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?
Latest episodes
Jul 4, 2025 • 30min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 26th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 36min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 23rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 40min
Elon Musk Regrets Wielding Chainsaw As Senate Passes More Expensive Bill Than The House
Howie Kurtz on Paramount agreeing to pay $16million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit, Senate passing spending bill sending it back to the House and Elon Musk vowing to form a third party if the spending bill passes.
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Jul 1, 2025 • 39min
Trump Threatens to Investigate Musk and Kill His Contracts As Elon Vows to Create Third Party
Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to deport Elon Musk and cut off government support for his businesses, Musk promising to found third party if spending bill passes and Trump demanding Jerome Powell lower interest rates.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 39min
Musk Slams Trump's Bill, GOP Senator Quitting After President Threatens Him
Howie Kurtz on GOP Senators in rural states pushing back on slashing Medicaid spending in 'big beautiful' bill, Trump threatening to suspend military aid to Israel if Netanyahu's prosecution isn't stopped and Trump getting a series of wins in Supreme court cases.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 37min
Cuomo Blamed for Barely Campaigning As Dems Plot to Stop Zohran Mamdani
Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court ruling states can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, questions remaining on the assessment of success of the Iran strike and Andrew Cuomo remaining in NYC mayoral race despite surprise loss to democrat socialist.
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Jun 26, 2025 • 38min
Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred'
Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines.
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Jun 25, 2025 • 39min
How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race
Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations.
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Jun 24, 2025 • 35min
Trump Angrily Rips Israel, Iran for Cease-Fire Violations, Denounces CNN and MSNBC Reporting
Howie Kurtz on Trump lashing out at both Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire, Trump blasting the media for downplaying bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own.
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Jun 23, 2025 • 38min
Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change
Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran.
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