The Ghost Dance of Old Europe: Italy, Germany and Austria

Rybak’s refusal to boycott MGP resurfaces as MIFF uses his quote in pro‑Israel ads amid Eurovision controversy

American Reich, a Queer Murder, and a Investigative Journalism Book

Sex, AI, and the Race to Monetise Intimacy

Avisa Oslo reports that four men in Norway will stand trial over allegations of severe violence and sexual assault against a man in his 20s, with the case set to unfold in court this January.

The Year for Revolutionary Journalism

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Happy New Year! Cooking Healthy, LGBTQ Headlines, and Hope for 2026 Happy New Year! On the first show of the year, we’re starting exactly where so many of us want to be: healthier, grounded, and informed. I’ll show you how to make an easy, delicious lentil pasta dish that’s packed with protein, full of flavor, and simple enough for anyone to cook—perfect for easing into better habits without guilt or extremes. Then Scott Jacobson joins me for This Gay Week, breaking down the LGBTQ stories that are already shaping the start of the new year—from politics to culture to what our community should be watching closely right now. And of course, we’ll take a moment to reflect on what we hope this new year can bring: more health, more honesty, more joy, and more room to just breathe. 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. 📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #HappyNewYear, #NewYearShow, #HealthyCooking, #LentilPasta, #PlantBasedEating, #EasyRecipes, #HealthyHabits, #LGBTQNews, #ThisGayWeek, #QueerVoices, #ProgressiveMedia, #NewsPodcast, #KarelCast, #PodcastClips, #LasVegas, #NewYearReflection, #WellnessJourney, #FoodAndTalk, #LGBTQCommunity, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/Q1JtTF6GUh4

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail, SF Takes on Junk Food, and This Gay Week It’s New Year’s resolution season—but what if making resolutions is actually setting yourself up to fail? As millions promise dramatic life changes, we take a hard look at why New Year’s resolutions often backfire, fuel shame, and create unrealistic expectations instead of real growth. Plus, San Francisco is taking an aggressive stand against junk food, filing lawsuits aimed at companies that profit from unhealthy products. Is this smart public health policy—or government overreach into what we eat? And Scott Jacobson joins me for This Gay Week, breaking down the latest LGBTQ news, culture, and political developments you need to know as we head into the new year. 📌 The Karel Cast is supported by viewer donations at patreon.com/reallykarel 👍 Please watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartMedia, Spreaker, and more. 📺 Live Monday–Thursday at 10:30am PT, with clips on TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer, reporting from Las Vegas with his service dog Ember. #NewYearsResolutions, #MentalHealth, #HealthyLiving, #NewYearMindset, #SelfImprovement, #WellnessCulture, #FoodPolitics, #JunkFood, #SanFrancisco, #PublicHealth, #LGBTQNews, #ThisGayWeek, #ProgressiveMedia, #KarelCast, #NewsPodcast, #EndOfYearReflection, #LasVegas, #CurrentEvents, #LGBTQVoices, #EmberTheServiceDog https://youtube.com/live/UlwnHzE2WL8

Nancy Mace deflects criticism over an airport confrontation by blaming trans people, calling the incident political persecution.

The FDA warned companies selling chest binders to register their products as medical devices. Here's how they're responding.

Remembering Rosa von Praunheim: a significant figure in Berlin's artistic scene who died at eighty-three.

Rob Reiner is remembered for his iconic films and pivotal advocacy for marriage equality following his tragic death in Los Angeles.

Federal judge blocks Georgia’s ban on gender-affirming care in prisons, ruling it unconstitutional and restoring access to hormone therapy.