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MEDIA BUZZmeter
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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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Yesterday
David Pecker's Testimony Damages Trump team by Tying Them to Enquirer's Catch and Kill Schemes
Howie Kurtz on ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker testifying he engaged in “catch and kill” for Trump, Biden avoiding being firm on campus protests and George Santos dropping bid to return to Congress. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Yesterday
David Pecker's Testimony Damages Trump team by Tying Them to Enquirer's Catch and Kill Schemes
Howie Kurtz on ex-tabloid publisher David Pecker testifying he engaged in “catch and kill” for Trump, Biden avoiding being firm on campus protests and George Santos dropping bid to return to Congress. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2d ago
Angry Judge, Weighs $10K Gag Order Fine, Tells Trump Lawyer He's Lost All Credibility
Howie Kurtz on Judge in Trump trial considering another gag order fine, Speaker Johnson under even more scrutiny after aid to allies passes and pro-Palestinian protests increasing and spreading. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3d ago
Prosecutor Says Trump, Enquirer Owner "Cooked the Books," Defense Says No Crime Committed
Howie Kurtz on opening statements being made in Trump 'hush money' trial, Speaker Johnson risking his job over aid to allies and the new Taylor Swift album breaking streaming records. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6d ago
Israel Hits Iran with Pinprick Strikes, Both Sides Hoping to De-Escalate
Howie Kurtz on Israel retaliating against Iran for drone and missile barrage, jury being chosen in Trump 'hush money' trial and presidential debates remaining a distant possibility. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1w ago
Latest Woke Newsroom Battle: NPR Editor Resigns After Ripping Network for Liberal Activism
Howie Kurtz on a NPR editor resigning after blasting the network for bias, GOP rejecting aid to Ukraine and Arizona Republicans again blocking abortion ban repeal. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17 2024
Trump Campaigns in Harlem Bodega After His Lawyers Block Jurors with Biased Posts
Howie Kurtz on Trump lawyers dismissing jurors over social media posts in 'hush money' trial, Melania being absent from the courtroom and GOP revolting against Speaker Johnson. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 16 2024
Prosecutors Push to Highlight Trump's Tabloid Life, With Judge Mixed Rulings by Judge
Howie Kurtz on the Trump 'hush money' trial entering its second day, 'Rust' armorer receiving 18-months in prison and the continuing fight in Congress over Ukraine funding. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 15 2024
Israel, U.S. Annihilate Iran Missile Attack, Biden Urges No Retaliation by Bibi
Howie Kurtz on Iran's air barrage being thwarted by Israel and the U.S., Trump facing his 'hush money' trial and a new poll saying Biden gaining ground in battleground states. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12 2024
Why Some Black Americans Still Believe O.J. Didn't Do It
Howie Kurtz on Black Americans having mixed thoughts on O.J.'s innocence, Kamala Harris blaming Trump for Arizona abortion law and Trump's 'hush money' trial beginning next week. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 11 2024
O.J. Simpson, Whose Double Murder Charges Gave Rise to TV's Trial Fixation, Dies From Cancer
Howie Kurtz on Trump saying Arizona abortion ban goes too far, NPR editor calling the network bias and Ukraine facing a dire ammunition shortage. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10 2024
Arizona Revives 1864 Territorial Law with Abortion Penalties, Undermining Trump's Strategy
Howie Kurtz on Arizona upholding near-total abortion ban using an 1864 law, Trump losing bid to delay hush money trial and President Zelenskyy urging Trump to visit Ukraine. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 9 2024
Eclipse Day Can't Block Blowback Against Trump's Abortion Minimalism from Democrats, Pro-Lifers and the Media
Howie Kurtz on Trump getting hammered from both sides on his abortion stance, Trump saying he will sue judge in 'hush money' case and Marjorie Taylor Greene again threatening to oust Speaker Johnson. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 8 2024
Trump Says Leave Abortion to States, Doesn't Endorse Time Limits
Howie Kurtz on Trump sharing his stance on abortion, Trump saying he would pressure Ukraine to cede land and Speaker Johnson facing a GOP revolt against him. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5 2024
Biden Threatens to Withhold Aid Unless Israel Reduces Civilian Deaths
Howie Kurtz on President Biden telling Netanyahu to prioritize civilian safety or aid may stop, GOP congressman blaming 'ghost buses' for Jan. 6th and a judge rejecting Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 4 2024
Jose Andres Says Israel Deliberately Targeted His Food Workers in Strikes that Killed 7
Howie Kurtz on the continuing fallout from Israel killing aid workers, President Biden privately outraged about aid workers deaths and liberals urging Sonia Sotomayor to step down. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 3 2024
Trump, Invoking Incendiary Word, Says Migrant Crime Will Be a Bloodbath If He Loses
Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump warning of migrant crime 'bloodbath' if he's not elected, Speaker Johnson and Marjorie Taylor Greene exchanging texts after attempted ouster and Caitlin Clark leading Iowa to the Final Four. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 2 2024
Trump Posts Lowered Bond, Hush Money Judge Expands Gag Order
Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump posting a $175 million bond in NYC, Florida's highest court upholding six week abortion ban and an Israeli airstrike killing aid workers in Gaza. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 1 2024
Media Says Former President Winning Converts to the Church of Trump
Howie Kurtz on Donald Trump acting like a religious martyr, Democrats losing Black voters and Steve Mnuchin saying he wants to buy TikTok. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 29 2024
Trump at Wake for Slain Police Officer While Obama, Clinton Praises Biden at Glitzy Fundraiser
Howie Kurtz on former presidents joining Biden at a NYC fundraiser, Sam Bankman Fried being sentenced to 25 years and the RNC considering limiting NBC's access to their convention. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28 2024
Biden Sharing Stage with Obama and Clinton, Who Were Far More Popular
Howie Kurtz on President Biden speaking alongside Obama and Clinton at campaign event, congestion pricing coming to NYC and the passing of Joe Lieberman. Follow Howie on Twitter: @HowardKurtz For more #MediaBuzz click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices