MEDIA BUZZmeter

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.c...

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/...

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. Vis...

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....

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/adcho...

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. Visi...

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 podcas...

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...

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 cho...

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/adc...

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