On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a rapidly escalating global and political landscape—from rising tensions with Iran to major shakeups inside the Trump administration.

The U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies as Israel eliminates key Iranian figures and Tehran responds with missile and drone strikes across the Gulf. With oil prices climbing and the Strait of Hormuz still under pressure, the hosts debate whether this moment could reshape the Middle East—or spiral into something far more unpredictable.

They also dive into the stunning resignation of Joe Kent, once a prominent anti-intervention voice, now at the center of controversy for his reversal on Iran and criticism of the Trump administration. What changed—and what does it reveal about fractures on the right?

Plus, a heated debate over the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) raises big questions about voter ID, election integrity, and whether Republicans should force a Senate vote—even if it fails.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a rapidly escalating global and political landscape&mdash;from rising tensions with Iran to major shakeups inside the Trump administration.
The U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies as Israel eliminates key Iranian figures and Tehran responds with missile and drone strikes across the Gulf. With oil prices climbing and the Strait of Hormuz still under pressure, the hosts debate whether this moment could reshape the Middle East&mdash;or spiral into something far more unpredictable.
They also dive into the stunning resignation of Joe Kent, once a prominent anti-intervention voice, now at the center of controversy for his reversal on Iran and criticism of the Trump administration. What changed&mdash;and what does it reveal about fractures on the right?
Plus, a heated debate over the SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) raises big questions about voter ID, election integrity, and whether Republicans should force a Senate vote&mdash;even if it fails.

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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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a rapidly escalating global and political landscape—from rising tensions with Iran to major shakeups inside the Trump administration.

Normally Podcast: Iran Escalation, Joe Kent Resigns, SAVE Act Showdown & Crime Hits 125-Year Low

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