MEDIA BUZZmeter

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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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Jack Smith Appeals Trump Immunity Claim Directly to SCOTUS - Which Quickly Takes the Case

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on December 12th, 2023 ... Howie Kurtz on Jack Smith asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump immunity, Harvard President Gay remaining in her position and Republicans locking down votes for a Biden impeachment inquiry. Follow Howie on Twitter:@HowardKurtz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 25, 2023•37 min

Trump Pressed Michigan Officials to Block Biden Win; Giuliani Declares Bankruptcy

Howie Kurtz on Rudy Giuliani filing for bankruptcy after defamation trial loss, Trump recorded pressuring Michigan Republicans not to certify election results and DeSantis saying Trump indictments ruined the primary race. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2023•39 min

Trump Wants Fast SCOTUS Review of Colorado Ballot Ban But Slow One on Jan. 6 Case

Howie Kurtz on Trump asking SCOTUS to jump on Colorado ruling review but stand down on Jan. 6th ruling, President Biden increasingly frustrated over low approval ratings and the IDF expanding military campaign into central Gaza. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2023•38 min

Colorado Court Banning Trump from the Ballot Sparks Intense Partisan Warfare

Howie Kurtz on the Colorado Supreme Court kicking Trump off ballot, Mitch McConnell taking exception to Trump's immigrant comments and Gaza hospital chief admitting he is a Hamas commander. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2023•39 min

Media Slam Trump on Anti-Immigration Rhetoric, But Is That Helping Him?

Howard Kurtz on former President Trump’s recent anti-immigration comments echoing Adolf Hitler, conservatives persuading people not to sign petitions to put abortion referendums on ballots in November, and Pope Francis allowing priests to bless same-sex couples. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2023•35 min

Biden Frustrated by Awful Approval Numbers as Haley Surges in New Hampshire

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

Dec 18, 2023•37 min

Giuliani Balks at Testifying, His Lawyer Says He Defamed Two GA Election Workers

Howie Kurtz on Rudy Giuliani backing down from testifying in defamation trial, Meghan McCain threatening to sue members of 'The View' and D.C. pro-teams making deal to leave the city. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023•39 min

House Approves Biden Impeachment Probe, Hunter Shows Up to Denounce GOP

Howie Kurtz on the House approving an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, Biden and Netanyahu disagreeing on what happens to Gaza following the war and secret video taping with smart glasses causing concern. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023•39 min

Zelenskyy Lobbies Washington Pols for More Aid As Biden Rips Israel for Gaza Death Toll

Howie Kurtz on President Zelenskyy in Washington lobbying for more aid, President Biden being more critical of Israel's military operation and the House readying to vote for an impeachment inquiry. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023•40 min

Jack Smith Appeals Trump Immunity Claim Directly to SCOTUS - Which Quickly Takes the Case

Howie Kurtz on Jack Smith asking the Supreme Court to weigh in on Trump immunity, Harvard President Gay remaining in her position and Republicans locking down votes for a Biden impeachment inquiry. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023•37 min

Colleges Under Fire for Not Denouncing Antisemitism as Penn President Resigns

Howie Kurtz on Ivy League presidents facing backlash over House hearing on anti-Semitism, CNN announcing they will host a pair of GOP debates and Volodymyr Zelenskyy heading to Washington to raise more support. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023•39 min

Hunter Biden Hit with New Tax Charges as White House Calls Impeachment Pathetic

Howard Kurtz on Hunter Biden being indicted on tax-related charges, President Biden acknowledging claims that he’s only seeking reelection to keep Donald Trump out of the White House and Ivy League presidents facing backlash over their testimonies on antisemitism at a Capitol Hill hearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 08, 2023•39 min

Debate Fallout: Nikki Deflects Attacks, Christie Pummels Trump, Vivek Implodes

Howie Kurtz on the candidates' performances at the fourth Republican Presidential Primary Debate, President Biden's remarks calling on Congress to pass aid for Ukraine, and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA)'s announcement that he's leaving Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 07, 2023•38 min

Trump Doggedly Deflects Questions On Abuse Of Power At FOX Town Hall

Howard Kurtz on former President Donald Trump's Town Hall hosted by FOX's Sean Hannity, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney's chances of throwing her name in the presidential ring as a third-party candidate, and the latest in Gaza post-ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 06, 2023•35 min

Entire Atlantic Issue Warns of Dangers of 2nd Trump Term, Fueling Media Assault

Howie Kurtz on the anti-Trump sentiments from the media as they warn of the dangers of a second Trump presidency, CNN's Dana Bash's interview with Rep. Jayapal (D-WA) and her remarks on Hamas rapes, and a bipartisan impasse as Senators attempt to reach a border deal. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 2023•36 min

George Santos Goes Haywire, Spreads Dirt On Republicans Who Ousted Him

Howard Kurtz on former New York Congressman George Santos' reacting to his House expulsion, the Biden Administration’s response to the ending of the brief truce between Israel-Hamas , and the NY Times' consistent reporting on former President Donald Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 04, 2023•31 min

House Boots George Santos; Israel Obtained Hamas War Plans a Year Ago

Howie Kurtz on Israel being aware of the planned terror attack for a year, Trump promising to end 'Obamacare' and the House voting to expel George Santos. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 01, 2023•38 min

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