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 Alex Rodda and raises disturbing questions about social media, bullying, and accountability. In the UK, London Colney cancels its Pride celebration after hate crimes targeting Pride flags spark fear and outrage. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage faces backlash for defending a controversial preacher accused of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Plus, the endless “bathroom wars” continue as another anti-trans law takes effect, Senegal accuses the West of “imposing homosexuality,” and an openly gay 8th grader from Kentucky goes viral for all the right reasons. This episode is passionate, political, emotional, and deeply personal. Watch live weekdays and join the conversation. Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Show streams on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and more. #LGBTQNews #Pride #NigelFarage #AlexRodda #GayWeek #TheKarelShow #LGBTQ, #GayNews, #Pride, #LGBTQNews, #TheKarelShow, #NigelFarage, #AlexRodda, #TrueCrime, #SocialMediaMurders, #PrideFlags, #TransRights, #BathroomBills, #GayRights, #LGBTQCommunity, #Politics, #CultureWar, #UKNews, #AntiLGBTQ, #Equality, #HumanRights, #QueerNews, #LGBTQPolitics, #ViralStory, #Kentucky, #PrideMonth, #BreakingNews, #ProgressiveTalk, #CurrentEvents, #Podcast, #YouTubePodcast https://youtu.be/TqLqvZl9bDU

America at 250: What Exactly Are We Celebrating? | Kitchen Talk With Karel America is about to celebrate its 250th birthday… but what exactly are we celebrating? This week, a massive American flag was draped across Hoover Dam to launch the America 250 festivities. But as drought, climate change, political division, attacks on civil rights, and economic anxiety continue to reshape the country, Karel asks the uncomfortable question many Americans are quietly thinking: Is America truly something to celebrate right now? Broadcasting from the kitchen, Karel mixes food, commentary, politics, history, and real talk as he prepares soup and dives into the contradictions of modern America. From the drying of Lake Mead to the growing divide in the nation, this episode of Kitchen Talk is part cooking show, part social commentary, and completely unfiltered. What does patriotism even mean in 2026? And can a country celebrate freedom while so many feel left behind? Support the show at Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel Watch live Monday through Thursday at 10:30am PST. #America250, #FourthOfJuly, #AmericanPolitics, #KitchenTalk, #TheKarelShow, #HooverDam, #LakeMead, #ClimateChange, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #ProgressiveTalk, #America, #USPolitics, #Drought, #LasVegas, #NewsCommentary, #LiberalTalk, #CivilRights, #AmericanHistory, #Patriotism, #CookingShow, #SoupRecipe, #Politics, #SocialCommentary, #YouTubePodcast, #IndependentMedia, #PoliticalDiscussion, #CultureWar, #RealTalk, #Podcast https://youtube.com/live/zVAPT8CDAMg

The News Is Broken—And It’s Breaking Your Brain BREAKING NEWS!” Every alert is urgent. Every headline is a crisis. Every story is supposedly the end of the world. But what if the real problem isn’t the news… it’s the way the news is built? Today on The Karel Show, we dive into the nonstop outrage machine that modern media has become. Fear, anger, panic, urgency—it’s all engineered to keep you watching, clicking, doom-scrolling and emotionally exhausted. Are we finally tuning out because the news itself is broken? We’ll look at today’s biggest headlines and ask: * Which stories truly matter? * Which are manufactured outrage? * And how much of “breaking news” is actually broken journalism? Also: Primm, Nevada—the once-iconic stop between Las Vegas and California—is becoming a modern ghost town. So what killed it? Bad planning? Changing travel habits? Corporate greed? We’ll break down the slow collapse of a desert landmark. And the Pope issues a massive warning about Artificial Intelligence in a 43,000-word address—and the tech world immediately shrugs it off. Is the Vatican overreacting… or seeing something Silicon Valley refuses to admit? The Karel Show streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST. Support the show at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. #BreakingNews, #MediaBias, #NewsMedia, #DoomScrolling, #MainstreamMedia, #KarelShow, #TheKarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #PrimmNevada, #LasVegas, #GhostTown, #AI, #ArtificialIntelligence, #PopeFrancis, #TechNews, #MediaCulture, #CableNews, #Journalism, #ModernMedia, #FearMongering, #YouTubeNews, #IndependentMedia, #ViralNews, #TrendingNews, #NewsAnalysis, #DigitalCulture, #PodcastShow, #EntertainmentNews, #LGBTQ, #Vegan, #LasVegas https://youtube.com/live/B7hgi4oK08s

This time on Code WACK! For millions of Americans, health care means fighting insurance companies, putting off costly treatment, wondering whether the hospital you prefer is in-network, or fearing financial disaster if you get seriously sick. But what if healthcare worked differently? This is part two of our conversation with Dr. Bernard Ho, an emergency physician in Toronto and vice chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare, a national evidence-based organization working to strengthen Canada’s publicly funded healthcare system. He is a lecturer at the University of Toronto, where he also earned his M.D. Bernard is currently completing his Masters of Public Administration at the Harvard Kennedy School. Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more! And please keep Code WACK! on the air with a tax-deductible donation at heal-ca.org/donate.

40,000 Evacuated After Toxic Tank Threat—Could This Happen In YOUR Neighborhood? A terrifying chemical tank failure in Garden Grove, California forced the evacuation of more than 40,000 people over Memorial Day weekend—including my friend Brandon and his family. Why? Because a massive industrial tank containing highly toxic chemicals was at risk of catastrophic failure. Had it exploded, thousands could have been injured—or worse. So why are dangerous industrial chemicals stored in densely populated neighborhoods? Why are homes, schools, and businesses built around facilities capable of mass disaster? And how many Americans are living next to hidden industrial threats without even knowing it? Today we examine the Garden Grove evacuation, the dangers lurking in cities across America, and why regulators continue allowing hazardous facilities near residential communities. Also: Trump pushes the Abraham Accords as global pressure mounts over Israel and the Middle East. Is diplomacy—or coercion—the real strategy? And I’ve seen what may be the best movie of the year—and no, it’s not another franchise blockbuster. I’ll tell you what surprised me and why you should watch it. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. #GardenGrove, #CaliforniaNews, #BreakingNews, #ChemicalSpill, #ToxicLeak, #MassEvacuation, #EmergencyAlert, #EnvironmentalDisaster, #PublicSafety, #IndustrialAccident, #ToxicChemicals, #NeighborhoodDanger, #TrumpNews, #AbrahamAccords, #MiddleEastNews, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #KarelShow, #TheKarelCast, #YouTubeNews, #ViralNews, #EmergencyResponse, #DisasterZone, #ChemicalPlant, #CaliforniaEmergency, #InvestigativeNews, #HiddenDanger, #MovieReview, #StreamingNow https://youtube.com/live/4lx3aCO3co8

Israel’s Massive Pride Celebration vs Nigeria’s LGBTQ Crackdown | This Gay Week This week on This Gay Week, Karel and journalist Scott Jacobsen report from Kyiv to break down the biggest LGBTQ stories happening around the world — from celebration and visibility to fear and persecution. In Nigeria and Cameroon, LGBTQ prisoners are still being jailed simply for existing. The organization Project Not Alone is working to literally buy freedom for some detainees, but how does that system work, and why are people being abandoned by the world community? Meanwhile, Israel is hosting a massive four-day Pride celebration in Tel Aviv near the Dead Sea, drawing LGBTQ tourists from around the globe. But with tensions exploding across the Middle East, is now the right time for a major international Pride event? Plus: • Marcia Gay Harden delivers an important message for mothers everywhere • LGBTQ youth are damaging their health in record numbers using a legal substance — what is happening? • Global LGBTQ headlines, politics, culture, and human rights stories you need to know Karel and Scott bring perspective, passion, and global insight to the stories shaping LGBTQ life around the world. Support The Karel Cast at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel Subscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel #LGBTQ, #Pride, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #Israel, #TelAvivPride, #Nigeria, #HumanRights, #LGBTQRights, #MiddleEast, #Cameroon, #Equality, #GayCulture, #LGBTQNews, #KarelCast, #ScottJacobsen, #BreakingNews, #GlobalNews, #Pride2026, #TransRights, #Lesbian, #Gay, #Bisexual, #Queer, #Politics, #WorldNews, #LGBTQYouth, #MarciaGayHarden, #Humanity, #Podcast https://youtu.be/StFTPzX3Hig

'BradCast' 5/21/2026: Republicans Are Revolting, with guests Heather Digby Parton and 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 5/21/2026 by Progressive Voices

Medical Mistakes Are America’s 3rd Biggest Killer | My Partner Died 25 Years Ago Today 26-83 A quarter century ago, a preventable medical mistake took the life of my partner, Andrew Lee Howard. Today, medical errors are considered the third leading cause of death in America — behind only heart disease and cancer. How did we get here? Why are so many families still suffering because of mistakes that should never happen? In this deeply personal episode of The Karel Show, I open up about grief, survival, loss, forgiveness, and what it really takes to move forward after tragedy. Twenty-five years later, I’m still learning the lessons Andrew taught me: life is too short for meaningless meetings, everyone should grow something, cooking should come from passion, and even in the face of illness, you still have to get up and live. We also talk about HIV/AIDS, caregiving, resilience, and why love sometimes means accepting people exactly as they are. If you’ve ever lost someone, struggled with grief, or questioned the healthcare system, this episode will hit home. The Karel Show is one of the top independent podcasts covering current events, culture, politics, entertainment, and real life — streaming everywhere from Spotify and Apple Podcasts to iHeartRadio and Spreaker. 🎙️ LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST ❤️ Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel 📺 Subscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel #MedicalMistakes, #HealthcareCrisis, #GriefJourney, #LossAndHealing, #PreventableDeaths, #MedicalError, #HealthcareSystem, #TheKarelShow, #Podcast, #CurrentEvents, #HIVAwareness, #AIDSCrisis, #LoveAndLoss, #MentalHealth, #HealingAfterLoss, #Caregiving, #LGBTQVoices, #PersonalStory, #MedicalNegligence, #HealthCareInAmerica, #IndependentPodcast, #LasVegas, #LifeLessons, #EmotionalHealing, #SurvivingGrief, #HealthcareReform, #PatientSafety, #RealTalk, #HumanStories, #AndrewLeeHoward https://youtube.com/live/pGubauOwfM8

'BradCast' 5/20/2026: Primary Results from Six States; Lawsuit Challenges Trump's $1.8 Billion Taxpayer-Funded Grift Machine by Progressive Voices

Trump’s DOJ Is Paying Jan. 6 Defendants?! America’s Justice System Is Breaking Down The headlines sound unbelievable, but they’re real. Reports now claim DOJ officials told GOP allies that major payouts were coming for January 6 defendants. At the same time, Trump’s Justice Department settlements are reportedly protecting him — and even members of his family — from IRS actions tied to old tax issues and audits. So what message does this send to America? Break the law, become powerful enough, and the system protects you instead of prosecuting you? Karel breaks down why this moment feels less like democracy and more like authoritarianism rewarded. Congress seems frozen. The courts move slowly. And Trump continues turning grievance, chaos, and sedition into profit and power. Plus: • Ebola and Hantavirus fears are rising again — can Americans still trust public health institutions after COVID? • Is the CDC prepared for another real pandemic? • The Mandalorian & Grogu are dominating the box office, but has Star Wars evolved…or completely lost its magic? Politics, culture, media, and reality collide on today’s Karel Cast. Support the show at Patreon.com/ReallyKarel Subscribe at YouTube.com/ReallyKarel #Trump, #January6, #DOJ, #Politics, #BreakingNews, #TrumpNews, #Jan6, #Fascism, #Democracy, #Corruption, #IRS, #Congress, #SupremeCourt, #CDC, #Pandemic, #Ebola, #Hantavirus, #StarWars, #Mandalorian, #Grogu, #PoliticalCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #NewsAnalysis, #TheKarelCast, #AmericanPolitics, #Media, #Authoritarianism, #JusticeSystem, #DemocracyCrisis, #YouTubePolitics https://youtube.com/live/N1CR0zlLBHE