
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
The Finger-Pointing Over the Horrifying Assassination of Charlie Kirk
9/11/2025
Howie Kurtz on the monstrous assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the ongoing political blame game over the murder and political leaders from both sides sharing their condolences. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:02
Handwriting War: Trump Insists Epstein Birthday Message is Not His Signature, Tries to Declare Story 'Dead'
9/10/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump insisting the Epstein birthday drawing and message was not his writing, Trump and Vance getting heckled while out to dinner in D.C. and Polish forces shooting down Russian drones that entered their airspace. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:39
Trump Still Denies Birthday Message to Epstein Despite Series of Texts Over Sketch of a Naked Woman
9/9/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump birthday message and drawing to Epstein handed over to Congress, Murdoch family succession ending as Lachlan secures control and Howard Stern pranking listeners he was leaving radio. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:50
How JP Morgan Paid and Enabled Jeffrey Epstein Well After His Sex-Crime Conviction
9/8/2025
Howie Kurtz on how JP Morgan enabled and profited from Jeffrey Epstein, Philly Karen takes home run ball away from kid and how there is more to the Pentagon rebrand than first expected. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:16
Both Parties Slam RFK for His Hostility to Vaccines As a Danger to Children
9/5/2025
Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr. getting grilled by both parties over his anti-vaccine stance, DOJ launching criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and the Trump Administration getting heat for striking drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:35:47
Trump Offers Jobs to Clear the Field for Andrew Cuomo to Stop Socialist Zohran Mamdani
9/4/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump getting involved in the NYC mayoral race with job offerings, judge ruling Trump administration can't withhold funding from Harvard and Epstein victims rallying in D.C. after sexual assaults now being called a 'hoax'. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:32:59
Trump Very Much Alive at Presser, Pushes Back on Ugly Health Rumors
9/3/2025
Howie Kurtz on President Trump pushing back on claims his health is in decline, China pushing new global order alongside Russia and Trump family bitcoin begins trading on Nasdaq. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:34:19
Kristi Noem: CBS Shamefully Cut Interview Calling Abrego Garcia a Gang Member, Wife Beater and Child Porn Collector
9/2/2025
Howie Kurtz on Secretary Noem going after CBS news for editing one of her interview answers, former CDC bosses saying RFK Jr. is putting Americans' health in danger and postwar Gaza plans including voluntary relocation of all Palestinians. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:05
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee
9/1/2025
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired August 18th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to the war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:12
CDC in Chaos After Firings, Resignations and RFK's Anti-Science Attacks
8/29/2025
Howie Kurtz on CDC employees staging walkout in support of ousted leaders, misinformation spreading on Minneapolis shooter and Tulsi Gabbard outing the identity of undercover CIA officer. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:33:31
Trump Fires New CDC Chief for Refusing to Follow RFK's Anti-Vaccine Agenda
8/28/2025
Howie Kurtz on the DOJ failing to indict DC sandwich thrower, Trump firing CDC director over RFK vaccine policies and the DOT taking over control of Union Station in D.C. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:06
Taylor Swift's Engagement is Such Big News that Even Trump Praised Her and Travis Kelce
8/27/2025
Howie Kurtz on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, Cracker Barrel reversing decision to change their logo and Trump holding three hour live cabinet meeting. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:26
Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board, But Lisa Cook Vows to Fight Back
8/26/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, judge blocking deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump signing executive order that orders the prosecution of those who burn the flag. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:52
Trump Threatens Action Against Chris Christie, Wes Moore After Bolton Raid
8/25/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to open new investigation of Chris Christie over 'Bridgegate', the U.S. government taking a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel and Trump attacking NBC and ABC. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:00
FBI Raids John Bolton's Home to Search for Classified Documents
8/22/2025
Howie Kurtz on the FBI raiding the home of former Trump advisor John Bolton, the first set of Epstein files being sent to Congress and judge ruling Alina Habba unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:36:35
Trump Critics Say His Wedge Issue is Attacks on Black Cities
8/21/2025
Howie Kurtz on Russia launching massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace talks seem to stall, Trump portraying American cities as chaotic, apocalyptic hellscapes and Governor Newsom jockeying to lead the Democrat Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:34
As Moscow Downplays the Idea of Putin Meeting Zelenskyy, is Peace Process Falling Apart?
8/20/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump and Putin sharing the same thoughts on mail-in ballots, a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting still not a guarantee and the White House launching its own TikTok page. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:37:45
Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee
8/19/2025
Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:12
Trump Sides with Putin, Drops Cease-Fire Goal, Putting Pressure on Zelenskyy
8/18/2025
Howie Kurtz on Trump pushing for straight peace deal between Russia and Ukraine instead of ceasefire, D.C. reaching an agreement with President Trump’s administration over takeover of the city’s police force and COVID levels rising across the United States. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:38:03
D.C. Sues Trump Administration to Block Federal Takeover But Has Little Leverage Under Home Rule
8/15/2025
Howie Kurtz on the growing police presence in Washington, D.C. to combat violent crime, the ongoing political battle to redraw congressional maps in South Texas, and the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Vladimir Putin and what a successful conversation looks like for both leaders. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duration:00:31:29