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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 59 MIN

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02

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What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02Every day seems to begin with another headline designed to exhaust us.As Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on American norms continues to dominate the news cycle, it’s easy to wake up angry, anxious, or defeated. But today’s episode asks a different — and necessary — question:What do we still love?What moments in your day bring warmth, comfort, or joy?Is it your dog? Cooking a favorite meal? Sharing food? Small rituals that remind you who you are?In this episode, Karel explores why remembering what we love is an act of resistance — and why grounding ourselves in simple joys may be essential for surviving this political moment.Plus: What do Germany, Turkey, Italy, Brazil, and Mexico all have in common?The answer may surprise you — and reveal something important about culture, food, and national identity.The Karel Cast delivers smart, unfiltered conversation on current events, culture, and modern life — without the shouting.💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT📱 Also on TikTok & InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember nearby.#KarelCast, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpAmerica, #FindingJoy, #MentalHealth, #EverydayJoy, #DogsOfYouTube, #VeganLife, #FoodCulture, #GlobalCulture, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #LGBTQVoices, #MediaCommentary, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #Resilience, #CultureTalk, #DailyPodcasthttps://youtube.com/live/oXggQdlmK9gBecome 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.

What Do We Still Love? A Needed Reset in a Chaotic America | Karel Cast 26-02Every day seems to begin with another headline designed to exhaust us.As Donald Trump’s ongoing assault on American norms continues to dominate the news cycle, it’s easy to wake up angry, anxious, or defeated. But today’s episode asks a different — and necessary — question:What do we still love?What moments in your day bring warmth, comfort, or joy?Is it your dog? Cooking a favorite meal? Sharing food? Small rituals that remind you who you are?In this episode, Karel explores why remembering what we love is an act of resistance — and why grounding ourselves in simple joys may be essential for surviving this political moment.Plus: What do Germany, Turkey, Italy, Brazil, and Mexico all have in common?The answer may surprise you — and reveal something important about culture, food, and national identity.The Karel Cast delivers smart, unfiltered conversation on current events, culture, and modern life — without the shouting.💙 Support the show: patreon.com/reallykarel▶️ Watch, like & subscribe: youtube.com/reallykarelThe Karel Cast streams on all major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Spreaker.📅 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30 AM PT📱 Also on TikTok & InstagramKarel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, broadcasting from Las Vegas — always with his service girl Ember nearby.#KarelCast, #CurrentEvents, #PoliticalCommentary, #TrumpAmerica, #FindingJoy, #MentalHealth, #EverydayJoy, #DogsOfYouTube, #VeganLife, #FoodCulture, #GlobalCulture, #NewsPodcast, #ProgressiveVoices, #LGBTQVoices, #MediaCommentary, #PodcastYouTube, #LasVegasMedia, #Resilience, #CultureTalk, #DailyPodcasthttps://youtube.com/live/oXggQdlmK9gBecome 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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