🎙️ Why Media Ignores You After 54 (Even When You’re the One Watching)

When you don’t count.

We have an 80 year old President and another one just as old lost in 2024. 

Our Congress, House and Senate’s, average age is 57.9 in the House and 63.9 in the Senate. Cher is almost 80 and is all over media. Even the Super Bowl is 60. 

But as consumers, particularly of media, they don’t count. And if you’re over 54, neither do you. Because the key demographic for TV, Streaming services, Radio, for all media is 25-54. 

And yet, we consume more of all of it. For instance, ABC World News tonight gets 9.244 million viewers but only 1.182 in the “key” demographic. So 8.1m over 54 and under 25 viewers and yet, they program for the 1.182m, not you, or them.

Why doesn’t the actual audience count? And it’s not just entertainment, advertising, marketing, billboards, TV ads, almost any commercial media aims at 25-54, or even younger. The reason? They think they have the most money, in their prime, making the money, working. Well, it’s a new world. 

And in this one, it seems that it’s the over 54 crowd that is actually engaged, involved, brand loyal and consuming regular media over online. This disconnect is why media is failing.

We also cover:

• How media’s outdated ad models are tanking profits.

• Why older consumers are more loyal, more engaged, and totally ignored.

• The end of Gay Days Orlando after 35 years, and how Trump and Project 2025 are behind it.

🎧 Listen, learn, and get loud. Because if you’re over 54, you’re STILL here—and you still matter.

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Trump’s Racist AI Post Backfires — Bad Bunny’s Global Takeover & Today’s News
Donald Trump crossed yet another line after sharing an AI-generated image that dehumanized the Obamas — then doubled down, insisting he “did nothing wrong.” The backlash? Predictable from MAGA, but far more dangerous for Trump among independents, moderates, and key voting blocs who once supported him.
Has Trump finally gone too far for swing voters and Hispanic communities? The evidence suggests yes. As his coalition shrinks, Trump appears to be campaigning solely to the ugliest fringe of his base — while Republican leaders once again remain silent. That silence could cost them everything, because both the House and Senate are very much in play in the upcoming midterms.
Meanwhile, Bad Bunny proved culture doesn’t ask permission. His Super Bowl moment captivated a global audience — and despite claims from conservative media, the world didn’t collapse. We break down what the numbers actually show versus what certain outlets want to be true.
Plus: a sharp look at the day’s top headlines, media spin, and what actually matters.
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🎬 That’s Entertainment! Super Bowl, Melania, Miss Piggy & YouTube’s Box Office Takeover
From the Super Bowl’s halftime hype to the controversy around Melania the documentary, this episode of The Karel Show dives into the biggest stories in entertainment right now.
💥 Who’s really watching the Super Bowl for football anymore? It’s all about the commercials and halftime—this year featuring Bad Bunny. Don’t know who that is? You will.
🎥 Is Melania a real documentary or slick political propaganda? With Amazon pulling it from some theaters, even the New York Times says we’re missing the bigger picture.
🐷 Miss Piggy is gracing Vogue and reclaiming the spotlight as the most fabulous foam diva on TV—let’s talk about her iconic status.
📽️ Iron Lung, the #1 movie this week, was made by a YouTuber. Is this the moment YouTube fully becomes Hollywood’s rival?
😱 Plus, there’s a new Exorcist movie starring Scarlett Johansson—why are studios obsessed with reboots, and what movies actually scared you to death?
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The Deadly Price of Being Thin: GLP-1s, Wegovy & the Weight Loss Trap
Why are people literally dying to be thin? In this eye-opening episode of The Karel Cast, we dive deep into the dangers behind the newest weight-loss craze—GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic. While they promise miracle results, these injections are linked to serious side effects, including hundreds of deaths.
From the dark history of Fen-Phen and Dexatrim to today’s injectable solutions, we expose the medical risks, the psychological toll, and the false hope sold to millions who simply want to lose 30 or 40 pounds. Is being thin worth risking your pancreas, gallbladder—or your life?
PLUS: It’s time to talk about E-scooters, E-bikes, and other mobility devices that are flooding public spaces and hospitals. Who’s regulating them? And what can we do about the growing risks?
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🔥 Trump Wants Federal Control of Elections? Here’s Why It’s Terrifying
Trump is pushing to put the federal government in charge of U.S. elections—despite the Constitution explicitly saying otherwise. With Tulsi Gabbard now tied to election raids in Georgia, and authoritarian moves stacking up, what’s the real endgame? Karel breaks it down.
Also in this episode:
🗞️ Shocking news about Savannah Guthrie’s mother
🧨 The Clintons are set to testify about Epstein—what could they even say?
😟 How to fight off the mental fatigue and anxiety of living in 2026’s political chaos
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🎤 Grammys 2026 Flop? Melania’s Grift Exposed | Karel Cast
After 42 years of watching and attending the Grammy Awards, this may be the first time I left wondering—what happened to Music’s Biggest Night? From lackluster performances to social media influencers playing rockstar, the Grammys have changed… and not for the better.
As a longtime voting member and music creator, I break down the highs and many lows of this year’s show, from Bruno Mars to Sabrina Carpenter to Chappell Roan, and ask: Has the Grammy lost its soul?
Then—Melania Trump’s so-called “documentary” is making millions at the box office, despite being critically panned. Is it a scam? A grift? Or something worse? I’ve got receipts.
Plus, Trump is shuttering the Kennedy Center, Epstein’s files keep naming names (including his), and the silence is deafening.
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Shut It Down to Stop ICE—And How to Not Die While Saving the Planet | The Karel Show
At this point, there’s only one real move left: shut it down.
Democrats have the power to defund DHS and ICE, but it means being willing to shut down the government and force Republicans to finally blink. And here’s the truth: the public is with them. For millions of Americans, the federal government has become more destructive than helpful — and surrendering again would be unforgivable.
If it takes a shutdown to:
• Withdraw ICE
• End masked, unaccountable enforcement
• Stop a President from operating what looks like a private army
Then Democrats should hold the line and not give in. Do whatever it takes to stop the madness.
But it’s not all politics today.
We also turn to something deeply personal and hopeful: How Not to Die, the new documentary exploring plant-based eating for human health and the planet. The film is airing on UnChainedTV, and we’re joined by its founder and president Jane Velez-Mitchell to talk about why food choices matter — for longevity, climate, and our future.
Because surviving this moment isn’t just about politics — it’s also about how we live, eat, and care for ourselves and each other.
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Why Democrats Keep Losing: Abandoning Voters, Misreading Power & Repeating the Same Errors | The Karel Show
At a recent California forum featuring Democratic candidates for governor, LGBTQ issues weren’t mentioned at all. Not once. That silence says more than any speech.
Then Elizabeth Warren suggested that to “win,” Democrats should abandon social issues and focus only on affordability. The strategy? Shed the so-called distractions, chase the middle, and assume marginalized voters have nowhere else to go.
That logic is exactly how Democrats lose.
When core voters feel erased, they don’t switch parties — they stay home. And staying home is how elections are lost. Again.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump retreats in Minneapolis — but is it far too late? And as Democrats threaten to fire or impeach Kristi Noem, a simple question hangs in the air: if the votes exist to impeach her, why not him?
We also break down a viral Reddit post mocking The Farmer’s Wife over a $22 grilled cheese — a pile-on that led to both locations shutting down. Why are individual restaurants being publicly shamed while massive grocery chains and corporate food pricing escape the same scrutiny?
This episode asks a hard but necessary question:
When will Democrats stop misreading their own coalition — and start fighting like they actually want to win?
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Way Too Little, Far Too Late: Power, Blood, and Corporate Cowardice | The Karel Show
Now they want investigations. Now they want resignations.
Now — after the damage is done.
As Bovino is reportedly pushed back to the border and toward a quiet retirement, Republicans are suddenly calling for accountability and privately urging Kristi Noem to step down. Why the sudden concern? Because they smell blood in the water ahead of the midterms — and they’re trying to save themselves.
It won’t work.
They waited too long. Two people are dead. The videos are clear. And no one has been prosecuted for what appear to be killings carried out under the direction — and encouragement — of an out-of-control President and his inner circle. This isn’t politics. It’s responsibility — and it’s being dodged in real time.
Then there’s Apple.
I’ve been an Apple user since the Lisa. I literally have an Apple tattoo. But watching Tim Cook hand Trump a trophy — and then attend a Melania movie premiere at the White House — raises a serious question: does Apple’s leadership still understand its own users, values, or audience? Because right now, it looks like moral surrender dressed up as neutrality.
Plus:
• Alex Honnold climbs a skyscraper without a rope
• Netflix pays for it — and profits from it
• Should this kind of extreme risk be encouraged, monetized, and broadcast?
This episode asks a simple question that applies to politics, corporations, and media alike:
When accountability finally arrives, why is it always too little — and far too late?
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How Congress Can Stop ICE Abuses—And Why It Must Act Now | The Karel Show
Let’s be clear: border enforcement and legal immigration are not the problem.
Violent criminals, drug traffickers, and human traffickers should not be on our streets. That’s not controversial.
What is the problem is how ICE is operating — and Congress has the power to stop it. Now.
With the January 31 funding deadline approaching, Congress needs 60 votes to fund DHS/ICE. If Democrats vote no, the votes aren’t there — and ICE is defunded. That’s not radical. It’s constitutional leverage. Afterward, Congress can rebuild immigration enforcement the right way: clear rules, real oversight, and accountability that protects both public safety and human rights.
We also address why Kristi Noem has failed as a leader in this moment — and why resignation or impeachment should be on the table when leadership enables harm instead of preventing it.
Immigration reform is one thing.
Removing criminals is one thing.
Killing civilians is another — and it must stop.
Plus: why has air travel become so miserable? From shrinking seats to engineered discomfort, we unpack why airlines seem determined to make flying unbearable — and who’s letting them get away with it.
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