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Normally
Normally is the podcast for normal people, by normal people. We’re going to limit the hysteria, tone down the crazy, and talk about what really matters. Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz have been in the political commentary world a long time. Both are known for being funny, and a bit irreverent, but also serious and thoughtful about the issues that are important to the country. Catch Normally every Tuesday & Thursday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your…
Episodes
NormallyNormally Podcast: Election Panic, Ilhan Omar's Immigration Questions & Jennifer Lawrence's New Look
Are Americans being scared into preparing for a post-election disaster? Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz tackle viral doomsday warnings, AI-related…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Obama's Obamacare Problem, Trump's Wild Remarks & AI Parenting Gone Too Far
Barack Obama is back on the campaign trail, but are his attacks on Donald Trump and defense of Obamacare exposing more problems than they solve? On this…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Fake Election Polls EXPOSED, Ohio Attack Ad Backfires & Anti-Trump Americans Regret Fleeing
Fake election polls, an ugly Ohio campaign controversy, and Americans regretting their decision to flee Donald Trump's America are making headlines as the 2026…
NormallyNormally Podcast: France in CHAOS! Macron Under Fire, Democrats Threaten Trump Staffers & Elon Musk's Big Move
France is erupting in violent riots, historic buildings are burning, and President Emmanuel Macron is facing growing criticism over his response. On this…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Hasan Piker Gets Grilled, James Talarico Mystery & Kelly Clarkson Drama
What happened to James Talarico, and why isn't the media asking more questions? Why did progressive streamer Hasan Piker struggle through comedian Ziwe's…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Ilhan Omar ICE Investigation, James Talarico's Disappearance & Shane Gillis SNL Backlash
ICE investigations, political mysteries, blue-state crime, and another comedy controversy dominate today's episode of Normally. Karol Markowicz and Mary…
NormallyNormally Podcast: France Is on Fire, Russia’s Plague Mystery & Canada’s Euthanasia Crisis
France is erupting as widespread riots grip the country and thousands are arrested—but what’s really driving the unrest, and what does it mean for…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Democrats Are Back: Why Republicans Can’t Get Complacent Before the 2026 Midterms
Are Republicans getting too comfortable ahead of the 2026 midterm elections? On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz warn against…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Terror in the Cockpit? Plus Mamdani, the Cornell Case & Eric Schmitt’s Big Mistake
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a wild week of news, starting with the midair attack aboard a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After an…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Woke 2.0 Is Here: Vivek, Political Hypocrisy & the Return of Identity Politics
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a wild weekend in politics, from the backlash surrounding Vivek Ramaswamy to growing frustration among voters…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Experiment, Trump at the UN & Gen Z Growing Pains
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz celebrate the show’s two-year anniversary before diving into the biggest political…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Choice Reckoning with Erika Sanzi
Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Defending Education’s Erika Sanzi for a deep dive into Nikole Hannah-Jones’ revealing new essay about her…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Macklemore’s Ed Sheeran Fallout Explodes & Larry Krasner Faces DOJ Scrutiny
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back with Normalish takes on crime, free speech, politics, pop culture — and why sometimes the secret to a…
NormallyNormally Podcast: AI Panic Goes to Washington, Trump’s $5,000 Checks & Republicans’ Unforced Errors
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back with Normalish takes as Washington’s artificial intelligence panic reaches a new level. They break down…
NormallyNormally Podcast: 25 Years After 9/11, Remembering Charlie Kirk & America’s Free Speech Crisis
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz mark two somber anniversaries while looking at what they mean for America today: 25 years since the September 11…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Socialists Are Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz check in on what they call the increasingly bizarre ideas coming from America’s socialist left—from attacks…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Moves Forward as Conspiracy Theories Spiral
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest developments in the Charlie Kirk murder case after a Utah judge rules that prosecutors have…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Hasan Piker Problem Haunts Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan Senate Race Heats Up
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the growing controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and left-wing streamer Hasan…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Dolly Parton’s Legacy, Trump’s Winning Endorsements & the Coming AI Shakeup
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back on Normally to break down the latest political, cultural, and technology stories — and remember the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Hasan Piker’s Shocking Charlie Kirk Song & Democrats’ Far-Left Problem
Hasan Piker is back in the spotlight after performing a song mocking the murder of Charlie Kirk for a cheering audience. Mary Katharine and Karol examine…
NormallyNormally Podcast: 2026 Primary Warning Signs, Trump’s Endorsement Problem & the Lindsay Clancy Debate
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest lessons from the latest 2026 primary elections — and why both Republicans and Democrats…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump, Vance & the GOP’s 2026 Problem, Plus Luigi Mangione and California’s Wealth Tax
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back together on Normally to break down a packed political landscape heading into the 2026 midterm elections. They…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Francesca Hong’s Stunning Wisconsin Loss, Fauci’s Vaccine Scandal & Florida’s Crime Drop
A stunning upset in Wisconsin has Democrats—and Democratic Socialists—asking what went wrong. Karol Markowicz is joined by guest co-host Jordan…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Democrats Go Far Left, AOC Eyes 2028 & the WNBA Faces a Gender Reckoning
Karol Markowicz is joined by comedian, commentator, and Heritage Media Fellow Tim Young for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterms, the Democratic…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Michigan's Socialist Surge, California's Wealth Tax & WNBA Reality Check
Michigan's Democratic primary may have reshaped the 2026 political landscape. In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Fauci Exposed? Florida Proven Right, RFK Jr. Fires Back & GOP Faces Max Miller Scandal
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz react to the latest revelations surrounding Dr. Anthony Fauci, including newly uncovered…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Mamdani's Socialist Grocery Stores & Sophie Cunningham Defends Women's Sports
Anthony Fauci returns to Capitol Hill—but refuses to answer key questions. Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Lauren Stewart to break down Fauci's Fifth…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Fauci's Secret COVID Diaries, Ben Sasse on Dying Well & the Left's Attack on Motherhood
Anthony Fauci's newly released COVID-era diary entries are making headlines after Senator Rand Paul released more than 1,000 pages from his congressional…
NormallyNormally Podcast: 2026 Midterm Election Forecast, Democratic Socialists' Rise, Trump’s Election Security Push & New Jersey Voting Controversy
With the 2026 midterm elections rapidly approaching, Mary Katharine Ham is joined by political strategist Kelly Maher for a wide-ranging look at the battle for…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Teachers Unions Under Fire, Homeschooling Debate & The Crisis in American Education
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Nicki Neily, founder and president of Defending Education, for an in-depth conversation about the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Amy Coney Barrett Threats, Supreme Court Security, New York's AI Data Center Ban & the Return of Cigarettes
Are America's Supreme Court justices facing an unprecedented wave of political intimidation? On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Remembering Lindsey Graham, Ro Khanna’s Israel Controversy & The Smithsonian’s History Debate
Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden passing at age 71 has sent shockwaves through Washington. Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz reflect on Graham's legacy…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump's Iran Strategy, Mitch McConnell Health Questions & Graham Platner Scandal
Is the Iran ceasefire officially over? Karol Markowicz and Mary Katharine Ham break down President Trump's latest comments on Iran after renewed attacks in the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: BREAKING: Graham Platner Scandal Explodes: Democrats Turn, New Allegations Surface & the Future of Maine’s Senate Race
On this breaking episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz react to the escalating controversy surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham…
NormallyNormally 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…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Friends, Phones & Far-Fetched Theories
In this 'Ask Us Anything' episode of Normally, Mary Katharine and Karol share insights on their long-standing friendship, political conspiracy theories…
NormallyNormally Podcast: America's 250th, NYC Socialism & the Dangerous Rise of Democratic Socialists
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz examine the growing influence of democratic socialism across the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Mamdani’s Socialist Surge, Chicago’s ‘Transfemicide’ Crisis & Elon Musk Under Fire
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political shockwaves from New York’s latest primary elections, where…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Iran Talks Stall, UK Grooming Gang Scandal Explodes & The New York Times’ Father’s Day Backlash
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest developments in the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran as…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump’s Iran Deal Sparks Conservative Backlash, White House Terror Plot Foiled & The Smartphone Fertility Crisis
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the growing conservative backlash to President Trump's proposed Iran agreement…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Iran Deal Drama, Knicks Championship, UFC at the White House & Elon Musk’s Trillion-Dollar Milestone
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz opens this episode with a deep dive into the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement and the intense…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Democrats’ New Playbook? Graham Platner, James Talarico, UK Violence & the Rise of the “Happy Europeans”
Karol Markowicz is joined by guest co-host Stephen L. Miller or a wide-ranging conversation on politics, media narratives, immigration, and culture. The pair…
NormallyNormally Podcast: LA Election Chaos, Graham Platner Scandal & The Down Syndrome Abortion Debate
On this episode of Normally, Karol Markowicz is joined by Gates Garcia, host of We the People, for a wide-ranging discussion on some of the biggest political…
NormallyNormally Podcast: California's Political Shake-Up, Spencer Pratt's Surprise Surge & Media Meltdowns at CBS
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a surprising election night that could signal major political shifts in…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Graham Platner Scandal Deepens, America 250 Faces Chaos & The Case for a Screen-Free Summer
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest developments surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner as new…
NormallyNormally 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…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Can You Really Have Career Success and Family Life? Parenting, Balance & Modern Challenges
Can parents really have both a successful career and a thriving family life? In this 'Ask Us Anything' episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz take on…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Commencement Chaos, Free Speech Fights & the AI Debate on Campus
College commencement season is delivering more than graduation speeches—it’s igniting debates over free speech, campus culture, AI, and what advice…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump’s Primary Power, Newsom’s Election Panic & Kamala’s “No Bad Ideas” Moment
On this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest political stories shaping the conversation: President Trump’s growing…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Democrats Meltdown on Camera, Fauci Cover-Up Claims & Nigel Farage’s UK Surge
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a series of Democratic political meltdowns — from California Governor…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Virginia Democrats’ Court-Packing Plot, Spencer Pratt’s LA Surge & America’s Urban Crisis
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political firestorm erupting in Virginia after the state Supreme Court…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Rubio Rising? California’s Political Meltdown & America’s Anti-Semitism Crisis
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Bethany Mandel break down the political stories dominating the week. First, they dive into Marco…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Who Killed Spirit Airlines? Plus Democrats’ Coalition Crisis and Fauci Fallout
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from the collapse of Spirit Airlines and whether the blocked merger…
NormallyNormally Podcast: SCOTUS Redistricting Bombshell, James Comey Indicted Again & Why Millennials Aren’t Having Kids
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the Supreme Court’s major ruling on redistricting and what it could mean…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Political Violence, Media Double Standards, California’s Wealth Tax & USAID Fallout
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House…
NormallyNormally Podcast: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Chaos: Trump Security Scare, Secret Service & Political Fallout
On this special emergency episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the shocking security scare that unfolded at the White House…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Virginia Redistricting Chaos, Gerrymandering Fight & SPLC Scandal Explodes
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from Virginia’s controversial redistricting vote and what it…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Iran Chaos, Ceasefire Confusion & Virginia Election Shock
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a fast-moving and unpredictable global moment—where Iran tensions…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Immigration Reality Checks, Exit Tax Panic & the Collapse of Blue-State Economics
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest headlines the media doesn’t always revisit—and why the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Iran Ceasefire Collapse, Strait of Hormuz Showdown & Swalwell Scandal Fallout
On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the collapse of the Iran ceasefire and what it signals for U.S. foreign policy…