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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: Charlie Kirk’s Murder, Rising Crime, and America’s Crisis of Trust
In this episode, Karol Markowicz and Mary Katharine Ham reflect on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, highlighting his commitment to civil discourse and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Crime, Justice, and the New Face of Socialism
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the tragic murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the subsequent media…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump’s Health, Comedy on Trial, and the Future of America
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the recent conspiracy theories surrounding Donald Trump's health, his approach to crime and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump Reappeared. Now Let’s Talk CDC Turmoil & Declining Birth Rates
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the bizarre rumors surrounding President Trump's health. They delve into the media's obsession…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engaged?! Plus Biden, Trump, and the Abbey Gate Debate
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz reflect on the anniversary of the Abbey Gate bombing and the contrasting ways in which Trump and Biden…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump, Democrat Messaging & Hollywood’s Box Office Bust
Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz bring their signature wit to a lively mix of culture and politics. They kick things diving into Trump’s executive…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Back-to-School Chaos, COVID Lessons & Political Trends
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz tackle the biggest post-pandemic issues shaping America today. From the back-to-school scramble and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump’s Global Meetings, Left-Wing Disarray, and the Debate Over Designer Babies
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol break down the growing turmoil within the political left, the military’s responsibility in safeguarding…
NormallyNormally Podcast: From DC Crime to French Cool: Politics, Migrants & Cultural Clashes
In this episode, Karol is joined by Gates Garcia to discuss the recent crime control measures in Washington, DC, the migrant crisis in New York, and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Washington Crime, Virginia Shifts, and the Cuomo Twist
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol cover a wide range of headlines in this episode — from Vinay Prasad’s return to the FDA and Trump’s…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Runaway Dems, Redistricting Games, and AI Gone Rogue
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the recent actions of Texas Democrats who fled the state to avoid redistricting efforts, the implications of…
NormallyNormally Podcast:"Accountability, Agenda, and the War on Truth: From FDA Firings to Gaza Coverage
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss a range of topics including Karol's recent travels in France, the controversial dismissal of FDA…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Outrage Culture, War Zones & Emotional Labor
This episode dives into the drama behind Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad and why the internet can't stop talking about it. Mary Katharine Ham and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trade Deals, 2025 Politics & FAFO Parenting
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Kelly Maher break down the week’s most pressing stories—from major trade developments and shifting housing…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Tariffs, Transitions, and Tinfoil Hats
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Matt Whitlock discuss various pressing topics, including highlights from the Hunter Biden interview, the implications…
NormallyNormally Podcast: From Late-Night Lows to Hunter Biden's Highs
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Matt Whitlock delve into the political landscape as they analyze the Democrats' autopsy of the 2024 election…
NormallyNormally Podcast: We're Talking the Epstein Investigation!
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz delve into the complexities surrounding the Epstein investigation, discussing its implications and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Sign Here, Sleep Later: Joe Biden and the Auto Pen Chronicles
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss Joe Biden's controversial 'auto-pen' pardons and the implications of his administration's decision-making…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Security, Sanity, and the Supreme Court
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the ongoing violence against ICE agents, public sentiment on immigration, California's handling of…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Tragedy in Texas
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Kelly Maher to discuss the recent tragedy in Texas due to severe flooding, the political reactions surrounding…
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: How to Marry, Meal Prep, and Make It Through College
In this 'Ask Us Anything' episode, Mary Katharine and Karol Markowicz cover a number of topics, including their cooking habits and family meals, the importance…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Red City Rising: Is NYC Ready for Mayor Mamdani?
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the recent Democratic primary in New York City, focusing on the implications of Zohran…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Understanding the US-Iran Conflict
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the recent US military action against Iran, exploring the implications of the strike, the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The SCOTUS Landmark Ruling on Youth Gender Treatments
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the Supreme Court ruling that upheld Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. They explore the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Will the United States join the Battle Between Israel & Iran?
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the latest events involving Israel and Iran, President Trump's foreign policy, and the Democratic approach to…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Tensions Escalate in the Middle East
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, the implications of domestic politics on foreign policy, and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Blocking Traffic Won't Get You Peace!
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the ongoing protests in various cities, the role of law enforcement, and the public's response to these…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Just a Bunch of People Having Fun, Watching Cars Burn
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the recent protests and riots in Los Angeles, focusing on the media's portrayal of events, the role of law…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Big, Beautiful Bill - Friend or Foe?!
In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol discuss the "big beautiful bill" on government spending, Elon Musk’s concerns about fiscal responsibility, and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Democrats and the Alienation of Voters
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the disgusting attack against Jewish protesters in Boulder, Colorado, and the subsequent…
NormallyNormally Podcast: School’s Out, Scandals Are In: Politics, Power, and Pete
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz dive into a wide range of topics—from the hectic end-of-school-year season and Elon Musk’s…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Why the Democratic Party is Losing Touch with Voters
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham shares her emotional experience visiting Holocaust death camps in Poland, reflecting on the sacrifices of World War II…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Biden's Health and the Media's Blind Spot
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss Joe Biden's health and the media's lackluster response, demographic shifts affecting political…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Biden's Latest Health News - Who Knew? Who Lied?
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss Joe Biden's recent health diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer, the implications of media…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Wait?! Joe Biden WAS NOT Sharp As a Tack?!
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the chaotic political landscape, focusing on the media's portrayal of Joe Biden and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Planes, Prescriptions & Punchlines
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss their Mother's Day experiences, delve into Trump's agreeing to receiving a jet from Qatar, and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Are We Headed for the Summer of Love 2.0?
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various pressing issues, including the recent Supreme Court ruling on transgender military…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Running Away from Political Correctness
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss Donald Trump's unusual proposals, including rebuilding Alcatraz and addressing the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Comeback, the Coverage, and the Cross
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various political topics, including the first 100 days of the Trump administration, Trump's…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The White House Correspondents' Dinner: A Reflection
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss a range of topics beginning with the controversial actions of a judge who allegedly helped an…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Supreme Court Showdown: Parental Rights in Education
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss significant current events, focusing on a Supreme Court case regarding parental rights in…
NormallyNormally Podcast: A New Direction for the FDA
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the changes at the FDA under Dr. Marty Makary, who is reevaluating nutrition guidelines. The…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the return of Joe Biden. They also delve into the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Taylor Lorenz Is At It Again...
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the troubling rise of violent rhetoric in politics, particularly from the left, and the media's…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Navigating the Trade War: Tariffs and Tensions
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the latest developments in the trade war, focusing on tariffs and their implications for the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Trump's Tariffs Are Here...Now What?!
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss economic issues surrounding tariffs and the stock market, the nature of recent protests, and…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Wisconsin Supreme Court Race: A Cause for Concern?
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss their experiences at the International Women of Courage event in Washington, D.C., followed by…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Left Versus Tesla Dealerships
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the increasing violence in protests against Tesla. They analyze media coverage of these events…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Signal Group Text Drama
In this episode of "Normally," Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss a significant news story from The Atlantic about a group chat involving…
NormallyNormally Podcast: AOC Says Something, Bernie Gets Mad, & Randi Lies AGAIN
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various political topics, including the recent Bernie Sanders and AOC rally, the dynamics…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Elon Musk To The Rescue!
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the Dems hate of Tesla and Elon Musk, the success of SpaceX's rescue of NASA…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Democrats Look To Take Out Chuck Schumer
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the implications of government shutdowns and continuing resolutions, the use of the Alien…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Teaching Teens, Tariffs, and Tesla Tantrums
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various topics ranging from parenting milestones, particularly the challenges of teaching…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The JD Vance Meme Craze
In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz explore the humor in political self-deprecation, the political maneuvering of Gavin Newsom…
NormallyNormally Podcast: Abbey Gate is Finally Mentioned in a Presidential Speech
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the aftermath of Trump's address to Congress, focusing on the reactions from both sides of the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: A Normalish Take About Ukraine
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz delve into the complexities of the Ukraine conflict, discussing the implications of U.S. aid and the…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Joy is GONE at MSNBC
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the recent firing of Joy Reid from MSNBC, the changing media landscape, and viewer preferences…
NormallyNormally Podcast: How Will We Ever Escape the Bathrooms at Yosemite?
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various topics including Elon Musk's appearance at CPAC, the ongoing legal battles surrounding…
NormallyNormally Podcast: The Sad Story of the FAKE USAID Employee
In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss various political topics, including the implications of Elon Musk's actions on federal…