In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the intersection of fast food culture and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's recent campaign event at a McDonald's. They explore the nostalgic and humorous aspects of Trump's persona, his ability to connect with everyday Americans.
Yesterday
The Karol Markowicz Show: Izabella Tabarovsky on Soviet Anti-Zionism, Campus Antisemitism & Her New Book ‘Be a Refusenik'
<p>In this episode, Karol sits down with scholar Izabella Tabarovsky to discuss her new book, <em data-start="350" data-end="399" data-is-only-node="">Be a Refusenik: A Jewish Student Survival Guide</em>. They trace the roots of Soviet anti-Zionism, connect it to today’s wa ... Show More
23m 59s
Nov 2024
Elon Musk Launches Into American Politics
<p>After single-handedly remaking the auto industry, social media and the global space race, Elon Musk is now turning his attention, and personal fortune, to politics.</p><p>Over the past few months, he became one of the most influential figures in the race for president, and on ... Show More
28m 43s
Nov 2024
Donald Trump’s America
<p>As the fallout from the election settles, Americans are beginning to absorb, celebrate and mourn the coming of a second Trump presidency.</p><p>Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The Times, and Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent, discuss the voting blocks that Tr ... Show More
30m 57s
Jan 2025
Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics
<p><i>Warning: this episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C.</p><p>Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the man behind the ... Show More
30m 41s
Apr 2025
Is Elon Musk Buying Today’s Election in Wisconsin?
<p>On paper, the election in Wisconsin on Tuesday is about who should control the state’s highest court. In reality, it has become a referendum on Elon Musk, his agenda in Washington and his willingness to flood American politics with his money.</p><p>Reid J. Epstein, who has bee ... Show More
27m 53s
Apr 2025
Trump's First 100 Days: Project 2025 & Its Influence
The Heritage Foundation's "blueprint" for a new Republican administration got a lot of attention during the 2024 presidential campaign. While candidate Donald Trump said he "had never read" the document, President Trump has incorporated many of its policies, and authors, into his ... Show More
15m 3s
Feb 2025
Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin
<p>Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms.</p><p>The Times jou ... Show More
35m 25s
Feb 2025
Trump Attempts To Shut Down USAID And Imposes Tariffs
This past weekend, President Trump imposed new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. He has since walked back the 25% on Mexican imports after a conversation with Mexico's president. The others are still set to take effect on Tuesday. Then, Elon Musk announced that his DOGE was s ... Show More
16m 14s