MEDIA BUZZmeter - Archive

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s late-night announcement of a comprehensive peace deal with Iran, the New York Knicks' legendary comeback championship victory, and a class-action lawsuit alleging The Washington Post weaponized subscriber data for price gouging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's shifting stance on Iran negotiations and potential military action, the upcoming SpaceX IPO that could propel Elon Musk to trillionaire status, and the intense media scrutiny facing Maine Democratic Senate primary winner Graham Platner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump saying he loves 'inflation', the New York Knicks historic comeback, and the Epstein files continue to cause frustration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump retaliating against Iran after the shooting down of an American military helicopter, entertainment stars bypassing traditional media access to go direct-to-consumer via top-tier podcasts, and a tech journalist experimenting with AI chatbots to completely eliminate the need for a real estate agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s fiery Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker that ended in a premature exit, former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown publicly endorsing Gavin Newsom over his ex-girlfriend Kamala Harris, and the San Antonio Spurs spoiling the party at Madison Square Garden by snapping the New York Knicks' historic 13-game postseason streak in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Democratic candidate Graham Platner calling the laundry list of personal criticisms all 'politically motivated', President Trump storming out of 'Meet the Press' interview, and HHS Sec. RFK seemingly disengaged on anything but his own policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the brewing Democratic civil war in Maine as Senate candidate Graham Plattner faces a massive exposé detailing a toxic past, the internal friction at 60 Minutes following the appointment of new chief Nick Bilton, and the critical public remarks from retired legend Steve Kroft regarding the network's substantial firings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the internal friction at 60 Minutes following the hiring of tech journalist Nick Bilton, the dramatic firing of veteran anchor Scott Pelley after he confronted leadership over allegations of media bias, and the House voting to direct President Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the internal friction at 60 Minutes following the hiring of tech journalist Nick Bilton, the dramatic firing of veteran anchor Scott Pelley after he confronted leadership over allegations of media bias, and President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the internal friction at 60 Minutes following the hiring of tech journalist Nick Bilton, President Trump considering dropping a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating January 6th defendants due to pushback from congressional Republicans, and the political fallout surrounding Democratic Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner after reports of explicit text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Paul McCartney releasing - The Boys of Dungeon Lane - what critics are calling his best album since the Beatles, a federal judge ordering the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center's facade, and the political backlash over President Trump utilizing a $1.8 billion fund to compensate January 6th rioters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on escalating military tensions as U.S. and Iranian airstrikes push a fragile 60-day maritime agreement to the brink, a massive executive shakeup and contributor firings at 60 Minutes, and the political backlash over President Trump utilizing the Justice Department to investigate writer E. Jean Carroll. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on escalating military tensions as U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory missile strikes push a fragile Mideast peace deal to the brink, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s landslide primary victory over veteran Senator John Cornyn, and a Department of Justice investigation targeting E. Jean Carroll over potential perjury claims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's landslide primary victory over veteran Senator John Cornyn, a chaotic clash in New Jersey as ICE agents fire tear gas at U.S. Senator Andy Kim, and the White House's controversial plan to implement a government-wide employee non-disclosure agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the fierce Capitol Hill revolt as Senate Republicans push back against President Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion fund, a tense Secret Service shootout outside the White House that left a suspect dead, and a foreign policy clash over a shaky 60-day Iran ceasefire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert hosting his last Late Show amid a bitter feud with the network, the Democratic National Committee triggering a self-inflicted wound by releasing its highly criticized 2024 campaign autopsy, and the dramatic Capitol Hill revolt as Senate Republicans push back against President Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion IRS lawsuit fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert saying goodbye to "The Late Show" amidst intense political backlash, the Department of Justice escalating pressure against former Cuban president Raul Castro with indictment, and the heated legal battle over President Trump’s controversial $1.8 billion IRS lawsuit fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the media's reaction to a stunning Knicks comeback, JD Vance’s subdued defensive stance on the $1.8 Billion "weaponization" fund, and the latest political fallout from primary shakeups on the Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Fallout of President Trump’s High-Stakes Legal Settlements, Vice President JD Vance’s rhetorical defense of a Republican-controlled Washington, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading the early 2028 Democratic Primary Field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s high-stakes summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping, the administration's defensive stance on China trade agreements, and former vice president Kamala Harris’ controversial trial balloon regarding expanding the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s comments regarding the financial situation of Americans, the outcome of the high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, and the congressional campaign of Jack Schlossberg in Manhattan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary after a clash with tobacco lobbyists over flavored e-cigarettes, the rise of "insider trading" on military strikes via prediction markets like Polymarket, and NBC’s gamble on turning the Wordle app into a prime-time game show hosted by Savannah Guthrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over flavored e-cigarettes, the Justice Department's aggressive crackdown on leakers, and President Trump’s controversial Truth Social posts calling for the arrest of former President Barack Obama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the widespread conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination attempts on President Trump, the administration's consideration of making Venezuela the 51st state, and the ongoing efforts to court Senator John Fetterman despite his firm refusal to leave the Democratic Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on recent reporting that FDA commissioner Marty Makary was about to be booted out, President Trump fueling debate over who will succeed him, and the President increasing his attacks on TV networks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Mark Hamill posting a photo of a 'dead' President Trump sparking outrage, embattled Democrat Senator John Fetterman unloading on fellow Democrats, and a new report says Iran's economy and military could last much longer than the White House predicted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the passing of media giant, Ted 'the mouth of the South' Turner, ICE ending shortened training programs, and a judge releasing supposed Jeffrey Epstein suicide note. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz speaks with Robby Soave about the direction digitalized media is heading, the coverage of the Iran conflict, and an emerging trend of 'high profile political assassination attempts.' Later, Howie dives deeper into the latest military operations against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Secret Service shooting of an armed assailant near the White House, the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration launches "Project Freedom,” and the ongoing Republican efforts to court Senator John Fetterman despite his refusal to switch parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Media Insight Project study showing that 60% of Americans are actively avoiding news about President Trump, the dramatic decline in Obamacare coverage following the expiration of federal subsidies, and the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration launches new efforts to protect international shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump accusing sedition against the New York Times over war coverage, the Supreme Court’s major ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, and the FCC investigation into Disney/ABC following a controversial joke by Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the federal indictment of James Comey over a social media post of seashells depicting ‘86-47’, the Supreme Court’s major ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, and the escalating tensions of a naval blockade and potential air strikes against Iran. As Howie puts it: "Whether you support the war, whether you don't... the average voter is much more focused on gas prices, on oil prices, on the state of the economy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz is joined by the co-host of Fox’s The Weekend, Tomi Lahren, for a candid look at the security threats facing President Trump and the internal frustrations boiling over within the GOP. They discuss the aftermath of the averted tragedy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the latest legal controversy surrounding James Comey. Kurtz and Lahren break down the stories dominating the headlines in 2026, from the conflict with Iran to the scandals rocking the sports world. "I think if you're going to see Republicans stay home in the

Howie Kurtz on the glaring security lapses during a third assassination attempt on President Trump at the Washington Hilton, the Trump administration's pressure on the EEOC to prioritize cases favoring its political agenda, and Taylor Swift’s high-stakes legal move to trademark her voice and likeness against the rise of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the security failures surrounding a third assassination attempt on President Trump at the Washington Hilton, the Justice Department's decision to drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the firing of the Stars and Stripes ombudsman amid allegations of Pentagon interference with editorial independence.As Howie puts it: "In an instant, the 2,000 journalists there went from covering this thing... to being not only eyewitnesses, but potential victims of this crazed gunman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the mushrooming scandal involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini, the controversy surrounding the New York Times’ decision to provide a platform to extremist streamer Hasan Piker, and the federal charges against a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier for allegedly using classified intel to bet on a military mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) following her resignation over the alleged embezzlement of $5 million in federal funds, the suspension of DHS official Julia Vivero amid a tawdry "sugar daddy" scandal and potential security risks, and the ongoing maritime conflict with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the latest military escalations with Iran as a ceasefire is extended amid ongoing ship seizures, the nomination hearing of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, and the resignation of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) just minutes before a House Ethics Committee vote regarding the alleged embezzlement of $5 million in FEMA funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Media BuzzMeter, Howie Kurtz is joined by former Congressman, Fox News contributor, & and host of the Jason in the House podcast, Jason Chaffetz, for a candid look at the crumbling ceasefire with Iran and the impact of gas prices on the upcoming midterms. They discuss the President’s reaction to media coverage and the math behind a potential Senate flip. The duo breaks down the stories dominating the headlines in 2026. "I think the president does have a strong point there... but people want to see

Howie Kurtz on the breakdown of the Iran ceasefire following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Department of Justice’s removal of a lead prosecutor in the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, and the recent surge of AI-generated pro-Trump influencers on TikTok and social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the escalating war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran War, California Governor Gavin Newsom's PAC spending over half a million dollars to inflate his own book sales, and the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell following a wave of sexual assault allegations that have triggered a Justice Department investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the failed War Powers Act vote, Senator Rand Paul’s support for blocking further military strikes, and the labor department probe into Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer regarding allegations of unprofessional conduct and staff complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. military’s enforcement of an Iranian trade blockade, billionaire Stephen Coobeck’s shift to the Libertarian party in the wake of the Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations, and the House Ethics Committee's findings regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged misappropriation of $5 million in federal funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell resigning his House seat and suspending his California gubernatorial bid following a pattern of sexual misconduct allegations, President Trump’s controversial social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, and the White House’s latest strategy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California governor over sexual assault allegations, First Lady Melania Trump blasting smears linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, and President Trump feuding with Pope Leo over multiple international conflicts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on First Lady Melania Trump making surprise remarks denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump blasting those who don't agree with military action against Iran and the United States and Israel may have different versions of victory against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Howard Kurtz sits down with Ben Domenech, the new opinion editor at The Daily Wire and Fox News contributor, to dissect a high-stakes week in global and domestic politics. They dive into the "ticking clock" of Trump’s explosive Iran threats, the GOP’s tactical "hush-hush" midterm strategy, and a hilarious critique of the Washington Post for prioritizing the "science of farts" over a sports section. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's 11th-hour decision to delay a massive bombing campaign against Iran for two weeks, the internal White House friction revealed in a new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, and the UK government barring Kanye West from entering the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Artemis moon mission's historic achievement of traveling further from Earth than any human in history, President Trump’s looming 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Chris Christie’s recent claims at Harvard that Trump sought "dirt" to break up Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the rescue of a missing American airman in Iran using a CIA deception campaign, the firing of Pam Bondi and potential appointment of Todd Blanche as her successor, and the Artemis mission’s flight to the dark side of the moon featuring new "Earthrise" photography. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the abrupt firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting AG, the "low energy" delivery of the president's 19-minute prime time speech on Iran, and the latest mechanical hiccup involving a jammed toilet fan aboard NASA’s Artemis II moon mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the 10-day moon mission & the "new Cold War" with China, the Supreme Court’s skepticism regarding President Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship, and the potential firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files and political prosecutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, the Daily Mail’s exposé regarding the personal life of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s husband, and the legal setbacks for the administration involving First Amendment challenges to LGBTQ+ conversion therapy laws and the defunding of NPR and PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz is joined by Guy Benson, Fox News Contributor & host of the ‘Guy Benson Show,’ to discuss the fallout from Tiger Woods’ latest DUI accident, the validity of President Trump’s claims regarding "White House" Sharpies, and accusations of media bias in the ongoing conflict with Iran. They also examine the political jab at Governor Gavin Newsom’s dyslexia before diving into whether Big Tech is more addicted to profits than protecting the kids scrolling through their apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Pentagon’s preparations for ground operations in Iran amid escalating drone and missile attacks, Senator Rand Paul’s potential 2026 presidential run as a defender of the party’s "libertarian wing," and the House Ethics Committee's guilty verdict against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) for the alleged misappropriation of millions in federal funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s Iran talks validated as ten oil tankers sail through the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing chaos at national airports as a partially shut-down government struggles to fund TSA agents, and the legal backlash against social media giants as new court verdicts hold Meta and YouTube accountable for child safety and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Kurtz sits down with OutKick founder Clay Travis to discuss how a listener's idea potentially led to the deployment of ICE agents to airports, alongside the rise of sports betting scandals, the fragmenting world of streaming sports, and the "Maverick" political status of Senator John Fetterman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ’s investigation into the $2.5 billion renovation of the Federal Reserve headquarters as a judge quashes subpoenas, the fallout over John Fetterman’s break with the Democratic Party as his poll numbers plunge, and the White House’s controversial use of video-game-themed social media memes to promote military airstrikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the tragic tarmac collision at NYC's LaGuardia airport amid TSA staffing crisis, the Pentagon’s retaliatory decision to relocate the press corps to an outdoor annex following a lost court battle, and the escalating debate over whether a certain political movement has permanently dismantled traditional American conservatism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the tragic tarmac collision at NYC's LaGuardia airport amid TSA staffing crisis, the fallout of a federal judge restoring Pentagon credentials to mainstream media outlets previously ousted by the administration, and the visceral national reaction to President Trump's disparaging comments following the death of former FBI Director Robert Mueller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Kurtz is joined by former CNN Pentagon correspondent & USC senior fellow Barbara Starr to discuss the intensifying media friction during the Iran War. They discuss President Trump’s "treason" rhetoric, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s accusations of "intentional" negative headlines, and the strategic challenge of defining victory while asymmetric drone warfare cripples the Strait of Hormuz. Barbara also addresses the rising physical dangers journalists face in a highly charged domestic and global climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s public call for prayer during the Iranian conflict, the fallout of a bombshell investigative report detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct by labor leader Cesar Chavez, and the political infighting within the GOP over the war's mounting costs and impact on the upcoming midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s forceful criticism of the media during the Iranian conflict, the intense personal standoff between Senator Rand Paul and DHS nominee Markwayne Mullin, and the investigative report detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct by labor leader Cesar Chavez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigning over military action against Iran, Israel killing more top Iranian leaders in strikes and President Trump even blasting members of the GOP over how to pass the SAVE Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s detailing the "miracle" surgery performed on Florida Congressman Neal Dunn, his comments regarding the possibility of "taking" or "freeing" Cuba during its total blackout, and White House Chief of Staff Suzy Wiles’ sharing she has early-stage breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump slamming reporters over questions about U.S. casualties in the war with Iran, newly unsealed documents revealing lobbyist Juleanna Glover’s plan to rehabilitate Jeffrey Epstein’s reputation, and the turbulent departure of Ric Grenell from his position as the head of the Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howard Kurtz is joined by Fox News contributor & OutKick columnist Mary Katharine Ham to discuss the tactical victories and shifting timelines of the military strikes in Iran, the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and the media's focus on Gavin Newsom’s telegenic image versus his governing record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the increasing casualties in the ongoing US–Israel conflict, Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime accountant Richard Kahn telling House investigators Epstein’s estate settled with a woman who accused President Trump, and a report that DHS pick Markwayne Mullin’s former employee, a convicted felon, allegedly stored weapons at his family plumbing business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Pam Bondi relocating to Washington-area military base amid threats tied to cartel crackdown and Epstein case, CNN’s removing a report seen as sympathizing with teens accused of attempted bombing at anti-Muslim protest near Gracie Mansion, and the Trump Administration’s requests for Jewish student’s names at Penn, for antisemitism probe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, two men being charged with attempting to support ISIS after an IED attack in NYC, and Anthropic suing the Pentagon over its “supply chain risk” designation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran,the firing of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, and a federal judge's ruling against Kari Lake’s appointment as head of the US Agency for Global Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the firing of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez dropping his re-election bid after admitting to affair with a young staffer, and President Trump pushing for the Israeli government to grant a pardon to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over corruption charges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on The House Oversight Committee subpoenaing Pam Bondi for a closed-door deposition related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Texas primary election results, and an interview with JD Vance discussing the economy, immigration, and his relationship with former NYC Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s decision to attend the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, and Hillary Clinton’s angry reaction after Lauren Boebert leaked a photo during her deposition related to the Epstein files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 24th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on the U.S. men's hockey team’s Olympic gold win over Canada & FBI Director Kash Patel being invited to celebrate with them, new allegations from a former ICE instructor that the agency cut training standards for new officers, and violence breaking out across Mexico after the killing of a major cartel leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on January 15th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on a federal officer shooting a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel, the Trump administration’s decision to halt immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, and growing concerns over the editorial independence of the U.S. military newspaper Stars and Stripes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 19th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the controversy surrounding President Trump's comments about the U.S. women's hockey team during his State of the Union address, the nomination of Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General, and President Trump's proposal to provide retirement savings accounts to Americans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's delivering the State of the Union address, Bill Gates’s admitting to affairs in connection to the Epstein files, and the DHS reversing their temporary suspension of the TSA PreCheck program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. men's hockey team’s Olympic gold win over Canada & FBI Director Kash Patel being invited to celebrate with them, new allegations from a former ICE instructor that the agency cut training standards for new officers, and violence breaking out across Mexico after the killing of a major cartel leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team securing the gold in a dramatic overtime victory over Canada, another assassination attempt against President Donald Trump being thwarted at his Mar-a-Lago residence, and an Federal Communications Commission commissioner calling for broadcasters to air more “patriotic” content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on former Prince Andrew being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, new information on Jeffrey Epstein showing he cultivated relationships with Virgin Island customs officers and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland and President Trump scrapping over sewage in the Potomac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert blasting CBS for not airing an interview with a Democrat Trump critic, the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, and Tricia McLaughlin resigning as the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, the profile of California Governor Gavin Newsom, including details about his dyslexia, and the passing of acclaimed actor Robert Duvall at the age of 95. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Homeland Security funding remaining the major obstacle in the ongoing government shutdown, journalist Don Lemon getting indicted for his actions at a protest in Minnesota, and the FTC investigating Apple News for potential bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration moving to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions tied to climate change, Kathryn Ruemmler resigning as top attorney at Goldman Sachs over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and the ongoing FBI-led search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the recent congressional hearing with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the Jeffrey Epstein case, the “looming” government shutdown related to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, and discussions around potential negotiations and military action against Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the latest in the investigation into the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie, newly released Epstein files showing President Trump reportedly contacted Palm Beach Police to support their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and the FDA’s refusing to review Moderna’s application for a new mRNA flu vaccine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump reportedly telling a Florida police chief 'everyone' knew what Epstein was doing, Howard Lutnick facing bipartisan calls to resign after being named in Epstein files and Savannah Guthrie issuing a new plea to the public to help find her mother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Jeff Bezos' ownership and management of the Washington Post newspaper, the White House removing a social media video depicting the Obamas as apes, and new details about Ghislaine Maxwell's involvement with the Clinton Global Initiative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump willing to release federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel Project in New York if Penn Station is named after him, the ongoing disappearance case of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, and The Trump administration's new policy making it easier to remove or discipline up to 50,000 federal workers. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the arrest of former CNN commentator Don Lemon for storming a church with anti-ICE protestors, the withdrawal of 700 federal immigration and border agents from the Minneapolis area, and the emotional video of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie discussing her mother's disappearance and the family's demand for 'proof of life' before addressing ransom demands. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's comments about nationalizing elections and claims of voter fraud, the testimony of the siblings of Rene Gainger, who was killed by an ICE agent, and the DOJ's release of 3 million Epstein files containing new allegations against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the disappearance of TODAY show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, the arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, and the decision by Hillary Clinton to testify before a House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Don Lemon reveling in his own arrest, Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk named in latest Epstein file release and President Trump announcing a two-year closure of the Kennedy Center for renovations. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump selecting Kevin Warsh to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, Ghislaine Maxwell's claims about secret settlements involving Jeffrey Epstein's associates, and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreeing to halt attacks on Ukraine's capital due to brutal cold. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the debate between Senator Rand Paul and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding the legality of capturing the Venezuelan president, and the FBI raid on a Georgia election hub as part of an investigation into 2020 election fraud behavior. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the developing shooting incident involving the border patrol on the Arizona-Mexico border, and the controversy around Kanye West's recent apology regarding antisemitic comments and behavior. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis, the retirement of long-serving Democratic Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton from Congress, and two newspapers owned by Rupert Murdoch, the New York Post and the Wall Street Journal coming out against ICE in Minneapolis. Follow Howie on Twitter:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices