MEDIA BUZZmeter - Archive

Howard Kurtz on President Trump guaranteeing his 5-thousand dollar checks to Americans if the GOP wins in the midterms, dire warnings from AI researchers that improving superintelligence could cause human extinction by the end of the decade, and '60 Minutes' under Bari Weiss debuting with pilot rescue story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on ex-Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon warning of AI's existential threat, Vice President JD Vance taking center stage at the Republican midterm convention, and President Trump's proposed $5,000 checks for adult Americans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s non-convention speech and his proposed $5,000 payout to voters, an AI researcher’s apocalyptic warning about superintelligence, and the growing trend of colleges offering direct admission without applications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's defended memories of 9/11 and criticism of news coverage, cash gifts given to White House staffers, and reports alleging Benjamin Netanyahu ignored explicit warnings prior to the October 7 attacks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on military polygraph tests over Iran war leaks, the White House publishing border deportation video games, Fox News parting ways with Maria Bartiromo over election coverage, and AI-driven sextortion schemes targeting families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on September 1st, 2026… Howie Kurtz on the WSJ report that the Justice Department may drop its contempt effort against Anthony Fauci, the shifting political debate over America’s $40 trillion national debt, and CBC instructing staff not to use the word "terrorist" to describe 9/11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on JD Vance filling in at the White House press podium, GOP election expert Charlie Cook’s grim predictions for Republicans in the midterms, and former Fox News host Maria Bartiromo’s sudden departure from the network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on why House Democrats won't pursue a third President Trump impeachment, news creators using AI actors to trick YouTube viewers, and the record-breaking NBA penalties slapped on the Los Angeles Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump announcing powerful strikes on Iranian targets following military tensions, a whistleblower warning that a rushed Postal Service overhaul could disrupt mail-in voting for millions, and why the rapid rise of AI data centers and bot-written articles is triggering widespread public and industry pushback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the WSJ report that the Justice Department may drop its contempt effort against Anthony Fauci, the shifting political debate over America’s $40 trillion national debt, and CBC instructing staff not to use the word "terrorist" to describe 9/11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on progressive influencers quietly accepting money from political campaigns, the Pentagon assigning conservative commentators to government civilian roles, and President Trump threatening to report Meet the Press host Kristen Welker to the FCC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the WSJ report that the Justice Department may drop its contempt effort against Anthony Fauci, the shifting political debate over America’s $40 trillion national debt, and CBC instructing staff not to use the word "terrorist" to describe 9/11.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump sharing a fierce critique of GOP inaction ahead of the midterms, Meta agreeing to a massive $18 billion settlement over youth app addiction claims, and why the country is uniting to remember the legacy of American icon Dolly Parton.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the passing of beloved icon Dolly Parton at age 80, President Trump’s endorsement carrying Lindsey Graham’s sister Darlene to a primary victory in South Carolina, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth facing scrutiny over the recent firings of high-ranking military officials.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries meeting with Jared Kushner to discuss potential common ground, the online backlash from progressives and critics, and why a Substack essayist says President Trump’s psychological draw leaves loyalists like Natalie Harp eager to reorganize their entire lives around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump suggesting he could use the military to intervene in bond markets, media coverage of Natalie Harp reaching offensive levels, and Prince Harry and Meghan Merkle relocating back to the United Kingdom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Michael Cohen interviewing his former boss President Trump, the U.S. national debt crossing the $40-trillion mark and longtime publisher of 'Stars & Stripes' retiring over differences with the Pentagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on fake polling firms fabricating local election results, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth facing backlash over his wife's presence in classified DOD meetings, and why conservative host Tucker Carlson is falsely rumored to be launching a 2028 presidential bid.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on ABC suing the FCC over First Amendment rights, a foiled assassination plot targeting Cabinet officials, and democratic socialist Angie Nixon's primary victory over Alexander Vindman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the fallout following the suicide of former Cambridge scholar Jason Arday after media reports exposed his plagiarism, an intercepted report revealing Iran's secret plan to escalate the war with the U.S., President Trump's White House press briefing clash with CNN's Kristen Holmes, and the sudden death of actress Hayden Panettiere at age 36. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump dismissing military mental health concerns on the USS Abraham Lincoln, AOC defending her decision to publicly share her egg-freezing journey, and AG Todd Blanche's interview regarding DOJ independence from the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the board’s controversial plan to shut down the Kennedy Center for a two-year renovation, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down to prioritize her family, and Dave Barry’s defense against claims that baby boomers are partying too hard in retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s covert departure in a catering truck following Iranian threats, Forbes firing top editor Randall Lane over an undisclosed $6 million payment, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stepping down after maternity leave, and why Chris Matthews is warning Democrats to distance themselves from Democratic Socialists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump riding in a catering truck to board a secret decoy plane following Iranian threats, the White House pressuring US Attorney Jeanine Pirro to re-prosecute a dropped reflecting pool vandalism case, and why conservative host Tomi Lahren says Republicans are driving struggling voters toward socialism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs while teasing a potential presidential or Senate run, the Secret Service using a decoy Air Force One during a covert president flight following Iranian assassination threats, and why men everywhere are ditching deep pockets for designer purses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez freezing her eggs while teasing a potential presidential or Senate run, a federal appeals court ruling President Trump's White House ballroom project illegal without congressional approval, and President Trump dropping key claims in his $10 billion BBC defamation suit to protect financial records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on a Senate committee voting to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, President Trump's reported Camp David confrontation with Pete Hegseth over munitions shortages, and POTUS privately signaling JD Vance as his preferred 2028 successor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Abdul El-Sayed’s razor-thin Michigan primary victory over Haley Stevens, President Trump's response to Jeanine Pirro dropping the Reflecting Pool charges, and prominent right-wing figures gathering at Tucker Carlson’s compound to weigh a third-party political movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Tom Holland’s gritty new Spider-Man film breaking box office records despite a complex plot, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s tense confrontation with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over dropped Reflecting Pool charges, and David Ellison defending his media network takeover in a new op-ed.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropping charges in a high-profile vandalism case despite White House pushback, President Trump dismissing recent polling numbers as the conflict with Iran impacts gas prices, and former 60 Minutes correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi joining Columbia Journalism School.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro dropping felony vandalism charges against a former Olympian over the Reflecting Pool repair timeline, a WSJ investigation revealing President Trump’s high-pressure fundraising tactics, and RFK Jr.’s tense CNN confrontation over vaccine safety and autism studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Democrats garnering slightly more interest than Republicans in the Midterms, Stephen and Katie Miller sought out Dr. Fauci for advice early in the pandemic, and President Trump saying Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Todd Blanche’s imperiled nomination for Attorney General amid GOP pushback over a controversial DOJ payout fund, Dr. Anthony Fauci invoking the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a fiery Capitol Hill hearing, and James Comey facing FBI prosecution over a cryptic seashell photo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Dr. Anthony Fauci’s contentious Capitol Hill testimony regarding COVID-19 lockdowns and private journal entries, joint U.S.-Saudi airstrikes against Iranian proxies in Iraq as Trump scolds Benjamin Netanyahu, and major anchor overhauls at 60 Minutes as conservative columnist Ross Douthat joins the broadcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s ongoing clash with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins and his call for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to kill the filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. Plus, a multi-billion dollar merger delay for Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, and a brewing primary challenge to fill the seat of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Caitlyn Clark shining at the WNBA All-star Game, growing questions around Mitch McConnell's absence, and the White House admitting they cancelled federal grants to blue states. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ withdrawing subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said to be 'ruffling feathers' in the administration, and a Secret Service agent on JD Vance's detail being investigated for allegedly leaking operational security information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Trump’s escalating military warnings to Iran following deadly attacks on U.S. troops, the political backlash over New Jersey mistakenly registering thousands of non-citizens to vote, and the growing civil war within the Democratic Party as moderate leaders clash with far-left socialists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Speaker Mike Johnson breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran as congressional scrutiny intensifies, shifts in the administration’s approach toward China’s alleged election interference, and the spreading of rampant conspiracy theories surrounding the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the escalating war with Iran as casualties rise and Republicans face midterm anxieties, the contentious South Carolina Senate race as Lindsey Graham’s sister launches a campaign, a federal judge temporarily blocking the $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the environmental impact of Canadian wildfires, President Trump ordering a review of climate guidance from the National Academy of Sciences, a media report detailing dismissed immigration assault charges, and escalating military conflicts between the U.S. and Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's prime-time address regarding the 2020 election and the decisions by major television networks to limit or halt their live coverage, FBI Director Kash Patel's investigation into White House leaks concerning aircraft security, and radio host Howard Stern's transition to a reduced broadcasting schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the policy disagreement between President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin over ICE traffic stops, the ethics questions surrounding FCC Chairman Brendan Carr receiving gifts from Paramount during a pending merger, and the confirmation hearing of acting AG Todd Blanche. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the confirmation hearing of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who fought behind the scenes to control a Trump-backed investigator's push for political payback, President Trump's rapidly shifting stance on Strait of Hormuz shipping fees, and Gayle King's viral, deeply personal account of catching her ex-husband cheating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham and the conspiracy theories surrounding his death, a federal judge's rejection of a multi-billion dollar fund for January 6th convicts, and a multi-state lawsuit aiming to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump swapping his luxury Qatari-gifted jet for his original Air Force One over safety concerns, CNN clarifying its reporting stance after a hospital photo of Mitch McConnell emerged, and the media whirlwind surrounding the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner announcing he is suspending his campaign & exiting the Maine U.S. Senate race following severe sexual assault allegations, President Trump swapping his new Qatari-gifted jet for his original Air Force One, and CNN issuing an on-air correction after getting fooled by a parody social media account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner officially dropping out of the race following severe sexual assault allegations, President Trump's conflicting updates on the conflict with Iran, and major on-air media blunders from CBS and CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. ceasefire with Iran is officially over, the total unraveling of Graham Plattner’s Senate campaign in Maine amid gripping misconduct allegations, and the legal dismissal of Trump Media's $3.8 billion defamation lawsuit against The Washington Post. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the career-threatening sexual assault allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, President Trump's claims of holding the top ranking on TikTok, and the political rise of Vice President J.D. Vance as the apparent 2028 Republican heir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the 250th anniversary of America’s founding marked by deeply polarized political messaging, a Wall Street Journal report exposing billions in personal earnings and high-volume stock trading within President Trump's investment accounts, and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's sharp critique of Gen Z upon her return from maternity leave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz reflects on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American experiment, sharing his personal gratitude for the country and his memories of the bicentennial celebration in New York . While acknowledging America's historical hypocrisies and flaws, Kurtz voices concern over how deeply politicized the nation and its upcoming milestone have become . As Howie puts it: "I just love this country for all of its flaws, excesses, hypocrisies. It is still the longest running experiment in history of self-governance, even at this difficult time." To hear more about America's 250

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's staggering new financial disclosures revealing billions in crypto and foreign business deals, a socialist primary upset shaking up the Democratic establishment in Colorado, and NPR's massive on-air blunder falsely reporting the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the conservative backlash against Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett over her mail-in ballot and birthright citizenship votes, President Trump’s financial disclosures regarding his family’s cryptocurrency businesses, and Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s public disclosure of his depression diagnosis following a 100-day absence from Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court expanding presidential authority while leaving President Trump on the hook for a $5 million defamation judgment to E. Jean Carroll , Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton jetting off to Iceland with his rumored mistress, and the Senate Ethics Committee dismissing a misconduct complaint against Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the rise of far-left democratic socialists triggering a fierce internal battle within the Democratic party , former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleading guilty to mishandling classified information , and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg exposing a cruel, politically motivated hoax targeting his young children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court handing President Trump two major immigration victories, the White House saying Iran is still 'desperate' to make a deal, and the socialist surge fracturing the Democrat Party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani's progressive primary victories knocking off incumbent New York Democrats, President Trump’s tense face-off with Senate Republicans over a canceled bipartisan housing bill, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousting high-ranking military leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Senate voting to limit President Trump’s military authority against Iran, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s candidates sweeping the New York political establishment in the primaries, and acting DNI Bill Pulte’s planned mass staff cuts following the Tulsi Gabbard scandal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the rise of self-proclaimed socialist Democrats sweeping into local offices across major blue cities, the Wall Street Journal's exposé revealing that prediction platform Polymarket paid influencers to film fake trades on dummy websites, and President Trump’s furious backlash against the New York Times over its coverage of the ongoing war with Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's public disputes with international leaders like Italy's Giorgia Meloni and the UK's Keir Starmer, the controversy surrounding a detailed investigative report alleging former DNI Tulsi Gabbard's political messaging was controlled by her guru's religious sect, and the federal appointees who halted a criminal investigation into a suspected multi-million dollar clemency buyout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the explosive revelations from Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's upcoming book Regime Change, the fierce bipartisan backlash over President Trump’s controversial peace memorandum with Iran, and the star-studded grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's aggressive defense of his controversial "secret" Iran agreement amidst intense bipartisan and media backlash, the Supreme Court's major 6-3 ruling limiting nationwide injunctions to clear the way for ending birthright citizenship, and Hillary Clinton's remarks calling Joe Biden's 2024 re-election bid a "terrible mistake." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump’s secret 1.5-page Iran peace memorandum drawing intense bipartisan blowback, the New York Knicks’ historic come-from-behind championship victory over San Antonio fueled by Jalen Brunson’s major salary sacrifice, and an SPLC scandal involving the misuse of donor funds to pay hate group informants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the New York Knicks winning their first championship in 53 years, California Governor Gavin Newsom alleging a politically motivated DOJ investigation by President Trump, and a secret West Wing memo revealing the administration's serious consideration of suspending habeas corpus for unauthorized immigrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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