Normally Podcast: Francesca Hong’s Stunning Wisconsin Loss, Fauci’s Vaccine Scandal & Florida’s Crime Drop

A stunning upset in Wisconsin has Democrats—and Democratic Socialists—asking what went wrong. Karol Markowicz is joined by guest co-host Jordan Schachtel, publisher of The Dossier, to break down Francesca Hong’s surprise loss in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary despite polling that suggested she was positioned to win. Did the Democratic establishment quietly mobilize to stop the socialist candidate? Karol and Jordan examine Bernie Sanders and AOC’s decision not to endorse Hong, David Crowley’s remarkable return to the race, and what the result could reveal about the Democratic Party’s ability to contain its far-left flank. They also dig into other major primary results, including Mike Lindell’s defeat in Minnesota, Michelle Tafoya’s political future, and the South Carolina Senate runoff. Then, Karol and Jordan turn to new questions surrounding Anthony Fauci and the COVID vaccine. They discuss reports about Fauci’s private concerns involving vaccination and pregnancy, informed consent, public-health messaging, and why the pandemic response shattered trust in America’s medical establishment for so many people. Finally, Florida is posting striking crime numbers. Karol and Jordan discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approach to law enforcement, why they believe Florida’s policies are producing results, and whether Byron Donalds can continue the state’s conservative trajectory in the race for governor. From Wisconsin’s election shock to Fauci, COVID, crime and the future of Florida, Karol and Jordan break down the stories driving the political conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.