MEDIA BUZZmeter
FOX News Podcasts
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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Oct 17, 2025 • 34min
John Bolton Indictment: Evidence of Classified Documents or Political Payback?
Howie Kurtz on the indictment of former National Security Advisor to President Trump John Bolton for allegedly mishandling classified information, President Trump's recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Ukraine, and The Trump administration's consideration of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 controlled substance.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 33min
Trump Stands with Pam Bondi and Kash Patel, Naming More Democrats He Wants Investigated and Charged
Howie Kurtz on President Trump being hailed as a global peacemaker for brokering a ceasefire between Israel & Hamas, leaked documents revealing racist, anti-Semitic language used in group chats by young Republican organizations, and the Trump administration’s proposed overhaul of the U.S. Referee Program.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 34min
Leaked Young Republicans Chat Joined by Officials Filled with Racism, Anti-Semitism and Violent Talk
Howie Kurtz on the growing concerns about the potential use of artificial intelligence technology to create lethal pathogens & destroy humanity, revelations about racist, anti-Semitic, and violent rhetoric used in private chat groups by leaders of young Republican organizations, and President Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from NYC if self-described democratic socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is elected.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 34min
Trump Hailed Around the World for Gaza Cease-Fire and Freeing Hostages, Even Jimmy Kimmel Praising Him
Howie Kurtz on President Trump's speech to the Israeli Knesset after the hostages were freed from Hamas captivity, potential bribery allegations against border czar Tom Homan, and various airlines introducing premium cabins with extra legroom for higher fares.
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Oct 13, 2025 • 31min
A Moment of Triumph for Trump in Israel, But the Hard Part Lies Ahead
Howie Kurtz on the successful peace deal negotiated by President Trump between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown, and the passing of actress Diane Keaton.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 31min
Trump Hailed for Mideast Peace Deal, But Steps on Story with Letitia James Indictment
Howie Kurtz on the peace deal brokered by President Trump between Israel and Hamas, the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James by the Department of Justice and the Pentagon's new restrictions on media interactions with military personnel.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 36min
How Trump Pressured Hamas and Israel Into Remarkable Deal that Should Free the Hostages
Howie Kurtz on the potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., and the arrest of an Uber driver accused of starting the devastating Palisades wildfire in California.
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Oct 8, 2025 • 34min
Republicans Suddenly Defend Federal Programs, MTG Defects, and Trump and Dems Could Reach a Deal
Howie Kurtz on the ongoing government shutdown in the U.S., allegations that several conservative journalists secretly drafted speeches for an Israeli government official, and a controversial statement by New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani, regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 34min
Trump Attacks Judge Who Blocks Him From Sending Troops to Portland—And It’s His Own Appointee
Howie Kurtz on the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, Barry Weiss, The Supreme Court’s rejection of Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal, and the legal issues faced by former NFL player Mark Sanchez.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 39min
Judge Gives Would-Be Kavanaugh Killer Shockingly Low 8-Year Sentence, Praises Transgender Status
Howie Kurtz on Bari Weiss being named editor-in-chief of CBS news, Kavanaugh's attempted assassin getting a short 8-year sentence and negotiators from Israel and Hamas meeting in Egypt to hash out details on peace plan.
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