Normally

On this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest political stories shaping the conversation: President Trump’s growing influence in key Republican primaries, the high-stakes Thomas Massie race, and the fallout from Bill Cassidy’s loss in Louisiana. Plus: Gavin Newsom faces backlash over California election concerns, AOC fuels debate with controversial rhet...

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a series of Democratic political meltdowns — from California Governor candidate Xavier Becerra struggling through basic media questions to Senator Chris Van Hollen spiraling after a heated exchange with FBI Director Kash Patel. They also dive into new testimony alleging Dr. Anthony Fauci intentionally helped cover...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political firestorm erupting in Virginia after the state Supreme Court overturned the controversial redistricting effort. We examine Democrats’ reported discussions about restructuring the Virginia Supreme Court, accusations of court-packing, and the growing national backlash over election rules and constitut...

On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Bethany Mandel break down the political stories dominating the week. First, they dive into Marco Rubio’s standout White House briefing room performance, why his media savvy is fueling fresh 2028 speculation, and how his growing influence inside the Trump orbit could shape the future of the GOP. Then, they head to California, where the gover...

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 with JetBlue helped seal its fate. They also dive into new polling showing cracks in the Democratic coalition, including shifting Black voter support toward Republicans, and discuss the political implications heading into 2026. Plus: new le...

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 for congressional maps in states like Florida, Texas, and Virginia. They also dive into the latest federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey over his controversial “86-47” post and debate whether the case has leg...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the aftermath of the shocking violence surrounding the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the growing normalization of political extremism in American discourse. They examine the media’s response, the double standard in covering political violence, and the broader cultural consequences of escalating rhe...

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 Correspondents' Dinner, where an alleged armed intruder attempted to breach the security perimeter while President Donald Trump was inside. Mary Katharine shares her firsthand account from inside the ballroom as Secret Service rushed in, VIP...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the fallout from Virginia’s controversial redistricting vote and what it means for the future of political power nationwide. They dive into: The narrow referendum outcome that could reshape Virginia’s congressional map The growing battle over gerrymandering and whether either party will back down Why Republ...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a fast-moving and unpredictable global moment—where Iran tensions, possible ceasefires, and shifting alliances leave more questions than answers. The conversation dives into the latest developments involving U.S. negotiations with Iran, uncertainty over leadership within the regime, and the broader implications f...

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 details matter. They revisit major immigration stories that sparked national outrage, including new developments in high-profile deportation cases, misleading ICE detention claims, and what recent court rulings reveal about due process and en...

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 as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz. With negotiations failing after high-stakes talks involving J.D. Vance, the conversation shifts to whether economic warfare—not diplomacy—will define the next phase of the conflict. MK &a...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a whirlwind of headlines—from Middle East tensions to true crime shocks and government spending gone wild. The show opens with analysis of President Trump’s unexpected ceasefire with Iran, ongoing violations, and what it all means for U.S. strategy, global markets, and the Strait of Hormuz. Is this a calcul...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a stunning U.S. military rescue mission that brought home a downed American officer from hostile territory—highlighting the precision, power, and patriotism behind the operation. They dive into rising tensions with Iran, President Trump’s unpredictable messaging strategy, and what it signals for global conf...

In this episode of Normally , Karol Markowicz is joined by guest host Bridget Phetasy for a wide-ranging and sharp discussion on the biggest stories shaping the moment. They kick things off with a major Supreme Court case on birthright citizenship—breaking down what’s at stake, why President Trump’s appearance at oral arguments is unprecedented, and how the ruling could reshape i...

In this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham & Karol Markowicz break down the growing fallout from the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding standoff—and how it’s impacting everyday Americans. From airport chaos and TSA staffing shortages to political gridlock in Washington, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz unpack how the shutdown battle is disrupting trav...

When politics turns into policy, everyday Americans feel the consequences. On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the real-world impact of the ongoing DHS funding standoff—why TSA agents aren’t getting paid, how airport chaos unfolded during peak travel season, and why the blame game in Washington isn’t telling the full story. They also di...

In this episode of  Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest developments in the Iran conflict, including disputed negotiations, missile threats, and growing skepticism over Tehran’s claims. They explore the broader geopolitical implications and the ongoing debate over U.S. strategy. The conversation then shifts to Cuba, where Western influencers and activ...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a rapidly escalating global and political landscape—from rising tensions with Iran to major shakeups inside the Trump administration. The U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies as Israel eliminates key Iranian figures and Tehran responds with missile and drone strikes across the Gulf. With oil prices climbing and the Str...

In this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the growing controversy around Tucker Carlson, his claims of being investigated, and the larger fight dividing the MAGA media world. They unpack the latest podcast wars involving Megyn Kelly, Mark Levin, Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro, Piers Morgan, and President Trump’s decision to weigh in publicly on who truly rep...

In this episode of Normally ,  Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down several major stories shaping politics, media, and culture right now. They dive into shocking examples of government waste and fraud , including questionable Medicaid spending, suspicious broadband subsidies, and identity theft scams exploiting taxpayer-funded programs. The hosts also examine the media firestorm...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a week of headlines where the news—and the media response to it—got especially strange. They start with the shocking arrest of two men accused of throwing improvised explosive devices near Gracie Mansion in New York City. The conversation dives into how major outlets framed the story, why the media narrativ...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the latest in the  U.S.–Iran conflict and the administration’s argument that the operation is delivering air supremacy and rapid results. They react to  Secretary of War's Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine , discuss the media narrative vs. operational success, and dig into Marco...

On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest—and weirdest—headlines as the U.S. and Israel escalate military action against Iran in Operation Epic Fury . They discuss what the strikes targeted, why Trump kept plans close to the vest, and the growing debate over Congressional authorization , deterrence , and whether the administration can k...

On this episode of Normally —the show with normal-ish takes for when the news gets weird—Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down President Trump’s State of the Union and the political chaos swirling around it. They dig into the Democrats’ optics problem (from heckling to refusing to stand for honored guests), why the U.S. men’s hockey team became the latest...