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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Jan 17, 2025 • 39min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Threatens Greenland, Panama Canal, Canada - Is This Real?
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 8th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Judge Cannon blocking release of Jack Smith's report on Trump document case, Trump ramping up threats to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada and Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for ending Meta fact-checking. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 16, 2025 • 41min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Team Infighting Has Casualties As Kamala Peacefully Certifies His Election
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 7th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the Trump transition team struggling to fill open positions, Kamala Harris oversees peaceful certification and Meta ending its fact-checking program.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025 • 40min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Killing of Sketch of Jeff Bezos Worshipping Trump
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired January 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Washington Post cartoonist quitting in protest over fight with Bezos, Mike Johnson squeaking through tense Speaker vote and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2025 • 38min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': How Jimmy Carter Changed the Presidency Despite His Rocky Presidency
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired December 30th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the passing of Jimmy Carter at the age of one hundred, Carter transforming the presidency during and after his term and the deadline for TikTok to sold approaching quickly. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 13, 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
Jan 10, 2025 • 40min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Biden to Japanese Steel Giant Drop Dead (On Buying U.S. Steel)
This Media Buzz Meter first aired January 3rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Biden blocking Nippon Steel takeover of U.S. Steel, New Orleans was updating barriers before terror attack and RFK Jr. and Elon Musk clashing over weight loss drugs.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 9, 2025 • 21min
California Wildfires Force Thousands To Evacuate
Howie Kurtz on the devastating wildfires burning through Los Angeles, the LA Mayor getting blasted for leaving the country and the DOJ holding off releasing special counsel report.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 8, 2025 • 39min
Trump Threatens Greenland, Panama Canal, Canada - Is This Real?
Howie Kurtz on Judge Cannon blocking release of Jack Smith's report on Trump document case, Trump ramping up threats to gain control of Greenland, Panama Canal and Canada and Mark Zuckerberg facing criticism for ending Meta fact-checking. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7, 2025 • 40min
Trump Team Infighting Has Casualties As Kamala Peacefully Certifies His Election
Howie Kurtz on the Trump transition team struggling to fill open positions, Kamala Harris oversees peaceful certification and Meta ending its fact-checking program.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 6, 2025 • 40min
Washington Post Cartoonist Quits Over Killing of Sketch of Jeff Bezos Worshipping Trump
Howie Kurtz on Washington Post cartoonist quitting in protest over fight with Bezos, Mike Johnson squeaking through in tense Speaker vote and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as leader of Canada's Liberal Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
