In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz dive into a wide range of topics—from the hectic end-of-school-year season and Elon Musk’s take on the Big Beautiful Bill, to the challenges of rescission and federal spending cuts. They also explore California’s electric vehicle mandate, tensions within the Democratic Party, Pete Buttigieg’s media blitz and calls for accountability, the rise of credentialism and declining trust in institutions, and the controversy involving Francesca Gino at Harvard. Normally is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday.

In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz dive into a wide range of topics&mdash;from the hectic end-of-school-year season and Elon Musk&rsquo;s take on the Big Beautiful Bill, to the challenges of rescission and federal spending cuts. They also explore California&rsquo;s electric vehicle mandate, tensions within the Democratic Party, Pete Buttigieg&rsquo;s media blitz and calls for accountability, the rise of credentialism and declining trust in institutions, and the controversy involving Francesca Gino at Harvard. Normally is part of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Tuesday &amp; Thursday.

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.

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz dive into a wide range of topics—from the hectic end-of-school-year season and Elon Musk’s take on the Big Beautiful Bill, to the challenges of rescission and federal spending cuts. 

Normally Podcast: School’s Out, Scandals Are In: Politics, Power, and Pete

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In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down several major stories shaping politics, media, and culture right now. They dive into shocking examples of government waste and fraud, including questionable Medicaid spending, suspicious broadband subsidies, and identity theft scams exploiting taxpayer-funded programs.

The hosts also examine the media firestorm surrounding CNN’s coverage of the attempted New York City bombing, criticizing how CNN framed the attack and discussing the controversy involving CNN anchor Abby Phillip. What does this incident reveal about trust in media, narrative framing, and accountability in modern journalism?

Finally, Mary Katharine and Karol tackle a growing concern for parents and educators: the explosion of screen time in schools. From kindergarten iPads to classroom laptops replacing books, they explore how education technology may be hurting students’ attention spans, literacy, and learning outcomes—and what parents can do about it.

Plus: lessons from the pandemic era of remote learning, why traditional reading methods may still work best, and how families can reclaim healthier tech habits for kids.

In this episode of Normally,&nbsp;Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down several major stories shaping politics, media, and culture right now. They dive into shocking examples of government waste and fraud, including questionable Medicaid spending, suspicious broadband subsidies, and identity theft scams exploiting taxpayer-funded programs.
The hosts also examine the media firestorm surrounding CNN&rsquo;s coverage of the attempted New York City bombing, criticizing how CNN framed the attack and discussing the controversy involving CNN anchor Abby Phillip. What does this incident reveal about trust in media, narrative framing, and accountability in modern journalism?
Finally, Mary Katharine and Karol tackle a growing concern for parents and educators: the explosion of screen time in schools. From kindergarten iPads to classroom laptops replacing books, they explore how education technology may be hurting students&rsquo; attention spans, literacy, and learning outcomes&mdash;and what parents can do about it.
Plus: lessons from the pandemic era of remote learning, why traditional reading methods may still work best, and how families can reclaim healthier tech habits for kids.

In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down several major stories shaping politics, media, and culture right now. They dive into shocking examples of government waste and fraud, including questionable Medicaid spending, suspicious broadband subsidies, and identity theft scams exploiting taxpayer-funded programs.  The hosts also examine the media firestorm surrounding CNN’s coverage of the attempted New York City bombing, criticizing how CNN framed the attack and discussing the controversy involving CNN anchor Abby Phillip.

Normally Podcast: Government Fraud Scandals, CNN’s Terror Coverage Controversy & The Screen Time Crisis in School

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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a week of headlines where the news—and the media response to it—got especially strange.

They start with the shocking arrest of two men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion in New York City. The conversation dives into how major outlets framed the story, why the media narrative quickly shifted toward claims of “Islamophobia,” and what the incident reveals about the broader problem of political violence and media credibility.

Next, the hosts turn to the escalating conflict with Iran. They discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s appearance on 60 Minutes, President Trump’s strategy of leaving “all options on the table,” and the growing debate in Washington over war powers, deterrence, and America’s role in the region.

Later, they analyze a viral moment from Real Time with Bill Maher in which Maher presses Adam Schiff on congressional war authorization—highlighting the kind of political hypocrisy that often goes unchallenged in today’s media landscape.

Finally, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the backlash after Jesse Jackson’s funeral turned into a political stage, including criticism from Jesse Jackson Jr. himself about the politicization of his father's memorial service.

From media bias and political violence to foreign policy and partisan double standards, this episode explores why so many Americans feel they can’t trust the narrative—and what it means when the news stops making sense.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a week of headlines where the news&mdash;and the media response to it&mdash;got especially strange.
They start with the shocking arrest of two men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion in New York City. The conversation dives into how major outlets framed the story, why the media narrative quickly shifted toward claims of &ldquo;Islamophobia,&rdquo; and what the incident reveals about the broader problem of political violence and media credibility.
Next, the hosts turn to the escalating conflict with Iran. They discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth&rsquo;s appearance on 60 Minutes, President Trump&rsquo;s strategy of leaving &ldquo;all options on the table,&rdquo; and the growing debate in Washington over war powers, deterrence, and America&rsquo;s role in the region.
Later, they analyze a viral moment from Real Time with Bill Maher in which Maher presses Adam Schiff on congressional war authorization&mdash;highlighting the kind of political hypocrisy that often goes unchallenged in today&rsquo;s media landscape.
Finally, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the backlash after Jesse Jackson&rsquo;s funeral turned into a political stage, including criticism from Jesse Jackson Jr. himself about the politicization of his father's memorial service.
From media bias and political violence to foreign policy and partisan double standards, this episode explores why so many Americans feel they can&rsquo;t trust the narrative&mdash;and what it means when the news stops making sense.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a week of headlines where the news—and the media response to it—got especially strange.  They start with the shocking arrest of two men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion in New York City. The conversation dives into how major outlets framed the story, why the media narrative quickly shifted toward claims of “Islamophobia,” and what the incident reveals about the broader problem of political violence and media credibility.

Normally Podcast: NYC Bomb Plot, Media Spin, Trump’s Iran Strategy & Political Hypocrisy

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On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest in the U.S.–Iran conflict and the administration’s argument that the operation is delivering air supremacy and rapid results. They react to Secretary of War's Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, discuss the media narrative vs. operational success, and dig into Marco Rubio’s explanation of why the U.S. moved now—and why claims that “Israel forced America into war” don’t hold up.

They also look at early public opinion: how support changes depending on whether Americans believe the conflict will last days, weeks, months, or years, and why that matters politically. Plus, they note the real cost of war, honoring the American troops killed in Kuwait and the families left behind.

Then it’s politics: the shockwaves from Texas primaries, including James Talarico defeating Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary, Cornyn vs. Paxton heading to a GOP runoff, and Dan Crenshaw losing his primary. Mary Katharine and Karol debate “electability vs. bombast,” what Latino-heavy counties turning out in a Democratic primary could signal, and how Trump endorsements may shape the next round.

The conversation also touches the early 2028 terrain—Gavin Newsom’s Israel comments, the left’s growing comfort with “apartheid” rhetoric, and why Democrats may be steering into an intraparty fight over America’s closest Middle East ally. They flag a Virginia storyline too: why “moderate” branding may not survive hard questions on crime and immigration enforcement.

Finally, they close with a major Supreme Court development: the Court granting relief to California parents challenging school policies around social transition and parental notification—why the justices signaled parents are likely to win on religious exercise and the right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest in the&nbsp;U.S.&ndash;Iran conflict and the administration&rsquo;s argument that the operation is delivering air supremacy and rapid results. They react to&nbsp;Secretary of War's Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan &ldquo;Razin&rdquo; Caine, discuss the media narrative vs. operational success, and dig into Marco Rubio&rsquo;s explanation of why the U.S. moved now&mdash;and why claims that &ldquo;Israel forced America into war&rdquo; don&rsquo;t hold up.
They also look at early public opinion: how support changes depending on whether Americans believe the conflict will last days, weeks, months, or years, and why that matters politically. Plus, they note the real cost of war, honoring the American troops killed in Kuwait and the families left behind.
Then it&rsquo;s politics: the shockwaves from Texas primaries, including James Talarico defeating Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary, Cornyn vs. Paxton heading to a GOP runoff, and Dan Crenshaw losing his primary. Mary Katharine and Karol debate &ldquo;electability vs. bombast,&rdquo; what Latino-heavy counties turning out in a Democratic primary could signal, and how Trump endorsements may shape the next round.
The conversation also touches the early 2028 terrain&mdash;Gavin Newsom&rsquo;s Israel comments, the left&rsquo;s growing comfort with &ldquo;apartheid&rdquo; rhetoric, and why Democrats may be steering into an intraparty fight over America&rsquo;s closest Middle East ally. They flag a Virginia storyline too: why &ldquo;moderate&rdquo; branding may not survive hard questions on crime and immigration enforcement.
Finally, they close with a major Supreme Court development: the Court granting relief to California parents challenging school policies around social transition and parental notification&mdash;why the justices signaled parents are likely to win on religious exercise and the right to direct the upbringing and education of their children.

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest in the U.S.–Iran conflict and the administration’s argument that the operation is delivering air supremacy and rapid results. They react to Secretary of War's Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, discuss the media narrative vs. operational success, and dig into Marco Rubio’s explanation of why the U.S. moved now—and why claims that “Israel forced America into war” don’t hold up.

Normally Podcast: Iran Strikes, Hegseth & Rubio’s Case, Texas Primary Shockers, and a Major Supreme Court Win for Parents

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Normally Podcast: School’s Out, Scandals Are In: Politics, Power, and Pete

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