# Howard Kurtz on The No Agenda Show Howard Kurtz comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2015 to September 2025. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** February 2015 – September 2025 - **Related topics:** [Fox News](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [Jill Abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [New York Times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [Bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md), [Brian Williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [Charlie Kirk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-kirk.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Dan Rather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-rather.md), [Donald Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [Hurricane Katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-katrina.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### Fox News, Howard Kurtz, Media Coverage of Charlie Kirk Assassination - **Episode:** [1799: Taproot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot.md) - **Published:** 2025-09-14 - **Time:** 3:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1799-taproot/chapter/fox-news-howard-kurtz-media-coverage-of-charlie-kirk-assassination.md Fox News and other major media outlets are reportedly avoiding specific details regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, particularly the suspect's living arrangements. Howard Kurtz's weekend program briefly addressed the topic, noting a general trend of networks attempting to de-escalate political rhetoric to avoid being held responsible for violence. Speaker Mike Johnson has dominated recent Fox coverage as the network pivots away from the shooter's background. Keywords: [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), [charlie kirk](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charlie-kirk.md), megan cassidy, [media bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-bias.md) ### Jill Abramson, New York Times Anti-Trump Bias - **Episode:** [1203: RET](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1203-ret.md) - **Published:** 2020-01-02 - **Time:** 44:49–47:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1203-ret/chapter/jill-abramson-new-york-times-anti-trump-bias.md Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson criticized the paper in her book for having an "unmistakably anti-Trump" stance. She claims the younger "woke" staff have abandoned traditional journalistic standards and that the paper benefits financially from negative Trump coverage due to increased digital traffic. Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), [journalism standards](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism-standards.md), [bias](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bias.md) ### Whistleblower Identity, Fox News Media Cowardice - **Episode:** [1191: No Sweat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat.md) - **Published:** 2019-11-21 - **Time:** 1:38:02–1:44:19 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1191-no-sweat/chapter/whistleblower-identity-fox-news-media-cowardice.md Media analyst Howard Kurtz and other Fox News personalities are criticized for their reluctance to name the alleged Ukraine whistleblower, Eric Ciaramella. While Real Clear Investigations and other outlets have identified Ciaramella as a CIA officer, many broadcast networks have avoided the name. The discussion explores the legal implications of "outing" a CIA officer and the perceived "wimpiness" of the press. Keywords: eric ciaramella, [whistleblower](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblower.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md) ### Jill Abramson Criticism of New York Times Woke Staff - **Episode:** [1100: Flash Meetup!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup.md) - **Published:** 2019-01-04 - **Time:** 1:46:27–1:50:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1100-flash-meetup/chapter/jill-abramson-criticism-of-new-york-times-woke-staff.md Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson criticizes the paper in her new book, alleging that "woke" younger staff members have abandoned journalistic standards to pursue an anti-Trump agenda. She also notes that the paper's negative coverage of the president has resulted in a significant financial reward through increased digital traffic. Keywords: [jill abramson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jill-abramson.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [journalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/journalism.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md) ### Brian Williams NBC Scandal, Embellishment and Narcissism - **Episode:** [694: Bend it Down](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down.md) - **Published:** 2015-02-08 - **Time:** 13:27–23:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/694-bend-it-down/chapter/brian-williams-nbc-scandal-embellishment-and-narcissism.md The hosts deconstruct the credibility crisis facing NBC anchor Brian Williams following revelations of fabricated war stories in Iraq. They examine his past claims regarding Hurricane Katrina and saving a puppy, attributing his behavior to narcissistic personality disorder. A clip from an interview with Alec Baldwin is used to illustrate Williams' self-aggrandizement, while the hosts contrast his style with veteran journalist Dan Rather. Keywords: [brian williams](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/brian-williams.md), [nbc news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc-news.md), [stars and stripes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stars-and-stripes.md), [howard kurtz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-kurtz.md), aleck baldwin, [hurricane katrina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hurricane-katrina.md), [dan rather](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dan-rather.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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