MEDIA BUZZmeter

MEDIA BUZZmeter

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?

Episodes

March 17, 2026 34 mins
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
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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
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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
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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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
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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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
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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/adchoices
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Howie Kurtz on former Prince Andrew being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, new information on Jeffrey Epstein showing he cultivated relationships with Virgin Island customs officers and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland and President Trump scrapping over sewage in the Potomac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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/adchoices
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Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert blasting CBS for not airing an interview with a Democrat Trump critic, the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, and Tricia McLaughlin resigning as the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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