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MEDIA BUZZmeter

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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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Trump Strikes European Tariff Deal, Still Dogged by Epstein Questions 28.07.2025 39:04

Howie Kurtz on President Trump making new tariff deal with the European Union, Trump calling the Epstein files a 'hoax' and the White House telling Sec. Hegseth to stop using polygraph tests. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skydance Gets Quick Approval, Buys Paramount, Colbert and South Park Rebel 25.07.2025 37:38

Howie Kurtz on the FCC quickly approving a Paramount-Skydance merger, the DOJ interviewing Ghislaine Maxwell and Trump clashing with Jerome Powell over renovation costs of Fed headquarters. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bondi Told Trump His Name Repeatedly Appears in Epstein Files-Which May Mean Nothing 24.07.2025 39:09

Howie Kurtz on Trump being told his name is in the Epstein files multiple times, Columbia University agreeing to pay $200 million to settle fight with the White House and French President Macron suing right-wing podcast host Candace Owen. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Allies Orchestrating Ghislaine Maxwell Hill Testimony-Would Sex Predator Get Leniency? 23.07.2025 37:32

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ reaching out to Ghislaine Maxwell for a meeting, Hunter Biden going after big name liberals in expletive-laden interview and NPR whistleblower saying their politics led to defunding. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Colbert Mocks CBS in Humor-Filled Rants as Jon Stewart, Other Celbes Hail Him 22.07.2025 40:08

Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert saying he can now really speak his mind after being cancelled, DNI Gabbard claiming there was a 'treasonous conspiracy' during 2016 election and Al Sharpton blasting Trump for releasing MLK assassination files. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jeffrey Epstein Saga Takes Dramatic Twist with Trump Ordering Twist with Trump Ordering Grand Jury Material Released 21.07.2025 38:50

Howie Kurtz on Trump directing AG Bondi to work on unsealing Epstein files, doxxing and assaults on ICE agents surging and Trump ordering the Washington Commanders to change name back to Redskins. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wall Street Journal Says Trump Sent Epstein Crude Drawing, He Denies it, Says He'll Sue 18.07.2025 31:01

Howie Kurtz on a Wall Street Journal report claiming President Trump sent Jeffrey Epstein drawing of a naked woman for his birthday, Trump denies it and says he will sue the news outlet. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Keeps Ripping Jerome Powell-the Fed Chair HE Appointed 17.07.2025 31:52

Howie Kurtz on Trump wanting Jerome Powell out forgetting he appointed him, Laura Loomer warning Trump the Epstein files could 'consume his presidency' and Buddhist monks getting scammed in Thailand. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

House Speaker Breaks with Trump on Epstein Files, The Issue That Won't Go Away 16.07.2025 34:42

Howie Kurtz on Speaker Mike Johnson breaking from Trump on Epstein files, Joe Rogan confronting Gov. Newsom on his COVID-19 record and Hunter Biden saying the Democrat Party abandoned his father. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlie Kirk, MAGA Influence Follow Trump's Lead, Say They'll Stop Talking About Epstein 15.07.2025 34:30

Howie Kurtz on MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk saying 'he's done talking' about Jeffrey Epstein, DOGE cuts to the VA being questioned and Texas camp leader waited over an hour after receiving flood warning before starting evacuations. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Threatens to Revoke Rosie O'Donnell's Citizenship - She's a Danger to America? 14.07.2025 38:17

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's citizenship, Trump dismissing questions about Texas flood warning capabilities and debate over ICE agents wearing masks heating up. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Local Texas Officials Repeatedly Warned of Floods But Never Got Money for Emergency Alerts 11.07.2025 36:34

Howie Kurtz on the questions rising over political actions taken before deadly flooding, new report saying Netanyahu sought an early ceasefire but changed course and the FBI using polygraph tests to check loyalty to Dir. Patel. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Rogan Dined Privately with Donald Trump Before Ripping His 'Insane' Immigration Raids 10.07.2025 35:54

Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk's A-I spewing hate speech praising Hitler, Joe Rogan has dinner with Trump just days before blasting ICE raids and Putin not having any interest in stopping his war on Ukraine. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI Impersonates Marco Rubio, Spews Anti-Semitism on Elon Musk's Site 09.07.2025 38:49

Howie Kurtz on an imposter using A-I to impersonate Sec. Rubio in message to officials, Trump threatening to bomb Moscow and questions escalating about Texas flood warning system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MAGA Loyalists Feel Betrayed by Closing of Jeffrey Epstein Case on Grounds There Is No Client List 08.07.2025 37:52

Howie Kurtz on Trump supporters angered by the DOJ backing off of promised release of Epstein files, acts of heroism getting highlighted in devastating Texas flood and Trump ramping up trade wars with letters to various nations. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Calls Musk 'Off the Rails' As Elon Goes Off About Jeffrey Epstein Client List 07.07.2025 38:12

Howie Kurtz on Trump saying Elon Musk is losing it after citing Jeffrey Epstein client list again, Trump saying he is disappointed in Putin after call with him and RFK Jr. going after the food industry to stop using synthetic dyes. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred' 04.07.2025 30:28

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on June 26th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change 03.07.2025 35:39

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 23rd, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump's surprise decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities, White House saying strike against Iran prevented a nuclear war and Trump teasing regime change in Tehran. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk Regrets Wielding Chainsaw As Senate Passes More Expensive Bill Than The House 02.07.2025 39:32

Howie Kurtz on Paramount agreeing to pay $16million to settle Trump's CBS lawsuit, Senate passing spending bill sending it back to the House and Elon Musk vowing to form a third party if the spending bill passes. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Threatens to Investigate Musk and Kill His Contracts As Elon Vows to Create Third Party 01.07.2025 38:59

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to deport Elon Musk and cut off government support for his businesses, Musk promising to found third party if spending bill passes and Trump demanding Jerome Powell lower interest rates. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Musk Slams Trump's Bill, GOP Senator Quitting After President Threatens Him 30.06.2025 38:55

Howie Kurtz on GOP Senators in rural states pushing back on slashing Medicaid spending in 'big beautiful' bill, Trump threatening to suspend military aid to Israel if Netanyahu's prosecution isn't stopped and Trump getting a series of wins in Supreme court cases. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Cuomo Blamed for Barely Campaigning As Dems Plot to Stop Zohran Mamdani 27.06.2025 37:06

Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court ruling states can block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, questions remaining on the assessment of success of the Iran strike and Andrew Cuomo remaining in NYC mayoral race despite surprise loss to democrat socialist. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

Hegseth, Defending Iran Strikes, Rips Media for Trump 'Hatred' 26.06.2025 38:12

Howie Kurtz on Sec. Hegseth blaming 'hatred' of Trump in questioning success of Iran strike, White House saying they want Iran intel leaker jailed and RFK Jr. announcing the U.S. will stop funding global vaccines. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How Young Socialist Toppled Andrew Cuomo to Become National Figure in New York Mayor's Race 25.06.2025 39:02

Howie Kurtz on Trump reveling in the Israel and Iran ceasefire, democrat socialist upsetting Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayor's race and a MAHA report on chronic disease including fake citations. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Angrily Rips Israel, Iran for Cease-Fire Violations, Denounces CNN and MSNBC Reporting 24.06.2025 34:30

Howie Kurtz on Trump lashing out at both Israel and Iran for breaking ceasefire, Trump blasting the media for downplaying bombing of Iranian nuclear sites and the Supreme Court allowing the Trump administration to deport migrants to countries other than their own. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...