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
He helped take down a hijacked plane headed for the Capitol — then his own partner had to fight to be recognized at all.
Tomorrow marks 9/11, and one of the biggest heroes of that day was Mark Bingham — one of the four passengers on Flight 93 who fought back, forcing the plane down in a Pennsylvania field instead of Washington...
My cardiologist just offered me Zepbound — for my heart, my weight, my blood pressure. So why am I hesitating?
Zepbound and the other GLP-1 weight loss drugs are being called wonder drugs, and for good reason: lower blood pressure, less risk of Afib, real weight loss. My doctor says he’s comfortable putting me on a low d...
A passenger aboard a flight from Tucson reportedly became so disruptive—using racial and homophobic slurs and behaving aggressively—that he ultimately had to be restrained. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump spent part of the holiday weekend posting a barrage of unusual material on Truth Social, including maps depicting Canada,...
Anti-LGBTQ violence is rising in America—and while LGBTQ people are being attacked and killed, members of the Trump administration are making jokes. What is happening to LGBTQ safety in the United States, and how much are politics, religion and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric contributing to the climate we're living in?
On this edition of This Gay Week...
The era of the influencer may be ending—but influence itself is bigger business than ever. Social media has changed dramatically, and the creators who once dominated Instagram, YouTube and TikTok are discovering that simply showing off a fabulous lifestyle isn't enough anymore.
So what happened to the traditional influencer—and wher...
Everyone with a functioning brain is disgusted by Trump — alienating our allies, unjust wars, prices at the pump and grocery store skyrocketing, and dodging accountability on Epstein. But here's the uncomfortable truth: it's not his fault.
So who IS to blame?
🔴 The voters who got conned — again — by a man who played their racism, nationalism, an...
Iran Strikes, Nepal’s Death, Trump’s Lake, Rogue AI — Monday News Meltdown
USA attacks Iran again. Nepal’s death toll climbing to horrifying numbers. Trump pettily trying to rename a lake out of spite. Canada refusing to bow to the Orange Oligarch. And AI quietly acting on its own without anyone’s permission. Welcome to Monday.
You wanted a hopeful start to your week. Inst...
Why did the loss of Dolly Parton resonate so deeply throughout the LGBTQ community? On this edition of “This Gay Week,” Karel and Scott Douglas Jacobsen of The Good Men Project examine Parton’s enduring legacy as an ally—and why the deaths of certain LGBTQ icons and supporters become defining cultural moments.
Karel and Sc...
Dolly Parton’s death shocked millions of fans around the world. Within hours, the public learned that cancer was the cause. But increasingly, when celebrities, politicians and other public figures die, we hear that they died—but not necessarily how or why.
So where should the line be drawn between a family’s right to medi...
In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel examines how a new tariff on Canadian goods could raise prices across construction, food, alcoh...
Why are LGBTQ+ people increasingly being targeted during times of war, political instability and economic uncertainty?
In this episode of This Gay Week, Scott Jacobsen joins Karel live from Ukraine during one of the most intense nights of bombing in the war. Together, they examine the realities facing LGBTQ+ communities in Ukraine, Russia,...
Did Lizzie Borden really take a hatchet and murder her father and stepmother—or has history convicted an innocent woman?
As Netflix revisits the infamous Lizzie Borden case in Ryan Murphy’s Monster, The Karel Cast investigates the evidence, unanswered questions and surprising details behind one of America’s most enduring true-crime ...
Lake Powell is approaching record-low territory, the Colorado River crisis is intensifying—and the American West is running out of time. When will our leaders finally treat this like the emergency it is?
Karel examines a frightening New York Times report about the future of Lake Powell and what it could mean for Las Vegas, Lake Mead and millio...
Why do so many Americans defend corporations, billionaires and political leaders whose actions may work against their own interests?
After discussing how corporate power is damaging everyday life in America, Karel was stunned to see viewers rush to defend the corporations. California remains deeply divided over taxing billionaires. Donald Trump r...
LGBTQ rights are making headlines worldwide. Scott Jacobsen of The Good Men Project joins Karel live from Ukraine for a new edition of “This Gay Week,” examining major stories affecting LGBTQ+ people and communities around the globe.
In this episode:
The United Nations honors five people for their extraordinary service.
Sen...
The Western United States is facing a dangerous wildfire crisis. Crews are fighting to protect Big Sur, three fires are burning near Reno with single-digit containment, and 94 large wildfires remain uncontained across the West as of August 11, 2026.
From the Northwest and Northern Rockies to California, Nevada and the Southwest, extreme heat, dry con...
America isn’t simply divided into left versus right anymore. We’re splintering into smaller and smaller tribes—and increasingly, those groups don’t just disagree with each other. They don’t even seem to want to coexist.
A New York Times article about the “atomization” of America captures something happening...
Is America really becoming more hateful—or is social media giving us a dangerously distorted picture of who we actually are?
Oprah Winfrey has limited online comments after dealing with relentless negativity. Perez Hilton has faced vicious attacks online even while sharing images of himself injured and hospitalized. Scroll throug...
This Gay Week: Apple Censors Gay Apps, Pride Flag Creator Flees | This Gay Week
Apple has removed gay dating apps in China—but what does that say about the company’s claim to be an LGBTQ+ ally?
This week, Karel exami...
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