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Super Bowl Culture Wars, ICE Surveillance Whiplash & Why Trust in Media Is Collapsing
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down how the Super Bowl became yet another front in the culture wars—from the Bad Bunny halftime controversy to what it reveals about elite messaging, nationalism, and representation. The conversation expands into a sharp an…
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Normally Podcast: Landmark Malpractice Ruling Shakes Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a landmark legal case in which a young woman successfully sued her psychologist and surgeon for medical malpractice following a mastectomy. We also examine how this ruling challenges long-standing assumptions around gender-affirming…
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Normally Podcast: Don Lemon Arrest Fallout, School Closures, and the True Cost of Convenience
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 ar…
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Normally Podcast: Urban Failures, Rubio’s Testimony & the Redistricting Battles Shaping 2028
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political stories revealing deeper cracks in America’s institutions. From weather-related infrastructure failures in major cities to Marco Rubio’s headline-making congressional testimony, they examine what these moments say about governance and …
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Normally Podcast: Parenting, Protests & Police Accountability in the Aftermath of the Minneapolis Border Patrol Shooting
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol bring personal insight and sharp analysis to a wide-ranging conversation about parenting, cultural values, and civic responsibility — all through the lens of current events. They reflect on their own experiences raising kids in politically charged times an…
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Normally Podcast: Davos, Crime, and Culture Wars
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest stories shaping politics, culture, and public trust—from global elites to everyday governance. The conversation begins with the World Economic Forum in Davos, examining what its influence says about global power, accoun…
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Normally Podcast: Anti-ICE Church Protest Sparks First Amendment Outrage, Media Spin & Virginia Politics
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz react to a shocking anti-ICE protest that disrupted a church service in St. Paul, igniting serious concerns about civil liberties and First Amendment protections. MK & Karol condemn the demonstrators’ behavior and scrutinize the me…
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Normally Podcast: Iran Uprising, Transgender Sports, Anti-Semitism & Trump’s Legacy
In this episode of Normally, hosts Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz tackle some of the most explosive political and cultural issues shaping America and the world. The conversation begins with the uprising in Iran, examining whether U.S. and international military intervention could accelerate…
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Normally Podcast: Renee Good Shooting, Iran’s Silenced Protests & Why Parenting Needs Boundaries
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol unpack the fatal shooting of activist Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, exploring the conflicting narratives, community outrage, and the broader implications for law enforcement accountability and civilian interactions. With national protests erupt…
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Normally Podcast: Socialism in NYC, California Fires, and Newsom’s Political Playbook
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political shockwaves following Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor and what it reveals about the growing influence of socialism in America’s largest cities. The conversation also reflects on the anniversary of the d…
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