On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with journalist and author Jacob Siegel to unpack his new book The Information State: Politics in the Age of Total Control. Together, they explore how “disinformation” evolved from a Cold War concept into a dominant force in modern politics—and how it’s being used to shape public opinion at scale.
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Normally Podcast: Airport Chaos, TSA Shutdown & Failing Schools: When Politics Hurts Real Life
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 durin ... Show More
22m 31s
Jan 2020
Monday, January 16, 2020: Another 2020 Democrat Drops Out
The once historically diverse Democratic field shrinks again: Senator Cory booker suspends his presidential campaign.
With three weeks to go before the Iowa caucuses, the attacks get sharper as six of the the leading Democrats prepare for tomorrow's CNN debate.
And the defe ... Show More
39m 10s
Nov 2025
Fox News Practically BEGS Trump To Admit Prices Are Up
Donald Trump has a new message for Americans worried about the economy: you’re wrong. Andrew Egger and Will Saletan share their take on Trump's message, breaking down his bizarre insistence that prices are “way down,” that gas is $2, that groceries are cheaper, and that any repor ... Show More
19m 35s
Oct 2025
'Unhinged and unwell': Apparent degradation of Trump's mental state raises alarms
<p>As public displays of Donald Trump's erratic behavior seem to be increasing in frequency and intensity, and the stakes for the fate of the country seem increasingly dire, more public figures are speaking out about whether Trump is not well enough to serve. Rep. Madeleine Dean, ... Show More
40m 53s