Normally Podcast: The Left’s Texas Gamble, Biohacking Obsession & Comedy’s New Rules
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political fallout from Ken Paxton’s decisive Texas primary win over John Cornyn and what it means for Democrats hoping to flip Texas blue. They examine James Talarico’s candidacy, the challenge Democrats face balancing “normal” branding with progressive policies, and why candidate quality still matters in modern politics.
The conversation then shifts to the growing obsession with optimization culture, sparked by viral debates over alcohol, sleep trackers, biohacking, and whether modern…
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