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.
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June 26, 2026 • 59 mins
THIS GAY WEEK: One-Third of the World’s Nations Still Target LGBTQ People
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...
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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June 25, 2026 • 59 mins
Trump’s Petty Politics? Why No One Stops Him | The Karel Cast
Is the presidency becoming more about personal grudges than public service?
Today, Karel examines a week of escalating political drama as Donald Trump reportedly lashes out at members of his own party, refuses to support housing legislation, and makes claims without publicly presented evidence. Is this simply politics as usual—or something more concerni...
Is the presidency becoming more about personal grudges than public service?
Today, Karel examines a week of escalating political drama as Donald Trump reportedly lashes out at members of his own party, refuses to support housing legislation, and makes claims without publicly presented evidence. Is this simply politics as usual—or something more concerni...
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June 24, 2026 • 59 mins
Toy Story 5 Accidentally Exposes Society’s Biggest Problem
THE GREAT DISCONNECT: ARE PHONES DESTROYING HUMAN CONNECTION?
Toy Story 5 may be breaking box office records, but beneath the animation is a message that hits much closer to home. The film explores a battle between analog toys and digital devices, raising a question that affects all of us: Have we traded real human connection for screens?
Today, we dive into ...
THE GREAT DISCONNECT: ARE PHONES DESTROYING HUMAN CONNECTION?
Toy Story 5 may be breaking box office records, but beneath the animation is a message that hits much closer to home. The film explores a battle between analog toys and digital devices, raising a question that affects all of us: Have we traded real human connection for screens?
Today, we dive into ...
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June 23, 2026 • 59 mins
Doommaxxing: How Fear Became a Billion-Dollar Business
AI is taking your job. The economy is collapsing. A new virus is around the corner. Democracy is ending. Or is it?
In this episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the rise of “Doommaxxing”—the business model of keeping people scared, anxious, and constantly engaged. From social media algorithms to cable news, from political campaigns to tech billionaires, ...
AI is taking your job. The economy is collapsing. A new virus is around the corner. Democracy is ending. Or is it?
In this episode of The Karel Cast, we examine the rise of “Doommaxxing”—the business model of keeping people scared, anxious, and constantly engaged. From social media algorithms to cable news, from political campaigns to tech billionaires, ...
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June 22, 2026 • 59 mins
Another Week, Another Trump Lie? Here’s What’s Actually Happening
Trump says one thing. Reality says another.
As a new week begins, some things have become remarkably predictable: more claims, more contradictions, more attacks, and more headlines surrounding Donald Trump.
On today’s Karel Cast, we look at three stories raising serious questions:
• The controversy surrounding the blue-painted Reflecting...
Trump says one thing. Reality says another.
As a new week begins, some things have become remarkably predictable: more claims, more contradictions, more attacks, and more headlines surrounding Donald Trump.
On today’s Karel Cast, we look at three stories raising serious questions:
• The controversy surrounding the blue-painted Reflecting...
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June 19, 2026 • 30 mins
THIS GAY WEEK: Turkey Cracks Down, Japan Opens Up — LGBTQ Rights Head in Opposite Directions
THIS GAY WEEK | June 19, 2026
The fight for LGBTQ equality is taking dramatically different turns around the world.
This week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project join forces live from Kyiv, Ukraine, to break down the biggest LGBTQ news stories making headlines worldwide.
⚾ Pride Night controversy is exploding...
THIS GAY WEEK | June 19, 2026
The fight for LGBTQ equality is taking dramatically different turns around the world.
This week, Karel and Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project join forces live from Kyiv, Ukraine, to break down the biggest LGBTQ news stories making headlines worldwide.
⚾ Pride Night controversy is exploding...
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June 18, 2026 • 59 mins
The Big One Is Coming: 1,000 Years of Pressure Building Beneath California
The Big One isn’t a movie. It’s a certainty.
Beneath California’s Cajon Pass, where millions of drivers travel every year without a second thought, sits one of the most dangerous geological locations in North America: the meeting point of major sections of the San Andreas Fault.
Scientists say enormous pressure has been building th...
The Big One isn’t a movie. It’s a certainty.
Beneath California’s Cajon Pass, where millions of drivers travel every year without a second thought, sits one of the most dangerous geological locations in North America: the meeting point of major sections of the San Andreas Fault.
Scientists say enormous pressure has been building th...
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June 17, 2026 • 62 mins
Police Kill 10,000 Dogs Every Year… Why Does Nobody Care?
POLICE KILL 10,000 DOGS EVERY YEAR… WHY DOES NOBODY CARE?
A family was celebrating a big Knicks victory when police arrived over a noise complaint. Minutes later, their beloved dog was dead.
The owner sat on the ground sobbing while officers stood nearby. No arrests. No charges. No consequences.
And here’s the shocking part: this isn’t r...
POLICE KILL 10,000 DOGS EVERY YEAR… WHY DOES NOBODY CARE?
A family was celebrating a big Knicks victory when police arrived over a noise complaint. Minutes later, their beloved dog was dead.
The owner sat on the ground sobbing while officers stood nearby. No arrests. No charges. No consequences.
And here’s the shocking part: this isn’t r...
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June 16, 2026 • 59 mins
WATER WARS HAVE BEGUN: The Colorado River Crisis Is Exploding
The American West is facing a crisis that could reshape life for millions.
The Colorado River supplies water to nearly 40 million people across the Southwest, but record drought, shrinking snowpack, rising temperatures, and increasing demand have pushed the river to a breaking point. California, Nevada, and Colorado all need the water. None want to give up their sh...
The American West is facing a crisis that could reshape life for millions.
The Colorado River supplies water to nearly 40 million people across the Southwest, but record drought, shrinking snowpack, rising temperatures, and increasing demand have pushed the river to a breaking point. California, Nevada, and Colorado all need the water. None want to give up their sh...
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June 15, 2026 • 59 mins
ALIENS vs GOD? Would Disclosure Shatter Religion?
What happens if humanity learns we are not alone?
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day raises a question that has fascinated scientists, theologians, and governments for generations: If extraterrestrial life is proven beyond any doubt, what happens next?
Would confirmation of alien civilizations strengthen religious belief—or challenge it? Does the Bi...
What happens if humanity learns we are not alone?
Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Disclosure Day raises a question that has fascinated scientists, theologians, and governments for generations: If extraterrestrial life is proven beyond any doubt, what happens next?
Would confirmation of alien civilizations strengthen religious belief—or challenge it? Does the Bi...
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June 12, 2026 • 32 mins
This Gay Week: The Flag That Annoys The World
It’s Pride Month, but in some parts of the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond, flying a Pride flag has become a political statement, a cultural battleground, and sometimes even a target.
Why does a rainbow flag generate so much controversy? Is the outrage genuine, or is it being manufactured by politicians, media personalities, and culture-war influencers looking ...
It’s Pride Month, but in some parts of the United States, the United Kingdom, and beyond, flying a Pride flag has become a political statement, a cultural battleground, and sometimes even a target.
Why does a rainbow flag generate so much controversy? Is the outrage genuine, or is it being manufactured by politicians, media personalities, and culture-war influencers looking ...
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June 11, 2026 • 59 mins
Trumped Up Tomatoes Cost 40% More
Tomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why.
This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher....
Tomatoes are about to get a lot more expensive, and most Americans have no idea why.
This week, I retreat to the kitchen to make a comforting vegan tomato soup, but even there, politics has a way of finding us. The biggest inflation story in food right now isn’t beef, eggs, or milk—it’s tomatoes. Prices are rising fast, and policy decisions could make them climb even higher....
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June 10, 2026 • 59 mins
Outrage Is America’s Favorite Addiction
A simple Pride Month post from HelloFresh sparked outrage, boycotts, angry comments, and endless social media debates. But the real story isn’t HelloFresh. It’s why so many people seem permanently angry about everything.
Why does a Pride post generate thousands of comments demanding a “Straight Pride Month”? Why are immigrants, LGBTQ people, trans people, t...
A simple Pride Month post from HelloFresh sparked outrage, boycotts, angry comments, and endless social media debates. But the real story isn’t HelloFresh. It’s why so many people seem permanently angry about everything.
Why does a Pride post generate thousands of comments demanding a “Straight Pride Month”? Why are immigrants, LGBTQ people, trans people, t...
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June 9, 2026 • 59 mins
The HelloFresh Controversy Reveals A Bigger Problem
A Pride Month social media post from HelloFresh has sparked outrage, backlash, boycotts, and endless debate. Was it a bad joke? Probably. But the reaction to it may reveal something much bigger about where we are as a society in 2026.
After spending 30 minutes discussing the controversy on GB News in the UK, one thing became clear: the conversation isn’t really about H...
A Pride Month social media post from HelloFresh has sparked outrage, backlash, boycotts, and endless debate. Was it a bad joke? Probably. But the reaction to it may reveal something much bigger about where we are as a society in 2026.
After spending 30 minutes discussing the controversy on GB News in the UK, one thing became clear: the conversation isn’t really about H...
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June 8, 2026 • 59 mins
The Great Disconnect: Record Wealth, Record Hardship
The economy is supposedly thriving. The stock market is breaking records. Corporate profits are soaring. Yet millions of Americans are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, fill up their gas tanks, and save for the future.
How can oil companies post enormous profits while gas prices remain painfully high? Why are food giants reporting strong earnings while grocery bills co...
The economy is supposedly thriving. The stock market is breaking records. Corporate profits are soaring. Yet millions of Americans are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries, fill up their gas tanks, and save for the future.
How can oil companies post enormous profits while gas prices remain painfully high? Why are food giants reporting strong earnings while grocery bills co...
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June 4, 2026 • 30 mins
400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Matters More Than Ever | This Gay Week
As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ people around the world are asking the same question:
Are things getting better—or getting worse?
This week on This Gay Week, Karel welcomes Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project for a wide-ranging conversation on the most important LGBTQ stories making headlines across the globe.
Topics include:
🏳️🌈 The cur...
As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ people around the world are asking the same question:
Are things getting better—or getting worse?
This week on This Gay Week, Karel welcomes Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project for a wide-ranging conversation on the most important LGBTQ stories making headlines across the globe.
Topics include:
🏳️🌈 The cur...
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June 3, 2026 • 59 mins
My Biggest Fear for the Rest of 2026 Isn’t Politics
The political world was focused on Tuesday’s major primary elections, and for good reason. The results could offer an early glimpse into what may become the most important midterm election cycle in decades.
But while everyone was watching politics, another story may have been far more important—and far more frightening.
Climate scientists are warning tha...
The political world was focused on Tuesday’s major primary elections, and for good reason. The results could offer an early glimpse into what may become the most important midterm election cycle in decades.
But while everyone was watching politics, another story may have been far more important—and far more frightening.
Climate scientists are warning tha...
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June 2, 2026 • 59 mins
Trump Is Losing. Why Does America Feel Like It’s Losing Too?
Donald Trump keeps taking hits.
His proposed projects are stalling. Legal troubles continue to mount. Poll numbers are sliding. Key initiatives face growing opposition. Even on major international issues, his answers seem increasingly detached from the realities Americans face every day.
By many measures, Donald Trump is losing.
But if Trump is losing, w...
Donald Trump keeps taking hits.
His proposed projects are stalling. Legal troubles continue to mount. Poll numbers are sliding. Key initiatives face growing opposition. Even on major international issues, his answers seem increasingly detached from the realities Americans face every day.
By many measures, Donald Trump is losing.
But if Trump is losing, w...
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June 1, 2026 • 60 mins
400+ Anti-LGBTQ Bills: Why Pride Month Still Matters
Many people ask: “Why do we still need Pride Month?”
After all, same-sex marriage is legal. LGBTQ people are visible in media, business, and politics. Haven’t we won?
The answer is no.
As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ Americans—especially transgender youth—are facing the most significant legal and political backlash in decades. While marriage...
Many people ask: “Why do we still need Pride Month?”
After all, same-sex marriage is legal. LGBTQ people are visible in media, business, and politics. Haven’t we won?
The answer is no.
As Pride Month begins, LGBTQ Americans—especially transgender youth—are facing the most significant legal and political backlash in decades. While marriage...
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This Gay Week EXPLODES: Pride Canceled, Toilet Wars, Nigel Farage Backlash & A Viral LGBTQ Student
Pride flags are being ripped down, politicians are fueling outrage, and once again the LGBTQ+ community is at the center of another global culture war. On this episode of Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen and Karel break down the stories everyone will be talking about.
A chilling new true crime series revisits the tragic death of Ale...
Pride flags are being ripped down, politicians are fueling outrage, and once again the LGBTQ+ community is at the center of another global culture war. On this episode of Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen and Karel break down the stories everyone will be talking about.
A chilling new true crime series revisits the tragic death of Ale...
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