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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Dec 20, 2024 • 36min
Shutdown Drama Deals a Setback to Trump and Musk as 38 Republicans Oppose Them
Howie Kurtz on the Trump-backed spending bill failing in Congress, the press taking a different tone with Trump and Jeff Bezos meeting Trump for dinner in Mar-a-Lago. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 19, 2024 • 39min
Trump, Musk Tank Stopgap Spending Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
Howie Kurtz on Trump and Musk opposing GOP's government funding bill, House Ethics Committee secretly voting to release report on Matt Gaetz and the DOJ suing CVS over their role in the opioid crisis.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 18, 2024 • 37min
Disney Settled Trump's ABC Suit to Avoid Damaging Its Family Brand-And Fear of Losing
Howie Kurtz on how Trump and ABC came to a $15million settlement in defamation lawsuit, Trump saying Liz Cheney 'could be in trouble' over Jan. 6th committee and Ukraine saying it assassinating top Russian general.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 17, 2024 • 36min
Trump Attacks ‘Corrupt Media,’ Promises More Lawsuits at Hourlong Presser
Howie Kurtz on President-elect Trump promising more media lawsuits at hourlong press conference from Mar-a-Lago, the Deputy Prime Minister of Canada resigning over political differences with Prime Minister Trudeau, and the media reaction to Caitlin Clark being named TIME magazine’s Athlete of the Year. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 16, 2024 • 38min
ABC Paying Trump $15 Million to Settle Trump Suit As He Declares the Media 'Tamed'
Howie Kurtz on ABC agreeing to pay Trump $15 million to settle defamation lawsuit, Trump looking to privatize the postal service and MSNBC and CNN ratings dropping following the election. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 13, 2024 • 35min
Trump Softens on Transgender Issue, Says He's Open to RFK's Anti-Vax Argument
Howie Kurtz on the DOJ IG revealing report on FBI's role during Jan. 6th riot, Donald Trump shifting his policies and Nancy Pelosi trying to derail AOC's bid for House Oversight Committee.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 12, 2024 • 39min
Media Uproar As Chris Wray Quits FBI To Avoid Being Fired By Trump
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
Dec 11, 2024 • 40min
Media Dig in Against RFK Now that Hegseth's Chances Are Improving
Howie Kurtz on the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder fighting extradition, support growing for Pete Hegseth confirmation and RFK nomination becoming new target for Democrats. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 10, 2024 • 37min
Suspect in Health CEO's Murder Caught, Taylor Lorenz Says She Felt 'Joy' After Killing
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
Dec 9, 2024 • 39min
As Pardon Debate Rages, Trump Tells NBC He Won't Name a Prosecutor to Probe Biden
Howie Kurtz on rebels toppling Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad, Trump saying he will look at pardoning Jan. 6th rioters and Pete Hegseth getting hit with allegations of a heavy drinking problem. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
