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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  Is the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding

  Aug 18, 20261h 3m

  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 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 millions of people across the West. Could Southern Nevada eventually enforce its annual residential water-use cap? What would a limit of roughly 460 gallons per household per day actually mean for Las Vegas residents? Then, Karel turns to Washington: Donald Trump’s conduct, questions about his mental fitness, rising prices and the possibility of another unwinnable, open-ended conflict. Are Americans truly stuck waiting for the midterm elections—or does Congress have the power and responsibility to intervene now? History may not judge congressional Republicans kindly. And one question demands an answer: Where the hell is Mitch McConnell? Plus, Karel discusses The End of Oak Street—and why its real horror has nothing to do with dinosaurs. Read the New York Times report: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/climate/lake-powell-record-low-colorado.html Support The Karel Cast: https://patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like and subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available through Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #KarelCast, #WesternWaterCrisis, #LakePowell, #LakeMead, #ColoradoRiver, #LasVegas, #Nevada, #WaterShortage, #Drought, #ClimateCrisis, #AmericanWest, #WaterConservation, #Trump, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpNews, #USPolitics, #AmericanPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #PoliticalPodcast, #Congress, #Republicans, #GOP, #MitchMcConnell, #Midterms, #CostOfLiving, #ForeignPolicy, #CurrentEvents, #TheEndOfOakStreet, #MovieReview, #ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/k7piy4SjPdg Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support . The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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  Why Americans Defend the Indefensible: Trump, Billionaires & Corporate Power

  Aug 17, 20261h 2mS26

  Why Americans Defend the Indefensible: Trump, Billionaires & Corporate Power 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 repeatedly crosses boundaries that once seemed politically disqualifying—yet his supporters continue to defend him. Have we reached a point where no action is beyond defense? And why do people increasingly attack proposed solutions, the people offering them and even their motivations? Karel also examines America’s literacy crisis. According to the 2023 PIAAC assessment, approximately 56% of U.S. adults ages 16–65 scored at Level 2 or below, while 28% scored in the lowest category. These proficiency levels do not translate directly into school-grade reading levels, but the results still raise serious questions about education, critical thinking, media literacy and political decision-making. Are powerful interests manipulating an uninformed public—or have Americans become willing participants in their own exploitation? Support The Karel Cast: https://patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like and subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas alongside his service dog, Ember. #TheKarelCast, #Karel, #DefendingTheIndefensible, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpNews, #TrumpSupporters, #CorporateAmerica, #CorporateGreed, #Billionaires, #TaxTheRich, #WealthInequality, #AmericanPolitics, #USPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #PoliticalPodcast, #ProgressivePolitics, #CurrentEvents, #BreakingPolitics, #MediaLiteracy, #AdultLiteracy, #EducationCrisis, #CriticalThinking, #EconomicInequality, #CorporatePower, #Democracy, #AmericanSociety, #PoliticalAnalysis, #SocialCommentary, #LasVegas, #ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/BAkDhg_xY6Y Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support . The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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  LGBTQ Rights Worldwide: UN Honors Advocates as Senegal Arrests 72 Men | This Gay Week

  Aug 13, 20261h 2mS26

  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 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. Senegal arrests 72 men accused under laws targeting same-sex activity. Long Beach, California, moves ahead with plans for a new Pride-themed float. Karel and Scott examine more LGBTQ news, human-rights developments and stories from around the world. Join the conversation in the comments: Where are LGBTQ rights advancing—and where are they most at risk? Support The Karel Cast at https://patreon.com/reallykarel. Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific. Please like, subscribe and turn on notifications at https://youtube.com/reallykarel. The Karel Cast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his beloved service dog, Ember. #ThisGayWeek, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQNews, #LGBTQRights, #GayNews, #QueerNews, #HumanRights, #UnitedNations, #UN, #Senegal, #SenegalNews, #Africa, #Ukraine, #UkraineNews, #LongBeach, #LongBeachCA, #CaliforniaNews, #Pride, #PrideNews, #GlobalNews, #WorldNews, #ScottJacobsen, #TheGoodMenProject, #Karel, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #GayRights, #Equality, #CivilRights, #LGBTQCommunity https://youtube.com/live/6yNi6L2kCxU Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support . The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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  The West Is On Fire And No One Cares

  Aug 12, 20261h 13mS26

  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 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 conditions and expanding fire activity threaten communities, public health and the environment. Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds of miles, while the economic and human costs continue to mount. What can America do to prevent these disasters? Can better land management, climate action and community preparation make a meaningful difference—or must we adapt to wildfires as the West’s new normal? Then, after 24 years on the air, a Bay Area radio host has been laid off. His scathing Facebook post captures the troubling state of today’s broadcasting industry. Who killed local radio—and why are experienced local voices disappearing? Support The Karel Cast at patreon.com/reallykarel. Please watch, like and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel. The Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #WesternWildfires, #Wildfires, #CaliforniaWildfires, #BigSurFire, #RenoFires, #NevadaWildfires, #WildfireSeason, #WildfireSmoke, #ClimateChange, #ExtremeHeat, #BreakingNews, #USNews, #CaliforniaNews, #NevadaNews, #PacificNorthwest, #NorthernCalifornia, #SouthernCalifornia, #AirQuality, #ClimateCrisis, #NaturalDisasters, #EmergencyPreparedness, #Firefighters, #NewNormal, #LocalRadio, #BayAreaRadio, #RadioIndustry, #MediaNews, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #KarelCast https://youtube.com/live/WhcAzTPgXf0 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support . The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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  Can America Survive This Divided? The United States Isn’t United Anymore

  Aug 11, 20261h 6mS26

  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 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 across the country: the United States may still be united on a map, but socially, politically and culturally, we’re becoming a nation of isolated groups living completely different realities. On today’s Karel Cast, we ask the uncomfortable question: Can the United States survive without a shared sense of “us”? Because democracy requires disagreement—but it also requires people who disagree to believe they’re still part of the same country. Then, a longtime Bay Area radio personality loses his job and raises another question I’ve been asking for years: Did radio die, or did giant corporations kill it? Consolidation transformed American broadcasting, local personalities disappeared, stations became increasingly automated and homogenized, and audiences went elsewhere. Was radio’s decline inevitable—or was an incredible medium systematically dismantled in pursuit of bigger profits and lower costs? And finally, something much more personal. Yesterday I went to a camera store, and I realized how genuinely happy these places make me. Cameras, lenses, lights, microphones—the tools of filmmaking, photography and storytelling. Being surrounded by creativity reminds me why I fell in love with media in the first place. We spend so much time talking about what’s wrong with America that maybe we should also ask ourselves: Where is your happy place? Tell me in the comments. I genuinely want to know. THE KAREL CAST The Karel Cast is live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and available across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and other major streaming platforms. ❤️ Support independent media and The Karel Cast: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, LIKE and SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/reallykarel Follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram @reallykarel. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, author and recording artist based in Las Vegas, joined frequently by his little service girl, Ember. #KarelCast, #Karel, #AmericaDivided, #DividedAmerica, #AmericanPolitics, #PoliticalPolarization, #AmericanCulture, #UnitedStates, #USPolitics, #Democracy, #AmericanDemocracy, #PoliticalDivision, #SocialDivision, #CultureWars, #America2026, #USNews, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #PoliticalCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #TalkRadio, #RadioIndustry, #RadioIsDead, #CorporateMedia, #MediaConsolidation, #Broadcasting, #SanFranciscoRadio, #Photography, #Filmmaking, #FindYourHappyPlace https://youtube.com/live/A01Y2RFlLqA Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support . The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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