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Best of the 'Media Buzz Meter': British Bombshell: Ex- Prince Andrew Arrested for Allegedly Passing Trade Secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles Backs Investigation Feb 27, 2026

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This 'Media Buzz Meter' first aired on February 19th, 2026… Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine.

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After His Big Speech, Trump Turns to Shaky Showdown with Iran Feb 26, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the controversy surrounding President Trump's comments about the U.S. women's hockey team during his State of the Union address, the nomination of Dr. Casey Means as Surgeon General, and President Trump's proposal to provide retirement savings accounts to Americans.

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The Trump Show: Carefully Choreographed, Factually Challenged, Baiting Democrats Feb 25, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on President Trump's delivering the State of the Union address, Bill Gates’s admitting to affairs in connection to the Epstein files, and the DHS reversing their temporary suspension of the TSA PreCheck program.

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Former ICE Official Says Training Was Slashed for New Recruits, Which Helps Explain Their Excessive Tactics Feb 24, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the U.S. men's hockey team’s Olympic gold win over Canada & FBI Director Kash Patel being invited to celebrate with them, new allegations from a former ICE instructor that the agency cut training standards for new officers, and violence breaking out across Mexico after the killing of a major cartel leader.

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Trump Ramps Up Attacks on SCOTUS as “Unpatriotic” For Caving to “Slimeballs” After Decisively Losing Tariffs Case Feb 23, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey Team securing the gold in a dramatic overtime victory over Canada, another assassination attempt against President Donald Trump being thwarted at his Mar-a-Lago residence, and an Federal Communications Commission commissioner calling for broadcasters to air more “patriotic” content.

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British Media Denounce Andrew for Disgracing Royal Family, Skewer America for No Action on Epstein Feb 20, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on former Prince Andrew being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, new information on Jeffrey Epstein showing he cultivated relationships with Virgin Island customs officers and Democratic Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland and President Trump scrapping over sewage in the Potomac.

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British Bombshell: Ex- Prince Andrew Arrested for Allegedly Passing Trade Secrets to Jeffrey Epstein, King Charles Backs Investigation Feb 19, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Former Prince Andrew being arrested on allegations of sharing UK trade secrets with Jeffrey Epstein, the partial government shutdown impacting FEMA's disaster recovery efforts, and the FDA's decision to review Moderna's application for an mRNA-based flu vaccine.

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Stephen Colbert Calls CBS Denial of Killing Interview with Democratic Candidate ‘Crap,’ Jimmy Kimmel Hosting DCCC Fundraiser Feb 18, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on Stephen Colbert blasting CBS for not airing an interview with a Democrat Trump critic, the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, and Tricia McLaughlin resigning as the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security under Kristi Noem.

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The Legacy of Robert Duvall (Brilliant Actor, Deeply Researched His Roles) and Jesse Jackson (Controversial Activist, Won Respect for Presidential Bids) Feb 17, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the continuing search for Nancy Guthrie and the efforts by TMZ founder Harvey Levin to assist the FBI investigation, the profile of California Governor Gavin Newsom, including details about his dyslexia, and the passing of acclaimed actor Robert Duvall at the age of 95.

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Media Debate New Warning that AI is Smarter, Faster and More Threatening Than Humans Whose Jobs It Is Destroying Feb 16, 2026

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Howie Kurtz on the Homeland Security funding remaining the major obstacle in the ongoing government shutdown, journalist Don Lemon getting indicted for his actions at a protest in Minnesota, and the FTC investigating Apple News for potential bias.

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