Normally

Republicans are reeling from a disastrous midterm election, and the infighting is just beginning. On this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down President Donald Trump's controversial 60 Minutes interview, his surprising openness to immigration amnesty, and the growing divide between JD Vance and Marco Rubio over the Iran war. Plus, Susie Wiles is out as White House chief of staff, Stephen Miller takes over, and conservatives are questioning where Trump's immigration agenda goes next. The ladies also tackle California's latest political decisions, Nithya Raman's victory in Los Angeles, and a wave of new taxes. Finally, explosive allegations involving NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, an alleged Chinese spy, and sensitive AI chip sales raise serious questions about national security, corporate leadership, and America's technological competition with China.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans are reeling after a devastating 2026 midterm election as Democrats deliver a stunning blue wave, flipping key races and raising serious questions about Donald Trump's political future. Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the GOP's election-night disaster, including shocking losses in Texas and South Carolina, voter turnout failures, economic frustration, and growing backlash against the Trump administration. Is the Republican Party headed for a major shakeup? The ladies examine what went wrong, whether Trump will change course, and how the election reshapes the 2028 Republican presidential race featuring JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Ron DeSantis. Plus, they uncover conservative victories buried beneath the Democratic wave, including voter ID measures, women's sports protections, and property tax relief. Is this the beginning of a Republican comeback or a warning of bigger trouble ahead? Find out on Normally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Election Day 2026 is here, and Democrats are facing a political firestorm in Michigan! Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down Haley Stevens' stunning endorsement of Republican Mike Rogers over Abdul El-Sayed, the backlash from Democrats, and the controversy surrounding antisemitism in the Michigan Senate race. Meanwhile, Florida Republicans are growing nervous about Byron Donalds' showdown with David Jolly as Ron DeSantis stays off the campaign trail. Plus, the hosts examine allegations of ballot manipulation in Alaska involving Mary Peltola, questionable election polling, transgender sports and parental rights ballot measures, California's proposed billionaire wealth tax, and new research on America's declining birth rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Americans being scared into preparing for a post-election disaster? Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz tackle viral doomsday warnings, AI-related fears, emergency preparedness, and questionable midterm election polls. Plus, they discuss Israel's election results, Marco Rubio's leadership, and the political battles shaping the 2026 midterms. Then, the controversy surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar intensifies as the hosts examine allegations and unanswered questions about her immigration history, citizenship documents, and the debate over denaturalization. They also take aim at CBS's 60 Minutes coverage of immigration enforcement, examine a Gallup poll highlighting America's growing patriotism divide, and discuss the importance of enforcing immigration laws. Finally, Jennifer Lawrence's dramatically different appearance sparks a conversation about rumored plastic surgery, Hollywood beauty standards, cosmetic procedures, and the pressure women face to look younger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down Obama's latest political remarks, the debate over healthcare costs, and Trump's hilarious and unpredictable campaign tangents, including his comments about Nicki Minaj. Plus, the Michigan election heats up as Mike Rogers faces questions surrounding Abdul El-Sayed and alleged Muslim Brotherhood connections, while Democrats in key Senate races reconsider their positions on transgender athletes in women's sports. Mary Katharine and Karol also discuss a Texas Children's Hospital detransition clinic and the controversy surrounding journalist Brandi Kruse's removal from a Portland Thorns soccer match over an XX-XY Athletics shirt. Finally, has artificial intelligence gone too far? Former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer reveals how she used her AI assistant, Dazzle, to describe her own daughter, sparking a larger conversation about parenting, technology, and whether Americans are outsourcing too much of their personal lives to AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.