MEDIA BUZZmeter
1,247 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 hours ago - ★★★★ - 539 ratingsHowie 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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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Some Democrats Refuse to Give Up on Banning Trump Despite Ruling Joined by 3 Liberal Judges
March 13, 2024 16:19 - 38 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on March 5th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the Supreme Court invalidating attempts to throw Trump off ballots, Americans having mixed memories of Trump's four years and Kamala Harris meeting with Israeli officials to push for ceasefire. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden Challenges: Are Democrats Too Decorous for Presidential Street Fights?
March 12, 2024 15:41 - 35 minutesHowie Kurtz on Biden supporters begging him to fight more, Biden releasing his budget plan and Trump trying to postpone Stormy Daniels hush money trial. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Both Presidents Run on Change But Are Hardly Fresh Faces
March 11, 2024 16:12 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump and Kimmel trading Oscar jabs, Katie Britt getting blasted over SOTU rebuttal speech and Netanyahu dismissing Biden remarks over war with Hamas. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Media Hail Biden's Shouted State of the Union, Response to GOP Hecklers
March 08, 2024 16:50 - 36 minutesHowie Kurtz on President Biden delivering an energetic SOTU address, Trump warning against banning TikTok and Governor Hochul sending the National Guard to protect NYC subways. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Press Says Trump Has Major Problems in Fall, But Biden Faces Even Bigger Obstacles
March 07, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump challenging Biden to a debate 'anytime', Kari Lake being blasted for attack on Nikki Haley and North Carolina GOP nominee for governor denying the holocaust. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How Trump Knocked Out Haley with Massive Super Tuesday Victory
March 06, 2024 17:00 - 30 minutesHowie Kurtz on Donald Trump sweeping Super Tuesday ending Haley's campaign, Kyrsten Sinema announcing she will not seek reelection and Elon Musk meeting with Donald Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Some Democrats Refuse to Give Up on Banning Trump Despite Ruling Joined by 3 Liberal Judges
March 05, 2024 17:03 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on the Supreme Court invalidating attempts to throw Trump off ballots, Americans having mixed memories of Trump's four years and Kamala Harris meeting with Israeli officials to push for ceasefire. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Supreme Court Unanimously Rebukes Colorado For Booting Trump From Ballot, Saying No State Has That Power
March 04, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutesHoward Kurtz on the Supreme Court ruling that former President Trump is eligible to appear on a Colorado election ballot, Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stepping down as Senate Republican leader and President Biden taking a keen interest in the mental well-being of young adults following the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Liberal Pundits Increasingly Say Biden Can't Win, Should Bow Out at the Convention
March 01, 2024 16:50 - 37 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 20th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the growing number of liberals concerned about Biden running again, Alexei Navalny's wife taking up the opposition mantle and Trump refusing to blame Putin for Navalny's death. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Biden Team Leaks Border Crackdown Plan But Fears Liberal Backlash
February 29, 2024 16:50 - 37 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 22th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Biden considering border plan that restricts asylum claims, majority of voters saying both Biden and Trump are mentally unfit for a second term and the White House canceling over one billion dollars in student loan debts. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Putin Called a Killer Over Alexei Navalny's Prison Death
February 28, 2024 16:50 - 39 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 16th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the Russian opposition leader dying in prison, Fani Willis testifying in misconduct case and former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': Dems Flip George Santos Seat, Republicans Impeach Mayorkas
February 27, 2024 16:50 - 40 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 13th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on Democrats taking the seat held by George Santos, House Republicans impeaching Secretary Mayorkas and majority of Democrats viewing Biden as too old for another term. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': The Most Dramatic Super Bowl Ever Makes Taylor Swift Ecstatic; Trump's Warning to NATO
February 26, 2024 16:50 - 40 minutesThis 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 12th, 2024 ... Howie Kurtz on the dramatic ending to the the big game, Biden continuing to push back against concerns about his age and Trump saying he would encourage Russia to invade NATO countries. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden Sanctions Russia Over Navalny's Killing, Says It's Also for Ukraine War
February 23, 2024 16:58 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on President Biden announcing new sanctions against Russia, Putin weighing in on the 2024 Election and Speaker Johnson delivering a sermon at GOP retreat. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden Team Leaks Border Crackdown Plan But Fears Liberal Backlash
February 22, 2024 17:01 - 37 minutesHowie Kurtz on Biden considering border plan that restricts asylum claims, majority of voters saying both Biden and Trump are mentally unfit for a second term and the White House canceling over one billion dollars in student loan debts. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Comer Says There May Be No Biden Impeachment Vote; Indicted Star Witness Fabricated Russian Contacts
February 21, 2024 17:18 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on the FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden bribe story, Biden telling his campaign to highlight Trump's 'crazy' comments and Trump defending taking classified documents. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Liberal Pundits Increasingly Say Biden Can't Win, Should Bow Out at the Convention
February 20, 2024 16:58 - 37 minutesHowie Kurtz on the growing number of liberals concerned about Biden running again, Alexei Navalny's wife taking up the opposition mantle and Trump refusing to blame Putin for Navalny's death. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Takes Massive Financial Hit in Civil Case, But Where Are the Victims?
February 19, 2024 16:54 - 37 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump being fined more than $350 million in fraud case, Alexei Navalny explaining why he returned to Russia despite threat and Trump supporting 16-week national abortion ban. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Putin Called a Killer Over Alexei Navalny's Prison Death
February 16, 2024 16:48 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on the Russian opposition leader dying in prison, Fani Willis testifying in misconduct case and former FBI informant charged with lying about the Bidens. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White House Angry at Leaks About Russian Space Laser After Congressman's Move
February 15, 2024 17:33 - 41 minutesHowie Kurtz on GOP congressman leaking a warning about a new Russian weapon, Speaker Johnson requesting meeting with President Biden and gunfire breaking out at Kansas City Chief's parade. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dems Flip George Santos Seat, Republicans Impeach Mayorkas
February 14, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on Democrats taking the seat held by George Santos, House Republicans impeaching Secretary Mayorkas and majority of Democrats viewing Biden as too old for another term. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump SCOTUS Appeal Says If He Loses on Immunity, Presidency Will 'Cease to Exist'
February 13, 2024 16:57 - 40 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump asking the Supreme Court to block his election interference case, backlash against Trump growing over NATO comments and Biden becoming more frustrated with Benjamin Netanyahu. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Most Dramatic Super Bowl Ever Makes Taylor Swift Ecstatic; Trump's Warning to NATO
February 12, 2024 17:00 - 40 minutesHowie Kurtz on the dramatic ending to the big game, Biden continuing to push back against concerns about his age and Trump saying he would encourage Russia to invade NATO countries. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prosecutor Rips Biden's Memory, He Angrily Fights Back, But No Charges
February 09, 2024 16:50 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on President Biden responding to the special counsel's report saying his memory is poor, the border bill failing under GOP pressure and Travis Kelce talking about the national obsession with his girlfriend. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Supreme Court Hears Trump Ballot Ban Case, Conservatives Openly Skeptical
February 08, 2024 17:01 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on the Supreme Court hearing Trump election ballot case, the Republicans killing the border bill and Trump now defending Anheuser-Busch over Bud Light ad decisions. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Appeals Court Whacks Trump on Presidential Immunity; Next Stop SCOTUS
February 07, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on an appeals court ruling Trump is not immune from prosecution in 2020 election case, Republicans failing in attempt to impeach Sec. Mayorkas and RNC Chair McDaniels stepping down. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
King Charles Cancer Diagnosis Rocks Both Sides of Atlantic, As His Sons Take Over Duties
February 06, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on King Charles being diagnosed with cancer, Biden shying away from media appearances and Republicans rallying in opposition to border bill. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Biden's Main Threat Third-Party Challenges from the Left?
February 05, 2024 17:13 - 41 minutesHowie Kurtz on Biden's support of Israel alienating Democrats, historic impeachment looming for Sec. Mayorkas and Taylor Swift making Grammy history. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Journalists Grill Lloyd Austin, Apologizes for Hiding Cancer from Media and White House
February 02, 2024 17:03 - 36 minutesHowie Kurtz on Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizing for keeping his medical condition a secret, Trump having a large lead over Haley in South Carolina and Biden imposing sanctions on Israeli settlers in West Bank. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes As Senators Accuse Social Media of Endangering Children
February 01, 2024 16:54 - 40 minutesHowie Kurtz on Meta's Mark Zuckerberg getting grilled by the Senate, the Mayorkas impeachment may not be going anywhere and European nations stepping up aid to Ukraine. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Media Obsess on Taylor Swift, House Panel Votes to Impeach Mayorkas
January 31, 2024 16:49 - 36 minutesHowie Kurtz on conservatives losing their minds over Taylor Swift, House Republicans voting to advance Mayorkas impeachment and DOJ investigating Rep. Cori Bush for use of campaign funds. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Media Downplays 5-Year Maximum Sentence for Man Who Leaked Trump's Tax Return
January 30, 2024 16:55 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on the former IRS contractor being sentenced for five years for leaking Trump's tax returns, Biden leaking campaign plans to NY Times and Nikki Haley looking for momentum as she heads back to South Carolina. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bipartisan Border Deal Blowing Up As Trump Tells GOP to Kill It
January 29, 2024 16:53 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump being ordered to pay over eighty million in E. Jean Carroll defamation suit, Trump telling House Republicans to kill bipartisan border deal and Biden vowing response to Jordan drone attack. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bipartisan Border Deal Blowing Up As Trump Tells GOP to Kill It
January 26, 2024 16:58 - 41 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump telling the GOP to hold off on a border deal, GDP growth beating expectations and the RNC was considering naming Trump as presumptive nominee. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Stewart is Back (Sorta) with First Daily Show Chance to Take On Trump
January 25, 2024 17:07 - 37 minutesHowie Kurtz on Jon Stewart returning to the Daily Show in part time role, 2024 looking to be a rematch of Biden vs. Trump and the 'Barbie' movie getting snubbed at the Oscars. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haley Falls Short, Trump Mocks Her Upbeat Speech, Press Says She's Toast
January 24, 2024 17:29 - 27 minutesHoward Kurtz on former President Trump defeating former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley in the New Hampshire primary, President Biden losing support from key voter demographics, and Hamas rejecting a two-month ceasefire proposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With Trump Poised to Win New Hampshire, Media Pivot to Why He'll Lose In November
January 23, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump looking to win big in New Hampshire, Ron DeSantis dropping out of the race for president and Fani Willis could be removed from prosecuting Trump. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dropout DeSantis: Why His Sinking Candidacy Imploded After Canceling Sunday Interviews
January 22, 2024 17:00 - 35 minutesHoward Kurtz on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspending his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsing former President Trump, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley remaining in the GOP Republican Primary race despite dwindling poll numbers, and former MSNBC host Tiffany Cross revealing her thoughts on why the network cancelled her show in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haley and Trump Trade Jabs, But New Hampshire Primary is a Bust
January 19, 2024 16:51 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump heading to New Hampshire, Ron DeSantis saying he wants a 'do-over' with the media and Nikki Haley feeling optimistic about the next primary. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Judge Threatens to Eject Trump from Trial, Haley Backers Want a Tougher Stance
January 18, 2024 17:15 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on a judge threatening to eject Trump from court, Trump falsely claiming Haley is ineligible to run and the new head of CNN merging its newsgathering platforms. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Media Backlash Against Trump Victory, Haley Cancels New Hampshire Debate
January 17, 2024 17:00 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on the media reacting to Trump's victory in Iowa, Nikki Haley canceling New Hampshire debate appearance and E. Jean Carroll taking the stand in Trump defamation case. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump's Landslide Iowa Victory Has Media Asking Whether He's Unstoppable
January 16, 2024 16:57 - 37 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump winning Iowa caucuses with record breaking margin, Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out of the race and DeSantis criticizing media coverage of his campaign. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As Iowa Votes, DA Fani Willis Says Racism is Behind Probe of Her and Alleged Boyfriend
January 15, 2024 17:00 - 39 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump having a big lead in Iowa, Haley and DeSantis vying for second place and Georgia DA Fani Willis saying accusations against her are based on race. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pundits Predict a Third-Place Iowa Finish Would Doom DeSantis
January 12, 2024 16:54 - 38 minutesHowie Kurtz on Ron DeSantis needing a second place finish in Iowa to continue, Trump insulting judge in fraud trial during closing arguments and Mike Johnson asking fellow Republicans to stop criticizing him. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Softens Tone in Town Hall While Haley and DeSantis Savage Each Other
January 11, 2024 16:54 - 40 minutesHowie Kurtz on Trump seemingly enjoying the FOX News town hall, Haley and DeSantis attacking each other leaving Trump unscathed and Chris Christie dropping out of the race. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lloyd Austin Covered Up Prostate Cancer As Calls Grow for Pentagon Chief's Ouster
January 10, 2024 17:12 - 42 minutesHowie Kurtz on the growing calls for Secretary Lloyd Austin's resignation, Elon Musk suspending accounts of journalists and a particular sleep aid becoming more popular. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden Uses Black Church to Rip Trump, Who Will Watch Appeals Court Hearing on Immunity Claim
January 09, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutesHowie Kurtz on Biden denouncing white supremacy in South Carolina speech, Nikki Haley trailing Trump by just single digits in New Hampshire and the growing calls for Sec. Austin to resign. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden and Trump Denounce Each Other As Threats to Democracy
January 08, 2024 17:03 - 40 minutesHowie Kurtz on both Biden and Trump calling each other threats to the country, the NRA chief resigning prior to start of corruption trial and Elon Musk's drug use causing problems with his companies. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Dominates GOP Endorsements, Using Persuasion and Pressure
January 05, 2024 17:02 - 36 minutesHowie Kurtz on Donald Trump stacking up GOP endorsements, Israel ordering evacuations at Lebanon border and why has the media been hating DeSantis? Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trump Appeals Colorado Ballot Ban to Supreme Court; Will Justices Act Quickly?
January 04, 2024 16:50 - 36 minutesHowie Kurtz on Donald Trump asking the Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling, Associated Press calling plagiarism 'new conservative weapon' after Claudine Gay's resignation and Biden campaign focusing on democracy in new speech. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices