Normally Podcast: America at 250: Trump vs. Mamdani, the Rise of Socialism & Why Standards Still Matter
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a packed Independence Day weekend as America celebrates its 250th birthday. From President Trump’s patriotic message and Zohran Mamdani’s competing vision for America to the growing influence of Democratic Socialists across the country, they examine the cultural and political battles shaping America’s future.
Mary Katharine and Karol discuss why socialism is gaining momentum among younger voters, the Democratic Party’s internal fight over its future, and what recent primary victories could…
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