The Karel Show

The Karel Show 11-9-09 PARTIAL Hour 2: Afghanistan

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:51 -0800

30,000 more troops? Is this the change we wanted? Is it worth one more life or dollar?

Karel Show 11-9-09 PARTIAL Hour 1 Religion

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:13:11 -0800

A muslim kills christians and it's an American Jihad. What about Christians that kill muslims?

The Karel Show 11-6-09 Hour 1: The Pressure Cooker Pops Again

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:16:14 -0800

A muslim shooter in Tx? A catholic in Orlando who's bankrupt? The pressure cooker is cracking.

The Karel Show 11-6-09 Hour 2: The Fourth Kind Flops

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:14:59 -0800

Aliens have never abducted a human, and Nome is not alien central. DIscuss.

The Karel Show 11-5-09 Hour 1: Tragedy in Fort Hood

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:55:38 -0800

A soldier goes berzerk and kills others in Ft. Hood. Karel lived there and uses this to refocus on the military.

The Karel Show 11-5-09 Hour 2: Gangs Are Armed Insurgents

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:46:28 -0800

Homeland Security is violated every day by armed insurgents. Why don't we do more? A death in Long Beach spurs Karel

The Karel Show 11-4-09 Hour 1: Obama's Year

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:58:37 -0800

A year ago today Obama was elected. Have we expected too much or gotten too little?

The Karel Show 11-4-09 Hour 2: Maine's bigot's and What movies shouldn't be made.

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:07 -0800

Maine gets it wrong but it's not their fault, and what movies should not be remade? A trip to the Magic Castle prompts Karel to go off.

The Karel Show 11-2-09 Hour 1 We Don't Care

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:14:14 -0800

The death of Melody Ross in Long Beach spurs a conversation about why we don't care.

The Karel Show 11-2-09 Hour 2: Obama Wants Idea for Jobs

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:12:45 -0800

Carryover from hour one plus Obama asks for ideas for jobs. Karel has a few.

The Karel Show 10-30-09 Hour 1: The Internet at 40

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:12:42 -0700

Professor Kleinrock, inventor of the data packet structure that helped form the internet, recalls flipping the switch and turning this baby on some 40 years ago Oct. 29th. Where is it now and where should it be? Find out.

The Karel Show 10-30-09 Hour 2: Halloween's Hidden History

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:09:04 -0700

Author Kenneth C. Davis gives us the history and meaning (and fun) behind Halloween.

The karel Show 10-29-09 Hour 2: The Most and Richmond

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:30:18 -0700

While doing the daily "most" Karel goes on about the Richmond case and his latest post at the HuffingtonPost.com about Genovese Syndrome.

The Karel Show 10-29-09 Hour 1: Media Matters and Healthcare

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:28:56 -0700

First a preface with Eric Boehlert from MediaMatters.org on why Fox isn't legitimate, then the meat of the matter, the big healthcare bill Pelosi introduced today.

The Karel Show Hour 1 10-28-09: Bystander Syndrome Strikes America and Richmond

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:16:54 -0700

A girl is gang raped for two hours in Richmond, CA while 20 people watch. How? Why? Drew Carberry from the National Crime Prevention Council tries to explain.

The Karel Show 10-28-09 Hour 2: The Most

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:14:58 -0700

A man is fired from Home Depot for one nation under god button, Obama signs gay rights bill and more.

The Karel Show 10-27-09 Hour 1: Health Care and Lieberman

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:21:19 -0700

Lieberman, turncoat, strikes again.

The Karel Show 10-27-09 Hour 2: Women's Conference and Grief

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:18:45 -0700

Maria Schriver held the Women's Conference in Long Beach, CA and one of the focuses was on grief. Karel tackles this subject and equates it out to the nation.

The karel Show 10-26-09: Iraq a beacon for Afghanistan?

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:17:45 -0700

With a bombing the size of Oklahoma city, is Iraq the best gauge for success in Afghanistan?

The Karel Show 10-26-09 Hour 2 (HALF HOUR ONLY)

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:15:01 -0700

Second half of the hour on the economics of health care and Harry Reid sending a public option to the floor.

The Karel Show 10-23-09 Hour 1: Obama vs. Fox

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:12:31 -0700

Obama vs. Fox. Who's winning?

The karel Show 10-23-09 Hour 2: Free Speech and Wii Loss

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:08:59 -0700

A continuation of the hour 1 conversation about Fox and freedom of speech. Also, a mom loses 10 dress sizes on the Wii Fit. Find out how!

The Karel Show 10-22-09 Hour 1: Stupid is as stupid does.

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:10:24 -0700

64% of people surveyed don't think humans are causing global warming and only 54 percent believe it's happening. Regression!

The Karel Show 10-22-09 Hour 2: The Most

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:07:07 -0700

The most searched, googled and read news stories on the internet today, including Florida girl found, man in recliner gets a DUI and more.

The Karel Show 10-21-09: Another Bailout, Outrage over bonuses and?

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:15:07 -0700

As Pelosi says let's dump more bailout money in to the economy and the pay czar threatens wall street, how does any of this help we, the people?

The karel Show 10-21-09 Hour 2: Food!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:13:49 -0700

Eat at home with Chef Christina Dimacali and then find out about sustainable seafood with seafoodwatch.org

The Karel Show 10-20-09 Hour 1: Poverty soars in America

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:14:04 -0700

New numbers reveal just how poor a nation we really are, and they are astounding.

The Karel Show 10-20-09 Hour 2: Illegal Alien Costume and Cost of Death Penalty

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:12:55 -0700

From the oversensitive to the absurd, an alien costume, actual space alien, causing stir and the the death penalty costing $25million per execution?

The Karel Show Hour 1: Obama loosens Pot Rules, Not everyone likes it

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:53:07 -0700

Obama losens pot rules, but rehabs don't like it. Hear why.

The Karel Show 10-19-09 Hour 2: Absurd, from Traffic Court to Balloon Boy

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:52:08 -0700

THe absurdity of our systems and every day life is getting a bit much so karel launches the hour of the absurd.

The Karel Show 10-16-09 Hour 1 PARTIAL FILE: What price a job

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:21:02 -0700

first 30 minutes not recorded, computer problem! Last part of 16 billion on 30,000 jobs, that's half million per job???

The Karel Show 10-16-09: Hour 2 Noetic Sciences

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:19:34 -0700

Marilyn Schliz from the Institute of Noetic Science joins Karel to discuss theory of Noetic Science as featured in Dan Brown's book.

The Karel Show 10-15-09 Hour 1: Obama and the Critics

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:13:07 -0700

Obama in New Orleans says he takes the critics with a grain of salt. Well, Karel rubs the salt in the wound.

The Karel Show 10-15-09 Hour 2: Why No Spine and Balloon Boy

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:12:03 -0700

A continuation of democrats without a spine and Balloon boy found in attic.

The Karel Show 10-14-09 Hour 1: The Dow Is Up so Why are We Down?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:55:13 -0700

Wall Street's making money, be we ain't. What's up with that?

The Karel Show 10-14-09 Hour 2: Muslim Spies

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:46:45 -0700

Fox news says there's muslim spies in D.C. Karel says it's Xenophobia.

The Karel Show 10-13-09 Hour 1: Baucus Passes the Senate

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:52:01 -0700

Is this day a victory for health care advocates, or is it a bill without much reform. Are progressives happy?

The Karel Show 10-13-09 Hour 2: Columbus and Washington, DC

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:50:55 -0700

Kenneth C. Davis author and historian joins Karel to discuss Columbus and the commemoration of the white house. Why is DC patterned after rome?

The Karel Show 10-12-09 Hour 1: Gay Weekend

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:13:16 -0700

Obama Spoke, gays marched...and? An article by Karel from the HuffingtonPost.com spurs the debate.

The Karel Show 10-12-09 Hour 2: Richard Lee, Oaksterdam and Pot

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:11:55 -0700

The L.A. district attorney may raid 800 coops. Richard Lee, founder of Oaksterdam University, talks about that and his referendum to legalize pot in the State of CA.

The Karel Show 10-9-09: Hour 1 Obama Nobel, Eric Boehlert and calls.

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:51:37 -0700

The show starts with some leftover calls from the North, and then segues in to Eric Boehlert with meidamatters.org about Obama's Nobel and the media's reaction. Karel then reacts as well.

The Karel Show Hour 1: Michael Vick, Reality Star and Symbol of America

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:20:15 -0700

Yes, Vick goes on BET and Karel wonders what have we really become, with some pretty compelling comparisons.

The Karel Show 10-8-09 Hour 2 Obama, Friend of Gays?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:19:23 -0700

In a word, no. Find out why.

The Karel Show 10-7-09 Hour 1: The Cost of Eight Years in Afghanistan

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:11:06 -0700

Trillions. Deficits. Bills for health care. The numbers are in and Karel explains them.

The Karel Show 10-7-09 Hour 2: Letterman and Project Kai Sei

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:08:36 -0700

Ruth Houston, Infidelityadvice.com expert talks Letterman and then the Director of Project KaiSei.org talks plastic vortex from Hong Kong.

The Karel Show 10-6-09 Hour 1: PARTIAL-The Question of Afghanistan

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:15:06 -0700

Obama, Gates and Clinton weigh in, but where's our voice? FILE DISRUPTION DURING RECORDING. FIVE MINUTES OF SILENCE IN SECOND SEGMENT.

The Karel Show 10-6-09 Hour 2: War and Terror and The Most

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:07:19 -0700

Obama said today we are winning the war on terror. But did that war end with Bush? And if not, when does it. Also, the Most viewed, searched and googled things on the web. PERIODS OF SILENCE DURING BREAKS NORMAL.

The Karel Show 10-5-09 Hour 1: Politifact

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:13:31 -0700

Barack is falling behind on the promises kept. Find out which ones he's broken, which ones he's kept and why. PERIODS OF SILENCE AT THE BEGINING OR DURING BREAKS NORMAL.

The Karel SHow Hour 2 10-5-09: How Many Real Parties Are There?

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:12:17 -0700

Forget Dems and Republicans, there appear to be too many cooks in the soup to get anything done. Who are these people, what's a moderate, a centrist, a Democrat a Liberal these days and why can't they get along?

The Karel Show 10-2-09 Hour 1: A Wii Opening and then Progressives Where's the Progress?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:13:33 -0700

First Karel talks about the Wii and how it can really help those over 40. Then, Progressives, where's the progress?

The Karel Show 10-2-09 Hour 2: Letterman and Olympics

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:08:11 -0700

Dave Fesses up while Chicago goes down. discuss.

The Karel Show 10-1-09 Hour 1: William Cohen on the World

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:18:47 -0700

Bill Cohen , former Sec. of Defense, talk Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Karel Show 10-1-09 Hour 2: Media Does Matter

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:06:54 -0700

Eric Boehlert from mediamatters.org joins us to talk of the latest smears in the Obama administration.

The Karel Show 9-30-09 Hour 1: Lunatics Attacking Media

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:12:39 -0700

Oct. 17th the teabaggers are attacking media outlets to demand coverage. Is this freedom, or a coup?

The Karel Show 9-30-09 Hour 2: Distracted Driving

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:10:57 -0700

Distracted Drivers kill 13.6 people a day, more than terrorists, so why don't we make the roads safer.? Brandon Nixon from DriveCam and Brent Wilhite from zerofatalities.com join karel.

THe Karel Show 9-29-09 Hour 1: The Death of the Democratic Party

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:14:18 -0700

Pelosi says we're in no hurry, public option dies...where are the democrats?

The Karel Show 9-29-09 Hour 2: Why No Urgency?

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:09:18 -0700

2050 for Greenhouse gas emissions to be decreased to a level that really helps? 2020 before cars get 40mpg? Health care reform in 2013? Why no urgency. We want our food, our money and our TV now, but not things that matter?

Karel Show 9-28-09 Hour 1: Walmart Symbol of America

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:31:25 -0700

Vanity Fair and 60 Minutes poll says Walmart a symbol of America and that people would go to Walmart for Healthcare. What have we become?

The Karel Show 9-28-09 Hour 2: Polanski Redux

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 18:22:07 -0700

To extradite or not? Is it time to let this case die and simply dismiss? Or try him like every other rapists?

The Karel Show Hour 1 30 MINUTES ONLY-FILE ERROR

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:26:37 -0700

The last 30 minutes of hour one, sorry. At least the rant is here about Iran and why we shouldn't care!

The Karel Show Hour 2: Are LIberals In Charge

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:24:12 -0700

Are Democrats Liberals?

The Karel SHow 9-24-09 Hour 1: D I V O R C E

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:26:21 -0700

Karel has now been through marriage and divorce, and has learned a lot about the institution. Find out what.

Karel Show 9-28-09: Hour 2: Obama Song

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:15:14 -0700

Glen Beck and Fox are exploding because kids sang that Obama is a good guy. Is it time for these seditionist to leave?

The Karel Show 9-23-09: Hour 1: The U.N. and Debt Agencies

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:23:13 -0700

Barack at the UN, is the U.N. Even relevant any more. ANd Wesley Young, with TASC, the Assoc. of Settlement Companies tell us how to not get taken advantage of if we use a debt agency.

The Karel Show 9-23-09: Hour 2 Gangs

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:15:50 -0700

Gangs are on the uprise in all towns. Brian Contreras is fighting them in salinas, the only town in America where 100% of their homicides are gang related. As goes Salinas, so goes the country? So what are they doing?

The Karel Show 9-21-09: Hour 1 Beck Bad for America?

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:19:14 -0700

Erick Boehlert, senior fellow at Media Matters.org helps us figure out if Glen Beck and Fox are bad for America and thus obscene.

The Karel SHow 9-21-09 Hour 2: Afghanistan Unwinnable

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:15:42 -0700

The lead general in a memo leaked over the weekend says unless we commit almost 40,000 more troops, we cannot win. Ret. Corp. Jake Dilliberto from Vets to Rethink Afghanistan tells us why even that will not bring success.

Karel Show 9-18-09 Hour 1: Vets Rethink Afghanistan

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:31:21 -0700

Marine Corporal Jake Deliverto founder of Vets to Rethink Afghanistan joins us to talk about Afghanistan straight from the headlines from a man who's been there.

Karel Show 9-18-09 Hour 2: Drinking Age 18

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:29:10 -0700

See why John MacCardle wrote on CNN.com that the drinking age should be lowered to 18 nationally!

The Karel SHow 9-17-09: Hour 1 Baucus Delivers a Republican Plan in Democratic Clothing

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:46:57 -0700

The gang of six leader brings out a Democratic Plan for Health care reform that looks and sounds like ones the Republicans and insurance companies should love, and leaves us not only uninsured, but penalized for NOT having insurance. This is change?

The Karel SHow 9-17-09 Hour 2: China consumes the world

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:45:10 -0700

A story that should scare everyone is not getting any press, but if China keeps growing by 2050 they'll have used all the Earth's resources for fuel and more. Oh, and will have suffocated us all in their waste. Fact, not fiction.

The Karel Show 9-17-09 Hour 3: Stories Hidden

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:43:36 -0700

While the world watches our health care debate meltdown other stories of import are making their way in and out of the news. For instance, Bush nearly brought war with Russia over Iran, now, a quiet about face. This and more.

The Karel Show 9-16-09 Hour 2: Redskins

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:17:49 -0700

THose pesky Native Americans are at it again. 17 years in the making, will they end up in the U.S. Supreme Court?

The Karel Show 9-16-09 Hour 1: Carter Calls Racism

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:15:26 -0700

Jimmy Carter says the Rep. Wilson is racism. Is it that simple?

The Karel Show 9-15-09 Hour 1 KUDO-Obesity

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:36:00 -0700

As the health care debate rages, we're fatter than ever. A guest tells us why this may, or may not, change the way things are done in the future.

The Karel Show 9-15-09 Hour 2 KUDO-Locked Up Iraq

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:35:10 -0700

Spend a half hour with someone locked up in Iraq!

The Karel Show 9-11-09 Hour 2:Dan Choi

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:04:45 -0700

Korean American Daniel Choi speaks Arabic and served in Iraq. On 9/11 he was at Westpoint and actually translated a message that day in Arabic. So why is Obama Firing him?

The Karel Show 9-11-09 Hour 1: Karel on 911 and Friday Guest Roundup

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:01:38 -0700

Karel gives comments on this 9/11 that are pretty stern, and then historian Kenneth C. Davis talks from NYC about 9/11 and being civil on the Senatee floor, Chris Breen from MacWorld on iPods and Paolo Timoni, President of VespaUSA talks breast cancer $$

The Karel Show 9-10-09 Hour 2: Character of America

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:15:33 -0700

Barack Obama said it's about the character of America. What is that Character? Karel examines.

The Karel Show 9-10-09 Hour 1: Speech Reaction

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:18:58 -0700

Wilson yells Lie! and Barack lays out his plan, but the day after, what was the real effect?

The Karel Show 9-9-09 Hour 2 Obama's Joint Session

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:09:59 -0700

Pres. Obama speaks and Karel and you listen, and comment as he does. Does he hit a home run.?

The Karel Show 9-9-09 Hour 1 Dr. Geyman on Health

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:24:08 -0700

Karel talk universal coverage before Obama speaks.

The Karel Show 9-8-09 Hour 2: The Actual Speech arrives!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:04:38 -0700

Hear the subversive and socialist indoctrinations of Obama at a high school and Karel's thoughts.

The Karel Show 9-8-09 Hour 1: The Obama Speech Controversy Continues

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:02:52 -0700

Karl Frisch from Media Matters.org joins Karel to discuss the "controversy" over Obama's school speech today.

Karel Show 9-7-09 Hour 2: Kamal Saleh

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:07:00 -0700

Five Years inside Abu Ghreb and he returns to help America. A man who calls Iraq his homeland and its people his brothers joins us for an incredible conversation.

Karel Show 9-7-09 Hour 1: Obama Labor Day Speech

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:55:49 -0700

Obama Speaks, Karel listens and then interprets on Labor Day.

The Karel Show 9-4-09 Hour 1: Obama in Schools

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:11:34 -0700

Is Obama trying to indoctrinate children to become raving Liberals? American morons think so. Brian Frederickson with mediamatters.org is with us.

The Karel Show 9-4-09 Hour 2: The Most and Labor Day

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:10:21 -0700

The most viewed and emailed news stories of the day, plus a labor day recipe!

Karel Show 9-3-09 Hour 1: Maxed Out

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:17:40 -0700

The film Maxed Out warned us this would happen. The filmmaker joins Karel.

The Karel Show 9-3-09 Hour 2: Sarah Palin and Republicans

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:09:55 -0700

MediaMatters.org fellow Eric Boehlert joins Karel to discuss Sarah Palin and the Republican party's lack of leadership.

Karel Show 9-2-09 Hour 1: Karel on the Street

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:00:14 -0700

Karel hits to the streets to talk topics of the day and Health care takes center stage.

Karel Show 9-2-09 Hour 2: Banks NSF

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:58:34 -0700

Karel hears an MP3 of a friend on the phone with Amex and goes ballistic. Between their rudeness to him, and the fact that banks are making $35b annually off 10% of their customers in NSF charges proves no one is for Americans, just American corporations.

Karel Show 9-1-09 Hour 1: 19 kids is Obscene !

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:50:39 -0700

Karel gets sidetracked by the news that the Duggars are having a 19th child.

Karel Show 9-1-09 Hour 2: Psychology of Abduction Plus MIss Cougar America

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:49:08 -0700

Psychologis Paul Mattutsi joins Karel to talk about the psychology behind abductions and how captives can stay with captors. Also, Miss Cougar America joins us.

Karel Show 8-31-09 Hour 2: Everybody Lies

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:39:28 -0700

Newsweek Magazine has a cover story on lying quoting Dr. Robert Feldman, author of The Liar in Your Life. Dr. Feldman joins the Karel Show to talk about how dishonest humans really are. The facts, the truth, will startle you!

Karel Show 8-31-09 Hour 1: Fires Rage and Cheney Too

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:38:05 -0700

Fire's rage in the Southland as Karel talks of smoke and ash first hand, meanwhile Cheney was at it again this weekend and Karel plays the treacherous interview and recaps what was REALLY being said.

Karel Show 8-28-09 Hour 3 MONTEREY: Lilly Tomlin plus Whitney's Back

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:31:12 -0700

Lilly Tomlin joins us, plus Whitney is back!

The Karel Show 8-28-09 Hour 1: Tapped the Movie

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:28:54 -0700

Plastic water bottles are evil and this filmmaker is going to tell us why. Also...aftermath of kidnapping of 11 year old found 18 years later.

Karel Show 8-28-09: Hour 2 Do Hot Dogs Cause Cancer

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:26:49 -0700

Do hot dogs cause cancer and should they have a warning label? Our guest thinks so.

Karel Show 8-27-09 Hour 1: Jobless With No Hope

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:21:40 -0700

MSNBC did a story on 1.5 million losing their benefits. What happens next? Brookings Institute fellow joins us.

Karel Show Hour 8-27-09 Hour 2: Missing Girl Surfaces and Death Risk Calculator

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:20:05 -0700

A woman shows up at 29, after being abducted at 11. Where was she? And, the creator of the deathriskrankings.com website joins us. Wanna know when you're gonna die?

Karel Show 8-25-09: Hour 1: Kennedy remembered and Saving Pets

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:50:13 -0700

Ted Kennedy passes away and Karel and others remember, is this the death of the Lion Liberal? Also, who is flying 5000 pets across our skies and how can you help? Find out.

Karel show 8-26-09: Hour 2 Domestic Abuse

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:48:51 -0700

Rhianna and Chris Brown are in the news again and Karel talks to Rita Smith, Exec. Director of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence about the real issues involved.

The Karel Show 8-25-09 Hour 1: Jackson Homicide

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:44:33 -0700

Malpractice attorney MIchael Lotta joins Karel to talk about if Dr. Murray being charged with homicide will change malpractice law in the future.

The Karel Show 8-25-09 Hour 2: The Most

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:43:06 -0700

The most viewed and searched stories of the day including the deficit, fat people's brains and more.

Karel Show 8-24-09 Hour 2: Airline Bill of Rights

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:14:49 -0700

Another plane, another six hour hostage crisis as they refuse to let passengers off the tarmack. How long will airlines be able to keep us prisoner? Brandon Macsata with the Association for Airline Passenger Rights joins us.

Karel Show 8-24-09 Hour 3 Chris Breen and Apple

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:12:45 -0700

Free TV? How? Where? And what' sup with Alaska's mayor? Chris Breen joins us for the first 1/2 hour about free tv via the computer and then Karel goes on about the mayor.

Karel Show 8-21-09 Hour 1: Ourtage at the Outrageous

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:52:43 -0700

HuffingtonPost.com blogger Charles Karel Bouley joins Karel (schizo?) about the editorial pointing out America's outrage seems to be misguided.

Karel Show 8-21-09 Hour 2: 12 year old to life?

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:51:15 -0700

When a 12 year old kills an adult in Detroit, should he be sentenced as an adult? Even the father of the victim has trouble with it.

Karel Show 8-20-09 HOUR 1: Kamal Saleh, Iraqi American

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:55:39 -0700

As we hear of the violence escalating, Kamal Saleh and his family cry, worrying about their loved ones in Iraq. He spent five years at the hell hole of Abu Ghireb, and shares his unique views of the war. A perspective seldom heard.

Karel Show 8-20-09 HOUR 2: Concierge Doctors, Callers and News of Day

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:53:24 -0700

Royal Pains on USA has brought concierge doctoring in to the spotlight. Dr. Thomas Lagillius from simpd.com talks about this phenomenon and how it can actually improve health care costs.

Karel SHow 8-19-09 HOUR 2 Vicktory dogs

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:35:33 -0700

Michael Vick is getting all the press, but what about the dogs he abused? Barbara Williamson from BestFriends.org, who was charged with some of the dogs, gives us an update on them.

Karel Show 8-19-09: HOUR 1 Internet Privacy Dead?

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:34:09 -0700

A supermodel in NYC got a court to make Google tell her who was calling her a skank online. Does this mean that anonymity on the internet is done for? Attorney Mark Ishman joins us.

Karel Show 8-18-09 Hour 2: The Most: #1 Stories

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:42:44 -0700

The most viewed and searched stories of the day presented as only Karel can. From the GA couple eaten by wild dogs to Michael Jackson's doctor, it's all here.

Karel Show 8-18-09 Hr 1: Gun Toting Rally Goers?

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:35:52 -0700

Why on Earth, what possible reason could anyone have for carrying a semi automatic weapon to a rally with the President? And why do we allow it? Discuss.

Karel Show 8-17-09 Hour 2: So Much For Optimism

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:52:21 -0700

The economic optimism has been replaced by skepticism again. Here's why

Karel Show 8-17-09 Hour 1: So Long to our Option

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:47:51 -0700

Obama made it clear this weekend he'd sacrifice the public option if he had to in one simple statement. Hear it, and the discussion about why the public option was the only redeeming thing about the plan.

Karel Show 8-14-09 Hour 2: CIndy Sheehan

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:04:13 -0700

Cindy Sheehan has been arrested six times, once for wearing a Tshirt in Congress of all things. So why aren't we arresting these town hallers? Plus, if Bush was wussy, what did Cheney want to do, nuke Tehran?

Karel Show 8-14-09 Hour 1: Michael Vick, Pop Quiz and Sleep

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:02:58 -0700

Michael Vick is in the news again, hear what fans are saying as well as take this week's pop quiz on current events and talk some sleep!

Karel Show 8-13-09 Hour 2: How Smart is Your Dog?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:32:10 -0700

New research reveals pooches are smarter than we thought and we've been testing them the wrong way. Dr. Stanley Coren is here with his best-selling knowledge of canine intelligence.

Karel Show 8-13-09 Hour 1: Economy Improving?

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:30:46 -0700

What indicators are the Feds using to say the economy is on the upswing? Karel examines some numbers to the contrary.

Karel Show 8-12-09 Hr 2: Exercising to Obesity?

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:52:13 -0700

Time Magazine reports that exercise alone won't make you thin, in fact, it may put on pounds. Dr. Eric Ravussin from the article explains what the story really means and faces America's GROWING problem, both fiscally and from a health perspective.

Karel Show 8-12-09: Hr. 1 Palin, Death Panels and Beck

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:50:48 -0700

Eric Boehlert, senior fellow at Media Matters talks about the danger of reporting Sarah Palin like she's sane, and of people that support Beck, Limbaugh and Dobbs. Plus, will militia people shoot someone at a town hall?

Karel Show 8-11-09: Hr2 Harvey Milk and the Medal of Freedom`

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:16:25 -0700

What would Milk do or say about receiving the Medal of Freedom at this point in the gay right's movement?

Karel Show 8-11-09: Hr 1 United States of?

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:15:01 -0700

What does all this "debate" at the health care town halls really mean? That American's are not united on anything including the basics. So why do we pretend to be a unified body?

Karel Show 8-10-09 Hr 2: Medical Mistakes

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:09:32 -0700

As we talk health care reform, how about reforming a system that lets over 3000 preventable medical mistakes go unreported? This report is shocking.

Karel Show 8-10-01_Hr 1: Healthcare shouting

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:07:41 -0700

Shouting out talking points and waving swaztikas is really productive Republlicans. Is this all you've got to offer?

Karel Show 8-7-09 Hour 2: Alan Cumming

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:12:00 -0700

Actor Alan Cumming is touring America with his one man show and back on stage in NYC as well as in films all over the world. We catch up with him here. Also, Karel talks about Andrew Howard, as August 7th would have been his 43rd birthday.

Karel Show 8-7-09 Hour 1: Prison Depopulation

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:10:34 -0700

Don Spector from the Prison Law Office talks about the courts ordering the state to reduce prison population in CA by 40,000 over two years for better health conditions. Where do they go? And do they get better healthcare than us?

Karel Show 8-6-09: Fringe of the Fringe

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:06:44 -0700

The Republicans have resorted to calling out the angry mobs, literally, except the "mobs" are just a few fringe lunatics disrupting town hall meetings and claiming to represent the masses. Eric Boehler, senior fellow at Media Matters discusses.

Karel Show Hour 2 8-5-09: Infidelity Revenge!

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:05:01 -0700

Infidelity Ruth Houston talks about spousal revenge, prompted by the story about four women that tie up and super glue a man's penis to his stomach after him cheating on them all!

Karel Show 8-5-09 Hour 1: Lies, Bribes and Peril

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:03:25 -0700

How did Lisa Ling and Euna Lee get released and what happens to others in this case. How do you avoid it? Author Ron Cruse, international businessman who has found himself in many a situation, shares his insights.

Karel Show 8-4-09 Hour 1: Barack's Birthday

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:45:58 -0700

It's Barack Obama's 48th today, makes one feel a little under-achieved if they're 46. Also, 10.2 million Americans are taking drugs for...

Karel Show 8-4-09 Hour 2: Dan Rasmus Listen to the Future

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:21:37 -0700

Social networking is creating people that are present but absent in your life. What's the future of this and social networking in our society in general and is it a good thing. Author Dan Rasmus joins us.

Karel Show 8-3-09 Hr. 3: Tapped Redux

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:11:44 -0700

A replay of the interview with the directed of Tapped the Movie about bottled water.

Karel Show Hr 2 8-3-09: Plastic Vortex

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:10:16 -0700

Two research vessels, part of Project Kaisei are heading towards the plastic vortex between San Francisco and Hawaii. What will they find and will it help?

Karel Show Hour 8-3-09 Hr 1: RIAA Gone Mad

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:08:04 -0700

Another six figure lawsuit against a college student for downloading music. The RIAA has gone mad. Attny. Boden from the 1.9 million case joins us.

Karel Show 7-29-09: Hour 3: Cash for Clunkers

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:24:24 -0700

Cash for clunkers excludes motorcycles, but we take a look at why that is a mistake.

Karel Show 7-29-09: Hour 2 Tapped

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:22:11 -0700

A great new film Tapped (tappedthemovie.com) explores our unhealthy relationship with bottled water. Director Stephanie Soechtig joins Karel.

Karel Show 7-29-09: Hour 1 Obama's Beer Choice and Healthcare Town Hall

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:21:00 -0700

Bud Light? Who is he, John McCain?: Really? bud Light? And more healthcare...

Karel Show Hour 3: Maxed Out

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:24:45 -0700

A documentarian looks at how America is maxed out.

Karel Show Hour 2 7-28-09 News of the Day

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:23:21 -0700

Hour 2 of the Karel Show

Karel Show 7-28-09: Hour 1 Budget

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:22:12 -0700

Arnold has cut the poorest of the poor. What has California Become?

Karel Show 7-27-09: The President and the Cop

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:05:38 -0700

It's not racism, it's the superiority complex I'm worried about...and why does this schlub get to go to the Whitehouse?

Karel Show 7-27-09: Hour 3, Obesity, Michael Vic and Jackson

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:02:34 -0700

More on what the $142 billion a year for overweight health care costs, as well as Michael Vic's return to NFL and Michael's toxicology.

Karel Show 7-27-09: Hour 2 Obesity Costs

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:01:13 -0700

$142 billion dollars to be precise, so, do we get thinner to save money or do they need to spend more money to help us get thinner? Chicken, egg, or screw it and have the whole ham steak?

Karel Show 7-23-09 Birthers ?

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:28:08 -0700

Birthers and Lou Dobbs are taken to task my a senior fellow at MediaMatters.org Erick Boehlert and racism in America as well as the HRC congratulating itself for???

Karel Show 7-22-09: News of the Day

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:27:10 -0700

News of the day with Karel

karel show 7-22-09: Obama and Health Care

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:25:58 -0700

A televised press conference to pitch Americans on Health Care runs afoul of Karel

Karel Show 7-22-09 Cancer Dogs

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:25:14 -0700

Should hot dogs have a cancer warning? Cancer Project.org thinks so.

Karel Show 7-21-09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:06:11 -0700

The Head of the California Veterinarian Association Dr. Nunez is here with us to talk pet health and pet insurance.

Karel Show 7-21-09: New of the Day

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:05:04 -0700

Obama on healthcare, Chris Brown on forgiveness and Toddler's and Tierra's.

Karel Show 7-21-09: Our Budget Mess

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:03:53 -0700

California's dream is now a nightmare as the state goes broke. Former dean and professor of economics from UC Davis Dr. Sheffrin explains it all.

Karel Show 7-20-09: 40 Years Later, this is the Future?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:04:56 -0700

40 Years Ago Apollo 11 planted a flag on the moon? is this the 2010 that we thought we'd have? How has NASA Helped, or hurt and should we go back to the moon?

Karel Show 7-20-09: What America is This?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:03:07 -0700

From AT&T to the DMV, what have we become except a group of broken systems that don't work for anything or anyone except themselves. Personal experience sets the tone for this hour.

Karel Show 7-20-09: Healthcare Reform?

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:01:52 -0700

Dr. Chris McCoy of the National Physicians Alliance tells us where we've been, where we are, and where we are going with health care reform.

Karel Show 7-16-09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:42:57 -0700

Why does ever black person have to be tied to slavery in some way? Why not two generations prior? Why does that have to define the African American experience? Plus news of the day.

The Karel Show 7-15-09: Gun Control

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:05:41 -0700

Sotomayor had to answer questions on God and Guns. But is the 2nd Amendment even relevant these days?

Karel Show 7-15-09: Sotomayor and Abortion

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:03:32 -0700

With all the pressing issues in the land, THIS is what they spend the day talking to the next supreme court justice about....

Karel Show 7-14-09: Oakland Ups the Fine

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:45:07 -0700

Rich Lieberman from SF Gate talks about the soaring fines in Oakland, and how cities across the country are raising revenues by fines formerly not known!

Karel Show 7-14-09: Michael, Drugs and Addiction

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:43:41 -0700

Dr. Juergeson from Washington was quoted in an article from CNN and now he's here to talk about Michael Jackson's drug use and how it is common in much of America, superstar or no.

Karel Show 7-14-09: Locked Up Abroad: Iraq

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:40:26 -0700

Scott Thomas, Canadian, was an unembedded journalist that got captured and tortured in Iraq. Hear his story and see it on National Geographic's Locked Up Abroad.

Karel Show 7-13-09: On What Foundation Do We Stand?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:06:21 -0700

On what is America built today, what principals, what morals? Is it money? If so, we have none, so on what do we stand?

Karel Show 7-13-09: Bush Cheney Crimes and why no one cares

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:04:40 -0700

New evidence of war crimes or illegal activity surfaces each week in regards to the Bushies, so why no prosecution? will the world forget as we have?

Karel Show 7-13-09: Sotomayor is Puerto Rican, Have you Heard?

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:03:36 -0700

She used affirmative action to get ahead and is now being denounced for it. Should it end or should we be proud?

Karel Show 7-9-09: Time to Legalize

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:07:08 -0700

Financial experts say legalize pot and prostitution and tax it. THe Marijuana Policy Project is airing ads saying that very thing on their behalf. Is it time, or just a desperate move of a flailing state?

Karel Show 7-8-09: No More Child Stars?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:03:46 -0700

There can be a strong argument made that Fame at an early age is a toxic substance on which children often end up in horrifying adult situations. So, why do we not enforce child labor laws in the Entertainment Industry? Dr. Gurley from SF gate responds

Karel Show 7-9-09: Who Should Pay For city services at Jackson Funeral

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:01:09 -0700

1.4 million was spent on police, fire and other city services for the Jackson memorial. THe mayor wants donors. But the event generated millions in revenue and world attention. Who should pay?

Karel Show: 7-6-09: Fear and Loathing in Monterey

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:54:48 -0700

The Road Trip turns sour with homophobia, but recovers with great life experiences.

Karel Show: 7-6-09 On the Road Again

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:53:32 -0700

A trip of the California Coast on an Aprilia Mana 850 and Shiver for the Laguna Seca MotoGP race at Laguna Seca/Mazda Raceway changed Karel forever. Find out all the he learned along the way.

Karel Show 7-6-09: Palin Resigns Proving She's an Opportunist

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:52:06 -0700

Nanook of the North resigns as governess with almost two years left proving she only cares about promoting Sarah Palin. Is she the shape of the new Republican?

Karel Show 7-2-09: Patriotism

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:01:06 -0700

A history of some popular patriotic music serves as a jumping off point for a discussion of what is patriotism on this 4th of July Weekend.

Karel Show 7-1-09: Can't Afford to Live

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:02:49 -0700

The economy is in the tanks..why? Because people can't afford to live on what they make. Do the math, Karel Does. Also, Update on the Jackson funeral and why you need a will.

Karel Show 7-1-09: CA Budget's Emergency!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:01:33 -0700

California is about to send an IOU to people it owes money. How did we get here, and where are we going?

Karel Show: 7-01-09: July 4th with Kenneth C. Davis

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:58:59 -0700

So says a Christian group in song. Is it time to exercise the nation's freedom FROM religion?

Karel Show 6-30-09: God Hates the World?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:09:49 -0700

So says a Christian group in song. Is it time to exercise the nation's freedom FROM religion?

Karel SHow 6-30-09: So, With 60 Comes...

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:08:05 -0700

THe democrats now have a fillabuster proof majority with the addition of Al Franken. So, will they finally get their progressive agenda and if not, why not?

Karel Show 6-30-09: your Cheatin' heart

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:28:02 -0700

Mark Sanford cheated on his wife. So have half the married men in history. So? Why do we character assinate men or women who cheat on their spouses as if that's the defining thing of their character?

Karel Show 06-29-09: The Jackson Sideshow Begins

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:09:00 -0700

From Joe Jackson announcing a new record label to bags of prescription drugs, MIchael Jackson genius and music is again being overshadowed by the sideshow those around him create. He's gone, but they still create it.

Karel Show 6-29-09: Madoff Gets 150, Crowd Wants Blood

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:02:53 -0700

What does it say for America that swinders of cash get more jail time than murderers? And why did the angry mob not get their public humiliation of Madoff, as he whisked through tunnels under the courthouse? There are worse crimes.

Karel Show 6-25-09: Farrah and Michael...Gone too Soon

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:06:49 -0700

Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson gone in one day....icons from the 1970s, 80s, 90s and the new century gone at 61 and 50 respectively and the world responds.

Karel Show 6-23-09: Pet survey

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:05:18 -0700

Pet owners now see their pets as family even more than before. This hour goes to the dogs quickly.

Karel Show 6-23-09: Obama and Space

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:01:57 -0700

Obama has a big decision to make about our course in space. Will he be Kennedy-esque? Clips of Kennedy's speech about the moon remind us of its importance.

Karel Show 6-23-09: Health Care and Clunky Cars

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:47:10 -0700

Congress is inept, both Democratic and Republican it would seem. They put forth ridiculous bills like the cash for clunkers and then take the only healthcare reform we want off the table...why?

Karel Show 6-22-09: Self Discovery and Chris Brown

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:05:32 -0700

Ever find yourself doing something that you never in a million years thought you would, and enjoying it? Karel rides an Aprilia Mana 850 and Piaggio MP3 500 and is loving the lifestyle as an openly gay man in a somewhat foreign world. Also Christ Brown

Karel Show Partial: 6-22-09 More Iran plus Origns of Gay

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:03:02 -0700

More dialogue on Iran and also Time Magazine does research on why people and animals are gay? Why? Why do we need to know and what will we do with the information?

Karel Show: 6-22-09 Iranian Outrage

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:01:51 -0700

Are Iranians braver than Americans? Their election was stolen, they die in the streets in protest. Ours was stolen, and no one lifted much of a finger.

Karel Show 6-18-09: Miss CA Defamed, and Father's Ignored

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:07:38 -0700

Miss CA feels the pageant caused her financial and irreperable emotional harm by dethroaning her. Victim. Sarah Palin, Victims. Also, Father's day, a history and chat.

Karel Show 6-18-09: Everybody Wants Someone To Apologize For something

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:06:24 -0700

Everyone wants someone to apologize for something these days. Why? When they seem to mean so little. Media Matters has a top 10 for the right to apologize for, but why?

Karel Show 6-18-09: Losing Friends & Kristine W.

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:03:23 -0700

What happens when friends change economic status, one going down, one staying the same or going up? Can friends be lost in this economy? Slate columnist Emily Bazelon Joins. Also Recording Artist kristine w. stops in.

Karel Show 6-17-09: Old School Foods and Wii Gaming

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:06:35 -0700

A Fluffanutter takes Karel back to the foods of our youth and the audience shares. Also, Wii gaming is the bomb, and VirtuaTennis from Sega gets Karel moving.

Karel Show 6-17-09: Iran Unrest Continues

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:04:55 -0700

Should the US make a stronger statement in support of democracy and the end of the a military theocracy in Iran, or is the spectre of our involvement in the coup in 1954 still too fresh?

Karel Show 6-17-09: Is Obama A Friend to Minorities and Gays

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:03:55 -0700

Given the recent events in DC, is Obama truly the friend to gays and lesbians he proported to be?

Karel Show 6-16-09: Letterman VS. Palin the Apology

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:05:52 -0700

Letterman apologies, but when does Palin? She's said far worse. And then there's her supporters out front of Letterman's show calling his wife a slut. Where's her outrage?

Karel Show 6-16-09: Iran's Coup

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:02:23 -0700

journalists cannot attend opposition rallies. Tensions mount. What should the U.S. do about Iran?

Karel Show 6-16-09: $106 Billion more?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:01:15 -0700

Why do democrats keep funding the war? Why are we giving $4500 to people to turn in junk cars? Why are we giving Pakistan 1.4 billion when we are broke? Who are these Democrats?

Karel Show 6-15-09: Kids in Cars

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:09:29 -0700

Is it a criminal act when a parent forgets a child in a car seat and it dies. 24 kids a year die this way, are their parents criminals? A new incident in the Bay area sparks the debate

Karel Show 6-15-09: Ride To Work Day

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:07:00 -0700

Tim Buche of the Motorcycle Industry Foundation, Rick Panatierri of Aprilla and Andy Goldfine, founder of RIde to Work Day, talk the benefits of two wheels as transportation.

Karel Show 6-15-09: Obama, Visionary or More of the Same

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:03:59 -0700

Democrats have been in power six months in all three branches, and two years in the house and senate. So why are their principals of universal health care, civil rights, economic empowerment NOT being done? Maybe they never really were about that.

Karel Show 6-11-09: dealing with difficult coworkers

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:05:20 -0700

Dr. Mark Lauderdale, author of Dealing with DIfficult People, talks about dealing with difficult coworkers. How to survive a horrid boss.

Karel SHow 6-11-09: David Carradine Was Not Suicidal, Just a Freak

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:02:15 -0700

Dawna Kaufman of the Globe is in the middle of the breaking story about David Carradine. Hear why the family cares so much if it's suicide or not, and about the private life of this public figure.

Karel Show 6-11-09: Palin VS. Letterman

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:01:07 -0700

Sarah Palin won't go away and Letterman has caused her grief in a joke. She is a joke, but not funny for the country. What is the obsession with this overrated hack?

Karel Show 6-10-09: home grown terror

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:06:41 -0700

As another right wing radical kills in the Washington DC at the Holocaust Museum, the question becomes who is more dangerous to our safety, home grown right wingers or Al Quaeda?

Karel Show 6-10-09: Why Pride?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:03:13 -0700

Across the US and globe gay pride is being celebrated over the summer. How did it begin, what has it become and what is the community fighting for? The head of SF pride Mikalya joins the discussion.

Karel Show 6-10-09: THC conference Shut Down?

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:01:34 -0700

A reahab facility wants the L.A. district attorney to shut down a THC/Hemp conference because kids can attend. Why, if the substance is legal for those attending? The founder of THC and Paul Howarth discuss.

Karel Show 6-9-09: Phone Book Obsolescence

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:08:12 -0700

Karel got a phone book on the doorstep and realized as Americans we refuse to let go of obsolete items. This hour takes on some of the 209 items the Washington Post says we can do without.

Karel Show 6-9-09: The Economy Worsens as we Spend $100B on war

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:04:41 -0700

A coworker of Karel's got fired, a former boss, and instead of being secretly happy in today's economy, well, not even the worst of enemies...As we prepare to spend $100b more on war, what is your economic state of mind?

Karel Show 6-9-09: Illegal Animal Economy in CA

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:03:12 -0700

California loses $100 million per year in illegally poached animals and our wildlife is being depleated. One of 230 Game Warden's joins us to tell us of how the economy is only going to make it worse.

Karel Show 6-8-09: Gotta Have Friends

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:08:03 -0700

Judy Miller got defriended on Facebook and wrote about it at www.thefrisky.com and CNN. But it brings up losing friends, how to deal and grieve and when to let them go.

Karel Show 6-8-09: Apple and New iPhones and Cell Company Rant

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:26:02 -0700

Apple introduced new iPhones and MacWorld editor Chris Breen is here to tell us all what it means.

Karel Show 6-8-09: Journalists Tortured in North Korea for 12 Years

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:24:22 -0700

Two Current TV journalists have been sentenced to 12 years of reform through labor and we sit by and can do nothing. Why?

Karel Show 6-4-09: BART Cop Stands Trial for Murder

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:05:40 -0700

A BART cop in San Francisco will stand trial for murder, the first policeman in 15 years in CA to have the honor. But was it murder?

Karel Show 6-4-09: Healthcare and Bankruptcy

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:03:08 -0700

Three fourths of all bankruptcies in 2007 were caused by medical debt. Dr. Chaufan of UC San Francisco speaks about this and single payer health care system.

Karel Show 6-4-09: The 14th Amendment Will Set You Free

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:01:53 -0700

Equal Protection is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment. Historian Kenneth C. Davis speaks of its importance in the fight for same sex marriage.

Karel Show 6-3-09: N. Korea and Ling on Trial

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:06:15 -0700

Two american journalists are jailed and now must go through a show trial. Why can't we simply say enough and get our citizens home in these cases? No moral authority?

Karel Show 6-3-09: Oprah or Angelina

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:03:27 -0700

Forbes says Angelina Jolie is the most powerful woman in Hollywood. More than Oprah. How can this be?

Karel Show 6-3-09: Obama and the Muslim Tour

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:01:43 -0700

Obama is over kissing up to the Saudi's as their textbooks teach hatred, Wahabism flourishes and they raise gas prices. With friends like these....

Karel Show 6-3-09: Psychic Happy Medium?

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:06:46 -0700

Precognition, psychics...is it all hocus pocus or do some people really see dead people?

Karel Show 6-2-09: Stuff Dreams are Made Of

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:05:43 -0700

Dream expert and author Cynthia Richmond tells us what our dreams mean, and how to use them for a better life.

Karel Show 6-2-09: Big Dick Cheney Says Iraq Innocent

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:04:01 -0700

Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. We knew it, now Cheney admits it. How long is he going to be allowed to keep rubbing our noses in his crimes?

Karel Show 6-1-09: 100 Movie Lines in 200 Seconds

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:07:21 -0700

#1 video on Youtube presented 100 movie lines in 200 seconds. What are some of the faves and why have film lines become so much a part of our culture?

Karel Show 6-1-09: Defriend on Facebook?

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:06:19 -0700

My intolerance for religion grows, and as it does, it appears I'm losing friends on facebook. The question is, why hasn't the nation's?

Karel Show 6-1-09: Bill O'Reilly, Accessory to Murder

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:04:33 -0700

An abortion doctor that OReilly named a murderer and baby killer is gunned down in church. Why is his speech not considered a contributing factor to the death?

Karel Show: Brown not a Monster?

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:09:12 -0700

Chris Brown says he's not a monster. Well, if he's not, what is?

Karel Show: After 8

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:08:14 -0700

Should the future of Prop 8 in CA be decided in the Federal Supreme Court or by the voters of CA and can they get it right a second or third time?

Karel Show: Who Are These People?

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:06:41 -0700

Democrats have betrayed their party platform by not standing up for the working class or minorities like the GLBT community in a vocal, productive way. Republicans aren't for small government or financial responsibility. Who are these people?

Karel show 5-26-09: The Spirit of Stonewall is gone

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:06:26 -0700

The spirit that changed the course of the Vietnam War and that caused the Stonewall riots appears to be missing from America these days. Where did it go?

Karel Show 5-26-09: Prop 8 The callers talk

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:05:04 -0700

The court ruled and the people are galvanized. The Karel show covers it from the constitutional and religious aspects. Part 2

Karel Show 5-26-09: Prop 8 Aftermath with HRC's Andrew Larksy

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:02:43 -0700

The court ruled and the people are galvanized. The Karel show covers it from the constitutional and religious aspects. Part 1

Karel Show 5-25-09: Drunken Messes, Emotional Affairs and Susan Boyle

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:06:47 -0700

Drunken party messes, emotional affairs and susan boyle. Enough said!

Karel Show 5-25-09: Prop 8 Wait`

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:03:08 -0700

In less than 24 hours the state Supreme court is going to uphold theocratic bigotry and make history my removing rights of the people form the constitution. How should those that support equality react?

Karel Show 5-25-09: MapTheFallen.org

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:01:49 -0700

There's a new google interactive map that shows where and who has died in Iraq and Afghanistan. The United States is covered in lost soldiers, map creator Sean A. is on.

Karel Show 5-21-09: Big DIck Cheney and Gitmo

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:05:42 -0700

the war criminal is at it again, why do we listen? Also, Gitmo and open phones on American Idol

Karel Show 5-21-09: Fat Kid and big Dick Cheney

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:03:38 -0700

A 555 pound kid goes missing (how?) with his mom. Mom is wanted for child neglect. Is obesity child abuse? And what about religious indoctrination:?

Karel Show 5-21-09: Hospitals Kill

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:01:29 -0700

Over 225,000 people each year die of preventable medical mistakes or are infected by hospitals with serious infections. Over 100 Californians a month are injured or killed by hospitals and medical providers. Lisa McGiffert is guest

Karel Show 5-20-09: Myspace Mom's Sentencing Held

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:06:29 -0700

She's evil, she's a despot, but should she go to jail for three to 20 years? A mom poses as a teenage boy and tells a neighbor's daughter the world would be better off without her. The girl kills herself. Did the neighbor cause it?

Karel Show: 5-20-09: My last Day with Andrew

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:03:10 -0700

eight years ago Karel lost his off and on air partner Andrew Howard unexpectedly. There were life lessons learned from this. karel explains how Andrew's passing changed so many.

Karel Show 5-20-09: CA is Broke, Thanks to Voters

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:01:45 -0700

Voters screwed the state by not approving needed ballot measures, and continue to prove they're too stupid to handle the initiative and ballot ammendment process. So when do we take it away from them?

Karel Show 5-19-09: Smokers a Protected Class and Ryan and Idol

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:05:38 -0700

New rules may say smokers can't light up in a shared apartment courtyard. Are we taking this too far, and should smokers now be a protected class? Also, Karel goes off about Ryan Seacrest...a friend...but....

Karel Show 5-19-09: Cindy Sheehan on Accountability

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:02:33 -0700

What did Nancy Pelosi know and when and does it matter? Should we release the torture photos? Will we look forward and not view the war criminals in the rear view mirror? Cindy Sheehan is guest.

Karel SHow 5-19-09: Forced to Treat

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:01:19 -0700

A mother has taken her 13 year old son away and is now a wanted felon. Her crime? Not letting him get chemo on religious objections. Why can't parents decide how and when to medically treat their children?

Karel Show 5-18-09: Emissions and Voting

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:06:30 -0700

Barack is raising emission standards. Why not 100 miles per gallon or more? Why so little, so late? We sent a man to the moon in 10 years but since the 1970 crisis can't raise fuel efficiency 80 miles per gallon?

Karel Show 5-18-09: How to Stop Bully's

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:03:44 -0700

Alameda in Northern CA wants to pull curriculum that teaches kids not to bully in grade school because of the inclusion of the true story of two same sex penguins in NYC. Should we teach bullies to be more tolerant, or weaker kids to be stronger?

Karel Show 5-18-09: Fear of Flying

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:02:07 -0700

After traveling to SF and reading the story today about body scanners at airports that see you nekked, Karel wonders, what really scares people when flying? Terrorists? Germs? Loud Kids? Mechanically faulty planes? tired pilots? What's the real danger?

Karel Show 5-14-09: Pets are People Too

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:04:32 -0700

Why can Vets refuse to see sick pets if owners can't pay their huge fees? Why is there no health care regulation for pets? No Kaiser? Why are millions left to chose between eating and saving a life of a loved one?

Karel Show 5-14-09: CA is broke, again.

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:02:13 -0700

CA is going broke again. As is America. Yet billions are flying off the shelves. We're being duped. THe money is there for us, and yet we aren't getting it. Why do schools get cut $3 billion when war gets $98 billion more?

Karel Show 5-14-09: Outrage with Kirby Dick

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:01:05 -0700

Oscar nominated film director Kirby Dick brings his Outrage to the screen outing hypocritical politicians. Are they fair game or is this a witch hunt to promote an agenda?

Karel Show 5-13-09: Medicare goes bust, so do you work forever?

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:06:33 -0700

Medicare will be gone by 2017 and Social Security by 2037 by all accounts. So, are we a nation that now works forever, or is socialized retirement the way?

Karel Show 5-13-09: Craigslist Caves

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:04:49 -0700

After the Boston Murder, Craigslist has removed it's adult services ads and has retooled them. Is this censorship and overreaction? And is this the part of the site that really needed policing?

Karel Show 5-13-09: Abuse Photos Withheld

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:03:09 -0700

Obama was told releasing photos of prisoners abused by Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan would harm more troops than help so he has held them up. Is this a right move in a time of war, or just more protectionism from our shame?

Karel Show 5-12-09: 1st Amendment Protection

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:08:24 -0700

Can one claim a constitutional freedom of speech if their speech directly aims to harm other Americans by depriving them of some civil liberty? What did the founders have in mind with the first amendment?

Karel Show 5-12-09: Miss CA

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:47:43 -0700

Miss CA gets to keep her crown. But why? Why validate such opinions and allow this person a stage? She's a zealot, by definition, so why validate zealots in 2009?

Karel Show 5-12-09: Time to Torture?

Tue, 12 May 2009 23:46:28 -0700

Dick CHeney says torture is OK. It' s now part of the debate, again. why are we so conflicted about torture?

Karel Show 5-11-09: Heart Music

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:07:05 -0700

Dr. Mike Miller for University of Baltimore tells us why 15 minutes a day of music you like could save your life one day, and then we all pick songs good for our hearts!

Karel Show 5-11-09: Miss CA and her Crown

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:06:00 -0700

Should Trump pull MIss CA's crown for her breach of pageant rules? No. But find out why he should.

Karel Show 5-11-09: Hr1 Wanda Sykes and Rush

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:03:11 -0700

Wanda Sykes made a joke saying Rush Limbaugh may have been the 20th terrorist on 9/11. Is that out of bounds? Or, does someone showing himself to be a traitor deserve deference?

Karel Show 5-7-09

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:06:25 -0700

Karel on Mother's day, why gay men love their mothers more and open phones.

Karel Show 5-7-09: Bruce Vilanch!

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:04:33 -0700

Karel and Bruce Vilanch for an hour. Enough said.

Karel Show 5-7-09: Marines And Motorcycles

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:02:47 -0700

More Marines died stateside on motorcycles than in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Pentagon are insisting on training. But is it enough? Is it attitude as well? other drivers?

Karel Show 5-6-09: Paula Abdul and Rush share Meds.

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:06:59 -0700

Paula Abdul announced she was on pain meds for 12 years. Duh. America is medicated, so what, we're also in pain. So, how do you manage pain with no meds?

Karel Show 5-6-09: Highway Robbery

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:04:40 -0700

86% of all fines collected in California are TRAFFIC fines. It's big business, so it's no wonder a Texas town is in the Highway Robbery Business. Steven from ticketbust.com tells us how to avoid ticket horror stories.

Karel Show 5-6-09: On cheating

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:02:35 -0700

Elizabeth Edwards was devastated. Tom and Kate plus Eight are now plus nine as a mistress appears. Men (and women) cheat. Maybe instead of wondering why, we should acknowledge fidelity is more abnormal than we think.

Karel Show 5-5-09: San Francisco CIty of Hemp?

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:38:38 -0700

Gov. Schwazzaneger today said it's time to open the debate to legalize recreational pot in CA. SUPERVISOR ROSS MIRKARIMI, SF 5th district feels the city should be dispensing. Is CA going to Pot?

Karel Show 5-5-09: Screw Joe the Plumber

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:27:59 -0700

I said it once, I'll say it again, screw him. Queer means unusual, and actual homosexuals that he knows can't go near his kids? His kind of Republican Christianism is the same as the Wahabi form of Islamic fundamentalism on a social level. Recognize.

Karel Show 5-5-09: UK No Entry List

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:25:17 -0700

The UK says certain people that do not reflect their country's values are not allowed in. Michael Savage and Fred Phelps top the list. Why do they get it right, and we get it wrong? Why do we not remove unfounded hatred from our own society?

Karel Show 5-4-09: Worst TV Commercials

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:28:58 -0700

While the FCC is busy with Janet's breast again, they should be looking at some of these OBSCENELY horrible commercials including Vince and the SlapChop. A man that beats a prostitute advertises a slapping device?

Karel Show 5-4-09: Houstons VS. the Blogger

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:27:04 -0700

Two employees got fired from Houston's Steakhouse for venting in a private Myspace group. Is this an invasion of their private lives and time? Hundreds are being fired for personal blogs about work, is it time for legislation?

Karel Show 5-4-09: Janet, the FCC and What is Obscene

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:24:37 -0700

Karel talks to Professor Barry MacDonald from Pepperdine University about the Supreme Court, Fleeting Explitives, and who decides what is obscene.

Karel Show 4-30-09: More on the Church and Lunch Food

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:47:28 -0700

More on the why Christians like torture and a trip down the memory lane of school lunch food.

Karel Show 4-30-09: Religion Condones Torture?

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:45:39 -0700

A Pew Poll says more churchgoers favor torture than atheists. It's time to call religion what it is, crazy.

Karle Show 04-30-09: Is Biden Right or Media Wrong

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:44:04 -0700

Either the media is right and we should all fear the swine flu, and thus Biden's advice to stay off planes and trains correct, or it's all one big scare tactic, an overblown epidemic.

Karel Show 04-29-09: More about Bernie Ward and Zodiac's daughter speaks

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:42:30 -0700

More on Bernie Ward in prison and why did the Zodiac's daughter wait so long to come forth?

Karel Show 04-29-09: Cell Phone Jamming in Jail and a Letter From Bernie Ward

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:39:15 -0700

Why can't police and law enforcement jam cellphones at bomb sites, jails, prisons? Because the cell phone company doesn't want them to. Why? Money. Also a letter from KGO host Bernie Ward from prison..

Karel Show 04-29-09: The First 100 Days

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:33:00 -0700

Karel looks at Barack Obama's first 100 days through the eyes of main street and comes up with bank programs that don't work and an economy that's not much better with the Dean of Business from Golden Gate University.

Karel Show 4-28-09: What is a Republican?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:07:58 -0700

The NYC incident only brings up the subject more that George W. BUsh and Osama have, in fact, terrorized the U.S. and we're not over it yet.

Karel Show 4-28-09: More on Terror

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:06:37 -0700

The NYC incident only brings up the subject more that George W. BUsh and Osama have, in fact, terrorized the U.S. and we're not over it yet.

Karel Show 4-28-09: New York Flyby: Outrage or Disgrace?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:03:37 -0700

A plane flies in the no fly zone in NYC with a fighter jet on its tail, a Presidential plane, and many in the city go ballistic and panic. Should there be outrage over the lack of warning, or should we be embarrassed?

Karel Show 04-23-09: Waterboarding Is Torture

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:20:35 -0700

Waterboarding is torture, and has been since 1898. So why is there a debate about whether or not it is now and as to whether those that did it are war criminals?

Karel Show 04-23-09

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:19:42 -0700

Porn sensation Nina Hartley talks about why adult entertainers carry a stigma in America and the cloud on Marilyn Chamber's death.

Karel Show 04-23-09: Fluid Sexuality

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:18:41 -0700

Oprah asks "Why are women leaving men for other women?" and presents data on fluid sexuality. So if sexuality is fluid then the politics of sexual identity and orientation is built on a liquid and unstable foundation.

Karel Show 4-22-09: 13 Year Old Strip Searched and Hate Crimes

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:33:47 -0700

A 13 year old is stripped searched and now needs money. Humiliation fee? And what, exactly, is a hate crime as a man is charged for killing a transgendered male to female with a hate crime attachment.

Karel Show 4-22-09: Texting A Breakup?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:32:38 -0700

In this electronic world, is it OK to break up with someone via text message? IM? Email? Fire someone? Lay them off? Confrontation is often unpleasant, but should it be avoided all together?

Karel Show 4-22-09: Green is Me

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:31:22 -0700

It's Earth Day and Karel talks solar with Sun Run Founder, Cheap global travel and two wheels as transportation with Piaggio CEO Paolo Timoni.

Karel Show 04-2-09: More Miss CA, and Fave Fatty Foods!

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:52:48 -0700

More Debate on Miss CA and the blogger as well as fast foods we love.