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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?

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United States

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Fox News

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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?

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English


Episodes
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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Biden to Japanese Steel Giant Drop Dead (On Buying U.S. Steel)

1/10/2025
This Media Buzz Meter first aired January 3rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Biden blocking Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel, New Orleans was updating barriers before terror attack and RFK Jr. and Elon Musk clashing over weight loss drugs. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:29

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California Wildfires Force Thousands To Evacuate

1/9/2025
Howie Kurtz on the devastating wildfires burning through Los Angeles, the LA Mayor getting blasted for leaving the country and the DOJ holding off releasing special counsel report. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:20:48

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Trump Threatens Greenland, Panama Canal, Canada - Is This Real?

1/8/2025
Howie Kurtz on Judge Cannon blocking release of Jack Smith's report on Trump document case, Trump ramping up threats to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada and Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for ending Meta fact-checking. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:03

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Trump Team Infighting Has Casualties As Kamala Peacefully Certifies His Election

1/7/2025
Howie Kurtz on the Trump transition team struggling to fill open positions, Kamala Harris oversees peaceful certification and Meta ending its fact-checking program. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:28

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Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Killing of Sketch of Jeff Bezos Worshipping Trump

1/6/2025
Howie Kurtz on Washington Post cartoonist quitting in protest over fight with Bezos, Mike Johnson squeaking through in tense Speaker vote and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:13

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Biden to Japanese Steel Giant Drop Dead (On Buying U.S. Steel)

1/3/2025
Howie Kurtz on President Biden blocking Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel, New Orleans was updating barriers before terror attack and RFK Jr. and Elon Musk clashing over weight loss drugs. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:29

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Fear, Speculation Over New Orleans Terror Attack by U.S. Military Veteran

1/2/2025
Howie Kurtz on the New Orleans terror attack that killed 14 people, the impact of the Jimmy Carter presidency and appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:14

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Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Disney Settled Trump's ABC Suit to Avoid Damaging Its Family Brand-And Fear of Losing

1/1/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 18th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on how Trump and ABC came to a $15million settlement in defamation lawsuit, Trump saying Liz Cheney 'could be in trouble' over Jan. 6th committee and Ukraine saying they assassinated top Russian general. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:35

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Best of the Media Buzz Meter: ABC Paying Trump $15 Million to Settle Trump Suit As He Declares the Media 'Tamed'

12/31/2024
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 16th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on ABC agreeing to pay Trump $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit, Trump looking to privatize the postal service and MSNBC and CNN ratings dropping following the election. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:46

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How Jimmy Carter Changed the Presidency Despite His Rocky Presidency

12/30/2024
Howie Kurtz on the passing of Jimmy Carter at the age of one hundred, Carter transforming the presidency during and after his term and the deadline for TikTok to be sold approaching quickly. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:47

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Huge Backlash Against Ramaswamy for Calling American Workers Mediocre

12/27/2024
Howie Kurtz on Vivek Ramaswamy getting blasted for negative comments on the American workforce, some blaming Russian air defenses for the downing of a passenger plane and Trump floating the idea of taking control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:59

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Can America Ever Elect a Female President?

12/26/2024
Howie Kurtz on the House ethics committee releasing report on Matt Gaetz, Biden facing backlash for commuting sentences of death row inmates and CNN viewership plummeting. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:52

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Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Media Dig in Against RFK Now that Hegseth's Chances Are Improving

12/25/2024
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 11th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder fighting extradition, support growing for Pete Hegseth confirmation and RFK nomination becoming new target for Democrats. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:31

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Best of the Media Buzz Meter: As Pardon Debate Rages, Trump Tells NBC He Won't Name a Prosecutor to Probe Biden

12/24/2024
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 9th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on rebels toppling Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Trump saying he will look at pardoning Jan. 6th rioters and Pete Hegseth getting hit with allegations of a heavy drinking problem. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:32

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'Missing' Congresswoman Kay Granger Found in Home Specializing in Dementia

12/23/2024
Howie Kurtz on absent Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) being found in assisted living home, Lara Trump dropping out of contention for Senate seat in Florida and Congress approving spending bill over the weekend. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:53

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Shutdown Drama Deals a Setback to Trump and Musk as 38 Republicans Oppose Them

12/20/2024
Howie Kurtz on the Trump-backed spending bill failing in Congress, the press taking a different tone with Trump and Jeff Bezos meeting Trump for dinner in Mar-a-Lago. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:35:30

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Trump, Musk Tank Stopgap Spending Bill As Government Shutdown Nears

12/19/2024
Howie Kurtz on Trump and Musk opposing GOP's government funding bill, House Ethics Committee secretly voting to release report on Matt Gaetz and the DOJ suing CVS over their role in the opioid crisis. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:38:34

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Disney Settled Trump's ABC Suit to Avoid Damaging Its Family Brand-And Fear of Losing

12/18/2024
Howie Kurtz on how Trump and ABC came to a $15million settlement in defamation lawsuit, Trump saying Liz Cheney 'could be in trouble' over Jan. 6th committee and Ukraine saying it assassinating top Russian general. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:35

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Trump Attacks ‘Corrupt Media,’ Promises More Lawsuits at Hourlong Presser

12/17/2024
Howie Kurtz on President-elect Trump promising more media lawsuits at hourlong press conference from Mar-a-Lago, the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada resigning over political differences with Prime Minister Trudeau, and the media reaction to Caitlin Clark being named TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:10

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ABC Paying Trump $15 Million to Settle Trump Suit As He Declares the Media 'Tamed'

12/16/2024
Howie Kurtz on ABC agreeing to pay Trump $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit, Trump looking to privatize the postal service and MSNBC and CNN ratings dropping following the election. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:37:46