The Karel Cast
This is the podcast of the outrageous Karel, entertainer and nationally syndicated talk show host/author. Openly gay, straight to the point, this is a bottom line no-holds-barred hysterical journey through American life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-cast--1368295/support.
Episodes
What if humanity’s first meeting with extraterrestrial life happened next year — and Donald Trump was the one to represent us? With the interstellar object 3I Atlas heading our way in November, passing close to Jupiter, Mars, and even Earth, some scientists speculate it could be more than just space debris. Could it be a probe from another civilization? And ...
What if your dreams aren’t just random stories — what if they’re messages from your future? There’s mounting scientific evidence that precognition is real. From gut feelings that come true to vivid dreams that predict events, researchers are exploring whether our consciousness might be “time traveling” — entangling on a quantum level with ou...
From Roe v. Wade to Gay Marriage, our rights are hanging by a thread — and the real culprit isn’t just the Supreme Court or Donald Trump… it’s Congress. In this fiery episode of The Karel Cast, we break down how decades of Congressional inaction have allowed our rights to be stripped, our climate to collapse, and our democracy to erode.
Why didn’t Congress codify Roe ...
For over 2,000 years, restaurants have been places to connect, celebrate, and explore new flavors — from ancient Greek taverns to Parisian cafés. But today, America’s dining scene is in crisis. In the first half of 2025, restaurants and bars saw one of the weakest six-month sales periods in a decade. Food costs are up over 20% since 2021, and some of my favorite spots h...
Dogs at the grocery store? Farmer’s market? Restaurant? In other countries, it’s normal. In America, it’s a problem. But why? Today on the Karel Cast, we unpack a viral story out of San Francisco where people are outraged over well-behaved dogs being allowed in public spaces. Yet, research shows dogs lower stress, aid healing, and enhance well-being in hospitals and nur...
AI isn’t “coming”—it’s here, and a lot of jobs are on the line. We break down the Top 10 roles at risk (interpreters/translators, historians, passenger attendants, sales reps, writers/authors, customer service reps, CNC programmers, telephone operators, ticket/travel agents, broadcast announcers & radio DJs) and ask: What do you do—especially if ...
Hollywood used to make stars—real stars. The kind that could sing, act, and command a room like Streisand, Streep, or Prince. But now? The era of the true entertainer is over.
Sydney Sweeney does a jeans ad and suddenly we know her political party. JLo headlines a tour and is torn to shreds. Fame today doesn’t require talent—just a phone and an algorith...
Everyone’s saying Las Vegas is dying. But the real story? America is becoming unaffordable—coast to coast.
Tourism in Vegas is down 15%, international travel is down 14%, and yes, price gouging in casinos plays a role. But the bigger picture? The entire U.S. economy is crumbling under the weight of inflation, rising tariffs, and policies that push people out in...
When Tolerance Goes Too Far
Is the left losing the middle? A viral debate over actress Sydney Sweeney’s “great genes” (and jeans) shows just how extreme internet outrage culture has become — and it may be pushing everyday people away from progressive causes.
Plus, I want you to go to the movies — and I’ll tell you what to see and why it matters. 🎬
And Senator Cory Booker loses it on ...
A volcano in Russia could trigger a tsunami. A rare derecho tears through the plains. After watching The Eye of the Storm, one thing is clear: we are completely unprepared for what Mother Nature is throwing at us — and it’s only getting worse.
Tornadoes, hurricanes, deadly heat waves… they’re increasing. But our readiness? Crumbling. Why aren’t we adapting? Why are insuran...
Is the media destroying your mental health? You’re not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Karel shares a personal message from a friend who’s had enough of the emotional rollercoaster brought on by news and social media. From the heartbreaking images in Gaza to the chaos of Trump and MAGA, it seems like everything is a crisis. And the curated “perfect lives” on social media? Just sal...
Trump just signed an executive order demanding AI developers pledge not to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, or LGBTQ+ rights. So I asked ChatGPT what it thinks—and the response was eye-opening, and ironically damning.
Plus, Emmy-nominated trans actress Laverne Cox is under fire from her own fanbase after revealing she dated a younge...
We keep acting like these crises are too complicated to solve—but they’re not.
People in Gaza are starving? Feed them.
Trump hiding in Epstein’s files? Assume it, act on it.
Climate change? Cut meat, ditch fossil fuels, now.
ICE doing illegal raids? Law enforcement, shut it down.
It’s not complex—it’s corruption, politics, and profits that get in the way.
Karel lays it out: str...
American democracy is crumbling — and our Founding Fathers warned us this would happen if we ever stopped prioritizing education and civic knowledge. Jefferson, Washington, and others believed an informed populace was essential to protect our freedoms. Yet today, education is under attack — especially from the GOP — and the consequences are devastating.
In this explosive ep...
Has America lost its standards? From disposable products and low-quality fashion to the normalization of rude online behavior and trash politicians, it seems like we’re spiraling into mediocrity. Stephen Colbert fires back at Trump—was it warranted or crossing a line? Is the decline of decorum now the norm? And what about Mexico blaming U.S. expats for housing prices—wh...
A viral Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert exposes an affair between a CEO and his head of HR—and now, their careers are over. But should private relationships dictate professional fate? When did corporate America become the morality police?
Plus, Colbert’s sudden firing is nothing short of political theater, a calculated move to please Trump and grease the...
An SF Chronicle opinion piece says Trump and Epstein may be at the center of the biggest scandal of our time — filled with lies, cover-ups, and underage sex trafficking. But is that really the biggest?
What about ICE abducting Americans off the streets without warrants? Why isn’t that front-page outrage? Is our moral compass broken?
PLUS — it’s time for some ...
Is passion vanishing from modern life? After watching Nonnas, the heartwarming Netflix film about Italian grandmas bringing joy through cooking, I couldn’t help but ask: Who is keeping the flame alive in today’s generation?While 73% of Gen Z say they cook at home, most rely on simple or processed recipes. Millennials cook too, but signature family...
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Superman just had the biggest solo box office opening in franchise history — so why is MAGA calling it a flop? Because Superman actually represents truth, justice, and the real American way — something MAGA no longer believes in.
In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive deep into why the right is melting down over a movie that challenges their distorted vision of patriotism.
PLU...
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