In a United States where the presidential administration is comfortable arresting sitting members of Congress and tackling sitting senators who dare ask a question at a press conference, and where they’ve called the military into the streets against American citizens, it’s hard to believe anything more can happen, but you may rest assured it will. Today’s commentary deals specifically with the ongoing ICE raids. This is important. We must all stand together, or we will surely hang separately. Until January, this was all unthinkable, but here we are. Give a listen and get ready to exercise your Constitutional right to speak and assemble.

🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous Moves | Karel Cast Ep. 25-79

As all eyes lock on Los Angeles and the chaos surrounding ICE raids, something far more dangerous brews behind the scenes. The U.S. is quietly evacuating embassies in Iran — a classic signal that conflict may be imminent. Are we watching a modern Wag the Dog scenario play out while the media diverts our attention?

Also in this episode:

✈️ A chilling air disaster kills 243 — but one person survives. Is it fate…or something stranger?

🕒 Would you install an app that predicts your death date? I did. And I’ll tell you what it said.

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🚨 War With Iran? LA ICE Raids Distract From Dangerous Moves | Karel Cast Ep. 25-79

As all eyes lock on Los Angeles and the chaos surrounding ICE raids, something far more dangerous brews behind the scenes. The U.S. is quietly evacuating embassies in Iran — a classic signal that conflict may be imminent. Are we watching a modern Wag the Dog scenario play out while the media diverts our attention?

Also in this episode:

✈️ A chilling air disaster kills 243 — but one person survives. Is it fate…or something stranger?

🕒 Would you install an app that predicts your death date? I did. And I’ll tell you what it said.

🔥 Don’t miss a minute of this jam-packed Karel Cast. Hit Subscribe, share, and support at patreon.com/reallykarel.

📺 Watch every episode at youtube.com/reallykarel

🎙️ Listen wherever you get podcasts — Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and more

📱 Follow Karel on TikTok and Instagram for daily insights

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How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it?

Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in crafting and reintroducing the House Medicare for All bill in 2023. With a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, she brings both scientific rigor and firsthand policy experience to this eye-opening conversation.

Check out the Transcript and Show Notes for more!

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How are big insurance companies dodging the very rules meant to protect patients — and turning our health care system into a profit machine for Wall Street? What can we the people do to stop it?

Join us as we dive into the dark side of corporate loopholes, for-profit health care, and policy failure with Rachel Madley, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the Center for Health and Democracy. A former FDA staffer and health policy advisor to Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Rachel played a key role in crafting and reintroducing the House Medicare for All bill in 2023. With a PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Columbia University, she brings both scientific rigor and firsthand policy experience to this eye-opening conversation.

🔴 Trump’s Real Plan for Power EXPOSED | Karel Cast Ep. 25-78

Donald Trump isn’t focused on fixing immigration — he had four years to do that and did nothing. So what is his endgame? It’s all about one thing: Power.

In this episode, I lay out exactly how Trump plans to hold onto power — and why we should all be paying attention.

PLUS: Is it wrong to focus on joy and positivity in a world filled with political chaos and daily trauma? We explore the idea of choosing happiness without becoming blind to reality — and whether that’s a form of “hypernormalization.”

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Gavin vs Trump: Why Newsom Stands Alone Against MAGA Madness | Karel Cast 25-78

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Why is Gavin Newsom the only one standing up to Trump and the MAGA machine? Today, House Speaker Mike Johnson invoked a vile image—saying Newsom should be “tarred and feathered,” a punishment once used on runaway slaves. The attack is more than words—it’s a dangerous escalation.

As Trump’s authoritarian grip tightens, where is the resistance? Why does it feel like Newsom is fighting alone while the rest of the country spirals into chaos under MAGA control?

In this episode of the Karel Cast, we break down:

• The disturbing language from GOP leaders

• Why Newsom’s defiance matters more than ever

• How Trumpism continues to fail Americans: rising costs, broken systems, and growing division

• And most importantly—why we must ask: Where is everyone else?

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The guest host for today's show is Brad Bannon. Brad runs Bannon Communications Research, a polling, message development and media firm which helps labor unions, progressive issue groups and Democratic candidates win public affairs and political campaigns. His show, 'Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon,' airs every Monday from 3-4pm ET. 

Brad is first joined by CNN Military Analyst Cedric Leighton.

Col. Leighton (USAF-Ret.) gives the latest updates on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine.  

He also discusses President Trump having tanks roll into Washington D.C. for the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Army (but also for his own birthday, which is the same day as the parade).

Finally, the two discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics.

 

Then, Brad is joined by Tara Devlin, the host of the podcast, 'TARABUSTER.'

The two discuss the meltdown between President Trump and Elon Musk, as well as how the mainstream media now seems to cover Billionaires like the third branch of Government.

They also discuss the Trump administration siccing 2,000 National Guard troops on protesters who were demonstrating against the administration's deportation tactics. 

Col. Cedric Leighton is the Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 27 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. His website is www.CedricLeighton.com and his handle on BlueSky is @CedricLeighton. bsky.social. 

Tara Devlin is a New York City based comedian, writer, and host of the unapologetically-liberal podcast "TARABUSTER.”

Tarabuster is 5-star viewer-reviewed and 100% viewer-supported.

Help keep the REAL liberal media going – and growing – by becoming a Patron of Tarabuster at Patreon.com/TaraDevlin.

You can follow Tara on BlueSky at @tarabuster.bsky.social and on Instagram at @Taradackty.

Brad writes a political column every Sunday for 'The Hill.' 

He's on the National Journal's panel of political insiders and is a national political analyst for WGN TV and Radio in Chicago and KNX Radio in Los Angeles. You can read Brad's columns at www.MuckRack.com/Brad-Bannon. His handle on BlueSky is @bradbannon.bsky.social.

Trump Wages War With California Uses Troops As Personal Army | Karel Cast 25-77

Donald Trump has activated the National Guard under a rarely-used Title X order—and he’s sending them into California, targeting Governor Newsom in what many are calling a personal war disguised as immigration enforcement. This alarming move mirrors the darkest chapters of history, echoing tactics used in 1930s Germany.

Is this the beginning of a constitutional crisis? Is Trump creating his own private army to cement power and secure a third term?

Also in this episode: the influencer world turns deadly on the Las Vegas Strip—violence caught on camera, clout-chasing gone too far.

👊 Join the conversation that pulls no punches.

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🇺🇸 Does America Have Just 1,251 Days Left? | Karel Cast Ep. 25-76

It’s been 209 days since Donald Trump returned to power — and with 1,251 days left in his term, America faces a crisis like never before. From LGBTQ+ hatred and xenophobic travel bans to attacks on reproductive rights and democracy itself, this presidency feels like an unrelenting nightmare. Can our nation survive the next 1,251 days?

In today’s Karel Cast, we break down the damage already done — and what’s at stake if we don’t stand up. From climate denial to defunding healthcare, the assault is daily. So we ask: Will America make it to the next election intact?

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