In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political shockwaves following Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City mayor and what it reveals about the growing influence of socialism in America’s largest cities. The conversation also reflects on the anniversary of the devastating California fires and examines how Governor Gavin Newsom continues to 'navigate' crises while positioning himself for a larger national role.

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In this episode, Mary Katharine and Karol kick off the New Year with personal reflections and resolutions before diving into one of the most consequential foreign policy developments of the moment: President Trump’s bold move to apprehend Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro. They analyze the implications of Maduro’s capture, the legal questions surrounding the operation, and the explosive reaction from Venezuelans on social media.

The conversation then turns to a massive childcare fraud scandal in Minnesota, raising serious concerns about government accountability and taxpayer dollars. To close, they examine a growing shift in academia away from political activism in the classroom and the ongoing struggle of San Francisco leaders to confront rising crime. A wide-ranging, news-driven discussion to start the year.

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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 of aligning political values in relationships, navigating political sensitivities as military families, sharing their college experiences, and and should the Florida State Seminoles move to the SEC? Normally is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - nw episodes debut every Tuesday & Thursday.

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