Fox News, Media Buzz, Aug. 31, 2014. Howie Kurtz is none too happy with Stephen Colbert for his criticism that Kurtz "floated the idea that journalists are to blame for the Ferguson violence," and took a shot back at Colbert in response. KURTZ; I hope you will be safe when you have to get in front of the camera at The Late Show and survive as yourself after dropping your protective cloak as a pompous blowhard.