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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Sep 12, 2024 • 34min
Trump Insists He Beat Kamala in Debate But Doubts He'll Do a Second One
Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump insisting he won the debate, Kamala Harris saying she wants a second debate and Taylor Swift endorsing Harris on Instagram. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2024 • 36min
Trump Takes Kamala's Bait as ABC Gives Him a Much Rougher Time
Howie Kurtz on Trump attacking Kamala's record but rambles in answers during debate, Kamala scoring points with abortion while still avoiding policy details and ABC moderators aggressively fact-checking Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2024 • 37min
The Big Debate: Pressure on Kamala from Skeptical Viewers Depends on How Trump Goes After Her
Howie Kurtz on JD Vance repeating baseless story on Haitian immigrants, the big debate putting pressure on both candidates to perform and remembering legendary actor James Earl Jones. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2024 • 38min
Race Tightens Before Big Debate with Trump, Making Kamala Supporters Nervous
Howie Kurtz on polls showing the race in swing states tightening, Trump lashing out on E. Jean Carroll and Harris still avoiding a solo interview.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 6, 2024 • 37min
Hunter Biden's Guilty Plea: Avoiding a Tax Trial He Would Lose Anyway
Howie Kurtz on Hunter Biden's surprising guilty plea in his tax evasion case, Trump and Harris facing off in ABC debate and Trump offering Elon Musk a government job. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 5, 2024 • 32min
Trump Rips ABC Before Debate as Kamala Breaks with Biden
Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump blasting ABC 'fairness' during town hall, Harris breaking from Biden on capital gains tax and the White House looking to block Nippon Steel purchase of US Steel.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2024 • 35min
Trump, Kamala Trade Flip-Flopping Charges as Both Soften Controversial Positions
Howie Kurtz on Kamala Harris sharing some ideas on economic policy plans, the details inside of 'Project 2025' and Netanyahu saying Israel will not be leaving Gaza. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 3, 2024 • 37min
Kamala, in Pittsburgh, Showcases Biden, Runs Risk that His Unpopularity Will Rub Off
Howie Kurtz on Kamala appearing with President Biden in Pittsburgh, mass protests over war erupting in Israel and Trump changing stances on abortion. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2024 • 38min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Washington Post Slams Kamala for Budget 'Gimmicks,' But Does it Matter?
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on August 19th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Kamala Harris sharing her economic plan in weekend speech, Trump focusing on personal attacks instead of policy and military veterans bashing Trump over latest service comments. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 30, 2024 • 35min
A Cautious Kamala Avoids Gaffes But Ducks or Deflects Many CNN Questions
Howie Kurtz on Kamala Harris and Tim Walz sitting down for their first formal interview, he breaks down the optics and the issues she either answered or avoided. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
