MEDIA BUZZmeter
Fox News
Howie Kurtz picks five stories from the most important, to the most entertaining, to the buzziest. And, he will sound off on what they tell us about the media culture: Are they fair, fascinating or a flop?
Location:
United States
Networks:
Fox News
Description:
Howie Kurtz picks five stories from the most important, to the most entertaining, to the buzziest. And, he will sound off on what they tell us about the media culture: Are they fair, fascinating or a flop?
Language:
English
Episodes
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'
7/4/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 26th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:30:28
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change
7/3/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 23rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:35:39
Elon Musk Regrets Wielding Chainsaw As Senate Passes More Expensive Bill Than The House
7/2/2025
Howie Kurtz on Paramount agreeing to pay $16million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit, Senate passing spending bill sending it back to the House and Elon Musk vowing to form a third party if the spending bill passes. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:32
Trump Threatens to Investigate Musk and Kill His Contracts As Elon Vows to Create Third Party
7/1/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to deport Elon Musk and cut off government support for his businesses, Musk promising to found third party if spending bill passes and Trump demanding Jerome Powell lower interest rates. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:59
Musk Slams Trump's Bill, GOP Senator Quitting After President Threatens Him
6/30/2025
Howie Kurtz on GOP Senators in rural states pushing back on slashing Medicaid spending in 'big beautiful' bill, Trump threatening to suspend military aid to Israel if Netanyahu's prosecution isn't stopped and Trump getting a series of wins in Supreme court cases. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:55
Cuomo Blamed for Barely Campaigning As Dems Plot to Stop Zohran Mamdani
6/27/2025
Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court ruling states can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, questions remaining on the assessment of success of the Iran strike and Andrew Cuomo remaining in NYC mayoral race despite surprise loss to democrat socialist. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:06
Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'
6/26/2025
Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:12
How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race
6/25/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:02
Trump Angrily Rips Israel, Iran for Cease-Fire Violations, Denounces CNN and MSNBC Reporting
6/24/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump lashing out at both Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire, Trump blasting the media for downplaying bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:34:30
Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change
6/23/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:39
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
6/20/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 13th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:14
The Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets
6/19/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 9th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:20
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far'
6/18/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 11th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:35
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Battle Goes Nuclear As Musk Calls for Trump's Impeachment, Invokes Jeffrey Epstein
6/17/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the big beautiful break-up of President Trump and Elon Musk, Musk calling for Trump's impeachment over spending bill and says Trump has close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:08
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': RFK Report Filled with AI Blunders, Nonexistent Sources
6/16/2025
This 'Media BuzzMeter' first aired May 30th, 2025 .... Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr.'s MAHA report being filled with A-I errors, Elon Musk reportedly using heavy drugs while campaigning for Trump and Trump disliking a new nickname given to him. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:43
Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
6/13/2025
Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:14
Trump Team Picked Fort Bragg Troops for Looks and Loyalty: 'No Fat Soldiers'
6/12/2025
Howie Kurtz on Fort Bragg being told not to have any 'fat soldiers' in the audience for Trump visit, Sen. McConnell urging Sec. Hegseth to continue to support Ukraine and Bob Costas bashing the media for not being tough on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:42
Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far'
6/11/2025
Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:35
Trump Says Gavin Newsom Should Be Arrested, Governor Says Bring It On As L.A. Scarred by Scattered Violence
6/10/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to arrest Governor Newsom amid riots, Newsom planning to sue Trump over National Guard deployment and RFK Jr. firing everyone on the CDC vaccine advisory board. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:39:02
Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets
6/9/2025
Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:40:20