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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Mar 28, 2025 • 39min
Elon Musk Defends Cutbacks Despite Mistakes, Still Calls Sen. Mark Kelly a Traitor
Elon Musk stirs controversy by calling Senator Mark Kelly a traitor for his Ukraine support. The discussion dives into Trump's withdrawal of Elise Stefanik's ambassadorship and its effects on a fragile Republican majority. The potential cuts to FEMA raise alarms about disaster recovery efficiency, while critiques of Pentagon management highlight urgent national concerns. Amid this, reflections on public figures and their societal perceptions weave through the commentary.
Mar 27, 2025 • 38min
Why White House Damage Control Has Failed After Atlantic's Release of Bombing-Yemen Texts
Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration failing in their damage control of leaked attack plans, Trump blaming Waltz staffer for text leak and Social Security backing off plan to cut phone services for the disabled. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025 • 39min
Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg Publishes Classified War Plans from Group Chat as Trump Calls Him a Sleazebag
Howie Kurtz on the Atlantic releasing Signal chat showing Houthi attack plans, Trump angry Waltz had journalist's contact but stands behind him and J.D. Vance joining his wife on trip to Greenland.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2025 • 40min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Heated Clash Between Musk and Rubio Highlights Tensions Over DOGE Firings
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on March 10th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Sec. Rubio and Elon Musk having a heated argument over DOGE cuts, Ukraine's Zelenskyy scrambling to repair relationship with the U.S. and Gov. Newsom breaking from party on transgender athletes.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2025 • 42min
Trump Pressure Gets Major Law Firm to Spend $40 Million Helping White House
Howie Kurtz on Trump revoking security clearances from political enemies, law firm targeted by Trump making deal for legal services and the IRS predicting a sharp drop in revenue.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 21, 2025 • 38min
Musk Invited to Pentagon Briefing on China War Plans, Trump Says It's Fake News
Howie Kurtz on Trump denying Elon Musk was invited to Pentagon briefing on China, Trump targeting federal judge for impeachment and soccer player wrongly deported over sports tattoo. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025 • 38min
Trump Starts Shutting Down Education Department But Says Massive Grants Won't Be Touched
Howie Kurtz on Trump begins the dismantling the Education Department he promised, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy agreeing to a partial ceasefire and Trump calling for the impeachment of federal judge who ruled against deportation plans.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 19, 2025 • 31min
Trump Releases JFK Assassination Files, But Much is Redacted or Illegible
Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration releasing JFK heavily redacted assassination files, Trump speaking with Russian President Putin on Ukraine and a federal judge ruling DOGE's shutdown of USAID most likely violates the Constitution. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025 • 39min
Trump, at the Kennedy Center, Says He May Host the Awards Show Himself
Howie Kurtz on the continuing battle between Trump and the media, Trump criticizing the Kennedy Center while touring it and Sen. Chuck Schumer fighting to stay on as Minority Leader. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 17, 2025 • 39min
Trump Deports Venezuelan Gang Members Despite Judge's Order To Turn Plane Around
Howie Kurtz on President Trump dismantling Voice of America, Trump administration deporting Venezuelan gang members despite judge's orders not to and Dr. Oz getting grilled by Senators on Medicaid and Medicare changes. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
