In this episode, Andrew Wilkow opens up about his Gen X upbringing, his path into radio, and how talk radio has transformed over the years. He shares lessons on grit, the realities of creating content in the digital era, and the advice he’d give to his younger self. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday & Friday.

In this episode, Andrew Wilkow opens up about his Gen X upbringing, his path into radio, and how talk radio has transformed over the years. He shares lessons on grit, the realities of creating content in the digital era, and the advice he&rsquo;d give to his younger self. The Karol Markowicz Show is part of the Clay Travis &amp; Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Wednesday &amp; Friday.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, &ldquo;Stolen Youth,&rdquo; The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol&rsquo;s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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.

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In this episode, Andrew Wilkow opens up about his Gen X upbringing, his path into radio, and how talk radio has transformed over the years. He shares lessons on grit, the realities of creating content in the digital era, and the advice he’d give to his younger self. 

The Karol Markowicz Show: Andrew Wilkow on Gen X Roots, Radio’s Evolution & Finding Joy Beyond Expectations

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Welcome to The Karol Markowicz Show

The Birth of the Babylon Bee

From Enterprise to Internet Marketing

The Pivotal Year of 2020

The Rise of Not the Bee

The Twitter Suspension and Elon Musk's

Family, Pride, and Professional Achievements

The Future of AI and Humanity

Closing Thoughts and Final Advice

Karol Markowicz sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, censorship, free speech, faith, family, and the future of artificial intelligence.

Dillon shares the unlikely story of how he became involved with The Babylon Bee, taking over the Christian satire site in 2018 and helping transform it into a major cultural force whose audience extends far beyond its original Christian conservative following.

He also takes Karol inside one of the most consequential chapters in the Bee’s history: its suspension from Twitter after refusing to delete a controversial joke. Dillon explains why the company was willing to risk losing access to the platform rather than censor itself—and how the controversy caught the attention of Elon Musk as concerns over online speech and censorship intensified.

Seth also opens up about fatherhood, the importance of speaking out even when there may be personal or professional consequences, and why serving others is one of his guiding principles. Finally, he looks ahead at how rapidly advancing AI and automation could fundamentally reshape the way people work, live and interact over the next five years.

Karol Markowicz sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, censorship, free speech, faith, family, and the future of artificial intelligence.
Dillon shares the unlikely story of how he became involved with The Babylon Bee, taking over the Christian satire site in 2018 and helping transform it into a major cultural force whose audience extends far beyond its original Christian conservative following.
He also takes Karol inside one of the most consequential chapters in the Bee&rsquo;s history: its suspension from Twitter after refusing to delete a controversial joke. Dillon explains why the company was willing to risk losing access to the platform rather than censor itself&mdash;and how the controversy caught the attention of Elon Musk as concerns over online speech and censorship intensified.
Seth also opens up about fatherhood, the importance of speaking out even when there may be personal or professional consequences, and why serving others is one of his guiding principles. Finally, he looks ahead at how rapidly advancing AI and automation could fundamentally reshape the way people work, live and interact over the next five years.

Karol Markowicz sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, censorship, free speech, faith, family, and the future of artificial intelligence.

The Karol Markowicz: Seth Dillon on The Babylon Bee, Elon Musk, Free Speech and the Future of AI

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On this episode of the Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Amy Swearer, one of America’s leading voices on the Second Amendment, criminal justice reform, and mental health policy. Amy shares her journey from wanting to become a police officer to becoming a legal and policy expert shaping national conversations on gun rights, overcriminalization, and constitutional law.

They dive into the realities of gun violence, the role mental health plays in public policy, the future of Supreme Court battles over assault weapons bans, and why facts—not feelings—must guide policy decisions. Amy also opens up about marriage, ambition, and her philosophy on “strategic topography” — choosing the right hills to die on in life and politics.

On this episode of the Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Amy Swearer, one of America&rsquo;s leading voices on the Second Amendment, criminal justice reform, and mental health policy. Amy shares her journey from wanting to become a police officer to becoming a legal and policy expert shaping national conversations on gun rights, overcriminalization, and constitutional law.
They dive into the realities of gun violence, the role mental health plays in public policy, the future of Supreme Court battles over assault weapons bans, and why facts&mdash;not feelings&mdash;must guide policy decisions. Amy also opens up about marriage, ambition, and her philosophy on &ldquo;strategic topography&rdquo; &mdash; choosing the right hills to die on in life and politics.

On this episode of the Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Amy Swearer, one of America’s leading voices on the Second Amendment, criminal justice reform, and mental health policy. Amy shares her journey from wanting to become a police officer to becoming a legal and policy expert shaping national conversations on gun rights, overcriminalization, and constitutional law.

The Karol Markowicz Show: Amy Swearer on the Second Amendment, Mental Health, Crime Policy & Choosing the Right Battles

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Welcome to the Carol Markowitz Show

Meet Brittany Hughes: From Journalism to

The Journey from Small Town Reporter to

Shifting Focus: From Politics to Cultural

The Importance of Work-Life Balance for

The Dark Side of Social Media: The Casey

The Misdirected Motherly Instinct

A Five-Year Forecast: Challenges and Hope

Closing Thoughts and Contact Information

Spiritual Advice from Brittany Hughes

Conservative commentator and podcaster Brittany Hughes joins Karol Markowicz to discuss motherhood, faith, the culture wars, and what she sees as troubling changes taking place in American society.

Hughes shares her journey from small-town newspaper reporter to political journalism and digital media, and explains why becoming a wife and mother shifted her focus toward cultural issues affecting families and children. She and Karol also discuss how women can pursue meaningful careers while prioritizing family — and why “having it all” doesn't necessarily mean having everything at the same time.

Then, the conversation turns to the Lindsay Clancy trial and the reaction it has generated online. Hughes and Karol examine why some women have publicly identified with or defended Clancy, the difference between acknowledging the difficulties of motherhood and romanticizing extreme behavior, and what the reaction may reveal about attitudes toward motherhood, mental health, and victimhood in the social-media era.

Hughes also sounds the alarm over growing sympathy for socialism and communism among younger Americans, while expressing optimism about the energy she sees among young conservatives. She explains why she believes Americans may need to see some of these political ideas fail in practice before attitudes begin to change.

Finally, Hughes shares the principle she believes can most profoundly improve a person's life: surrendering to Jesus Christ, finding joy through faith, and pursuing a purpose greater than temporary happiness.

Conservative commentator and podcaster Brittany Hughes joins Karol Markowicz to discuss motherhood, faith, the culture wars, and what she sees as troubling changes taking place in American society.
Hughes shares her journey from small-town newspaper reporter to political journalism and digital media, and explains why becoming a wife and mother shifted her focus toward cultural issues affecting families and children. She and Karol also discuss how women can pursue meaningful careers while prioritizing family &mdash; and why &ldquo;having it all&rdquo; doesn't necessarily mean having everything at the same time.
Then, the conversation turns to the Lindsay Clancy trial and the reaction it has generated online. Hughes and Karol examine why some women have publicly identified with or defended Clancy, the difference between acknowledging the difficulties of motherhood and romanticizing extreme behavior, and what the reaction may reveal about attitudes toward motherhood, mental health, and victimhood in the social-media era.
Hughes also sounds the alarm over growing sympathy for socialism and communism among younger Americans, while expressing optimism about the energy she sees among young conservatives. She explains why she believes Americans may need to see some of these political ideas fail in practice before attitudes begin to change.
Finally, Hughes shares the principle she believes can most profoundly improve a person's life: surrendering to Jesus Christ, finding joy through faith, and pursuing a purpose greater than temporary happiness.

Conservative commentator and podcaster Brittany Hughes joins Karol Markowicz to discuss motherhood, faith, the culture wars, and what she sees as troubling changes taking place in American society.

The Karol Markowicz Show: Brittany Hughes: The Disturbing Culture Behind the Lindsay Clancy Reaction

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The Karol Markowicz Show: Andrew Wilkow on Gen X Roots, Radio’s Evolution & Finding Joy Beyond Expectations

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