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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 1H 3M

Dolly Parton’s LGBTQ Legacy, Texas Drag Ban Defeated & Hope for Uganda

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Dolly Parton’s LGBTQ Legacy, Texas Drag Ban Defeated & Hope for Uganda Why did the loss of Dolly Parton resonate so deeply throughout the LGBTQ community? On this edition of “This Gay Week,” Karel and Scott Douglas Jacobsen of The Good Men Project examine Parton’s enduring legacy as an ally—and why the deaths of certain LGBTQ icons and supporters become defining cultural moments. Karel and Scott also explore some of the week’s biggest and most surprising LGBTQ stories from around the world: A Texas judge strikes down the state’s drag ban, cites Dolly Parton, and delivers a priceless response to the governor and other officials. Help is reaching LGBTQ people in Uganda from an unexpected source in the United Kingdom, providing safe housing, food, community, and hope to people facing persecution. And what exactly is a “Holy Phallus”—and why does it have France’s right wing so outraged? Get the stories, context, history, humor, and outspoken commentary on “This Gay Week” with Scott Jacobsen and Karel. Join the conversation in the comments, LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to The Karel Cast, and SHARE it with someone who has an opinion. Support independent media and The Karel Cast: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, and other major streaming platforms. You can also watch on TikTok and Instagram. LIVE Monday through Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Karel is a history-making broadcaster, entertainer, and commentator based in Las Vegas, joined by his service dog, Ember. #DollyParton, #DollyPartonLegacy, #LGBTQ, #LGBTQNews, #LGBTQCommunity, #LGBTQRights, #GayNews, #ThisGayWeek, #ScottJacobsen, #KarelCast, #TheKarelCast, #ReallyKarel, #DragQueens, #DragBan, #TexasDragBan, #TexasPolitics, #Stonewall, #JudyGarland, #LGBTQHistory, #Uganda, #UgandaLGBTQ, #HumanRights, #UnitedKingdom, #France, #FrenchPolitics, #CultureWar, #PoliticalCommentary, #IndependentMedia, #QueerNews, #Pride https://youtube.com/live/Br32aU29yXk

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