In this episode of the Media BuzzMeter, Howie Kurtz is joined by former Congressman, Fox News contributor, & and host of the Jason in the House podcast, Jason Chaffetz, for a candid look at the crumbling ceasefire with Iran and the impact of gas prices on the upcoming midterms. They discuss the President’s reaction to media coverage and the math behind a potential Senate flip. The duo breaks down the stories dominating the headlines in 2026.

“I think the president does have a strong point there… but people want to see gasoline that’s $2 a gallon. That’s ultimately what they want.” — Jason Chaffetz on the political impact of the ongoing war.