MEDIA BUZZmeter

<p>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?</p>

Both Parties Slam RFK for His Hostility to Vaccines As a Danger to Children

Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr. getting grilled by both parties over his anti-vaccine stance, DOJ launching criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and the Trump Administration getting heat for striking drug boat off the coast of Venezuela. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-05
34:42

Trump Offers Jobs to Clear the Field for Andrew Cuomo to Stop Socialist Zohran Mamdani

Howie Kurtz on Trump getting involved in the NYC mayoral race with job offerings, judge ruling Trump administration can't withhold funding from Harvard and Epstein victims rallying in D.C. after sexual assaults now being called a 'hoax'. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-04
31:09

Trump Very Much Alive at Presser, Pushes Back on Ugly Health Rumors

Howie Kurtz on President Trump pushing back on claims his health is in decline, China pushing new global order alongside Russia and Trump family bitcoin begins trading on Nasdaq. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-03
32:46

Kristi Noem: CBS Shamefully Cut Interview Calling Abrego Garcia a Gang Member, Wife Beater and Child Porn Collector

Howie Kurtz on Secretary Noem going after CBS news for editing one of her interview answers, former CDC bosses saying RFK Jr. is putting Americans' health in danger and postwar Gaza plans including voluntary relocation of all Palestinians. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-02
36:32

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired August 18th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to the war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C.   Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

09-01
00:21

CDC in Chaos After Firings, Resignations and RFK's Anti-Science Attacks

Howie Kurtz on CDC employees staging walkout in support of ousted leaders, misinformation spreading on Minneapolis shooter and Tulsi Gabbard outing the identity of undercover CIA officer.   Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-29
32:14

Trump Fires New CDC Chief for Refusing to Follow RFK's Anti-Vaccine Agenda

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ failing to indict DC sandwich thrower, Trump firing CDC director over RFK vaccine policies and the DOT taking over control of Union Station in D.C. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-28
29:58

Taylor Swift's Engagement is Such Big News that Even Trump Praised Her and Travis Kelce

Howie Kurtz on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting engaged, Cracker Barrel reversing decision to change their logo and Trump holding three hour live cabinet meeting. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-27
37:02

Trump Fires First Black Woman on Fed Board, But Lisa Cook Vows to Fight Back

Howie Kurtz on Trump firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, judge blocking deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia and Trump signing executive order that orders the prosecution of those who burn the flag. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-26
37:27

Trump Threatens Action Against Chris Christie, Wes Moore After Bolton Raid

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to open new investigation of Chris Christie over 'Bridgegate', the U.S. government taking a 10% stake in chipmaker Intel and Trump attacking NBC and ABC.   Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-25
34:33

FBI Raids John Bolton's Home to Search for Classified Documents

Howie Kurtz on the FBI raiding the home of former Trump advisor John Bolton, the first set of Epstein files being sent to Congress and judge ruling Alina Habba unlawfully serving as U.S. attorney. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-22
36:18

Trump Critics Say His Wedge Issue is Attacks on Black Cities

Howie Kurtz on Russia launching massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine as peace talks seem to stall, Trump portraying American cities as chaotic, apocalyptic hellscapes and Governor Newsom jockeying to lead the Democrat Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-21
36:33

As Moscow Downplays the Idea of Putin Meeting Zelenskyy, is Peace Process Falling Apart?

Howie Kurtz on Trump and Putin sharing the same thoughts on mail-in ballots, a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting still not a guarantee and the White House launching its own TikTok page. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-20
36:27

Trump DOJ, After Declaring Case Closed, Turning Over Epstein Files to Republican House Committee

Howie Kurtz on President Trump hosting Zelenskyy and other European leaders seeking end to war on Ukraine, Trump DOJ handing over Epstein files to House Oversight Committee and more Republican governors deciding to deploy National Guard troops to D.C. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-19
36:49

Trump Sides with Putin, Drops Cease-Fire Goal, Putting Pressure on Zelenskyy

Howie Kurtz on Trump pushing for straight peace deal between Russia and Ukraine instead of ceasefire, D.C. reaching an agreement with President Trump’s administration over takeover of the city’s police force and COVID levels rising across the United States. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-18
36:03

D.C. Sues Trump Administration to Block Federal Takeover But Has Little Leverage Under Home Rule

Howie Kurtz on the growing police presence in Washington, D.C. to combat violent crime, the ongoing political battle to redraw congressional maps in South Texas, and the upcoming summit between President Trump and President Vladimir Putin and what a successful conversation looks like for both leaders. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-15
29:49

Trump Vows to Make D.C. Crime Crackdown Permanent As Feds Make Arrests

Howie Kurtz on the growing surveillance in Washington, D.C. to curb crime, the upcoming high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and moments from President Trump’s press conference announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-14
30:57

Trump Drastically Lowers Expectations for Putin Summit as a ‘Listening Exercise’

Howie Kurtz discusses his column on the growing power and influence of the second Trump administration, the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, and allegations that Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) approved leaking classified information to harm President Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-13
26:49

Trump Says He’ll Walk Away If Putin Won’t Talk Peace; Then Why Invite Him to U.S.?

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, his recent move to temporarily take control of the Washington D.C. police department, and Chris Cuomo's controversial deepfake video featuring Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-12
34:25

Can Trump and Putin Make a Deal Over Zelensky’s Objections?

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, the Trump administration's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., and Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of outspoken voices within the Democratic Party. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

08-11
31:23

Franky Jones

what a rube

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Franky Jones

Hack propagandists

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Franky Jones

fake news

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Franky Jones

fake news galore

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Franky Jones

floride? tds much

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