The Necessary Conversation

This week on The Necessary Conversation , we cover one of the most disturbing weeks yet — from the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minnesota , to mass protests and bloodshed in Iran , to Trump openly floating military action against Greenland and claiming that the only thing that can stop him is his own mind . Are we watching the normalization of authoritarian power in real time? 🚨 I...

In today's episode we are joined by a very special guest. A family therapist. But not just any family therapist. She's better known for her TikToks exposing emails the Trump team sends to people to raise money. Her social media can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/happymomandgrandma1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kclmfft Karen is a licensed marriage and family therapist, here today in...

This week on The Necessary Conversation the Kultgen family dives into some of the worst things to happen during Trump's second term so far. 🛢️ Oil Wars: The Invasion of Venezuela Maduro has long been a key figure in narco-terrorism and drug smuggling. Is his capture a good thing? Trump has threatened to do the same thing in Mexico and Cuba. Is this smash and grab strategy a good idea? This wa...

In this special Friday episode Chad plays Mary Lou a youtube video by Keith Edwards that outlines exactly why Nick Shirley's video about Somali fraud in Minnesota is wrong. Keith Edwards video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9yGM2LrDM If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

In this Wednesday Busting The Maga Bubble episode, Chad and Bob play each other clips from both sides of the Somali Fraud issue gaining traction in right wing news. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

On this week’s episode of The Necessary Conversation , we break down one of the most chaotic and disturbing weeks yet in Trump’s second term — from a Christmas Day posting spree that looked more like a meltdown than a holiday message, to explosive new revelations in the Epstein files, to an apparent attempt to bury a damning 60 Minutes investigation. Bob has once again fled the show, refusing to f...

In this mid-week episode Haley and Chad show Mary Lou some clips regarding Trump's inclusion in the most recent batch of Epstein Files released by the DOJ. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Haley is back this week on The Necessary Conversation as  we break down one of the most disturbing developments yet in the Epstein saga—along with explosive new reporting about Donald Trump from Vanity Fair , another incoherent Trump speech, foreign military strikes, marijuana rescheduling, and more. 🔥 EPSTEIN FILES COVER-UP The Department of Justice was legally required to release all Epstein fi...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou discuss Donald Trump's reaction to Rob Reiner's apparent murder. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

🚨 IMPORTANT NOTE: Haley is not on the show this week due to a medical emergency , but she is okay and recovering ❤️ This week on The Necessary Conversation , we break down another chaotic and disturbing week in American politics — from a mass shooting at Brown University to Trump tweeting false information , a Venezuelan oil tanker seized by U.S. forces , new Epstein photos released , and Kristi...

Mary Lou joins Chad for a midweek discussion about Trump's lies surrounding the idea and use of the word "Affordability." They play clips for one another from both sides of the political spectrum and even get into the breaking news about Pete Hegseth's war crimes. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:...

This week’s episode of The Necessary Conversation is a historic first: all four family members — Bob, Mary Lou, Haley, and Chad — are together in the same room at Bob & Mary Lou’s house. We break down the most disturbing and chaotic week yet in Trump’s second term — including alleged war crimes , another Dozy Don moment, child-sex criminals being pardoned , over 1.17 million layoffs , and corr...

Haley and Chad hold down another Wednesday episode discussing their upcoming trip to Oklahoma to see their parents, as well as movies and TV shows from their childhoods. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week Bob is absent in protest of Chad's joke made on last week's live. Nonetheless, Haley, Chad and Mary Lou cover the top stories of the week and Mary Lou's mind might be changing. We discuss: 🔫 NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS AMBUSHED NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE Two West Virginia National Guard members, Sarah Beckstrom (killed) and Andrew Wolfe (critical condition), were ambushed right outs...

Chad and Mary Lou share clips about Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers who reminded U.S. Military members not to follow illegal orders. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation w e break down everything: Trump suddenly loving Zohran Mamdani, MTG quitting Congress in a meltdown, Democrats warning the military about unlawful orders, Trump calling for their execution, his spiritual advisor pleading guilty to child sex crimes and much much more. 🏛️ Trump Suddenly Loves Zohran Mamdani After calling Mamdani: “A communist lunatic” “A Jew-...

In this mid-week episode the whole Kultgen family weighs in on clips of Trump attacking female reporters and some bonus clips of Chad's appearance on Bob The Drag Queen's podcast last week. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation , Haley is back from vacation , Bob chickened out , and things get heated fast as we dive into the most explosive week of Trump’s second term yet — from the release of the Epstein emails to Ghislaine Maxwell’s special treatment to Democrats folding under Republican pressure. 📧 The Epstein Emails Over 20,000 subpoenaed Epstein estate documents were released...

Chad and Mary Lou reconvene for a midweek episode in which they show each other clips of ICE assaults on U.S. citizens. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation , Haley abandons her family as the electorate sent Donald Trump a message louder than any poll: America is tired of MAGA. In one of the biggest Democratic sweeps in modern history, voters across the nation delivered a crushing rebuke to Trump’s authoritarian movement. And while Haley is away on vacation this week, the rest of us break down everything happeni...

In this episode of Busting the Maga Bubble, Chad and Mary Lou react to some clips from Trump's appearance on 60 Minutes this Sunday. Mary Lou also supplies a clip from Candace Owens discussing Charlie Kirk's murder.  If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

This week on The Necessary Conversation , we're in full Halloween costumes but the news coming out of America is scarier than anything we could wear. From starving families to ICE violence to wild JD Vance & Erika Kirk rumors , this is truly one of the most insane weeks yet under Trump’s second term. 🍽 42 Million Americans Lose Food Aid The GOP-led shutdown has cut off SNAP benefits , lea...

In this episode of Busting the Maga Bubble, Mary Lou provides video evidence to support her claim that Trump will not attempt a 3rd term. Chad counters her argument with his own clips from Trump himself as well as Steve Bannon literally saying they have a plan in place for Trump to win in 2028. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and...

This week on The Necessary Conversation , we start by asking the question: What is MAGA?   From there, the conversation spirals through one of the wildest weeks yet — as Trump literally tears down part of the White House, pardons criminals tied to terrorism and child exploitation, and demands hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars for himself. 🏛 Goodbye, White House Trump has demolished the East...

Bob is back! After missing last week’s episode, he returns just in time for one of the most chaotic weeks in Trump’s America — and things get heated fast. 😇 “I Won’t Get Into Heaven” — Trump Says It Out Loud We open this week with Trump claiming he “might not get into heaven.”  💬 Was it a joke — or the truth slipping out?  💬 Do you think Trump is going to heaven? ✊ No Kings Protest — 7 Million...