In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz examine the nation’s troubling literacy rates, spotlighting how red states like Mississippi are seeing surprising success, while many others fall behind. They also tackle controversial school leadership hiring practices, media bias in covering education reform, and the struggles facing cities like Portland under federal intervention. Normally is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday

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In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz examine the nation&rsquo;s troubling literacy rates, spotlighting how red states like Mississippi are seeing surprising success, while many others fall behind. They also tackle controversial school leadership hiring practices, media bias in covering education reform, and the struggles facing cities like Portland under federal intervention. Normally is part of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday &amp; Thursday
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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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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

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In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz examine the nation’s troubling literacy rates, spotlighting how red states like Mississippi are seeing surprising success, while many others fall behind. 

Normally Podcast: Portland, Crime, and Classrooms: What Failing Cities Teach Us About Accountability

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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether the blocked merger with JetBlue helped seal its fate. They also dive into new polling showing cracks in the Democratic coalition, including shifting Black voter support toward Republicans, and discuss the political implications heading into 2026. Plus: new legal trouble tied to Anthony Fauci’s inner circle raises fresh questions about COVID-era transparency and accountability.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether the blocked merger with JetBlue helped seal its fate. They also dive into new polling showing cracks in the Democratic coalition, including shifting Black voter support toward Republicans, and discuss the political implications heading into 2026. Plus: new legal trouble tied to Anthony Fauci&rsquo;s inner circle raises fresh questions about COVID-era transparency and accountability.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether the blocked merger with JetBlue helped seal its fate. They also dive into new polling showing cracks in the Democratic coalition, including shifting Black voter support toward Republicans, and discuss the political implications heading into 2026.

Normally Podcast: Who Killed Spirit Airlines? Plus Democrats’ Coalition Crisis and Fauci Fallout

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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the Supreme Court’s major ruling on redistricting and what it could mean for congressional maps in states like Florida, Texas, and Virginia. They also dive into the latest federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey over his controversial “86-47” post and debate whether the case has legal merit. Plus, a candid conversation on America’s birthrate decline, why younger couples are delaying children, and whether modern priorities, economic pressures, and lifestyle choices are reshaping family life in the U.S.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the Supreme Court&rsquo;s major ruling on redistricting and what it could mean for congressional maps in states like Florida, Texas, and Virginia. They also dive into the latest federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey over his controversial &ldquo;86-47&rdquo; post and debate whether the case has legal merit. Plus, a candid conversation on America&rsquo;s birthrate decline, why younger couples are delaying children, and whether modern priorities, economic pressures, and lifestyle choices are reshaping family life in the U.S.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the Supreme Court’s major ruling on redistricting and what it could mean for congressional maps in states like Florida, Texas, and Virginia. They also dive into the latest federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey over his controversial “86-47” post and debate whether the case has legal merit.

Normally Podcast: SCOTUS Redistricting Bombshell, James Comey Indicted Again & Why Millennials Aren’t Having Kids

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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the growing normalization of political extremism in American discourse. They examine the media’s response, the double standard in covering political violence, and the broader cultural consequences of escalating rhetoric.

Then, they turn to California, where a controversial new wealth tax proposal is heading to the ballot—raising major questions about billionaire flight, economic fallout, and the future of progressive tax policy.

Plus: the fallout from the dismantling of United States Agency for International Development continues, as former employees struggle to find work and new questions emerge about government spending, NGO funding, and taxpayer accountability.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House Correspondents&rsquo; Dinner and the growing normalization of political extremism in American discourse. They examine the media&rsquo;s response, the double standard in covering political violence, and the broader cultural consequences of escalating rhetoric.
Then, they turn to California, where a controversial new wealth tax proposal is heading to the ballot&mdash;raising major questions about billionaire flight, economic fallout, and the future of progressive tax policy.
Plus: the fallout from the dismantling of United States Agency for International Development continues, as former employees struggle to find work and new questions emerge about government spending, NGO funding, and taxpayer accountability.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the growing normalization of political extremism in American discourse. They examine the media’s response, the double standard in covering political violence, and the broader cultural consequences of escalating rhetoric.

Normally Podcast: Political Violence, Media Double Standards, California’s Wealth Tax & USAID Fallout

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Normally Podcast: Portland, Crime, and Classrooms: What Failing Cities Teach Us About Accountability

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