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Is the media and the left trying to derail President Trump’s immigration enforcement agenda? Former Trump White House communications official Caroline Sunshine joins the show to break down the events in Minneapolis, the media narrative surrounding them, and why she believes the administration should stay focused on enforcing the law, not emotional manipulation and political pressure.
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Dr. Nicole Saphier examines the disturbing rise in colorectal cancer deaths among Americans under 50 and explains why earlier screening and personal vigilance are more critical than ever. She also breaks down the NIH’s decision to halt funding for fetal tissue research from elective abortions, highlighting ethical considerations and promising scientific alternatives. Dr. Saphier weighs in on the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization, criticizing the WHO’s handling of COVID-19 and calling for greater accountability in global health leadership.
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Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz break down the political stories revealing deeper cracks in America’s institutions. From weather-related infrastructure failures in major cities to Marco Rubio’s headline-making congressional testimony, they examine what these moments say about governance and accountability. The conversation widens to the early maneuvering for the 2028 elections, the Democratic Party’s internal struggles, and the high-stakes redistricting wars unfolding in Virginia. Together, these battles offer a preview of the political fights that will define the next decade.
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On this episode of The Karol Markowicz Show, Karol is joined by writer and cultural commentator Bethany Mandel for a thoughtful conversation on faith, family, and education. They explore how parents can stay flexible while holding firm to traditional values amid changing church attendance, schooling decisions, and cultural pressures.
In the second segment, Karol welcomes John Ashbrook of the Ruthless Podcast to discuss conservative media, the importance of strong family bonds, and why unplugging from constant digital noise is essential for building real community.
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1. Life in Cuba Before and After the Revolution
At first, many Cubans—including Sonia’s family—believed Fidel Castro would bring hope and equality.
Very quickly, Castro imposed strict control, destroyed economic freedom, and made the entire population equally poor.
2. The Reality of Communist Cuba
Universal poverty: Everyone was paid the same and had almost nothing—food shortages, basic needs unmet.
State surveillance: Every neighborhood had assigned informants who monitored households and reported any anti‑government sentiment.
Restrictions on daily life: Cubans were barred from renting boats, traveling, or accessing certain services, even if they had citizenship elsewhere.
3. Persecution and Indoctrination
Sonia witnessed the regime executing and imprisoning dissenters.
Castro used propaganda to turn children against their families, encouraging them to report relatives critical of the government.
Schools were forced to teach pro‑communist, pro‑Castro ideology.
4. Family Resistance
Sonia’s mother (a teacher) was ordered to teach communist doctrine.
Rather than comply, she pretended to have a mental breakdown so she could be removed from teaching, since quitting was illegal.
Sonia herself resisted the regime and was repeatedly detained, imprisoned for days, and disappeared without her family knowing her whereabouts.
5. Life After Leaving Cuba
Sonia left in 1962 but returned over the years with suitcases of medicine, food, clothing, and household essentials—items extremely scarce in Cuba.
She often left behind even her own clothes because relatives in Cuba lacked basics like underwear and bedsheets.
6. The Illusion Presented to Foreign Visitors
Tourists and foreign politicians were only shown “model” schools, hospitals, and neighborhoods.
This created a false image of prosperity, hiding the suffering of everyday Cubans who lived in extreme poverty.
7. Misconceptions About Socialism and Communism
The conversation highlights how younger Americans often romanticize socialism without understanding its authoritarian outcomes.
It emphasizes that socialist regimes destroy incentive, suppress faith, and strip away basic freedoms.
The leaders of these systems live in luxury while the people remain impoverished.
8. The Human Cost
Sonia stresses that the worst suffering was the inability of families to secure food and basic necessities for their children.
Many Cubans survive by drinking sugar water to feel full.
Average income was described as around $30 per month, making survival nearly impossible.
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