'BradCast' 1/21/2026: World Turning Against Self-Destructing U.S. Under Trump by Progressive Voices

Why Kids Are Spiraling, Markets Are Crashing & Adults Won’t Step Up | The Karel Show 26-7

Something is breaking — socially, politically, and economically — and today’s episode connects the dots.

In Las Vegas, a man is suing the families of seven teens after a violent park attack. It’s not an isolated incident. I’ve been attacked twice by kids on e-bikes myself. Across the country, young people are acting out with little consequence, little guidance, and little accountability — often raised by overwhelmed adults who were never prepared to raise anyone at all.

We also look at Brooklyn Beckham going public in a way that reflects a much larger generational unraveling — and ask what happens when kids are raised by kids in a culture with no guardrails.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump tanked the markets, threatened Greenland (yes, again), and sparked renewed calls — including from a sitting Senator — to invoke the 25th Amendment. Congress, as usual, does nothing. As conditions escalate rapidly, the question isn’t if this gets worse — it’s who will finally act.

We also break down:

• Peet’s Coffee closing Bay Area locations

• Starbucks downsizing nationwide

• Whether the era of $10 coffee is finally ending

• And yes — a determined coyote trying to reach Alcatraz 🐺 (so naturally, we bake him treats)

The Karel Show is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

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Leslie is joined by Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the 63 Unions and 15 million members of the AFL-CIO.

The two review President Trump's first year of his second term, and how it's been filled with relentless attacks on workers during his pursuit of 'Project 2025.'

However, they also discuss how the labor movement is fighting back, and winning!

The administration:

- committed the single biggest-act of union-busting in history,

- launched a brutal assault on immigrants and communities across the country,

- ripped health care from millions,

- made billionaires richer and corporations more powerful,

- moved to unleash untested AI technology,

- And dismantled government agencies that provide essential services.

President Trump promised to “make America affordable again,” but instead, he spent a year driving up costs, holding down wages and letting jobs disappear—including jobs that would keep energy bills from skyrocketing.

But in the face of relentless attacks on our livelihoods and freedoms, workers are turning to unions to fight back. And we’re winning.

In December we saw the first sprouts of victory when a bipartisan group of lawmakers canceled votes on the SCORE Act, succumbing to pressure after months of organizing from the labor movement. Then before the year ended, a group of bipartisan lawmakers passed a discharge petition advancing one of labor's top priorities: restoring federal workers collective bargaining rights.

At the beginning of 2026, we saw lawmakers in the house rally around an extension of the ACA tax credits and a band of Republicans come together to sink a series of anti-worker labor bills.

The website for the AFL-CIO is AFLCIO.org and their handle on Blue Sky is @AFLCIO.org. Their handle on Facebook, Instagram and X is @AFLCIO. Jody's handle on Blue Sky is @guerino.bsky.social.

'BradCast' 1/20/2026: Trump Admin's Endless Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Elections by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/20/2026 by Progressive Voices

Don Lemon Targeted, Nicki Minaj Melts Down & MAGA Shows Its Hand | Karel Cast 26-06

Journalism is under attack — and this episode shows exactly how and why.

After Don Lemon covered a protest involving an ICE agent who also serves as a pastor, right-wing outrage machines went into overdrive. The backlash escalated so far that the DOJ reportedly sent a letter and placed Lemon on a list — simply for doing his job as a journalist. That alone should alarm anyone who believes in a free press.

Then Nicki Minaj inserted herself into the moment with a homophobic attack that revealed far more about MAGA culture than about its target. As political loyalty collides with personal grievance, the mask slips — again.

We also break down new revelations surrounding Donald Trump and his fixation on the Nobel Prize, including texts that shed light on his bizarre Greenland rhetoric and international posturing.

On a lighter (and very Karel) note:

• Learn how to make homemade dog biscuits to save money

• A special EPK feature on my new single “I Dance Because”, honoring those we danced with — and those we dance for now

The Karel Cast is live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST, streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Spreaker, and more — and simulcast on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

If you value independent journalism, consider supporting the show at patreon.com/reallykarel — and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share.

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The Unraveling of a Presidency | The Karel Show 26-05

The signs are no longer subtle — the Trump presidency is coming apart, fast.

Across the globe, Europe prepares economic countermeasures as it becomes clear that intimidation no longer works. NATO moves to defend Greenland, responding to unprecedented threats and destabilization. At home, Minneapolis refuses to back down in the face of aggressive ICE tactics, while approval ratings sink to historic lows.

The bluster is fading. The consequences are real.

What’s emerging is a dangerous truth: a would-be authoritarian pushing boundaries — and a world that is finally pushing back.

So where is Congress?

When does the legislative branch step up and prove it is not afraid to do its job?

In the second half of the show, Karel looks inward — at a country that increasingly rejects education, culture, art, reading, and empathy, and instead celebrates ignorance and cruelty. How did America lose its sense of class, curiosity, and shared values — and can it be reclaimed?

The Karel Show delivers unfiltered, thoughtful commentary on politics, culture, and modern life — without the shouting.

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'BradCast' 1/15/2026: A Cornered Rat: Trump threatens MN, NATO, World, w/ Heather Digby Parton, 'Driftglass' by Progressive Voices

Green News Report 1/15/2026 by Progressive Voices

Iran, Israel & the CIA: When “Conspiracy” Starts Sounding Plausible | The Karel Show

The word conspiracy gets thrown around easily — but sometimes the real-world facts are disturbing enough on their own.

As protests erupt in Iran, the political fallout gives Donald Trump fresh justification to escalate tensions. The question becomes: who benefits if conflict expands? Israel? The United States? Powerful interests that thrive on instability?

Karel examines why so many people are now willing to believe scenarios that once felt unthinkable — and what it says about the era we’re living in.

Meanwhile, the Senate makes a stunning move that effectively gives Trump wide latitude in Venezuela, raising serious questions about power, resources, and accountability — and why so few seem to be paying attention.

Also in this episode:

• Why the facts are often scarier than conspiracy theories

• Why Karel is skeptical of CBS News’ reporting on the alleged “internal bleeding” of an ICE officer

• Voting season for the SAG Awards and Dorian Awards — and why this year’s film slate feels oddly underwhelming

The Karel Show delivers thoughtful, unfiltered commentary on global politics, media narratives, and culture — without the shouting or fear-bait.

💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel

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Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember by his side.

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