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The Karel Show
The Karel Show delivers bold commentary from Karel, an openly gay entertainer, author, and nationally syndicated talk show host known for saying what others won’t. With humor, heart, and zero patience for nonsense, Karel takes listeners on a fast-paced, no-filter journey through politics, culture, and modern American life—hilarious, incisive, and always honest.
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Episodes
The Karel ShowThis Gay Week: Supreme Court Fight & Russia’s Crackdown Backfires
LGBTQ Rights Under Pressure: Supreme Court Fight & Russia’s Crackdown Backfires Who gets protected—and who gets pushed aside? From a Supreme Court religious…
The Karel ShowThe People Have Spoken: MAGA is Over
The People Have Spoken: MAGA is Over It wasn't a Blue Wave; it wasn't a blue tsunami. It was the Red Wedding from Game of Thrones. Last night was a political…
The Karel ShowA Reckoning Or a Disaster? MidTerms 2026
A Reckoning Or a Disaster? MidTerms 2026 Well, this is it. A day that will either be a reckoning for MAGA and Trump or a disaster that continues for the United…
The Karel Show2026 Midterm Elections: Will Trump and MAGA Accept the Results? | The Karel Cast
2026 Midterm Elections: Will Trump and MAGA Accept the Results? | The Karel Cast America is heading into one of its most contentious midterm elections. But…
The Karel ShowYour Gut Wants More Than a Quick Fix | Fermented Foods Explained
Your Gut Wants More Than a Quick Fix | Fermented Foods Explained Curious about gut health but don’t know where to start? From kimchi and tempeh to yogurt and…
The Karel ShowMy Insurance Copay Costs MORE Than Paying Cash. How Is This Healthcare?
My Insurance Copay Costs MORE Than Paying Cash. How Is This Healthcare? What’s the point of health insurance if your copay costs more than paying cash? On…
The Karel ShowWho Profits From Keeping America Afraid? | The No Show Show
Who Profits From Keeping America Afraid? | The No Show Show America is exhausted, anxious and struggling to trust anyone. Who benefits when we stay that way?…
The Karel ShowHave We Reached a Tip-ing Point?
Tipping Has Gone Too Far? Las Vegas Pushes Back Tip screens everywhere. Pressure to pay for a photo. Viral outrage over restaurant tips. Have we finally…
The Karel ShowI Know Why Democrats Seem Powerless
I Know Why Democrats Seem PowerlessYesterdayI Know Why Democrats Seem PowerlessI know what Democrats seem powerless in the USA right now, and why so many…
The Karel ShowThe Straw that Broke Me
The Straw that Broke Me Saturday was day one of voting in Nevada, so I went. I was greeted by a woman with a bull horn, who proceeded to berate me, call me…
The Karel ShowLGBTQ+ Rights: Hungary Advances, The World Retreats | The Karel Cast
LGBTQ+ Rights: Hungary Advances, The World Retreats | The Karel Cast LGBTQ+ rights are advancing in Hungary while crackdowns and threats elsewhere show how…
The Karel ShowThe Lost American Value: The Truth
The Lost American Value: The Truth We live in a country where the most controversial thing you can do is tell the pure, unvarnished truth. Why? Because many…
The Karel ShowKelly Clarkson’s “Pretty Woman” Store Clash: Who’s Telling the Truth? | The Karel Cast
Kelly Clarkson’s “Pretty Woman” Store Clash: Who’s Telling the Truth? | The Karel Cast Kelly Clarkson says a Brooklyn store gave her the “Pretty Woman”…
The Karel ShowCalifornia Floods: A Tragedy—or a Warning We Ignored? | The Karel Cast
California Floods: A Tragedy—or a Warning We Ignored? | The Karel Cast Long Beach suffers coastal destruction. Newport Beach’s Balboa Island floods. Las Vegas…
The Karel ShowThis Gay Week: LGBTQ Rights Under Pressure Worldwide
This Gay Week: LGBTQ Rights Under Pressure Worldwide It’s This Gay Week, and Karel and Scott Jacobsen are taking a trip around the world to see where LGBTQ+…
The Karel ShowTHE NEXT PANDEMIC IS COMING: Are We Ready—or Making the Same Mistakes Again?
THE NEXT PANDEMIC IS COMING: Are We Ready—or Making the Same Mistakes Again? Plague. Measles. Ebola. COVID taught us what a global outbreak can do—but did we…
The Karel ShowOccam's Razor Is a Truth We Don't Want
Occam's razor Is A Truth We Don't Want The Supreme Court is weighing lawsuits from states that claim oil companies are responsible for climate change, and as…
The Karel ShowThe US Is Setting Records, And It's Not Good
The US Is Setting Records, And It's Not GoodYesterdayAmerica Is Breaking Records — And Not the Good KindRecord heat. Record gas prices. A potential $2 trillion…
The Karel ShowIs America Losing Its Cool? Why the World Is Moving On
Is America Losing Its Cool? Why the World Is Moving On Is America still the country the rest of the world wants to imitate—or is something changing? A recent…
The Karel ShowThe Bigger Threat Than AI Is Already Here
The Bigger Threat Than AI Is Already Here Social Media has side effects, we know them. Here's just a list: Depression and anxiety; Lower well-being and life…
The Karel ShowTrump’s America Is Exhausting Us — And That May Be the Point
Trump’s America Is Exhausting Us — And That May Be the Point It feels like America barely has time to process one crisis before the next one arrives. On…
The Karel ShowWhat Do You Do When Trump Decides You're Not A Citizen?
What Do You Do When Trump Decides You're Not A Citizen? My sister was born in Massachusetts in 1957 and has the birth certificate to prove it. But not…
The Karel Show"This Gay Week: Progress and Panic, All in 7 Days"
"This Gay Week: Progress and Panic, All in 7 Days" It's This Gay Week on The Karel Cast — and this week proves LGBTQ rights are moving in every direction at…
The Karel ShowYour Health Is Your Most Valuable Asset — Are You Actually Protecting It?
Your Health Is Your Most Valuable Asset — Are You Actually Protecting It? Your health determines almost everything about the life you get to live — yet how…
The Karel ShowTrump, Hollywood & Streaming: Is Entertainment Taking Over Politics?**
Trump, Hollywood & Streaming: Is Entertainment Taking Over Politics?** Politics has become entertainment — and entertainment has become political. Donald Trump…
The Karel ShowWhy Hate Is the Only Thing Uniting America Right Now
Why Hate Is the Only Thing Uniting America Right Now America doesn't have one shared value left — except hate. Not division, not gun violence, not high prices…
The Karel Show160 Arrested for Being Gay — Why Is the World Silent?
160 Arrested for Being Gay — Why Is the World Silent? Over 160 people arrested in Turkey — for being LGBTQ. This is one of the most alarming crackdowns on gay…
The Karel ShowWhy Can't We Criticize Israel? Ed Sheeran's Band Just QUIT
Why Can't We Criticize Israel? Ed Sheeran's Band Just QUIT Ed Sheeran's band walked. Every opening act pulled out. AOC says she'd turn off the radio if he came…
The Karel ShowDo Award Shows Even Matter Anymore? Plus: Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran’s Tour Over Palestine
Do Award Shows Even Matter Anymore? Plus: Macklemore Dropped From Ed Sheeran’s Tour Over Palestine The Emmys just happened. Did anyone outside Hollywood…
The Karel ShowAI Extinction Warnings vs. Trump’s AI Policy: What’s at Stake?
AI Extinction Warnings vs. Trump’s AI Policy: What’s at Stake? Could artificial intelligence threaten humanity—and how is Washington responding? The Karel Cast…
The Karel ShowThe Gay Hero Who Helped Stop 9/11 — And the Partner Benefits Fight That Came After
The Gay Hero Who Helped Stop 9/11 — And the Partner Benefits Fight That Came After He helped take down a hijacked plane headed for the Capitol — then his own…
The Karel ShowZepbound Could Save My Heart — Or Wreck My Gallbladder | The 9/11 Lie Nobody Talks About
Zepbound Could Save My Heart — Or Wreck My Gallbladder | The 9/11 Lie Nobody Talks About My cardiologist just offered me Zepbound — for my heart, my weight, my…
The Karel ShowTrump’s Wild Weekend: If This Happened on a Plane, They’d Tape Him to the Chair
Trump’s Wild Weekend: If This Happened on a Plane, They’d Tape Him to the Chair A passenger aboard a flight from Tucson reportedly became so disruptive—using…
The Karel ShowThis Gay Week: Anti-LGBTQ Violence Rises as Trump Officials Joke About Our Lives
This Gay Week: Anti-LGBTQ Violence Rises as Trump Officials Joke About Our Lives Anti-LGBTQ violence is rising in America—and while LGBTQ people are being…
The Karel ShowAre Influencers Dying? Why Brands Are Spending Billions on the New Creator Economy
Are Influencers Dying? Why Brands Are Spending Billions on the New Creator Economy The era of the influencer may be ending—but influence itself is bigger…
The Karel ShowTrump Isn't The Problem — Our Broken Institutions Are
Trump Isn't The Problem — Our Broken Institutions Are Everyone with a functioning brain is disgusted by Trump — alienating our allies, unjust wars, prices at…
The Karel ShowIran Strikes, Nepal's Death, Trump's Lake, Rogue AI — Monday News Meltdown
Monday News Meltdown Iran Strikes, Nepal’s Death, Trump’s Lake, Rogue AI — Monday News Meltdown USA attacks Iran again. Nepal’s death toll climbing to…
The Karel ShowDolly Parton’s LGBTQ Legacy, Texas Drag Ban Defeated & Hope for Uganda
Dolly Parton’s LGBTQ Legacy, Texas Drag Ban Defeated & Hope for Uganda Why did the loss of Dolly Parton resonate so deeply throughout the LGBTQ community? On…
The Karel ShowDolly Parton’s Death Raises a Big Question: Does the Public Have a Right to Know?
Dolly Parton’s Death Raises a Big Question: Does the Public Have a Right to Know? Dolly Parton’s death shocked millions of fans around the world. Within hours…
The Karel ShowDemocrats Need to Figure It Out, Fast
Democrats Need to Figure It Out, FastYesterdayTrump Tanks But Democrats Don't Soar in America—Can They Turn It Around Before It’s Too Late?Donald Trump’s…
The Karel ShowTrump's War on Americans Continue
Trump's War on Americans ContinueYesterdayTrump's War on Americans ContinueTrump’s Canada Tariff, Iran Conflict & ICE Crackdown: Americans Pay the PriceDonald…
The Karel ShowLGBTQ Rights Under Attack: Ukraine, Russia, Africa and the Politics Behind the Backlash
LGBTQ Rights Under Attack: Ukraine, Russia, Africa and the Politics Behind the Backlash Why are LGBTQ+ people increasingly being targeted during times of war…
The Karel ShowDid Lizzie Borden Get Away With Murder? The Chilling Truth Behind the Legend
Did Lizzie Borden Get Away With Murder? The Chilling Truth Behind the Legend Did Lizzie Borden really take a hatchet and murder her father and stepmother—or…
The Karel ShowIs the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding
Is the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding Lake Powell is approaching record-low territory, the Colorado River crisis is…
The Karel ShowWhy Americans Defend the Indefensible: Trump, Billionaires & Corporate Power
Why Americans Defend the Indefensible: Trump, Billionaires & Corporate Power Why do so many Americans defend corporations, billionaires and political leaders…
The Karel ShowLGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week
LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week LGBTQ rights are making headlines worldwide. Scott Jacobsen of The Good…
The Karel ShowThe West Is On Fire And No One Cares
94 Major Wildfires Are Burning Across the West—Is This the New Normal? The Western United States is facing a dangerous wildfire crisis. Crews are fighting to…
The Karel ShowCan America Survive This Divided? The United States Isn’t United Anymore
Can America Survive This Divided? The United States Isn’t United Anymore America isn’t simply divided into left versus right anymore. We’re splintering into…
The Karel ShowIs Civility Dead in America? The Truth About Online Hate & Who’s Really Behind It
Is Civility Dead in America? The Truth About Online Hate & Who’s Really Behind It Is America really becoming more hateful—or is social media giving us a…
The Karel ShowThis Gay Week: Apple Censors Gay Apps, Pride Flag Creator Flees | This Gay Week
Content note: This episode discusses self-harm, online harassment and mental-health struggles. If you or someone you know needs help please reach out to the…
The Karel ShowIs Modern Life Actually Better? Online Shopping, Refund Scams & Toxic Social Media
Is Modern Life Actually Better? Online Shopping, Refund Scams & Toxic Social Media Modern life promises greater convenience—but is it really making our lives…
The Karel ShowAmerica Is Exhausted: Is Tuning Out Self-Care—or Surrender?
America Is Exhausted: Is Tuning Out Self-Care—or Surrender? Political chaos, economic anxiety, extreme heat, social media outrage—America is running on empty…
The Karel ShowTrump’s Reflecting Pool Claims, Gun Violence & Boy George’s Israel Controversy
Trump’s Reflecting Pool Claims, Gun Violence & Boy George’s Israel Controversy Another deadly weekend in America—and another mass shooting followed by familiar…
The Karel ShowUK Arms Police to Protect Pride as Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Surges Worldwide
UK Arms Police to Protect Pride as Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence Surges Worldwide As the UK considers arming police officers assigned to protect LGBTQ+ communities and…
The Karel ShowAmerica’s Food Safety Crisis: Cyclospora, Salmonella and Trump-Era Cuts
America’s Food Safety Crisis: Cyclospora, Salmonella and Trump-Era Cuts More than 11,000 Cyclospora cases nationwide, a multistate salmonella outbreak linked…
The Karel ShowDemocrats, Read the Room: Why AOC, Mamdani and Young Voters Could Decide the Future
Democrats, Read the Room: Why AOC, Mamdani and Young Voters Could Decide the Future Republicans are already branding Democrats as “socialists” and “communists”…
The Karel ShowMiddle East on the Brink, Berlin Pride Terror
Middle East on the Brink, Berlin Pride Terror, and America’s Housing Crisis | The Karel Cast The world feels like it’s balancing on the edge of a knife. Iran…
The Karel ShowLGBTQ Rights Attacked: Pride Bans, Political Vetoes and Violence
LGBTQ Rights Under Fire Worldwide: Pride Bans, Political Vetoes and Violence | This Gay Week LGBTQ rights are advancing in some parts of the world—but this…
The Karel ShowTrump’s $87.6 Billion Iran War Request vs. SNAP: War or Food?
Trump’s $87.6 Billion Iran War Request vs. SNAP: War or Food? The Trump administration wants another $87.6 billion, mostly for military spending connected to…
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Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Tech | Vinyl, CDs, Flip Phones & Film Are Surging
Why Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Tech | Vinyl, CDs, Flip Phones & Film Are SurgingYesterdayWhy Gen Z Is Bringing Back Old Tech | Vinyl, CDs, Flip Phones & Film…