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Media BuzzMeter Episodes (25)

Trump Advisors Kept Trying to Talk Him Out of Kanye Dinner

Howie Kurtz discusses a growing number of Republicans criticizing Trump for his dinner with known anti-Semites, Democrats diversify their House leadership, and the FTX CEO claiming he didn't commit fraud in an interview.

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Trump Says He Wouldn’t Have 'Accepted' Nick Fuentes' Views But Still Won’t Condemn Him

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Trump's dinner with anti-Semites causing Jewish supporters to distance themselves, the Oath Keepers founder being convicted of seditious conspiracy, and the Jan. 6th committee interviewing.

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Leading Senate Republicans Break Ranks, Slam Trump-Kanye-Fuentes Dinner

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Republicans blasting Trump over Kanye and Fuentes dinner, Elon Musk saying Apple threatened to remove Twitter from the app store, and protests against COVID controls sweeping across China.

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Plot Twist: Justice Wants Mike Pence to Testify In Trump Probe

Howie Kurtz talks about Elon Musk's Twitter poll regarding amnesty to suspended accounts, President Biden's recent statements on banning assault weapons, and the DOJ requesting VP Mike Pence's testimony for their investigations on Donald Trump.

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The Best of The Media Buzz Meter: Trump's Subdued and Scripted Speech Widely Panned, Even on Right

This episode of Media Buzz Meter first aired on November 16th, 2022... Howie Kurtz breaks down Donald Trump's speech from Mar-a-Lago, the media reaction to the speech, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy winning the GOP nomination for House Speaker.

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More Legal Drama: Supreme Court Rules Against Trump on Tax Returns

Howie Kurtz weighs in on federal judges rejecting Trump's demand for a special master, President Biden extending the student loan payment pause, and Elon Musk pushing back against liberal criticism.

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Elon Musk Puts Verification on Hold Indefinitely as Liberals Keep Trashing Him

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk delaying the Twitter verification indefinitely, Kevin McCarthy threatening to remove Ilhan Omar from her committees, and criticism of Jack Smith's wife prompting Ginny Thomas comparisons.

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Trump Reinstated, Not Tweeting Yet, Denounces Special Counsel

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk reinstating Donald Trump on Twitter, Merrick Garland appointing a special counsel to oversee the Trump investigation, and Elizabeth Holmes being sentenced to over eleven years in prison for fraud.

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Pelosi, Octogenarian Team Step Down, GOP Targets Hunter Biden

Howie Kurtz discusses Republicans snubbing Nancy Pelosi's announcement, Trump staying low-key after launching his 2024 run, and Twitter closing offices as hundreds resign.

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GOP Wins House, Plots Investigations, Razor-Thin Margin

Howie Kurtz discusses the GOP winning the majority in the House, the Senate clearing a bill that protects same-sex marriage, and FTX crypto exchange company imploding.

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Trump's Subdued and Scripted Speech Widely Panned, Even on Right

Howie Kurtz breaks down Donald Trump's speech from Mar-a-Lago, the media's reaction to the speech, and Rep. Kevin McCarthy winning the GOP nomination for House Speaker.

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Trump Announcement Stirring Angst and Anxiety from Many Republicans

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Trump announcing his third bid for the presidency, conservatives melting down over Kari Lake loss, and officials saying Trump took classified documents for ego trophies.

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Trump Hit from Left, Right as Dems Hold Senate; Will Voters Stick With Him?

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Republicans turning on Trump following midterm elections, Mike Pence speaking on January 6th for first time in new interview, and John Kelly saying Trump wanted to use the IRS to investigate enemies.

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Trump Definitely Running, Whacks DeSantis and Youngkin in Long Screeds

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Donald Trump attacking Gov. DeSantis and Gov. Youngkin, conservative media turning on Trump, and Elon Musk facing multiple problems with Twitter.

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The Media's Midterm Malpractice As Conservatives Urge Trump to Delay Running

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the media not owning up to terrible election predictions, conservatives urging Trump to delay 2024 run, and Mike Pence recounting January 6th in a new book.

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Democrats Dodge Disaster, No Red Wave, Control of Congress Unclear

Howie Kurtz breaks down the election results, a 'red wave' not materializing, and grades the media coverage of the election.

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NY Times Says Kari Lake Had Been an Obama Liberal, But Will Arizona Voters Care?

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Democrats scrambling to defend seats in 'blue states', Kari Lake's former colleagues saying they remember her politics differently, and Elon Musk rushing to raise revenue for Twitter.

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Democratic Panic Over Midterms, Scramble to Save Blue-State Seats

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Democrats panicking just days before midterms, Trump advisor Kash Patel testifying in Mar-a-Lago document case, and the Nets suspending Kyrie Irving indefinitely.

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Biden Democracy Speech Strikes Wrong Note, Hits Trump and Supporters

Howie Kurtz highlights President Biden delivering another 'democracy' speech, becoming a national political star by losing, and Dan Snyder considering selling the Washington Commanders.

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Paul Pelosi Attacker Had Other Targets, Capitol Police Failed to Monitor Cameras

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Paul Pelosi attacker having more targets than previously known, Trump lawyers talking to the Jan. 6th committee over possible appearance, and Elon Musk lowering the possible Twitter Blue monthly fee.

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Sick, False Paul Pelosi Jokes Deleted After Assailant Confesses to Kidnap Nancy Plot

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the Paul Pelosi attacker confessing to a kidnapping plot, Elon Musk planning to charge a monthly fee for Twitter Blue, and Republicans gaining ground a week out from midterms.

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Paul Pelosi Assault Spawns Conspiracy Theories, Finger Pointing

Howie Kurtz weighs in on the attack on Paul Pelosi sparking a list of conspiracy theories, Twitter head Elon Musk tweeting a link to a known conspiracy peddling site, and Barack Obama campaigning for Warnock in Georgia.

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'Chief Twit' Elon Musk Fires Twitter Executives, Offers Advertisers Olive Branch

Howie Kurtz weighs in on Elon Musk firing top Twitter executives on day one, Republicans quieting talk of impeaching President Biden, and Paul Pelosi being assaulted during home invasion.

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Second Accuser Says Herschel Walker Drove Her to Abortion Clinic

Howie Kurtz weighs in on a second woman saying Herschel Walker drove her to an abortion clinic, Trump and crime taking center stage at New York governor debate, and Kanye West being escorted out of Skechers' headquarters.

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Fetterman's Verbal Struggles a Disaster in His Debate Against Oz

Howie Kurtz weighs in on John Fetterman struggling in the TV debate vs. Mehmet Oz, progressive Democrats retracting a letter to Biden urging negotiations with Russia, and Trump scolding Blake Masters on 'rigged election' answer.