Normally
Normally
Normally is the podcast for normal people, by normal people. We’re going to limit the hysteria, tone down the crazy, and talk about what really matters. Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz have been in the political commentary world a long time. Both are known for being funny, and a bit irreverent, but also serious and thoughtful about the issues that are important to the country. Catch Normall…Social links:
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Normally Podcast: 2026 Primary Warning Signs, Trump’s Endorsement Problem & the Lindsay Clancy Debate
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest lessons from the latest 2026 primary elections — and why both Republicans and Democrats should be worried about highly online ideological factions gaining influence in low-turnout races. In Florida, James Fishback falls short but still …
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Normally Podcast: Trump, Vance & the GOP’s 2026 Problem, Plus Luigi Mangione and California’s Wealth Tax
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back together on Normally to break down a packed political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections. They start with the races that could determine control of the Senate, including Florida, Michigan, Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and New Hampshi…
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Normally Podcast: Francesca Hong’s Stunning Wisconsin Loss, Fauci’s Vaccine Scandal & Florida’s Crime Drop
A stunning upset in Wisconsin has Democrats—and Democratic Socialists—asking what went wrong. Karol Markowicz is joined by guest co-host Jordan Schachtel, publisher of The Dossier, to break down Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary despite polling that s…
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Normally Podcast: Democrats Go Far Left, AOC Eyes 2028 & the WNBA Faces a Gender Reckoning
Karol Markowicz is joined by comedian, commentator, and Heritage Media Fellow Tim Young for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterms, the Democratic Party’s progressive turn, AOC’s political future, and the latest controversy engulfing the WNBA. Karol and Tim begin with the upcoming mid…
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Normally Podcast: Michigan's Socialist Surge, California's Wealth Tax & WNBA Reality Check
Michigan's Democratic primary may have reshaped the 2026 political landscape. In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Senate primary victory, what it signals about the Democratic Party's growing socialist wing, and why Republicans see a…
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Normally Podcast: Fauci Exposed? Florida Proven Right, RFK Jr. Fires Back & GOP Faces Max Miller Scandal
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz react to the latest revelations surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, including newly uncovered diary entries, renewed scrutiny over COVID-era policies, and why they believe Florida—and Gov. Ron DeSantis—got it right when much of the coun…
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Normally Podcast: Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Mamdani's Socialist Grocery Stores & Sophie Cunningham Defends Women's Sports
Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill—but refuses to answer key questions. Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Lauren Stewart to break down Fauci's Fifth Amendment testimony, the explosive revelations from his reported COVID-era diaries, and what the controversy could mean for government accountability…
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Normally Podcast: Fauci's Secret COVID Diaries, Ben Sasse on Dying Well & the Left's Attack on Motherhood
Anthony Fauci's newly released COVID-era diary entries are making headlines after Senator Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages from his congressional investigation. Mary Katharine Ham and Bethany Mandel break down what Fauci's private writings reveal about his media obsession, COVID lockdown po…
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Normally Podcast: 2026 Midterm Election Forecast, Democratic Socialists' Rise, Trump’s Election Security Push & New Jersey Voting Controversy
With the 2026 midterm elections rapidly approaching, Mary Katharine Ham is joined by political strategist Kelly Maher for a wide-ranging look at the battle for control of Congress. They break down the latest House and Senate forecasts, why competitive races are shrinking, and whether Republicans ca…
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Normally Podcast: Teachers Unions Under Fire, Homeschooling Debate & The Crisis in American Education
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Nicki Neily, founder and president of Defending Education, for an in-depth conversation about the growing crisis in American education. The discussion examines the American Federation of Teachers convention, Randi Weingarten's re-electio…
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