Normally Podcast: Fake Election Polls EXPOSED, Ohio Attack Ad Backfires & Anti-Trump Americans Regret Fleeing

Fake election polls, an ugly Ohio campaign controversy, and Americans regretting their decision to flee Donald Trump's America are making headlines as the 2026 midterm elections approach. On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political controversies, med…

Normally Podcast: France in CHAOS! Macron Under Fire, Democrats Threaten Trump Staffers & Elon Musk's Big Move

France is erupting in violent riots, historic buildings are burning, and President Emmanuel Macron is facing growing criticism over his response. On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the escalating unrest in France, the role of immigration and failed integr…

Normally Podcast: Hasan Piker Gets Grilled, James Talarico Mystery & Kelly Clarkson Drama

What happened to James Talarico, and why isn't the media asking more questions? Why did progressive streamer Hasan Piker struggle through comedian Ziwe's brutally awkward interview? And how did Kelly Clarkson end up in a bizarre public feud with a Brooklyn boutique? On this episode of Normally, Ma…

Normally Podcast: Ilhan Omar ICE Investigation, James Talarico's Disappearance & Shane Gillis SNL Backlash

ICE investigations, political mysteries, blue-state crime, and another comedy controversy dominate today's episode of Normally. Karol Markowicz and Mary Katharine Ham break down reports of an immigration-related investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar, questions surrounding Texas Senate candidate J…

Normally Podcast: France Is on Fire, Russia’s Plague Mystery & Canada’s Euthanasia Crisis

France is erupting as widespread riots grip the country and thousands are arrested—but what’s really driving the unrest, and what does it mean for Europe’s future? Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the chaos in France, Brazil’s political shakeup, and a disturbing new argument frami…

Normally Podcast: Democrats Are Back: Why Republicans Can’t Get Complacent Before the 2026 Midterms

Are Republicans getting too comfortable ahead of the 2026 midterm elections? On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz warn against counting Democrats out as election season heats up. From Maine and Minnesota to Seattle and Los Angeles, they examine the political conseque…

Normally Podcast: Terror in the Cockpit? Plus Mamdani, the Cornell Case & Eric Schmitt’s Big Mistake

Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a wild week of news, starting with the midair attack aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After an altercation between the pilots sent the aircraft into a rapid descent, passengers and crew intervened and the plane ultimately landed safely in Sau…

Normally Podcast: Woke 2.0 Is Here: Vivek, Political Hypocrisy & the Return of Identity Politics

Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a wild weekend in politics, from the backlash surrounding Vivek Ramaswamy to growing frustration among voters over the economy, gas prices, tariffs, immigration, and the direction of the Republican Party. Then, is “Woke 2.0” already taking shape? M…

Normally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Experiment, Trump at the UN & Gen Z Growing Pains

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz celebrate the show’s two-year anniversary before diving into the biggest political, cultural, and education stories of the week. Mary Katharine and Karol discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones’ account of her daughter’s public-school experie…

Normally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Choice Reckoning with Erika Sanzi

Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Defending Education’s Erika Sanzi for a deep dive into Nikole Hannah-Jones’ revealing new essay about her daughter’s education—and the questions it raises about school choice, testing, discipline, accountability, and America’s public schools. After years of advocati…