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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.

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60:02

The AWS Meltdown Plus Trump Demolishes Our House

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/21

The AWS Meltdown: $50 Billion Lost and Nobody’s Talking About It | Karel Cast 25-134When Amazon Web Services (AWS) went down, the internet itself nearly broke — apps crashed, transactions froze, and the global economy took a $50 BILLION hit in just hours. But the real story isn’t just about one outage… it’s about how dangerously dependent we’ve become on a single company’s servers.Karel breaks down the truth behind the AWS crash, why it’s scarier than you think, and what it says about the fragile

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59:59

Trump Dumps on “No Kings” — And America Deserves...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/20

Trump Dumps on “No Kings” — And America Deserves Better | Karel Cast 25-133Record-breaking No Kings rallies erupted across the country this weekend — but how did President Trump respond? With an AI video of himself as a king, literally dropping crap on peaceful protestors from Mar-a-Lago.While millions marched for democracy, Speaker Mike Johnson called those Americans “people who hate America.” So the question becomes: if Congress won’t act, how do we remove leaders who openly mock our

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60:22

No Kings: Record Turnout — But Will It Matter? |...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/16

No Kings: Record Turnout — But Will It Matter? | Karel Cast 25-132Thousands are hitting the streets again for the second “No Kings” Rally, and this time, the turnout could break records — over 2,500 events across America. But here’s the real question: will it actually change anything?Karel dives into the heart of the movement — the hope, the energy, and the hard truth about what can and can’t be done to stop authoritarian overreach. As Trump flexes more power and the U.S. military obeys increasingly

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60:01

The #1 Thing We’re Ignoring — And It’s Killing Us |...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/15

The #1 Thing We’re Ignoring — And It’s Killing Us | Karel Cast 25-131We talk about money, politics, and power — but the one thing that truly matters to every human being is being ignored: our health. 💔In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel breaks down why our daily priorities have shifted away from the most essential thing we have — our own well-being. From the food we eat to how we move (or don’t), we’re letting modern life destroy the very thing that keeps us alive.Why do we put work, tech, and

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60:05

We Say We Care About Kids — But Do We Really? | Karel...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/14

We Say We Care About Kids — But Do We Really? | Karel Cast 25-130Politicians scream about “protecting kids” — from drag queens, books, or healthcare — but ignore the one thing that truly shapes their future: what’s in their hands every day. From social media to screen addiction, billionaires are profiting while an entire generation pays the price.Karel exposes the hypocrisy of a society that pretends to care while letting our children’s mental health, attention spans, and futures crumble — all in

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59:58

🔥 The Blame Stops With Us: Why We’re All The Problem...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/13

🔥 The Blame Stops With Us: Why We’re All The Problem | Karel Cast 25-129 We love to point fingers — at killers, politicians, billionaires, or entire movements — but what if we’re the real monsters? In this episode, Karel takes inspiration from a chilling speech in Monster: The Ed Gein Story to explore how humanity keeps creating villains to avoid facing its own reflection. From school shootings and political chaos to endless wars and poverty — all solvable, yet unsolved — he asks the question no

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59:24

🔥 Katie Porter Scandal EXPOSES Why Democrats Keep...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/09

🔥 Katie Porter Scandal EXPOSES Why Democrats Keep Losing | Karel Cast 25-128Democrats are eating their own — again. As California’s Katie Porter faces criticism for a so-called “scandal,” even fellow Democrats are turning on her. But let’s be real — in the age of Trump, where threats, lies, and corruption barely make headlines, why are Democrats still obsessed with appearing perfect?Karel dives into how Democrats keep sabotaging themselves — from overreacting to minor controversies to refusing to

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59:59

Poverty Is Weeding Out Seniors

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/08

💀 Poverty Is Killing America’s Seniors | Karel Cast 25-127New research reveals a heartbreaking truth: poor and middle-income seniors are dying years earlier than wealthy Americans. Poverty is literally killing our elders — and no one in power seems to care. Karel exposes how inequality, housing costs, and healthcare failures are quietly shortening lives across the country.Plus — the Supreme Court’s next move could protect so-called “conversion therapy,” prioritizing free speech over human dignity

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59:59

⚠️ America’s Real Threat: The Enemy Within the Ranks...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/07

⚠️ America’s Real Threat: The Enemy Within the Ranks | Karel Cast 25-126Trump is reportedly pushing to use U.S. troops against U.S. citizens, even hinting at invoking the Insurrection Act of 1807. Courts and governors are resisting — but what’s the endgame? Is this a political stunt, or the most dangerous power grab in modern American history? Karel breaks it all down, exposing what may be the greatest internal threat to democracy we’ve ever faced.Plus — America’s true obsession: serial killers

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60:06

🌎 The Diet That Could Save 15 Million Lives AND the...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/06

🌎 The Diet That Could Save 15 Million Lives AND the Planet | Karel Cast 25-125Can what’s on your plate really save the world? The EAT-Lancet Commission—over 70 leading scientists—says yes. Their new “Planetary Diet” could stop 15 million deaths a year and drastically cut climate damage. But here’s the catch: it demands a complete shift in how we grow, eat, and think about food.Karel breaks down the report, explains why the current food system is killing both people and the planet, and reveals why

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60:00

Is Pet Ownership Just for the Rich?

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/02

Is Pet Ownership Only for the Rich? Rising Vet Costs, Shutdown & Global Conflicts | Karel Cast 25-124Pets bring joy, comfort, and real health benefits to our lives—but are they becoming luxuries only the wealthy can afford? In this episode of The Karel Cast, we dive into the skyrocketing costs of pet ownership: from veterinary bills to pet insurance that now runs $100–$250 per month. With MARS Inc. (yes, the candy company) owning nearly half of U.S. veterinary clinics, is the system stacked

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60:09

Enemy Within? Trump, Government Shutdown & Sean...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/10/01

Enemy Within? Trump, Government Shutdown & Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing | Karel Cast 25-123Who exactly is America’s “enemy within”? Donald Trump told military leaders to prepare for internal enemies—but does that mean everyday citizens, immigrants, or simply anyone who disagrees with him? This episode dives deep into the dangerous rhetoric that blurs the line between democracy and authoritarianism.Meanwhile, the U.S. government is shut down—again. But this time, Trump appears ready to weaponize

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30:05

America’s Societal Meltdown Explained | Karel Cast...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/30

America’s Societal Meltdown Explained | Karel Cast 25-122Are we living in the most triggered era in American history? From outrage over a simple cotton plant in a hotel hallway to MAGA backlash against Bad Bunny performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, the culture wars never stop. Add in mass sho0tings at churches and politicians calling for more armed police, and you start to see a disturbing pattern: America has become addicted to being offended.In this episode of The Karel Cast, Karel dives

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29:50

America Isn’t the Country You Think It Is | Karel...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/29

America Isn’t the Country You Think It Is | Karel Cast 25-121America loves to call itself the “greatest country in the world”—but the numbers tell a different story. Over 350 mass shootings this year, a wannabe tyrant in the Oval Office, and a Supreme Court that props up a far-right agenda. 70% of our infrastructure is outdated, we lack public transportation, and universal health care is still a dream—while we remain #1 for medical bankruptcies.The reality? 80% of Americans don’t have enough to

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30:06

America Isn’t Ready for 124 Million Seniors | Karel...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/25

America Isn’t Ready for 124 Million Seniors | Karel Cast 25-120Over 37% of Americans are now over 50—that’s 124 million people—and the cracks in our system are showing. Social Security is running dry, affordable home health care barely exists for the middle class, and state-sponsored elder care is almost nonexistent. Meanwhile, medicine is lagging behind in treating the illnesses most affecting older Americans.The truth is clear: America is not ready for the greying of its population, and the

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30:00

President Crybaby Melts Down Again While America...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/24

President Crybaby Melts Down Again While America Suffers | Karel Cast 25-119Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC—but instead of focusing on America’s real crises, the President is throwing another tantrum. From the U.N. stage to cable news, he’s still whining about an election he lost years ago while ignoring soaring grocery prices, housing insecurity, healthcare failures, and global unrest.Karel asks: how much longer can MAGA followers defend a leader who only cries for himself, never for the victims of

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30:10

Modern Life Is Making You Sick | Karel Cast 25-118

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/23

Modern Life Is Killing Us: Why Your Body Can’t Keep Up | Karel Cast 25-118Human bodies haven’t changed in 100,000 years, but our world has. From the rise of agriculture just 10,000 years ago to nonstop modern stress, tech overload, and processed living, we’re locked in an evolutionary mismatch—and it’s making us sick. Obesity, depression, cancer, and anxiety aren’t just random—they’re signs our environment is outpacing our biology.Karel breaks down why life today feels like an uphill battle, how

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30:03

🔥 MAGA Mourns While Trump Threatens America’s Future...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/22

🔥 MAGA Mourns While Trump Threatens America’s Future | Karel Cast 25-117Tens of thousands turned out to mourn their MAGA hero, but Trump couldn’t resist making it all about himself—attacking opponents and fueling division. From heads of state at a private funeral to Trump’s ominous remarks, the signs of America’s slide toward autocracy are louder than ever. Why are Democrats silent? What exactly are they waiting for?Meanwhile, citizenship is openly for sale—$1 million gets you a passport while poor

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30:06

⏩ RIP Free Speech in America? Kimmel, Kirk & the...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/18

⏩ RIP Free Speech in America? Kimmel, Kirk & the Crackdown | Karel Cast 25-116Is free speech officially on life support in the USA? Jimmy Kimmel makes a factual statement about Charlie Kirk and suddenly his show is “pulled indefinitely.” Meanwhile, politicians are pushing new definitions of “hate speech,” platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and AI moderation systems are flagging content left and right, and Sinclair is planning a national tribute to Kirk while demanding donations.Karel unpacks the

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29:59

⏩ Should You Leave America? Life on a Sinking Ship |...

The Karel Cast ·

2025/09/17

⏩ Should You Leave America? Life on a Sinking Ship | Karel Cast 25-115America feels more divided and unstable than ever. With politics in chaos and leadership failing to unite, many are asking: is it time to leave the USA? Becoming an expat may not be as impossible as it sounds — jobs, communities, and opportunities exist around the world. So what’s really stopping you from getting off a sinking ship?In today’s Karel Cast, we explore the growing conversation about leaving America, what holds people

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