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 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
Dec 6, 2024 • 33min
As Biden Weighs Sweeping Pardons, Trump Backs Hegseth (For Now)
Howard Kurtz on President-elect Trump's upcoming interview on Meet The Press, Pete Hegseth continuing to meet with Republican Senators to secure his cabinet nomination and Blue Cross Blue Shield retracting their decision to cap anesthesia for surgical patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 5, 2024 • 38min
Press Piles On Pete Hegseth Allegations About Alcohol, His Mom Says He’s Changed
Howie Kurtz on Pete Hegseth's increasing uphill battle for Defense Secretary, the possibility of President Biden pardoning former and current public officials, and the jarring murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 4, 2024 • 35min
Trump's Pete Hegseth Backup Plan Leaks: Ron DeSantis for the Pentagon
Howie Kurtz on Trump possibly replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to head the Pentagon, Biden turning to Republicans to salvage his legacy and Mark Zuckerberg seeking 'active role' in Trump tech policy decisions.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 3, 2024 • 36min
Many Democrats Ripping Biden Over Hunter Biden, a Stain on His legacy
Howie Kurtz on all sides blasting Biden over Hunter pardon, Kash Patel planning to reshape the FBI and Dr. Oz having a few conflicts of interest as Trump's pick to head Medicare and Medicaid. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 2, 2024 • 37min
Joe Biden, Echoing Trump, Breaks His Promise and Pardons Hunter
Howie Kurtz on Biden flip-flopping and pardons his son Hunter, Trump tapping Kash Patel for FBI director and Pete Hegseth's mother accusing her son of abusing women in old email. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 29, 2024 • 34min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump Stuns Washington By Tapping Top Officials at Hyperspeed
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired November 13th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump quickly picking his cabinet, Elon Musk taking a large role in the Trump administration and a FOX News host selected to run the Pentagon.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 28, 2024 • 37min
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Pro-Kamala Media Miss the Mark as Trump Wins a Smashing Victory
This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on November 6th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump returning to the White House, the media reacting to Trump's win and how will the election results change U-S foreign policy? Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 27, 2024 • 40min
Trump's New Border Czar Threatens to Jail Denver Mayor If He Shields Illegal Immigrants
Howie Kurtz on Trump facing unfair criticism over cabinet picks, border Czar Homan saying he will jail those who interfere with deportations and Israel and Hezbollah reaching a ceasefire deal.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 26, 2024 • 35min
Trump Review Finds Aide Boris Epshetyn Charging Up To $1000,000 a Month Selling Access to New Administration
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
