Election night ran late, the coffee is doing its best, and Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus are here to make sense of the results. They look at the races that surprised them, what went wrong for Republicans, and how the results might shape the next two years—and the 2028 race. They also get into the debates around tariffs, the Iran conflict, immigration, and ... Show More
Nov 11
Don't Poop In Your Tesla, and Other Lessons From Midterm Reax
Election fallout, a brewery tour, and a five-year-old’s theological take on mortality: Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus cover a lot of ground in this episode. They unpack the election results and what they could mean for both parties, including the debate over the Iran war, gas p ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 28
Pro-Foie Gras, Anti-Stinkbug
The news without the crash out, in election week. Mary Katharine Ham and co-host Vic Matus of the Washington Free Beacon discuss: The Michigan Senate race: Mike Rogers vs. Abdul El-Sayed, the Meet the Press coverage, and a viral ad Van Jones called anti-Jewish. They review Obama ... Show More
1h 24m
Oct 21
Three Beers and Some Rioting
Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus talk the unrest in France, the gentle parenting of rioters, demoralizing updates on Russia and Ukraine, and how D.C. plans to solve all its problems with a socialist mayor and new taxes! They also have updates on former White House Press Secretary ... Show More
1h 29m
Nov 2024
Normally Podcast: Our Thoughts About Election Day 2024
<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the current political landscape after Election Day, focusing on polling dynamics, voter behavior, and the strategies of both Trump and Kamala Harris. They explore the implications of recent polls, the social costs ... Show More
28m 52s
Dec 2021
NFT Shows Vs. Quality, Creator Economy Vs. Art, and COVID Variants Vs. Us
Today we talk about the topics in the title, as well as the Ahmaud Arbery case and some secret good news at the end of the episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
53m 31s
Sep 2025
America, You Okay? I S.3 Ep. 2
<p>Mosheh Oinounou joins Amanda and Rachael to delve into the current state of U.S. politics, exploring the impact of political violence, the influence of Charlie Kirk, and the dynamics of Trump's presidency. </p><p>What is the cultural reactions to recent political events? ... Show More
49m 6s