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 midterm elections and whether Republicans can hold both the House and Senate despite concerns about the GOP’s political strategy. They also examine candidates including Francesca Hong and the growing influence of democratic socialist politics on the Democratic Party. Tim predicts Republicans can narrowly retain control, arguing that some of the left’s more extreme candidates could ultimately work to the GOP’s advantage.

The conversation then turns to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 2028, including speculation about a potential presidential campaign and the political conversation surrounding AOC’s decision to publicly document freezing her eggs.

Plus, Karol and Tim tackle the latest WNBA controversy after Sophie Cunningham was clotheslined during a game, as well as former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Could their stunt force the league into a legal and political battle over how it defines who is eligible to play in women’s basketball?

Also discussed: AOC and the legacy of “woke” politics, the conservative movement’s culture-war strategy, Hassan Piker’s influence on Democratic politics, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, women’s sports, and what both parties face heading toward the 2026 midterms.

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&rsquo;s progressive turn, AOC&rsquo;s political future, and the latest controversy engulfing the WNBA.
Karol and Tim begin with the upcoming midterm elections and whether Republicans can hold both the House and Senate despite concerns about the GOP&rsquo;s political strategy. They also examine candidates including Francesca Hong and the growing influence of democratic socialist politics on the Democratic Party. Tim predicts Republicans can narrowly retain control, arguing that some of the left&rsquo;s more extreme candidates could ultimately work to the GOP&rsquo;s advantage.
The conversation then turns to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and 2028, including speculation about a potential presidential campaign and the political conversation surrounding AOC&rsquo;s decision to publicly document freezing her eggs.
Plus, Karol and Tim tackle the latest WNBA controversy after Sophie Cunningham was clotheslined during a game, as well as former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Could their stunt force the league into a legal and political battle over how it defines who is eligible to play in women&rsquo;s basketball?
Also discussed: AOC and the legacy of &ldquo;woke&rdquo; politics, the conservative movement&rsquo;s culture-war strategy, Hassan Piker&rsquo;s influence on Democratic politics, Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, women&rsquo;s sports, and what both parties face heading toward the 2026 midterms.

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 Normally every Tuesday & Thursday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Normally is the podcast for normal people, by normal people. We&rsquo;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 Normally every Tuesday &amp; Thursday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;

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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.

Normally Podcast: Democrats Go Far Left, AOC Eyes 2028 & the WNBA Faces a Gender Reckoning

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