The Karel Cast
The Karel Cast 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-cast--1368295/support.
Episodes
January 7, 2026 • 59 mins
What Is Left to Say About America? Politics, Pizza, Prices & a Country at a Breaking Point | The Karel Cast
Every day, I—and countless other hosts—go on air to talk about the state of America. And lately, it feels like the same grim message on repeat: Trump must go. Democracy is strained. The country is slipping.
So the real question becomes: what is left to say?
Has the era of a and warnings passed? If there’s no action—no accoun...
Every day, I—and countless other hosts—go on air to talk about the state of America. And lately, it feels like the same grim message on repeat: Trump must go. Democracy is strained. The country is slipping.
So the real question becomes: what is left to say?
Has the era of a and warnings passed? If there’s no action—no accoun...
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January 6, 2026 • 59 mins
The Madness of King Trump: NATO, Venezuela, Greenland & a Nation on the Brink | The Karel Cast
Is this still politics—or has it crossed into something far more dangerous?
Venezuela’s president claims he was kidnapped while insisting he remains in power. Colombia is on high alert, warning it will fight back if provoked. Denmark issues a chilling warning: if Donald Trump makes a move on Greenland, NATO itself could collapse.
This is...
Is this still politics—or has it crossed into something far more dangerous?
Venezuela’s president claims he was kidnapped while insisting he remains in power. Colombia is on high alert, warning it will fight back if provoked. Denmark issues a chilling warning: if Donald Trump makes a move on Greenland, NATO itself could collapse.
This is...
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January 5, 2026 • 60 mins
An Unhinged President Crosses a Red Line: Is America Now at War? | The Karel Cast
An out-of-control President has crossed an unthinkable line — invading a sovereign nation, detaining its President and First Lady, and declaring the United States will “run the country” indefinitely. That isn’t diplomacy. It’s an undeclared act of war, a violation of U.S. and international law, and a chilling step toward modern-day colonization.
Even mo...
An out-of-control President has crossed an unthinkable line — invading a sovereign nation, detaining its President and First Lady, and declaring the United States will “run the country” indefinitely. That isn’t diplomacy. It’s an undeclared act of war, a violation of U.S. and international law, and a chilling step toward modern-day colonization.
Even mo...
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January 1, 2026 • 59 mins
Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026
Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes.
Then Scott Jacobson joi...
Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes.
Then Scott Jacobson joi...
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December 31, 2025 • 59 mins
Goodbye 2025: The Year That Changed Everything
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop.
Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And ...
As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time to pause—and take one last, honest look at a year that often felt overwhelming. The first year of Trump’s return to power reshaped politics almost daily, while breakthroughs and breakdowns across science, health, entertainment, and pop culture competed for our attention nonstop.
Some stories inspired hope. Others shocked, exhausted, or divided us. And ...
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December 30, 2025 • 54 mins
Erik Dane on ALS, Disability Visibility, and Refusing to Give Up
Erik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no ...
Erik Dane—forever remembered by many as “McSteamy” from Grey’s Anatomy—has lived much of his career in the spotlight. From blockbuster films to hit television shows, and more recently capturing a new generation on Euphoria, his career has continued to evolve. But in April 2025, at the height of renewed success, Dane was diagnosed with ALS—a devastating disease with no ...
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December 29, 2025 • 60 mins
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk Food, and This Gay Week
It’s New Year’s resolution season—but what if making resolutions is actually setting yourself up to fail? As millions promise dramatic life changes, we take a hard look at why New Year’s resolutions often backfire, fuel shame, and create unrealistic expectations instead of real growth.
Plus, San Francisco is taking an aggressive stand against junk food, filing ...
It’s New Year’s resolution season—but what if making resolutions is actually setting yourself up to fail? As millions promise dramatic life changes, we take a hard look at why New Year’s resolutions often backfire, fuel shame, and create unrealistic expectations instead of real growth.
Plus, San Francisco is taking an aggressive stand against junk food, filing ...
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December 25, 2025 • 59 mins
It’s Christmas — Let’s Dance! 🎄💃 | Karel Cast
No politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates.
It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival.
I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of ...
No politics. No heavy headlines. No big debates.
It’s Christmas Day — a day for joy, memories, music, and movement. And today on The Karel Cast, we’re doing exactly that: dancing through decades of stories, songs, and survival.
I’ve been making music professionally since the late 1980s, and on this special Christmas episode, I’m sharing the stories behind the songs — and playing some of ...
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December 24, 2025 • 60 mins
The True Meaning of Christmas (It’s Not What You Think) | Karel Cast
Every year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today...
Every year we decorate the tree, exchange gifts, sing the songs, and gather with loved ones — but do we ever stop to ask why we do any of it? On this Christmas Eve episode of The Karel Cast, we take a deeper look at the true meaning of Christmas: where the traditions came from, what they were meant to symbolize, and how the holiday has evolved into what it is today...
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December 23, 2025 • 60 mins
These Food & Climate Numbers Will Shock You | Karel Cast 25-167
What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient?
How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself?
The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptio...
What would it actually take for your state to be food-self-sufficient?
How much food — and especially meat — would the United States have to produce just to feed itself?
The answers are staggering, and they reveal why climate change, agriculture, and what we eat are deeply connected — whether we want to admit it or not. These numbers don’t just challenge our assumptio...
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December 22, 2025 • 60 mins
Airlines vs. Bigger Bodies: Should Fat Travelers Pay More? | Karel Cast
Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair?
Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passe...
Holiday travel is here — and Southwest Airlines is back in the spotlight for its “customer of size” policy. If you’re considered too large for a single seat, they require you to buy two. Sure, you might get a refund later… but will you? And is this policy fair?
Let’s be honest: airplane seats are shrinking while Americans are getting larger. Should heavier passe...
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December 18, 2025 • 59 mins
Trump’s Oval Office Meltdown, Bongino Exits FBI, and UnitedHealth’s Deadly Denials
Last night’s Oval Office address from Donald Trump was meant to reassure the nation—but instead became an awkward, rambling spectacle that many are calling an international embarrassment. Trump insisted the economy is “fine,” listed supposed accomplishments, and brushed off serious problems as minor issues he alone can fix. The result was painful to w...
Last night’s Oval Office address from Donald Trump was meant to reassure the nation—but instead became an awkward, rambling spectacle that many are calling an international embarrassment. Trump insisted the economy is “fine,” listed supposed accomplishments, and brushed off serious problems as minor issues he alone can fix. The result was painful to w...
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December 17, 2025 • 60 mins
RFK Jr., Junk Science, and the Dangerous War on Public Health | Karel Cast
A headline from The Hill claims “the war on saturated fat was never based on good science.” That claim is false — and dangerous. Decades of peer-reviewed research link high saturated fat intake to heart disease and serious health outcomes. Yet RFK Jr. is pushing this narrative anyway.
Since entering office, RFK Jr. has systematically dismantled public-health s...
A headline from The Hill claims “the war on saturated fat was never based on good science.” That claim is false — and dangerous. Decades of peer-reviewed research link high saturated fat intake to heart disease and serious health outcomes. Yet RFK Jr. is pushing this narrative anyway.
Since entering office, RFK Jr. has systematically dismantled public-health s...
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December 16, 2025 • 60 mins
Is It Time to Invoke the 25th Amendment? | Karel Cast
Donald Trump’s latest post targeting Rob Reiner has shocked even longtime Republicans — and for many, it feels like the moment where denial finally ends. This is no longer about political disagreement. It’s about fitness, stability, and responsibility.
On today’s episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the growing concerns about Trump’s health, behavior, and ability to govern. This ...
Donald Trump’s latest post targeting Rob Reiner has shocked even longtime Republicans — and for many, it feels like the moment where denial finally ends. This is no longer about political disagreement. It’s about fitness, stability, and responsibility.
On today’s episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the growing concerns about Trump’s health, behavior, and ability to govern. This ...
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December 15, 2025 • 59 mins
A Holiday Weekend of Tragedy, Violence, and How We Keep Going | Karel Cast 25-170
This was supposed to be a holiday weekend — and instead, it became a devastating reminder of how broken and violent the world feels right now.
Two people were shot and killed at Brown University, with the suspect still at large.
In Australia, 15 people were murdered in a hate-driven mass shooting, the country’s deadliest in 30 years.
And in a shocking fam...
This was supposed to be a holiday weekend — and instead, it became a devastating reminder of how broken and violent the world feels right now.
Two people were shot and killed at Brown University, with the suspect still at large.
In Australia, 15 people were murdered in a hate-driven mass shooting, the country’s deadliest in 30 years.
And in a shocking fam...
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December 11, 2025 • 59 mins
Is Netflix About to Own All of Entertainment? | Karel Cast 25-165
Netflix is reportedly pursuing a massive takeover of Warner Bros./HBO Max — and Hollywood is panicking. Warner Bros is one of the last legacy studios keeping theaters alive, producing films designed for the big screen. If Netflix buys it, everything changes.
Will movies skip theaters entirely?
Will only Marvel-level blockbusters survive at the box office?
Are traditional...
Netflix is reportedly pursuing a massive takeover of Warner Bros./HBO Max — and Hollywood is panicking. Warner Bros is one of the last legacy studios keeping theaters alive, producing films designed for the big screen. If Netflix buys it, everything changes.
Will movies skip theaters entirely?
Will only Marvel-level blockbusters survive at the box office?
Are traditional...
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December 10, 2025 • 60 mins
Republicans Want You Sick, Tired, and Distracted | Karel Cast 25-164
Republicans are pushing policies that leave Americans with higher health premiums, fewer protections, and no real solutions—while Trump tries to rebrand “affordability” by blaming Democrats for an economy his party refuses to fix. Behind the scenes, GOP lawmakers are advancing legislation that completely ignores skyrocketing insurance rates.
At the same time, the ec...
Republicans are pushing policies that leave Americans with higher health premiums, fewer protections, and no real solutions—while Trump tries to rebrand “affordability” by blaming Democrats for an economy his party refuses to fix. Behind the scenes, GOP lawmakers are advancing legislation that completely ignores skyrocketing insurance rates.
At the same time, the ec...
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December 9, 2025 • 59 mins
2025: The Year America Got Thinner — But Not Healthier | Media Power Grabs & Cancer Truths
2025 is being called “the year America shed” — with more people losing weight than ever thanks to fad diets, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and every quick-fix trend imaginable. But here’s the shocking truth: Americans may be getting thinner, but not healthier. Why? Today we break down the real reasons behind the wellness illusion.
Then, a mass...
2025 is being called “the year America shed” — with more people losing weight than ever thanks to fad diets, Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, and every quick-fix trend imaginable. But here’s the shocking truth: Americans may be getting thinner, but not healthier. Why? Today we break down the real reasons behind the wellness illusion.
Then, a mass...
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December 8, 2025 • 60 mins
Is It Going to Be A Dark Christmas?
Headline BBC: New US security strategy aligns with Russia’s vision, Moscow says
Headline ABC: Supreme Court to reconsider 90 year old precedent of limiting Presidential Powers to Fire Heads of Independent Agencies
Headline Aaron Parnas: Trump Admin to instruct FBI to find extremist in the United States, including “radical gender ideology” , andi-ICE, pro-immigrant...including a way for people to tur...
Headline BBC: New US security strategy aligns with Russia’s vision, Moscow says
Headline ABC: Supreme Court to reconsider 90 year old precedent of limiting Presidential Powers to Fire Heads of Independent Agencies
Headline Aaron Parnas: Trump Admin to instruct FBI to find extremist in the United States, including “radical gender ideology” , andi-ICE, pro-immigrant...including a way for people to tur...
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December 4, 2025 • 60 mins
Why Are Humans Making Themselves Obsolete? The AI & Robot Dilemma | Karel Cast 25-162
Humans seem strangely driven to erase their own relevance. From the explosive rise of robotics to the unstoppable push toward advanced AI, we’re building machines that can do nearly everything we do — often better, faster, and cheaper. But here’s the real question: Why?
Why are we creating technology that replaces us instead of supports us?
Why a...
Humans seem strangely driven to erase their own relevance. From the explosive rise of robotics to the unstoppable push toward advanced AI, we’re building machines that can do nearly everything we do — often better, faster, and cheaper. But here’s the real question: Why?
Why are we creating technology that replaces us instead of supports us?
Why a...
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