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Normally

Hosted by iHeartPodcasts · news · EN-US · 219 episodes

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About this Podcast:

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 podcasts.

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What is Normally about?

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.

What has Normally covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Normally Podcast: France in CHAOS! Macron Under Fire, Democrats Threaten Trump Staffers & Elon Musk's Big Move" (20 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Normally Podcast: Hasan Piker Gets Grilled, James Talarico Mystery & Kelly Clarkson Drama" (15 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Normally Podcast: Ilhan Omar ICE Investigation, James Talarico's Disappearance & Shane Gillis SNL Backlash" (13 October 2026, 27 minutes).

How often does Normally publish?

Normally publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 219 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Normally?

Booking probability for Normally is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Normally requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Normally's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • Normally

    Normally Podcast: France in CHAOS! Macron Under Fire, Democrats Threaten Trump Staffers & Elon Musk's Big Move

    Oct 20, 202630 min

    France is erupting in violent riots, historic buildings are burning, and President Emmanuel Macron is facing growing criticism over his response. On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break...

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    Normally Podcast: Hasan Piker Gets Grilled, James Talarico Mystery & Kelly Clarkson Drama

    Oct 15, 202635 min

    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 brutally awkward interview? And how did Kelly Clarkson end up in...

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    Normally Podcast: Ilhan Omar ICE Investigation, James Talarico's Disappearance & Shane Gillis SNL Backlash

    Oct 13, 202627 min

    ICE investigations, political mysteries, blue-state crime, and another comedy controversy dominate today's episode of Normally . Karol Markowicz and Mary Katharine Ham break down reports of an immigration-related...

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    Normally Podcast: Democrats Are Back: Why Republicans Can’t Get Complacent Before the 2026 Midterms

    Oct 6, 202628 min

    Are Republicans getting too comfortable ahead of the 2026 midterm elections? On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz warn against counting Democrats out as election season heats up. From...

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    Normally Podcast: Terror in the Cockpit? Plus Mamdani, the Cornell Case & Eric Schmitt’s Big Mistake

    Oct 1, 202629 min

    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 altercation between the pilots sent the aircraft into a rapid...

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    Normally Podcast: Woke 2.0 Is Here: Vivek, Political Hypocrisy & the Return of Identity Politics

    Sep 29, 202636 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down a wild weekend in politics, from the backlash surrounding Vivek Ramaswamy to growing frustration among voters over the economy, gas prices, tariffs, immigration, and the...

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    Normally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Experiment, Trump at the UN & Gen Z Growing Pains

    Sep 24, 202635 min

    On this episode of Normally , Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz celebrate the show’s two-year anniversary before diving into the biggest political, cultural, and education stories of the week. Mary Katharine...

  • Normally

    Normally Podcast: Nikole Hannah-Jones’ School Choice Reckoning with Erika Sanzi

    Sep 22, 202638 min

    Mary Katharine Ham is joined by Defending Education’s Erika Sanzi for a deep dive into Nikole Hannah-Jones’ revealing new essay about her daughter’s education—and the questions it raises about...

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    Normally Podcast: Macklemore’s Ed Sheeran Fallout Explodes & Larry Krasner Faces DOJ Scrutiny

    Sep 17, 202632 min

    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 happy marriage is simply being nice about the new bowls. First...

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    Normally Podcast: AI Panic Goes to Washington, Trump’s $5,000 Checks & Republicans’ Unforced Errors

    Sep 15, 202633 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back with Normalish takes as Washington’s artificial intelligence panic reaches a new level. They break down the growing calls to slow AI development, concerns raised by...

  • Normally

    Normally Podcast: 25 Years After 9/11, Remembering Charlie Kirk & America’s Free Speech Crisis

    Sep 10, 202643 min

    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 terrorist attacks and one year since the murder of Charlie Kirk...

  • Normally

    Normally Podcast: The Socialists Are Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

    Sep 8, 202632 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz check in on what they call the increasingly bizarre ideas coming from America’s socialist left—from attacks on the “pull yourself up by your bootstraps&rdquo...

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    Normally Podcast: Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Moves Forward as Conspiracy Theories Spiral

    Sep 3, 202633 min

    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 presented enough evidence for Tyler Robinson to stand trial, with...

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    Normally Podcast: Hasan Piker Problem Haunts Abdul El-Sayed as Michigan Senate Race Heats Up

    Sep 1, 202629 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the growing controversy surrounding Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed and left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. As El-Sayed attempts to distance himself from Piker, his...

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    Normally Podcast: Dolly Parton’s Legacy, Trump’s Winning Endorsements & the Coming AI Shakeup

    Aug 27, 202631 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz are back on Normally to break down the latest political, cultural, and technology stories — and remember the extraordinary life and legacy of country music legend Dolly...

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    Normally Podcast: Hasan Piker’s Shocking Charlie Kirk Song & Democrats’ Far-Left Problem

    Aug 25, 202633 min

    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 Piker’s growing influence on the political left, his...

  • Normally

    Normally Podcast: 2026 Primary Warning Signs, Trump’s Endorsement Problem & the Lindsay Clancy Debate

    Aug 20, 202633 min

    Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the biggest lessons from the latest 2026 primary elections — and why both Republicans and Democrats should be worried about highly online ideological factions...

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    Normally Podcast: Trump, Vance & the GOP’s 2026 Problem, Plus Luigi Mangione and California’s Wealth Tax

    Aug 18, 202634 min

    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 start with the races that could determine control of the...

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    Normally Podcast: Francesca Hong’s Stunning Wisconsin Loss, Fauci’s Vaccine Scandal & Florida’s Crime Drop

    Aug 13, 202628 min

    A stunning upset in Wisconsin has Democrats—and Democratic Socialists—asking what went wrong. Karol Markowicz is joined by guest co-host Jordan Schachtel, publisher of The Dossier , to break down Francesca...

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    Normally Podcast: Democrats Go Far Left, AOC Eyes 2028 & the WNBA Faces a Gender Reckoning

    Aug 11, 202634 min

    Karol Markowicz is joined by comedian, commentator, and Heritage Media Fellow Tim Young for a wide-ranging conversation about the 2026 midterms, the Democratic Party’s progressive turn, AOC’s political...

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