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MEDIA BUZZmeter

FOX News Radioradio.foxnews.com
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?

Episodes

Is Biden's Main Threat Third-Party Challenges from the Left?

Howie Kurtz on Biden's support of Israel alienating Democrats, historic impeachment looming for Sec. Mayorkas and Taylor Swift making Grammy history. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 202441 min

Journalists Grill Lloyd Austin, Apologizes for Hiding Cancer from Media and White House

Howie Kurtz on Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizing for keeping his medical condition a secret, Trump having a large lead over Haley in South Carolina and Biden imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 02, 202437 min

As Media Obsess on Taylor Swift, House Panel Votes to Impeach Mayorkas

Howie Kurtz on conservatives losing their minds over Taylor Swift, House Republicans voting to advance Mayorkas impeachment and DOJ investigating Rep. Cori Bush for use of campaign funds. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202436 min

Media Downplays 5-Year Maximum Sentence for Man Who Leaked Trump's Tax Return

Howie Kurtz on the former IRS contractor being sentenced for five years for leaking Trump's tax returns, Biden leaking campaign plans to NY Times and Nikki Haley looking for momentum as she heads back to South Carolina. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202438 min

Bipartisan Border Deal Blowing Up As Trump Tells GOP to Kill It

Howie Kurtz on Trump being ordered to pay over eighty million in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit, Trump telling House Republicans to kill bipartisan border deal and Biden vowing response to Jordan drone attack. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202439 min

Bipartisan Border Deal Blowing Up As Trump Tells GOP to Kill It

Howie Kurtz on Trump telling the GOP to hold off on a border deal, GDP growth beating expectations and the RNC was considering naming Trump as presumptive nominee. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 202441 min

Jon Stewart is Back (Sorta) with First Daily Show Chance to Take On Trump

Howie Kurtz on Jon Stewart returning to the Daily Show in part time role, 2024 looking to be a rematch of Biden vs. Trump and the 'Barbie' movie getting snubbed at the Oscars. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 25, 202437 min

Haley Falls Short, Trump Mocks Her Upbeat Speech, Press Says She's Toast

Howard Kurtz on former President Trump defeating former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary, President Biden losing support from key voter demographics, and Hamas rejecting a two-month ceasefire proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 24, 202428 min

With Trump Poised to Win New Hampshire, Media Pivot to Why He'll Lose In November

Howie Kurtz on Trump looking to win big in New Hampshire, Ron DeSantis dropping out of the race for president and Fani Willis could be removed from prosecuting Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 23, 202440 min

Dropout DeSantis: Why His Sinking Candidacy Imploded After Canceling Sunday Interviews

Howard Kurtz on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspending his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsing former President Trump, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley remaining in the GOP Republican Primary race despite dwindling poll numbers, and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross revealing her thoughts on why the network cancelled her show in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 202436 min

Haley and Trump Trade Jabs, But New Hampshire Primary is a Bust

Howie Kurtz on Trump heading to New Hampshire, Ron DeSantis saying he wants a 'do-over' with the media and Nikki Haley feeling optimistic about the next primary. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 202439 min

As Judge Threatens to Eject Trump from Trial, Haley Backers Want a Tougher Stance

Howie Kurtz on a judge threatening to eject Trump from court, Trump falsely claiming Haley is ineligible to run and the new head of CNN merging its newsgathering platforms. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 18, 202439 min

Media Backlash Against Trump Victory, Haley Cancels New Hampshire Debate

Howie Kurtz on the media reacting to Trump's victory in Iowa, Nikki Haley canceling New Hampshire debate appearance and E. Jean Carroll taking the stand in Trump defamation case. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 17, 202439 min

Trump's Landslide Iowa Victory Has Media Asking Whether He's Unstoppable

Howie Kurtz on Trump winning Iowa caucuses with record breaking margin, Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out of the race and DeSantis criticizing media coverage of his campaign. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 16, 202437 min

Pundits Predict a Third-Place Iowa Finish Would Doom DeSantis

Howie Kurtz on Ron DeSantis needing a second place finish in Iowa to continue, Trump insulting judge in fraud trial during closing arguments and Mike Johnson asking fellow Republicans to stop criticizing him. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 202438 min

Trump Softens Tone in Town Hall While Haley and DeSantis Savage Each Other

Howie Kurtz on Trump seemingly enjoying the FOX News town hall, Haley and DeSantis attacking each other leaving Trump unscathed and Chris Christie dropping out of the race. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 11, 202440 min

Lloyd Austin Covered Up Prostate Cancer As Calls Grow for Pentagon Chief's Ouster

Howie Kurtz on the growing calls for Secretary Lloyd Austin's resignation, Elon Musk suspending accounts of journalists and a particular sleep aid becoming more popular. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 10, 202442 min

Biden and Trump Denounce Each Other As Threats to Democracy

Howie Kurtz on both Biden and Trump calling each other threats to the country, the NRA chief resigning prior to start of corruption trial and Elon Musk's drug use causing problems with his companies. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 08, 202440 min

Trump Dominates GOP Endorsements, Using Persuasion and Pressure

Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump stacking up GOP endorsements, Israel ordering evacuations at Lebanon border and why has the media been hating DeSantis? Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 05, 202437 min

Trump Appeals Colorado Ballot Ban to Supreme Court; Will Justices Act Quickly?

Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump asking the Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling, Associated Press calling plagiarism 'new conservative weapon' after Claudine Gay's resignation and Biden campaign focusing on democracy in new speech. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 04, 202437 min

Claudine Gay Finally Forced Out as Harvard President, Blames Racial Animus

Howie Kurtz on Harvard President Claudine Gay finally resigning, Trump's large lead approaching Iowa caucuses and the Supreme Court of Israel strikes down judicial overhaul law. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 03, 202438 min

Trump Argues in Legal Document that Election Was Stolen, But Files Nothing in Court

Howie Kurtz on Nikki Haley not ruling out running with Trump, Michael Cohen admits using A-I generated fake legal citations and Israel pulling thousands of troops out of Gaza. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 02, 202446 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Biden Frustrated by Awful Approval Numbers as Haley Surges in New Hampshire

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 18th, 2023 ... Howie Kurtz on Nikki Haley surging in early primary state, Rudy Giuliani being order to pay over $140 million in defamation case and Senate staffer being investigated for sex tape filmed in Congress. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 01, 202437 min

Who's For Democracy? A Single Maine Democrat Kicks Trump Off Ballot

Howie Kurtz on Maine blocking Trump from 2024 primary ballot, Israel acknowledging they killed civilians and the Biden administration wanting Ukraine to negotiate with Russia. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 202338 min

Nikki Haley Slammed for Refusing to Say Slavery Caused the Civil War

Howie Kurtz on Nikki Haley making no mention of slavery when asked what caused the Civil War, Netanyahu saying the war against Hamas will last months and Michigan will be keeping Trump on the 2024 ballot. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 28, 202338 min
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