In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz kick things off with "some banter" on weekend plans—from ice skating ambitions to a quick trip to Las Vegas—before diving into the week’s biggest cultural and political stories.

The episode turns serious with a breakdown of the arrest of Don Lemon, examining the media reaction, public narratives, and what the case raises about First Amendment protections and press accountability.

Mary Katharine and Karol also tackle the ongoing crisis of school closures and municipal dysfunction in major U.S. cities, unpacking how these failures hit students, parents, and taxpayers hardest. The episode wraps with a broader cultural look at food delivery culture—why convenience has become so expensive, how habits shifted after the pandemic, and what it all says about modern life.

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In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz kick things off with "some banter" on weekend plans&mdash;from ice skating ambitions to a quick trip to Las Vegas&mdash;before diving into the week&rsquo;s biggest cultural and political stories.
The episode turns serious with a breakdown of the arrest of Don Lemon, examining the media reaction, public narratives, and what the case raises about First Amendment protections and press accountability.
Mary Katharine and Karol also tackle the ongoing crisis of school closures and municipal dysfunction in major U.S. cities, unpacking how these failures hit students, parents, and taxpayers hardest. The episode wraps with a broader cultural look at food delivery culture&mdash;why convenience has become so expensive, how habits shifted after the pandemic, and what it all says about modern life.
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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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In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz kick things off with "some banter" on weekend plans—from ice skating ambitions to a quick trip to Las Vegas—before diving into the week’s biggest cultural and political stories.  The episode turns serious with a breakdown of the arrest of Don Lemon, examining the media reaction, public narratives, and what the case raises about First Amendment protections and press accountability.

Normally Podcast: Don Lemon Arrest Fallout, School Closures, and the True Cost of Convenience

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