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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

Howie Kurtz on the ongoing conflict between the US/Israel and Iran,the firing of Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary, and a federal judge's ruling against Kari Lake’s appointment as head of the US Agency for Global Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices