Normally Podcast: Michigan's Socialist Surge, California's Wealth Tax & WNBA Reality Check

Michigan's Democratic primary may have reshaped the 2026 political landscape. In this episode of Normally, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down Abdul El-Sayed's narrow Senate primary victory, what it signals about the Democratic Party's growing socialist wing, and why Republicans see a major opportunity heading into November. The conversation then shifts to California, where Democrats have embraced a controversial wealth tax proposal that could dramatically change how personal wealth is taxed. Mary Katharine and Karol examine the economic consequences, why wealthy residents continue leaving the state, and whether progressive economic policies are becoming mainstream. They also tackle the affordability debate, rising grocery prices, Gen Z's expectations about work and success, and whether politicians are offering real economic solutions—or simply promising more government spending. Finally, the MK & Karol discuss Sophie Cunningham's comments on biological males competing in women's sports, Clay Travis' $10 million basketball challenge, and why the WNBA continues to find itself at the center of America's debate over fairness in women's athletics.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.