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?
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May 1, 2026 • 29 mins
Howie Kurtz on President Trump accusing sedition against the New York Times over war coverage, the Supreme Court’s major ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, and the FCC investigation into Disney/ABC following a controversial joke by Jimmy Kimmel.
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April 30, 2026 • 32 mins
Howie Kurtz on the federal indictment of James Comey over a social media post of seashells depicting ‘86-47’, the Supreme Court’s major ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act, and the escalating tensions of a naval blockade and potential air strikes against Iran.
As Howie puts it: "Whether you support the war, whether you don't... the average voter is much more focused on gas prices, on oil prices, on the state of the economy."
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April 29, 2026 • 23 mins
Howie Kurtz is joined by the co-host of Fox’s The Weekend, Tomi Lahren, for a candid look at the security threats facing President Trump and the internal frustrations boiling over within the GOP. They discuss the aftermath of the averted tragedy at the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the latest legal controversy surrounding James Comey. Kurtz and Lahren break down the stories dominating the headlines in 2026, from the confli...
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April 28, 2026 • 30 mins
Howie Kurtz on the glaring security lapses during a third assassination attempt on President Trump at the Washington Hilton, the Trump administration's pressure on the EEOC to prioritize cases favoring its political agenda, and Taylor Swift’s high-stakes legal move to trademark her voice and likeness against the rise of AI.
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April 27, 2026 • 28 mins
Howie Kurtz on the security failures surrounding a third assassination attempt on President Trump at the Washington Hilton, the Justice Department's decision to drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, and the firing of the Stars and Stripes ombudsman amid allegations of Pentagon interference with editorial independence.As Howie puts it: "In an instant, the 2,000 journalists there went from covering...
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Howie Kurtz on the mushrooming scandal involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel and NFL reporter Dianna Russini, the controversy surrounding the New York Times’ decision to provide a platform to extremist streamer Hasan Piker, and the federal charges against a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier for allegedly using classified intel to bet on a military mission.
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April 23, 2026 • 36 mins
Howie Kurtz on the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into former Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) following her resignation over the alleged embezzlement of $5 million in federal funds, the suspension of DHS official Julia Vivero amid a tawdry "sugar daddy" scandal and potential security risks, and the ongoing maritime conflict with Iran.
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Howie Kurtz on the latest military escalations with Iran as a ceasefire is extended amid ongoing ship seizures, the nomination hearing of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, and the resignation of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) just minutes before a House Ethics Committee vote regarding the alleged embezzlement of $5 million in FEMA funds.
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In this episode of the Media BuzzMeter, Howie Kurtz is joined by former Congressman, Fox News contributor, & and host of the Jason in the House podcast, Jason Chaffetz, for a candid look at the crumbling ceasefire with Iran and the impact of gas prices on the upcoming midterms. They discuss the President’s reaction to media coverage and the math behind a potential Senate flip. The duo breaks down the stories dominating the headlin...
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Howie Kurtz on the breakdown of the Iran ceasefire following the seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, the Department of Justice’s removal of a lead prosecutor in the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan, and the recent surge of AI-generated pro-Trump influencers on TikTok and social media.
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April 17, 2026 • 35 mins
Howie Kurtz on the escalating war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo XIV over the Iran War, California Governor Gavin Newsom's PAC spending over half a million dollars to inflate his own book sales, and the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell following a wave of sexual assault allegations that have triggered a Justice Department investigation.
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Howie Kurtz on the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports and the failed War Powers Act vote, Senator Rand Paul’s support for blocking further military strikes, and the labor department probe into Secretary Lori Chavez de Riemer regarding allegations of unprofessional conduct and staff complaints.
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April 15, 2026 • 36 mins
Howie Kurtz on the U.S. military’s enforcement of an Iranian trade blockade, billionaire Stephen Coobeck’s shift to the Libertarian party in the wake of the Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations, and the House Ethics Committee's findings regarding Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick’s alleged misappropriation of $5 million in federal funds.
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April 14, 2026 • 34 mins
Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell resigning his House seat and suspending his California gubernatorial bid following a pattern of sexual misconduct allegations, President Trump’s controversial social media post depicting himself as Jesus Christ, and the White House’s latest strategy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
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Howie Kurtz on Rep. Eric Swalwell suspending his campaign for California governor over sexual assault allegations, First Lady Melania Trump blasting smears linking her to Jeffrey Epstein, and President Trump feuding with Pope Leo over multiple international conflicts.
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Howie Kurtz on First Lady Melania Trump making surprise remarks denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump blasting those who don't agree with military action against Iran and the United States and Israel may have different versions of victory against Iran.
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In this episode, Howard Kurtz sits down with Ben Domenech, the new opinion editor at The Daily Wire and Fox News contributor, to dissect a high-stakes week in global and domestic politics. They dive into the "ticking clock" of Trump’s explosive Iran threats, the GOP’s tactical "hush-hush" midterm strategy, and a hilarious critique of the Washington Post for prioritizing the "science of farts" over a sports section.
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April 8, 2026 • 35 mins
Howie Kurtz on President Trump's 11th-hour decision to delay a massive bombing campaign against Iran for two weeks, the internal White House friction revealed in a new book by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, and the UK government barring Kanye West from entering the country.
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Howie Kurtz on the Artemis moon mission's historic achievement of traveling further from Earth than any human in history, President Trump’s looming 8 p.m. deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and Chris Christie’s recent claims at Harvard that Trump sought "dirt" to break up Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's relationship.
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Howie Kurtz on the rescue of a missing American airman in Iran using a CIA deception campaign, the firing of Pam Bondi and potential appointment of Todd Blanche as her successor, and the Artemis mission’s flight to the dark side of the moon featuring new "Earthrise" photography.
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