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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.
Episodes
More than 11,000 Cyclospora cases nationwide, a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to eggs—and critical questions about the safety of America’s food supply.
Why are foodborne illnesses spreading, why has identifying their sources proved so difficult, and what role could federal cuts to food-safety surveillance play? Karel examines the...
Republicans are already branding Democrats as “socialists” and “communists” to frighten voters—but should Democrats really let those attacks dictate their agenda?
Candidates such as Zohran Mamdani are winning because younger voters want affordable housing, healthcare, economic fairness and meaningful change.
Th...
The world feels like it’s balancing on the edge of a knife.
Iran says it will stop bombing if the attacks against it stop, while the Houthis open another dangerous front by targeting Saudi Arabia. Is the Middle East moving toward de-escalation—or toward an even wider regional conflict? And what role is U.S. leadershi...
LGBTQ rights are advancing in some parts of the world—but this week’s headlines reveal a dangerous global backlash.
On this episode of This Gay Week, Karel examines new reporting about the LGBTQ community in wartime Ukraine, a Romanian city’s refusal to authorize a Pride march, and condemnation of Indonesia’s d...
The Trump administration wants another $87.6 billion, mostly for military spending connected to the Iran war. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the war has already cost $37.5 billion, while more than 500 American troops have reportedly been wounded and 17 killed. What has this enormous sacrifice accomplished—and where is the plan?
Consider the numbers...
Donald Trump used a Thursday night Oval Office address to revisit the 2020 election—again—even as American soldiers die overseas and families at home struggle with soaring grocery bills, gas prices, extreme heat and dangerous air quality. While the nation faces urgent crises, Trump is heading to a FIFA match.
Karel examines the priorities, politics...
From Washington, D.C. to Senegal and Trinidad & Tobago, LGBTQ rights are facing renewed challenges around the world. Join Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project, reporting from Ukraine, for another lively edition of This Gay Week—where serious news meets sharp conversation and a little Hollywood fun.
This week we cover:
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President Donald Trump is preparing a major national address Thursday night centered on newly declassified intelligence and renewed claims about the 2020 election. Reports indicate he plans to discuss alleged foreign interference and voting machine vulnerabilities, despite years of investigations, ...
The political landscape is shifting fast. Following the reported death of Senator Lindsey Graham, questions are mounting about the future of Republican leadership, the aging U.S. Senate, and whether America should finally have age limits for elected officials. With Mitch McConnell absent from public view amid ongoing health concerns, is Washington...
From Indonesia to Senegal, Bangladesh to Australia, anti-LGBTQ policies and rhetoric are making headlines around the world. Is the global fight for equality entering a dangerous new chapter?
This week on This Gay Week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen (joining us from Ukraine) break down the biggest LGBTQ stories from across the globe:
🏳️🌈 Indonesia faces international condemna...
A mischievous elephant seal from Tasmania has captured hearts around the world—and his name is Neal the Seal.
Every year, Neal returns to the beaches of southern Tasmania during breeding season, but instead of quietly finding a mate, he crashes into traffic barriers, flips fences, bumps parked cars, and causes absolute chaos. The incredibl...
After decades of projecting strength and invincibility, she’s speaking more openly about aging, loss, and what it means to grow older after losing her brother. It raises a question we all spend too much time avoiding:
Why do we devote so much of our lives to things that ultimately don’t matter?
Politics. Social media outrage. ...
America turned 250 years old—but instead of a celebration of unity, the anniversary exposed just how divided the country has become.
This week on The Karel Cast, I look at the stories that defined America’s birthday: record-breaking heat fueled by a changing climate, political fear campaigns, extremist groups marching openly in Wash...
What happens when you discuss LGBTQ rights while ballistic missiles are falling nearby?
This week on This Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen joins me live from Ukraine to examine the biggest LGBTQ stories from around the world—including the realities of living in a war zone while continuing to fight for equality.
This week’s stories include:
Congress is in chaos…again.
House Republicans abruptly shut down votes on several major bills after members of their own party revolted on the House floor, forcing leadership to cancel the legislative schedule and send lawmakers home for nearly two weeks. Instead of governing, Congress heads i...
The math of America no longer works — not even for people making six figures.
A new New York Times survey confirms what I’ve been saying for a long time: Americans are being crushed by rising prices, stagnant pay, grocery bills, housing costs, and the daily stress of simply trying to survive. If people making over $100,000 are feeling squ...
America turns 250 this week—but is there really anything to celebrate?
As the United States reaches its 250th birthday, the nation finds itself more divided than many Americans can remember. Political battles dominate Washington, global conflicts continue to create economic uncertainty, homeownership remains out of reach for millions, and many people wonder whether de...
THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ People
How bad is it for LGBTQ people around the world? The latest reports paint a troubling picture: nearly one-third of the world’s countries continue to criminalize, persecute, or openly discriminate against LGBTQ people. Why is progress accelerating in some places w...
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