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MEDIA BUZZmeter

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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?

Episodes

Top New York City Officials Quit to Protest Trump Dropping Eric Adams Indictment

Howie Kurtz on top deputies for NYC Mayor Adams resigning over dismissal of charges, Sec. Rubio could be lacking real power in his position and Trump firing hundreds of FAA employees just weeks after DC plane crash. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 202538 min

Three Top Prosecutors Resign After Trump DOJ Orders Exoneration of NY's Mayor Adams

Howie Kurtz on federal and New York prosecutors resigning over Mayor Adams case dismissal, Melania Trump pitching her own documentary straight to Jeff Bezos and Trump blaming Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 202534 min

Elon Musk Takes Center Stage, Tells Reporters He's Transparent and Has No Conflicts

Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk defending government spending overhaul from the Oval Office, the DOJ dropping corruption charges against Mayor Adams and an AP reporter barred from executive order signing over editorial decision. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 202537 min

As Trump Fights Court Battles, Media Declares a Constitutional Crisis

Howie Kurtz on a federal judge saying the Trump administration hasn't followed his orders to release billions in funding, Steve Bannon pleading guilty in border wall fraud case and the DOJ directing prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 202539 min

Trump Floods the Zone, Penalizes the Press

Howie Kurtz on Trump ordering to cancel government paid news subscriptions, Dems branding Elon Musk public enemy number one and Trump planning to name himself the Kennedy Center chairman. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 10, 202538 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Suspect in Health CEO's Murder Caught, Taylor Lorenz Says She Felt 'Joy' After Killing

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 10th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting being caught in PA, social media praising the assassination and Daniel Penny being acquitted in NYC subway chokehold trial. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 07, 202538 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: After News Outlets Botched the Election, 'You Are the Media'

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired November 11th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on a FEMA employee refusing help for Trump supporters, Elon Musk announcing the death of 'legacy media' and DOJ lawyers are very nervous about Trump's return. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 06, 202538 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Media Uproar As Chris Wray Quits FBI To Avoid Being Fired By Trump

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 12th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Chris Wray resigning before Trump takes office, Pete Hegseth visiting with various senators before confirmation hearings and Mark Zuckerberg donating to Trump's inaugural fund. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 05, 202539 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Trump Review Finds Aide Boris Epshetyn Charging Up To $1000,000 a Month Selling Access to New Administration

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired November 26th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on a Trump aide found to be seeking payments from possible appointees, a judge dismissing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case and criticisms rising over Vivek Ramaswamy's possible conflict of interest in DOGE. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 202537 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Many Democrats Ripping Biden Over Hunter Biden, a Stain on His legacy

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 2nd, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on all sides blasting Biden over Hunter pardon, Kash Patel planning to reshape the FBI and Dr. Oz having a few conflicts of interest as Trump's pick to head Medicare and Medicaid. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 202537 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Media Uproar As Chris Wray Quits FBI To Avoid Being Fired By Trump

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 12th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Chris Wray resigning before Trump takes office, Pete Hegseth visiting with various senators before confirmation hearings and Mark Zuckerberg donating to Trump's inaugural fund. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 202539 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Trump Softens on Transgender Issue, Says He's Open to RFK's Anti-Vax Argument

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 13th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the DOJ IG revealing report on FBI's role during Jan. 6th riot, Donald Trump shifting his policies and Nancy Pelosi trying to derail AOC's bid for House Oversight Committee. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 202535 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Trump Attacks ‘Corrupt Media,’ Promises More Lawsuits at Hourlong Presser

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 16th, 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/adchoice...

Jan 28, 202538 min

Best of the Media Buzz Meter: How Jimmy Carter Changed the Presidency Despite His Rocky Presidency

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 30th, 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

Jan 27, 202538 min

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

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

Jan 24, 202539 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Huge Backlash Against Ramaswamy for Calling American Workers Mediocre

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 27th, 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

Jan 23, 202538 min

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

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

Jan 22, 202538 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Huge Backlash Against Ramaswamy for Calling American Workers Mediocre

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 27th, 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

Jan 21, 202538 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Killing of Sketch of Jeff Bezos Worshipping Trump

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Washington Post cartoonist quitting in protest over fight with Bezos, Mike Johnson squeaking through 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

Jan 20, 202540 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Threatens Greenland, Panama Canal, Canada - Is This Real?

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 8th, 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

Jan 17, 202539 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Killing of Sketch of Jeff Bezos Worshipping Trump

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Washington Post cartoonist quitting in protest over fight with Bezos, Mike Johnson squeaking through 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

Jan 15, 202540 min

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Jimmy Carter Changed the Presidency Despite His Rocky Presidency

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 30th, 2025 ... 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 sold approaching quickly. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 14, 202538 min

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

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

Jan 10, 202540 min

California Wildfires Force Thousands To Evacuate

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

Jan 09, 202521 min

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

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

Jan 08, 202539 min

Trump Team Infighting Has Casualties As Kamala Peacefully Certifies His Election

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

Jan 07, 202540 min
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