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
Jun 20, 2025 • 36min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 13th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 38min
The Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 9th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant.
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Jun 18, 2025 • 38min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far'
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 11th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 36min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Battle Goes Nuclear As Musk Calls for Trump's Impeachment, Invokes Jeffrey Epstein
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the big beautiful break-up of President Trump and Elon Musk, Musk calling for Trump's impeachment over spending bill and says Trump has close ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 37min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': RFK Report Filled with AI Blunders, Nonexistent Sources
This 'Media BuzzMeter' first aired May 30th, 2025 .... Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr.'s MAHA report being filled with A-I errors, Elon Musk reportedly using heavy drugs while campaigning for Trump and Trump disliking a new nickname given to him.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 36min
Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy
Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 39min
Trump Team Picked Fort Bragg Troops for Looks and Loyalty: 'No Fat Soldiers'
Howie Kurtz on Fort Bragg being told not to have any 'fat soldiers' in the audience for Trump visit, Sen. McConnell urging Sec. Hegseth to continue to support Ukraine and Bob Costas bashing the media for not being tough on Trump.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 40min
Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far'
Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 39min
Trump Says Gavin Newsom Should Be Arrested, Governor Says Bring It On As L.A. Scarred by Scattered Violence
Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to arrest Governor Newsom amid riots, Newsom planning to sue Trump over National Guard deployment and RFK Jr. firing everyone on the CDC vaccine advisory board.
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Jun 9, 2025 • 40min
Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets
Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant.
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