CNN, a targeted shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game leaves several dead and injured, and Hollywood legend Robert Duvall has passed at 95. Plus odd moments like Obama’s alien comments and a warning about late-night edibles.Lindsay mixes news with personal notes—budget living on the Upper East Side, a quick cooking tip, and a reminder that some gummies will put you to sleep early. Short, sharp, and often funny.

Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026
5 min
Lindsay Vernick delivers a fast, funny mix of stories: a chaotic pickleball brawl in Florida, a curling controversy between Canada and Sweden, and a new lead in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance.She also shares lighter moments — a Snoop Dogg card mishap at a family restaurant, gummy confessions, a subway mural anecdote, Olympic highlights, a quick cooking tip, and where to find the show online.






