MEDIA BUZZmeter, hosted by Howie Kurtz and published by FOX News Podcasts, picks five news stories each episode and comments on what they reveal about media culture. The show has 365 episodes, published daily, with a median length of about 35 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll (estimated).
Daily media-criticism show from FOX News Podcasts with a broad, news-focused audience
- Publishes daily with 365 episodes, giving frequent sponsor placements over time
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.1 from 579 ratings signals an engaged listener base
- Covers current political and media stories, attracting listeners who follow the news closely
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- solo monologue, news roundup commentary
- Tone
- opinionated, fast-paced
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 30 to 45 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles cover heavily political topics such as "Trump Attacks His 3 Supreme Court Justices for Being Disloyal" and "Pete Hegseth Calls Iran Coverage 'Anti-American, Sick, and Treason'", so political content is high.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | radio.foxnews.com/podcast/the-media-buzzmeter/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1408801308 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/FOXM9510386551 |
Benchmark score: 42 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Maher Confirms Second Private Dinner With Trump | 2026-10-16 | 25 min |
| Trump Admin Aiming to Deport Rep. Ilhan Omar | 2026-10-15 | 33 min |
| Media Trashes Katie Zacharia's Press Secretary Debut | 2026-10-14 | 32 min |
| Trump Distances Himself From Federal Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home | 2026-10-13 | 32 min |
| President Trump On Being Snubbed For Nobel Peace Prize | 2026-10-12 | 39 min |
| Trump Team Tries to Indict Ex-aide Cassidy Hutchinson for Capitol Hill | 2026-10-09 | 41 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 1 days.
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?
About MEDIA BUZZmeter
MEDIA BUZZmeter is a daily podcast published by FOX News Podcasts and hosted by Howie Kurtz. Each episode selects five news stories and offers commentary on what they say about media culture, judging whether coverage is fair, fascinating or a flop. According to the show's RSS feed and website, the show has 365 episodes, publishes daily, and runs a median of about 35 minutes per episode.
Apple Podcasts lists the show with a 4.1 average rating from 579 ratings. Listener figures are not published. Based on rating counts and the daily schedule, this profile estimates 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, which is an estimate and not a verified count. The audience is likely to be news-focused and skew toward older adults, though these demographics are estimated. No sponsor mentions were found in the feed.
A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode based on the estimated download range. The show suits news, media and politically aligned brands that can accept a high-political content profile.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. MEDIA BUZZmeter can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about MEDIA BUZZmeter
How much does MEDIA BUZZmeter charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000. Exact rates depend on the show and must be confirmed directly with the publisher.
What is MEDIA BUZZmeter about?
MEDIA BUZZmeter is a daily FOX News podcast hosted by Howie Kurtz. Each episode covers five news stories and comments on what they reveal about media culture and coverage quality.
How do I contact MEDIA BUZZmeter about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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