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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 59 MIN

“Social Media Is Broken… And We All Know It”

from The Karel Show · host Karel

“Social Media Is Broken… And We All Know It”Is social media toxic—or is it just reflecting who we’ve become?From influencers to everyday users, the #1 complaint is the same: the comments are out of control. Hate, misinformation, bots, and constant negativity have turned platforms into something many no longer recognize.And some of the biggest stars in the world have walked away.Celebrities like George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Gosling, Cate Blanchett, Harrison Ford, Emma Stone, Daniel Day-Lewis, and artists like Adele and Jack White have either avoided social media or stepped away from it entirely.Now, experts are recommending no one under 13 should even use it.So what happened?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down whether social media is the problem—or if it’s simply exposing something deeper about culture itself.Plus:* A reporter quits social media for two weeks—what happens to the brain?* More turmoil in the Trump cabinet—what’s really going on?* Why new data suggests Americans may be richer than they think—and why it’s misleading👉 Article referenced:https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/rich-household-heres-income-takes-154617254.htmlThe Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas.#SocialMedia, #ToxicCulture, #OnlineHate, #InternetCulture, #DigitalLife, #KarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #MediaAnalysis, #Influencers, #CancelCulture, #MentalHealth, #OnlineHarassment, #TechNews, #CulturalCommentary, #TrendingNow, #YouTubeNews, #CurrentEvents, #Debate, #Society, #ModernLife, #NewsUpdate, #ViralTopics, #DigitalDetox, #BreakingNews, #Opinion, #Politics, #PopCulture, #Media, #Truth, #Discussionhttps://youtube.com/live/Jb0q_XLiMBoBecome 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.

“Social Media Is Broken… And We All Know It”Is social media toxic—or is it just reflecting who we’ve become?From influencers to everyday users, the #1 complaint is the same: the comments are out of control. Hate, misinformation, bots, and constant negativity have turned platforms into something many no longer recognize.And some of the biggest stars in the world have walked away.Celebrities like George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Keanu Reeves, Ryan Gosling, Cate Blanchett, Harrison Ford, Emma Stone, Daniel Day-Lewis, and artists like Adele and Jack White have either avoided social media or stepped away from it entirely.Now, experts are recommending no one under 13 should even use it.So what happened?In this episode of The Karel Show, we break down whether social media is the problem—or if it’s simply exposing something deeper about culture itself.Plus:* A reporter quits social media for two weeks—what happens to the brain?* More turmoil in the Trump cabinet—what’s really going on?* Why new data suggests Americans may be richer than they think—and why it’s misleading👉 Article referenced:https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/rich-household-heres-income-takes-154617254.htmlThe Karel Show is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarelWatch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Show is heard on all streaming platforms: Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker and more.Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PSTAlso on TikTok and InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas.#SocialMedia, #ToxicCulture, #OnlineHate, #InternetCulture, #DigitalLife, #KarelShow, #NewsCommentary, #MediaAnalysis, #Influencers, #CancelCulture, #MentalHealth, #OnlineHarassment, #TechNews, #CulturalCommentary, #TrendingNow, #YouTubeNews, #CurrentEvents, #Debate, #Society, #ModernLife, #NewsUpdate, #ViralTopics, #DigitalDetox, #BreakingNews, #Opinion, #Politics, #PopCulture, #Media, #Truth, #Discussionhttps://youtube.com/live/Jb0q_XLiMBoBecome 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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