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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Feb 14, 2025 • 34min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 13, 2025 • 36min
Trump and Putin Talk Ukraine, Sparking Concern About a Pro-Kremlin Settlement
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Feb 12, 2025 • 37min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2025 • 39min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 10, 2025 • 38min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 7, 2025 • 38min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 6, 2025 • 38min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 5, 2025 • 39min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2025 • 39min
Best of the Media Buzz Meter: Fear, Speculation Over New Orleans Terror Attack by U.S. Military Veteran
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 2nd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the New Orleans terror attack that killed 14 people, the impact of the Jimmy Carter presidency and appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll verdict against Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 3, 2025 • 37min
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: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
