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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 48 MIN

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global Backlash

from The Karel Show · host Karel

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global BacklashWhat’s happening to LGBTQ people around the world right now? It’s more intense—and more political—than ever.This week, Karel is joined by Canadian journalist Scott Jacobsen from The Good Men Project for a powerful global conversation on LGBTQ rights, repression, and visibility.👉 A Russian journalist is fined for so-called “LGBTQ propaganda” as the crackdown escalates👉 Donald Trump is reportedly briefed on claims about Iran’s new Supreme Leader—and the dangerous implications of sexuality rumors in that region👉 From India to global trans rights, we break down what’s really happening—and why it matters nowThis isn’t just news—it’s the reality facing LGBTQ communities worldwide.We connect the dots, challenge the narratives, and bring you the stories that often get ignored.👉 Read the full column weekly: goodmenproject.com👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST📱 Also on TikTok & InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.⸻🔥 Hashtags#LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #RussiaNews, #IranNews, #TrumpNews, #TransRights, #IndiaNews, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #LGBTQCommunity, #EqualityMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #QueerNews, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #GlobalPolitics, #HumanRightsWatch, #LGBTQActivism, #QueerVoices, #InternationalNews, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtu.be/Zz0e3Iqq1C8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

🌍 LGBTQ RIGHTS UNDER FIRE: Russia Crackdown, Iran Rumors & Global BacklashWhat’s happening to LGBTQ people around the world right now? It’s more intense—and more political—than ever.This week, Karel is joined by Canadian journalist Scott Jacobsen from The Good Men Project for a powerful global conversation on LGBTQ rights, repression, and visibility.👉 A Russian journalist is fined for so-called “LGBTQ propaganda” as the crackdown escalates👉 Donald Trump is reportedly briefed on claims about Iran’s new Supreme Leader—and the dangerous implications of sexuality rumors in that region👉 From India to global trans rights, we break down what’s really happening—and why it matters nowThis isn’t just news—it’s the reality facing LGBTQ communities worldwide.We connect the dots, challenge the narratives, and bring you the stories that often get ignored.👉 Read the full column weekly: goodmenproject.com👉 Watch, like, and subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarel👉 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel🎙️ The Karel Show streams on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, and Spreaker📡 LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PST📱 Also on TikTok & InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas, alongside his service dog Ember.⸻🔥 Hashtags#LGBTQNews, #GayNews, #GlobalLGBTQ, #LGBTQRights, #HumanRights, #RussiaNews, #IranNews, #TrumpNews, #TransRights, #IndiaNews, #WorldNews, #BreakingNews, #PoliticalNews, #LGBTQCommunity, #EqualityMatters, #LGBTQVoices, #QueerNews, #NewsCommentary, #CurrentEvents, #TheKarelShow, #PodcastLife, #IndependentMedia, #FreeSpeech, #Censorship, #GlobalPolitics, #HumanRightsWatch, #LGBTQActivism, #QueerVoices, #InternationalNews, #EmberDoes_Vegashttps://youtu.be/Zz0e3Iqq1C8Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-karel-show--1368295/support.The Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel and streams live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PST. Available on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Apple Music, Spotify, iHeart Media, Spreaker, and all major platforms.

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