Karel (Charles Karel Bouley) is a syndicated talk show host who has had #1 talk shows at Citadel/ABC's flagship station, KGO AM 810 San Francisco (#1 overall station) and for KFI AM 640 Los Angeles and The Karel Show can be heard in various markets including on Energy 92.7 FM San Francisco, KRXA 540 Progressive Talk Monterey/Santa Cruz and more.. He is an entertainment reporter and film critic for KNX 1070 Los Angeles (CBS). Karel also has filled for Bill Press on his national show on a regular basis. The show is available at iTunes as a free podcast and on Foneshow.com Karel Podcast

He is a blogger for the HuffingtonPost.com and has been a columnist for the #1 gay/lesbian newsmagazine The Advocate at Advocate.com and IN Magazine Los Angeles, as well as Billboard and others. His book of essays "You Can't Say That" is published by Alyson Press. His music is available at iTunes and other online stores and he maintains a blog, podcasts and message boards at www.radiokrl.com and can be reached at karel@crkb2.com.

Karel also appears as a guest on topical issues having appeared on such cable news networks as CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. He is a regular guest on Techlink for Time/Warner, as a Macintosh Computer expert and even did two seasons as a lead actor on TNN's "Ultimate Revenge" hosted by Ryan Seacrest (an improved practical joke show a la Punk'd) created by industry veteran Woody Fraiser. Karel produced, directed and wrote a marriage equality PSA that won second place in GLAAD's "I Do" contest, being aired at OutFest and on national television, featuring 12 youth and a cameo by Thomas Jefferson.

Karel made history with his late partner (on and off air) Andrew Howard as the duo became the first openly gay male couple to host a major market talk show when they took over afternoon drive at KFI AM 640 Los Angeles (following Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura on the #1 talk station in the country). Upon Andrew's untimely death in 2001, Karel went solo and personally changed state law in California so he could pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of his partner. He does his shows from his studio at the home they shared, Park Howard, in Long Beach, CA, where he lives with his dogs and cat.

Blog Entries by Charles Karel Bouley

The Man Goes Through the Mirror

Posted June 26, 2009 | 04:46 PM (EST)


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The King of Pop died the same day as Farrah Fawcett, eclipsing her loss that June 25th and turning the entire music world on its ear. The most famous living Pop star in the world drops of cardiac arrest while rehearsing...

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Feathering For Fawcett

1 Comments | Posted June 25, 2009 | 06:03 PM (EST)


Today, my first poster girl, Farrah Fawcett died. In the 9am hour on a June Gloom day the smile and hair that set the tone for a generation and the body and face that created the gold standard of movie star posters died of the Big C, cancer.

And it...

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A Clunky Way to Spend Billions

Posted June 23, 2009 | 07:11 PM (EST)


In this day and age of astronomical sums being bandied about like pocket change, a billion dollars -- or even four billion -- may not seem like a lot of money. But given that the United States is bleeding to death a billion at a time, when the pot is...

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Two Parties No Party for America

12 Comments | Posted June 18, 2009 | 12:11 PM (EST)


The Democratic Party, as stated, does not exist any longer; in fact, it hasn't for some time. The people that call themselves Democrats, the leaders of the party, have all morphed in to one political animal, part of a larger, non-identified party that proports to stand for something but has...

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CA Court Refuses Charter, Fails to Defend Constitution

4 Comments | Posted May 26, 2009 | 06:48 PM (EST)


California Court Proves Theocracy Alive and Well

It's a shame gay means happy, because today in California there's not much for anyone to be happy about, and I mean anyone that knows or understands government or the Constitution of the State or country for that matter.

Today the State Supreme...

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Marine's Deaths Focus Pentagon and Civilians on Motorcycle Safety

Posted May 11, 2009 | 10:50 AM (EST)


More marines have died stateside in 2008 than in Iraq or Afghanistan on motorcycles according to a Pentagon report published in USA Today May 7th, 2009, prompting new directives requiring service members to undergo extensive safety training including psychological assessments.

Robert Gladden is the director of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation...

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Joe the Plumber is Queer

12 Comments | Posted May 6, 2009 | 05:27 PM (EST)


Joe the Plumber is queer by his own definition. In the evangelical magazine Christianity Today he stated that "People don't understand the dictionary, it's called queer. Queer means strange and unusual, it's not like a slur, like calling a White guy a honky or anything..." He went on to say...

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The Majority of Muslims Who Attend Mosque Weekly Feel Torturing For Their Cause Is Just**

13 Comments | Posted May 1, 2009 | 05:00 PM (EST)


**It's Not True

The headline "Majority Of Muslims That Attend Mosque Weekly Feel Torturing For Their Cause Is Just" got your attention, didn't it? It's not true, I made it up, but the thought of it probably already angered some. It wouldn't surprise me, however. After all,...

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A Terrorized City and Traumatized Nation

Posted April 29, 2009 | 02:36 PM (EST)


Felony stupidity. National Outrage. International Incident. Terrorizing Act.

National Embarrassment.

Yes, national embarrassment.

The United States, in particular New York City, has not recovered from 9/11 in any way shape or form; in fact, it's obvious most haven't even dealt with it. In fact, it would appear that Osama Bin...

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Dear Perez: Miss California Gave The Right Answer For The Moment

258 Comments | Posted April 21, 2009 | 02:28 PM (EST)


I am an openly gay man and a supporter of same sex marriage and I wish Perez Hilton would shut up. This is a person who is famous for smearing snarky and crude things over celebrity photos and following Brittney's every move. He lives for controversy and is only famous...

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Keanu Wins Celebrity Grand Prix

Posted April 19, 2009 | 10:45 AM (EST)


Keanu Reeves and Al Unser Jr. have won the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Celebrity Grand Prix. Reeves won after Raven Simone and Danny Way (a favorite to win) crashed on the route. Each is fine, although their cars may need some major help.

The race is for charity...

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Engines Revved In Long Beach for Grand Prix

7 Comments | Posted April 18, 2009 | 04:14 PM (EST)


And They're Off

I'm an environmental advocate. I believe we must remove fossil fuels from our common usage. I advocate personal responsibility in all matters. I'm a raging liberal and proud of it; although I'm often called a conservative....

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Two Mothers, Two Lost Son -- One Common Goal

Posted April 3, 2009 | 04:17 PM (EST)


March 31st and April 4th are two very special five-year anniversaries. No, they probably aren't delineated by any special ceremonies for the masses, although they should be because each date marked both personal and national milestones.

March 31st 2004: Jerry Zovco was in Iraq working for a defense contracting...

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The End of Newsprint, Not Newspapers

Posted March 24, 2009 | 02:33 PM (EST)


Finding The New Cave Wall of Our Time

At least 120 newspapers in the U.S. have shut down since January 2008, according to Paper Cuts, a Web site tracking the newspaper industry. More than 21,000 jobs at 67 newspapers have vaporized in that time, according to the site.

Newspapers...

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Is It the End of the 'Me' Generation?

Posted March 17, 2009 | 06:53 PM (EST)


Selfishness is inherent to humans. It has to be for survival, the preservation and promotion of the self. At the end of the last century, it appeared to reach an all-time high particularly in my U.S. of A. A generation even wore the "me" moniker proudly, taking pride in selfishness...

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America Today -- WTF?

Posted March 11, 2009 | 10:48 AM (EST)


Is it just me, or is the absurdity of it all reaching all time levels? It's obtuse, and there appears to be absolutely no logic at work. The problem? As we sit around asking, the country is falling in shambles around us. Life preservers are being thrown out to the...

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If CPAC Is the Future Why Are They in the Past?

Posted March 5, 2009 | 12:26 PM (EST)


Limbaugh? A Brainwashed Child? Sellouts? The Real Future of the Republican Party

Where do I begin? The debacle known as CPAC, where a group of very misguided individuals met to spread half truths and basic contempt for their country (add sedition to this year's gala) has come and gone...

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Don't Fear Change: A Gig's a Gig

Posted February 27, 2009 | 11:47 AM (EST)


An Open Letter to Mark Denis, who left the planet years ago but whose spirit still lives.

Dear Mark (No, I know it's not your real name exactly):

I've been reminiscing a lot lately, as I move forward in radio I can't help but look back. And when I do,...

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Tomlin: Classically Funny, Always OUTspoken

Posted February 25, 2009 | 01:53 PM (EST)


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Lily Tomlin loves to perform. So much so that "ever since I found out I could sell a ticket" she's been on the road, she told me recently prior to taking to the stage in her latest vehicle...

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Dear President Obama: Please Don't Pretend

Posted February 19, 2009 | 09:00 AM (EST)


As a radio host, blogger, writer, I've thought a lot about if and when I get my 10 minutes with President Obama, what will I ask, what would I cover? There's so much to go over, so many wrongs that need immediate right-ing.

Would I be selfish, and immediately ask...

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