The Karol Markowicz Show

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Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 5h ago

    The Karol Markowicz: Seth Dillon on The Babylon Bee, Elon Musk, Free Speech and the Future of AI

    Karol Markowicz sits down with Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, for a wide-ranging conversation about comedy, censorship, free speech, faith, family, and the future of artificial intelligence. Dillon shares the unlikely story of how he became involved with The Babylon Bee, taking over the Christian satire site in 2018 and helping transform it into a major cultural force whose audience extends far beyond its original Christian conservative following. He also takes Karol inside one of the most consequential chapters in the Bee’s history: its suspension from Twitter after refusing to delete a controversial joke. Dillon explains why the company was willing to risk losing access to the platform rather than censor itself—and how the controversy caught the attention of Elon Musk as concerns over online speech and censorship intensified. Seth also opens up about fatherhood, the importance of speaking out even when there may be personal or professional consequences, and why serving others is one of his guiding principles. Finally, he looks ahead at how rapidly advancing AI and automation could fundamentally reshape the way people work, live and interact over the next five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz: Seth Dillon on The Babylon Bee, Elon Musk, Free Speech and the Future of AI

  2. 5d ago

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Amy Swearer on the Second Amendment, Mental Health, Crime Policy & Choosing the Right Battles

    On this episode of the Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Amy Swearer, one of America’s leading voices on the Second Amendment, criminal justice reform, and mental health policy. Amy shares her journey from wanting to become a police officer to becoming a legal and policy expert shaping national conversations on gun rights, overcriminalization, and constitutional law. They dive into the realities of gun violence, the role mental health plays in public policy, the future of Supreme Court battles over assault weapons bans, and why facts—not feelings—must guide policy decisions. Amy also opens up about marriage, ambition, and her philosophy on “strategic topography” — choosing the right hills to die on in life and politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Amy Swearer on the Second Amendment, Mental Health, Crime Policy & Choosing the Right Battles

  3. Sep 2

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Brittany Hughes: The Disturbing Culture Behind the Lindsay Clancy Reaction

    Conservative commentator and podcaster Brittany Hughes joins Karol Markowicz to discuss motherhood, faith, the culture wars, and what she sees as troubling changes taking place in American society. Hughes shares her journey from small-town newspaper reporter to political journalism and digital media, and explains why becoming a wife and mother shifted her focus toward cultural issues affecting families and children. She and Karol also discuss how women can pursue meaningful careers while prioritizing family — and why “having it all” doesn't necessarily mean having everything at the same time. Then, the conversation turns to the Lindsay Clancy trial and the reaction it has generated online. Hughes and Karol examine why some women have publicly identified with or defended Clancy, the difference between acknowledging the difficulties of motherhood and romanticizing extreme behavior, and what the reaction may reveal about attitudes toward motherhood, mental health, and victimhood in the social-media era. Hughes also sounds the alarm over growing sympathy for socialism and communism among younger Americans, while expressing optimism about the energy she sees among young conservatives. She explains why she believes Americans may need to see some of these political ideas fail in practice before attitudes begin to change. Finally, Hughes shares the principle she believes can most profoundly improve a person's life: surrendering to Jesus Christ, finding joy through faith, and pursuing a purpose greater than temporary happiness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Brittany Hughes: The Disturbing Culture Behind the Lindsay Clancy Reaction

  4. Aug 28

    The Karol Markowicz Show: How COVID, the Culture Wars & Grassroots Activism Changed New York Politics

    Karol Markowicz sits down with Kevin Smith, founder of Loud Majority and host of Loud Majority Live, for a wide-ranging conversation about grassroots activism, New York politics, the culture wars, and the power of getting involved at the local level. Kevin shares how the COVID lockdown era transformed him from a delivery driver into a political activist, beginning with Trump car parades across Long Island before expanding into school board races, local elections, campaigns, and political media. He explains why COVID restrictions awakened many Americans to the importance of local government—and why changing a school board or city council can sometimes have a more immediate impact on your life than national politics. Karol and Kevin also discuss the political transformation of Long Island, why so many New Yorkers are leaving the state, personal responsibility in an era of economic frustration, the WNBA and the culture wars, celebrities getting political, the decline of Hollywood entertainment, and whether American culture is beginning to shift away from ideological preaching. Plus, Kevin offers his prediction for the rise of economic populism and shares his advice for anyone who wants to improve their life: focus on what you can control, take responsibility, and don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: How COVID, the Culture Wars & Grassroots Activism Changed New York Politics

  5. Aug 26

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Zachary Kussin on Finding Success by Being Yourself

    Karol Markowicz sits down with Zachary Kussin, real estate editor at the New York Post, for a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, New York City real estate, personal style, resilience, and the value of embracing who you really are. Kussin shares the unlikely story of how a Craigslist job posting helped launch his journalism career, eventually leading him from The Real Deal to the New York Post. He explains what makes real estate reporting such a unique beat and how years of hard work, unexpected opportunities, and a little luck shaped his career. The conversation also turns personal as Kussin recounts losing nearly everything when a seven-alarm fire tore through his New York City apartment building. The experience gave him an opportunity to rebuild—not just his home, but a space that genuinely reflected his personality, travels, and lifelong love of antiques, vintage jewelry, fashion, and design. Karol and Zachary discuss growing more confident with age, finding your people, developing meaningful relationships, pursuing unconventional passions, and refusing to change yourself simply to fit other people's expectations. Kussin also shares his philosophy for living a happier life: embrace adventure, pursue what genuinely interests you, take chances even when you don't know the outcome, and have the confidence to be yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Zachary Kussin on Finding Success by Being Yourself

  6. Aug 21

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Have We Abandoned America’s Young Men?

    America has a crisis of young men—and Tony Woodlief believes fatherhood, faith, and stronger communities could be part of the answer. On The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with writer, political scientist, and author Tony Woodlief for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, masculinity, parenting, faith, politics, education, artificial intelligence, and finding purpose in an increasingly disconnected culture. Woodlief explains why he believes too many young men have been left without meaningful friendships, employment, education, or connections to institutions and communities. He discusses the difference between simply being a parent and intentionally being a father, why modern portrayals of masculinity often miss the mark, and what can be done to help men searching for direction and purpose. Karol and Tony also explore his unconventional approach to politics and federalism, including why he believes massive school districts have weakened parents’ control over their children's education and why breaking them into smaller, locally accountable districts could produce better results. Plus, Tony offers his provocative prediction about artificial intelligence and the future of writing and art, explains why AI may expose rather than destroy bad creative work, and shares the simple daily practice he believes can dramatically improve your life: intentional gratitude. It’s a thoughtful conversation about raising children, becoming better men, strengthening families, reclaiming local control, and finding meaning in a rapidly changing America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Have We Abandoned America’s Young Men?

  7. Aug 19

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Nic Carter on AI, the Future of Work and Why Capital Is Fleeing Blue States

    Nic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Ventures, joins Karol Markowicz to discuss artificial intelligence, the future of work, Bitcoin and crypto, venture capital, Operation Choke Point 2.0 and why he believes money and businesses will increasingly flee blue states for red states. Carter explains his unconventional journey from aspiring journalist to becoming obsessed with Bitcoin, working at Fidelity and ultimately co-founding a venture capital firm focused on blockchain, crypto and financial technology. With AI rapidly transforming white-collar work, what should young people do to prepare? Carter explains why his old advice — prove yourself by writing something great — no longer works the way it once did. Instead, he argues that becoming highly skilled at using AI could provide a major career advantage, while warning that people shouldn't allow artificial intelligence to replace their own critical thinking and cognitive skills. Carter also tells the story behind Operation Choke Point 2.0, the term he coined while investigating what he describes as the Biden administration's debanking of legal crypto companies. His reporting eventually became part of the national political conversation and was embraced by Donald Trump. Finally, Carter makes a major five-year prediction: capital, businesses and productive workers will increasingly migrate from blue states to red states such as Florida and Texas. He explains why taxes, regulation and potential wealth taxes could accelerate that shift — and why once powerful economic network effects begin to break, the exodus could happen quickly. Plus, Carter shares why personal relationships will remain valuable in an AI-driven economy, how X helped build his career and professional network, and his advice for avoiding lifestyle inflation and the pressure to impress other successful people. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Nic Carter on AI, the Future of Work and Why Capital Is Fleeing Blue States

  8. Aug 14

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Matthew Hennessey on Marriage, Career Success and the Life Advice That Changed Everything

    What if the key to building a successful life isn’t having everything figured out—but simply doing the job that’s right in front of you? On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol sits down with Matthew Hennessey, editor of Free Expression at The Wall Street Journal, for a wide-ranging conversation about career, marriage, ambition, failure, and finding your path in life. Hennessey shares his unconventional journey from chasing an acting career in Hollywood to becoming a journalist and eventually landing at The Wall Street Journal. He explains why meeting his wife became a pivotal moment in both his personal life and career, and why young people may have it backwards when they believe they need to establish themselves professionally before getting married. Karol and Matthew also discuss the value of taking risks, learning to do difficult things, supporting children as they pursue uncertain dreams, and why success often comes one small step at a time. Hennessey also explains what The Wall Street Journal represents beyond finance and Wall Street, shares his concerns about the possibility of a major economic downturn, and offers a surprisingly optimistic perspective on artificial intelligence and the economy. Finally, he leaves listeners with a simple piece of advice that has guided his career and life: Do the job that’s in front of you, and the future will take care of itself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Karol Markowicz Show: Matthew Hennessey on Marriage, Career Success and the Life Advice That Changed Everything
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Hosted by New York Post and Fox News columnist, and co-author of the best-selling book, “Stolen Youth,” The Karol Markowicz Podcast expands on the topics that drove Karol’s most popular columns and conversations, namely, the cultural and social issues that affect us all. What's marriage really like? Why are we lied to about what it's like to have children? What does it mean to succeed in your career? In each episode, Markowicz aims to find real answers to the deep questions that really matter, while taking listener questions and welcoming some of the biggest names in news, politics and entertainment for candid conversations. Get ready to lean in and listen! Subscribe now to The Karol Markowicz Show - new episodes post every Wednesday and Friday on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    305
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