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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's Deceptive Bombing of Iran a Success - But Then He Invokes Regime Change 23.06.2025 37:39

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

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy 20.06.2025 36:14

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 13th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

The Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets 19.06.2025 38:20

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 9th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant. 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': Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far' 18.06.2025 37:35

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 11th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠ ⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Battle Goes Nuclear As Musk Calls for Trump's Impeachment, Invokes Jeffrey Epstein 17.06.2025 36:08

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired June 6th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on the big beautiful break-up of President Trump and Elon Musk, Musk calling for Trump's impeachment over spending bill and says Trump has close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. 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': RFK Report Filled with AI Blunders, Nonexistent Sources 16.06.2025 36:43

This 'Media BuzzMeter' first aired May 30th, 2025 .... Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr.'s MAHA report being filled with A-I errors, Elon Musk reportedly using heavy drugs while campaigning for Trump and Trump disliking a new nickname given to him. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel's Attack on Iranian Nukes Blows Up Trump Efforts at Diplomacy 13.06.2025 36:14

Howie Kurtz on Israel launching attacks on Iranian nuclear research facilities, scientists and Iranian commanders also being targeted in the strikes and Sen. Padilla being forcibly removed from a Sec. Noem news conference. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Team Picked Fort Bragg Troops for Looks and Loyalty: 'No Fat Soldiers' 12.06.2025 38:42

Howie Kurtz on Fort Bragg being told not to have any 'fat soldiers' in the audience for Trump visit, Sen. McConnell urging Sec. Hegseth to continue to support Ukraine and Bob Costas bashing the media for not being tough on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk Caves, Regrets Anti-Trump Tweets that 'Went Too Far' 11.06.2025 39:35

Howie Kurtz on ABC News firing Terry Moran for comments over President Trump and Stephen Miller, Gov. Newsom delivering speech criticizing Trump over L.A. unrest and Elon Musk regretting aggressive posts on Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Says Gavin Newsom Should Be Arrested, Governor Says Bring It On As L.A. Scarred by Scattered Violence 10.06.2025 39:02

Howie Kurtz on Trump threatening to arrest Governor Newsom amid riots, Newsom planning to sue Trump over National Guard deployment and RFK Jr. firing everyone on the CDC vaccine advisory board. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump, Newsom Clash Over National Guard in L.A. As Journalists Injured by Fake Bullets 09.06.2025 40:20

Howie Kurtz on a journalist being shot by a rubber bullet in L.A. riots, Trump threatening to cut off Musk contracts and ABC suspends Terry Moran over Trump rant. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Battle Goes Nuclear As Musk Calls for Trump's Impeachment, Invokes Jeffrey Epstein 06.06.2025 38:08

Howie Kurtz on the big, beautiful break-up of President Trump and Elon Musk, Musk calling for Trump's impeachment over spending bill and says Trump has close ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crossing a Line? Trump Orders Probe of Biden Coverup of Mental Decline 05.06.2025 39:38

Howie Kurtz on Trump opening an investigation into Biden's term, GOP senators expressing concern over Trump spending bill and Trump issuing travel bans on a dozen countries. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elon Musk Tries to Nuke Trump's 'Disgusting Abomination' of a Budget Bill 04.06.2025 39:42

Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk blasting Trump's 'Big Beautiful' budget bill, the IDF releasing a video showing thugs shooting Palestinians at an aid center and the Kennedy Center subscriptions falling dramatically. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DOJ Probing Harvard Law Review, Which Decides Hiring and Publication Based on Race and Gender 03.06.2025 39:49

Howie Kurtz on the DOJ conducting a probe into Harvard Law Review, Ukraine embarrassing Russia with drone attack and Andrew Cuomo saying he regrets resigning as Governor. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump's Agenda Collides with Reality in Battle Over Tariffs, Spending and Ivy League Schools 02.06.2025 39:16

Howie Kurtz on the Colorado attack suspect being in the country illegally, Trump supporters questioning his pardons and on businessman accused of orchestrating attacks on journalists. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RFK Report Filled with AI Blunders, Nonexistent Sources 30.05.2025 38:43

Howie Kurtz on RFK Jr.'s MAHA report being filled with A-I errors, Elon Musk reportedly using heavy drugs while campaigning for Trump and Trump disliking a new nickname given to him. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Judges Block Trump from Imposing Steepest Tariffs, Creating Global Uncertainty 29.05.2025 39:58

Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk wrapping up his term as head of DOGE, Qatar gifting plane to Trump not finalized yet and RFK Jr. ending COVID shot recommendation for children. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pardons for Sale? Trump Spares Convicted Fraudster Whose Mother Gave the President Millions 28.05.2025 39:55

Howie Kurtz on Trump's recent pardons of convicted felons raising eyebrows, judge striking down Trump order that targeted law firm WilmerHale and Broadway star Patti LuPone saying the Trump-led Kennedy Center 'should get blown up'. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Unloads on Putin, Surprised to Discover He Has No Interest in Peace 27.05.2025 39:10

Howie Kurtz on Trump blasting Putin for not wanting to end war on Ukraine, Trump saying tariffs on the EU will be delayed and Trump wanting names and countries of Harvard's foreign students. 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': Trump Pulls Surgeon General Nominee After Attack by Laura Loomer 26.05.2025 32:55

This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on May 8th, 2025 ... Howie Kurtz on Trump announcing a trade deal made with the United Kingdom, Trump withdrawing his nominee for Surgeon General and dozens of students being arrested for pro-Palestinian protests. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠ ⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Bars Harvard from Accepting Foreign Students, Orders Current Ones Out 23.05.2025 39:23

Howie Kurtz on the Trump Administration barring Harvard from accepting foreign students, SCOTUS blocking funds to Oklahoma religious charter school and RFK Jr. saying our food and pharma are poisoning our children. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Falsely Claims White Genocide in South Africa, Citing Elon Musk 22.05.2025 35:54

Howie Kurtz on Trump claiming 'white genocide' happening in meeting with South African leader, Jewish couple murdered in D.C. anti-Semitic terror attack and the New York Knicks collapsing at home in game one of Conference Finals. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Defends Ailing Biden, Blames His Top Aides for Border Crisis 21.05.2025 41:12

Howie Kurtz on Trump surprisingly defends Biden and blames aides for border mess, Trump getting low approval ratings on the economy and the DOJ investigating Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about COVID decisions. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠@HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden’s Cancer: What Took So Long, and Was It Covered Up? 20.05.2025 36:10

Today, Howie discusses the underlying medical questions following former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, the departure of CBS News CEO and President Wendy McMahon, and Sesame Street's signing of a new distribution deal with Netflix. Follow Howie on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@HowardKurtz⁠⁠ ⁠⁠For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices