MEDIA BUZZmeter

Howie Kurtz on the Secret Service shooting of an armed assailant near the White House, the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration launches "Project Freedom,” and the ongoing Republican efforts to court Senator John Fetterman despite his refusal to switch parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Media Insight Project study showing that 60% of Americans are actively avoiding news about President Trump, the dramatic decline in Obamacare coverage following the expiration of federal subsidies, and the escalating situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration launches new efforts to protect international shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 conflict with Iran to the scandals rocking the sports world.  "I think if you're going to see Republicans stay home in the midterms, it's more so gonna be because they didn't see enough movement on those issues that they voted on." — Tomi Lahren on the political impact of congressional GOP performance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 this thing... to being not only eyewitnesses, but potential victims of this crazed gunman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 headlines in 2026. "I think the president does have a strong point there... but people want to see gasoline that's $2 a gallon. That's ultimately what they want." — Jason Chaffetz on the political impact of the ongoing war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the abrupt firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi and the appointment of Todd Blanche as acting AG, the "low energy" delivery of the president's 19-minute prime time speech on Iran, and the latest mechanical hiccup involving a jammed toilet fan aboard NASA's Artemis II moon mission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the 10-day moon mission & the "new Cold War" with China, the Supreme Court's skepticism regarding President Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship, and the potential firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein files and political prosecutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's executive order cracking down on mail-in voting, the Daily Mail's exposé regarding the personal life of former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's husband, and the legal setbacks for the administration involving First Amendment challenges to LGBTQ+ conversion therapy laws and the defunding of NPR and PBS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz is joined by Guy Benson, Fox  News Contributor & host of the ‘Guy Benson Show,' to discuss the fallout from Tiger Woods' latest DUI accident, the validity of President Trump's claims regarding "White House" Sharpies, and accusations of media bias in the ongoing conflict with Iran. They also examine the political jab at Governor Gavin Newsom's dyslexia before diving into whether Big Tech is more addicted to profits than protecting the kids scrolling through their apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on the Pentagon's preparations for ground operations in Iran amid escalating drone and missile attacks, Senator Rand Paul's potential 2026 presidential run as a defender of the party's "libertarian wing," and the House Ethics Committee's guilty verdict against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) for the alleged misappropriation of millions in federal funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Howie Kurtz on President Trump's Iran talks validated as ten oil tankers sail through the Strait of Hormuz, the ongoing chaos at national airports as a partially shut-down government struggles to fund TSA agents, and the legal backlash against social media giants as new court verdicts hold Meta and YouTube accountable for child safety and addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Barbara also addresses the rising physical dangers journalists face in a highly charged domestic and global climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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/adchoices

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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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