The Karol Markowicz Show

Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, joins Karol Markowicz to discuss artificial intelligence, the future of work, Bitcoin and crypto, venture capital, Operation Choke Point 2.0 and why he believes money and businesses will increasingly flee blue states for red states. Carter explains his unconventional journey from aspiring journalist to becoming obsessed with Bitcoin, working a...

What if the key to building a successful life isn’t having everything figured out—but simply doing the job that’s right in front of you? On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with Matthew Hennessey , editor of Free Expression at The Wall Street Journal , for a wide-ranging conversation about career, marriage, ambition, failure, and finding your path in lif...

Karol Markowicz sits down with Miriam “Mock” Weaver and Amy Jo “Daisy” Clark of Chicks on the Right for a candid conversation about the growing divisions inside conservative media, speaking out when it’s unpopular, and what they believe is happening to the American right. Mock and Daisy explain why they were willing to publicly criticize prominent conservative voices...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with National Review staff writer Jeffrey Blehar for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, music, media, and the future of American culture. Blehar shares his unconventional path from practicing law to political commentary, explains why authenticity matters more than partisan loyalty, and discusses the philosophy that guides his w...

Fox News Radio political analyst and Jewish Insider Editor-in-Chief Josh Kraushaar joins The Karol Markowicz Show for an in-depth conversation about journalism, American politics, the rise of antisemitism, and why he remains optimistic about the country's future. Josh reflects on his career covering presidential campaigns and elections, explains how the media landscape has changed over the past th...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with John McCormick , senior editor at The Dispatch , for a thoughtful conversation on journalism, politics, media, history, and the values that matter most. John reflects on his path from conservative college columnist to reporting for National Review , The Weekly Standard , and The Dispatch . He shares why political debate has become...

National Review senior writer Dan McLaughlin joins The Karol Markowicz Show for a wide-ranging conversation about history, politics, constitutional law, and why understanding the past is essential to navigating America's future. Dan shares his fascinating journey from practicing attorney to one of conservative media's leading writers, discusses his ambitious upcoming history book covering the tran...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with Peter Suderman , features editor at Reason Magazine , host of The Reason Roundtable podcast, and creator of the Cocktails with Suderman newsletter, for a wide-ranging conversation about culture, creativity, and connection. Peter shares how his passion for craft cocktails grew from a curiosity into a deeper appreciation for hospital...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with legendary economist and libertarian scholar Dr. Walter Block for a wide-ranging conversation on economics, socialism, Israel, free markets, and the future of America. Block explains why basic economic principles have become so controversial, reflects on his intellectual journey from socialism to libertarianism, and shares how Ayn R...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with Dr. Helen Smith —psychologist, bestselling author of Men on Strike , and author of the new book His Side: Men Speak Out on Dating, Marriage, and Life in America . Drawing on years of research and firsthand interviews, Dr. Smith explains why so many men feel overlooked, disrespected, and disconnected in modern society. She dis...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with Jonathan Hammel —physician, novelist, composer, and host of the Blood Flow podcast—to discuss his powerful new novel, The Jewish Hospital . Inspired by the real-life experiences of Hamill's grandmother, who served as a nurse in Berlin's Jewish Hospital during World War II, the conversation explores one of history's less...

New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino joins The Karol Markowicz Show for a candid conversation about standing as one of the city’s most prominent Republican voices, winning over voters in a heavily Democratic district, and why she believes New York City is at a critical turning point. Paladino discusses her opposition to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s agenda, her concerns over the directi...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with bestselling author and C all Me Back host Dan Senor for a powerful conversation about Israel, resilience, community, and the future of human connection. Dan discusses the story behind his bestselling books Startup Nation and The Genius of Israel , explaining how Israel became one of the world’s leading centers for innovation,...

In this episode, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer joins the podcast to discuss the city’s rapid growth, evolving demographics, and thriving business climate. Mayor Singer shares how Boca Raton is attracting families, entrepreneurs, and innovators while working to preserve the community’s unique character and quality of life. He reflects on his personal journey into public service, the imp...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Mollie Hemingway to discuss her new book, Alito , and the lasting impact of Samuel Alito on the Supreme Court and the Constitution. Mollie shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Court, explains why Justice Alito remains one of the most influential — and least understood — justices in America, and discusses major rulin...

Can memes influence elections, shape public opinion, and build billion-dollar businesses? Jason Levin, founder of MemeLord.com , joins The Karol Markowicz Show to explain how internet culture has evolved into one of the most powerful forces in politics, marketing, and media. Jason shares the unlikely story of dropping out of college, raising millions of dollars to build MemeLord, and helping brand...

In this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with comedian, commentator, and Heritage Media Fellow Tim Young for a candid and hilarious conversation about media, politics, stand-up comedy, and staying authentic in an increasingly polarized world. Tim shares his unconventional path from Capitol Hill and law school to becoming one of the most recognizable conservative voices online....

On this episode of the The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Tablet Editor-in-Chief Alana Newhouse for a wide-ranging conversation on the collapse of trust in media, the rise of AI-driven information chaos, and what comes next for institutions in America. Alana shares the origin story behind Tablet and how it evolved from a niche cultural publication into a broader voice tackling the fail...

Karol Markowicz sits down with Commentary Magazine senior editor Seth Mandel for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, family, faith, homeschooling, and the future of media. Seth shares how a local newspaper job launched his career, his journey from community journalism to Commentary Magazine, and what it's like being married to author and commentator Bethany Mandel. He also opens up about...

What motivates a 19-year-old conservative activist to travel the country debating politics on college campuses despite security threats and intense opposition? On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with rising political commentator Brilyn Hollyhand , author of the upcoming book Make America Talk Again . Brilyn shares how a fourth-grade mock election sparked his passion for...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with education reform leader Erika Donalds , founder of the Education Freedom Foundation, school choice advocate, entrepreneur, and wife of Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. Erika explains why she remains "still mad" about COVID school closures, how classical education is transforming student outcomes, and why America's edu...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with National Review senior writer Noah Rothman to discuss his new book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence in America . Together, they explore the often-overlooked history of political violence on the American left, from anarchist bombings and Occupy Wall Street to the 2020 riots and recent attacks targeting law enforc...

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik joins Karol Markowicz to discuss her bestselling new book, Poisoned Ivy , and the growing controversy surrounding America's elite universities. Stefanik reflects on the congressional hearing that sparked national debate over campus anti-Semitism, the fallout from her viral exchange with former Harvard president Claudine Gay, and why she believes higher education has st...

On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show , Karol sits down with journalist, former Fox News producer, and author Kyle Becker to discuss his new fantasy novel, Hypernia: The Cursed Kingdom . Kyle shares why he transitioned from political commentary and journalism into fiction writing, how the isolation of the COVID era inspired the story, and the deeper themes of purpose, courage, truth, and cul...

On this episode, Karol Markowicz sits down with Eliana Johnson, Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Free Beacon and regular contributor to the Commentary Magazine podcast, for a wide-ranging conversation on journalism, politics, family, and the cultural challenges shaping America today. Eliana shares how an unexpected path led her from challenging professors at Yale and navigating liberal institutio...