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.

The Karol Markowicz Show

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, 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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Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Karol Markowicz to discuss the evolution of political media, the birth of RealClearPolitics, and how polling averages changed election coverage forever. Tom breaks down why poll skepticism has grown, what the media still gets wrong about Trump voters, and how RealClearPolitics built one of the most trusted political data platforms in America.

They also dive into the future of legacy media, whether institutions like The Washington Post can survive the next five years, the role of faith in modern life, raising a family in today’s culture, and Tom’s bold prediction about American journalism. A must-listen conversation on politics, polling, media trust, family, and faith.

Tom Bevan, co-founder and president of RealClearPolitics, joins Karol Markowicz to discuss the evolution of political media, the birth of RealClearPolitics, and how polling averages changed election coverage forever. Tom breaks down why poll skepticism has grown, what the media still gets wrong about Trump voters, and how RealClearPolitics built one of the most trusted political data platforms in America.
They also dive into the future of legacy media, whether institutions like The Washington Post can survive the next five years, the role of faith in modern life, raising a family in today&rsquo;s culture, and Tom&rsquo;s bold prediction about American journalism. A must-listen conversation on politics, polling, media trust, family, and faith.

RealClearPolitics co-founder Tom Bevan joins Karol Markowicz to talk polling, Trump, media bias, the future of journalism, family, faith, and why America’s political landscape is changing faster than ever. 

The Karol Markowicz Show: Tom Bevan on Polling, Media Bias, Trump’s Political Future & the Collapse of Legacy Media

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On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol welcomes Buck Sexton for a deep dive into his new book, Manufacturing Delusion, exploring why conspiracy culture is growing, how people get pulled into false narratives, and what it takes to bring loved ones back to reality. Buck shares practical advice for navigating fractured relationships, rebuilding trust, and confronting the psychological pull of “special knowledge.”

Later, Karol sits down with Emil Pitkin to discuss his new book, The Penny Is Gone: Meditations of a Soviet Jew, a moving account of Soviet Jewish persecution, resilience, and the lessons history offers in today’s fight against anti-Semitism. Together they explore family legacy, freedom, and why preserving truth matters more than ever.

 

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol welcomes Buck Sexton for a deep dive into his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Manufacturing-Delusion-Brainwashing-Indoctrination-Propaganda/dp/0593716582">Manufacturing Delusion</a>, exploring why conspiracy culture is growing, how people get pulled into false narratives, and what it takes to bring loved ones back to reality. Buck shares practical advice for navigating fractured relationships, rebuilding trust, and confronting the psychological pull of &ldquo;special knowledge.&rdquo;
Later, Karol sits down with Emil Pitkin to discuss his new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Penny-Gone-Meditations-Question-Arguments/dp/1963475925">The Penny Is Gone: Meditations of a Soviet Jew</a>, a moving account of Soviet Jewish persecution, resilience, and the lessons history offers in today&rsquo;s fight against anti-Semitism. Together they explore family legacy, freedom, and why preserving truth matters more than ever.
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Buck Sexton joins Karol Markowicz to discuss how conspiracy theories spread, why arguing with believers often fails, and how trust in institutions collapsed after COVID. Later, Emil Pitkin shares the story behind The Penny Is Gone: Meditations of a Soviet Jew, reflecting on Soviet oppression, Jewish resilience, and preserving truth for future generations

The Karol Markowicz Show: From Conspiracy Theories to Soviet Survival: Buck Sexton and Emil Pitkin on Truth & History

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

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