Howie Kurtz on the final debate: Trump falling short on Hunter Biden attack, Joe Biden making a misstep on fossil fuel 'transition' and will the rather normal debate be changing any voter's mind? 

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Trump Lands Punches Against Biden (And Vice Versa) But Not on Hunter Allegations

Howie Kurtz on Barack Obama campaigning for Joe Biden, President Trump considering firing FBI Director Wray after the election and Hunter Biden's business partner calling the e-mails legitimate. 

Trump Might Fire FBI Chief, Obama Stumps for Joe, Big Debate Tonight

Howie Kurtz on President Trump walking out on a '60 Minutes' interview with Lesley Stahl, Joe Biden refusing to attack Trump's family and FOX News saying the FBI has the Hunter Biden laptop. 

Trump Rips Lesley Stahl As New Virus Cases Surge

Howie Kurtz on President Trump firing off against Dr. Fauci and others, polls showing Biden gained ground in all Trump dominated policy issues and the Department of Justice filing antitrust lawsuit against Google.

Trump Rips Fauci, Schiff, Reporters, Demands Probe of Biden

Howie Kurtz on the media starting to hedge their bets against President Trump, the continuing tensions between Dr. Fauci and President Trump and rumors swirling over possible Biden cabinet choices.  

Media Cover Backsides by Saying Trump Could Still (Maybe) Win

Howie Kurtz on the dueling town halls and the contrast in questioning between them, President Trump ripping Steve Scully for fake hack story and Twitter announcing changes to their policies.

Guthrie-Trump and Stephanopoulos-Biden: Different Planets

Howie Kurtz on Twitter and Facebook limiting the spread of the Washington Post story on Hunter Biden, dueling town halls taking place tonight and Biden campaign squashing cabinet talk.

Twitter, Facebook Wind Up Promoting Hunter Biden Story by Censoring It

Howie Kurtz on Amy Coney Barrett avoiding answering questions on abortion and a disputed 2020 election, some states setting single day COVID-19 records and the 'unmasking' probe concluding without charges.  

Leak: DOJ Closes Probe of ‘Unmasking’ by Obama Officials

Howie Kurtz on Amy Coney Barrett dodging questions on abortion and Obamacare, Joe Biden saying he is 'not a fan' of 'court packing' and Dr. Fauci sounding off on misleading Trump campaign ad.

Barrett Digs In, Won’t Commit on Obamacare, Abortion, Gay Rights

Howie Kurtz on the shrinking opposition to Amy Coney Barrett, the White House changing direction on the latest coronavirus relief bill and Biden continuing to dodge the 'court-packing' question.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Support Slips for Blocking Barrett Confirmation Vote

Howie Kurtz on President Trump calling on AG Barr to indict Joe Biden and Barack Obama, Trump's doctor clearing him for all activities and both campaigns arguing over debate rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Insists Barr Indict Obama, Biden

Howie Kurtz on President Trump saying he won't join a virtual debate, comparing the performances in the vice presidential debate and the media and public reacting to the debate.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Rejects 2nd (Virtual) Debate, Now Biden Also Balking

Howie Kurtz on Kamala Harris keeping a low profile so far, what can we be expecting from the VP debate and President Trump breaking off coronavirus relief bill negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Making Little News—Until the VP Debate

Howie Kurtz on Joe Biden not facing much resistance in MSNBC Town Hall, President Trump returning to the White House and Michelle Obama releasing a campaign ad attacking Trump.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MSNBC Goes Soft on Biden, Media Bash Trump’s Hospital Release

Howie Kurtz on the mixed messages on President Trump's health, Trump not disclosing a first rapid test positive result and polls showing Americans feel the President didn't take the possibility of contracting COVID-19 seriously. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump Doctor Admits He Withheld Information to Project ‘Upbeat Attitude’

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?

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