

MEDIA BUZZmeter
FOX News Podcasts
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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Feb 25, 2025 • 37min
U.S. Sparks Media Outrage By Voting with Russia on Pro-Ukraine U.N. Resolution
Howie Kurtz on the U.S. voting against a U.N. resolution blaming Russia for war on Ukraine, Lester Holt leaving NBC Nightly News and federal administrators telling employees not to respond to Musk productivity email. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2025 • 37min
Some Trump Officials Rebel Against Elon Musk's Justify-Your-Job Email
Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk demanding government employees justify their jobs, the Pentagon purging thousands of employees and MSNBC canceling Joy Reid's show. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2025 • 35min
Trump's Payback to Nancy Pelosi: Stopping Funding for San Francisco's Prized Presidio
Howie Kurtz on Trump planning on taking over the U.S. Postal Service, Trump targeting the Presidio Trust in San Francisco and Trump floating the idea of a third term. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2025 • 37min
Huge Media Backlash to Trump Blaming 'Dictator' Zelenskyy for the War
Howie Kurtz on Trump re-writing history by blaming Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Trump saying the federal government should take over Washington D.C. and Sec. Hegseth ordering major budget cuts to the Pentagon. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2025 • 34min
DOGE Fires Bird Flu Experts, Claims $8 Billion Savings on $8 Million Contract
Howie Kurtz on USDA accidentally firing bird flu experts, RFK Jr. announcing review of childhood vaccines and Trump blaming Ukraine for war dragging on.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 38min
Top New York City Officials Quit to Protest Trump Dropping Eric Adams Indictment
Howie Kurtz on top deputies for NYC Mayor Adams resigning over dismissal of charges, Sec. Rubio could be lacking real power in his position and Trump firing hundreds of FAA employees just weeks after DC plane crash.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2025 • 34min
Three Top Prosecutors Resign After Trump DOJ Orders Exoneration of NY's Mayor Adams
Howie Kurtz on federal and New York prosecutors resigning over Mayor Adams case dismissal, Melania Trump pitching her own documentary straight to Jeff Bezos and Trump blaming Biden for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 36min
Trump and Putin Talk Ukraine, Sparking Concern About a Pro-Kremlin Settlement
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Feb 12, 2025 • 37min
Elon Musk Takes Center Stage, Tells Reporters He's Transparent and Has No Conflicts
Howie Kurtz on Elon Musk defending government spending overhaul from the Oval Office, the DOJ dropping corruption charges against Mayor Adams and an AP reporter barred from executive order signing over editorial decision. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 11, 2025 • 39min
As Trump Fights Court Battles, Media Declares a Constitutional Crisis
Howie Kurtz on a federal judge saying the Trump administration hasn't followed his orders to release billions in funding, Steve Bannon pleading guilty in border wall fraud case and the DOJ directing prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtzFor more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


