The Necessary Conversation

This week on The Necessary Conversation we cover one of the heaviest news weeks yet. 👉 Here’s what we dive into: 🏫 School Shooting in Minneapolis A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School left 2 children dead and 17 others injured. We discuss the shooter’s identity, manifesto, and why gun violence has now become the #1 cause of death for kids in America. ⛳️ Trump Rumors & Golfing Again Trump vanished from public view for 4 days, sparking #trumpdead trends online. JD Vance eve...

This week on The Necessary Conversation: 🗳 Texas vs. California Texas Republicans delayed flood relief to ram through a redistricting bill flipping up to 5 House seats. Gavin Newsom fired back with the Election Rigging Response Act. Is this tit-for-tat how democracy is supposed to work? 📺 Newsmax Lied After years of pushing election conspiracies, Newsmax will pay Dominion $67 million in a defamation settlement. First Fox, now this. Is conservative media finally paying for the Big Lie? 📬 No Mo...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family breaks down a wild stretch of politics at home and abroad—while celebrating three years of arguing, laughing, and surviving together. 🇷🇺 Trump & Putin: Red Carpet in Alaska Donald Trump rolled out literal red carpet treatment for Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The pageantry included flyovers, limo rides, and fawning photo ops—but no ceasefire deal for Ukraine. We discuss the ICC arrest warrant for...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley face off with Mary Lou (Bob’s still out recovering from hip surgery!) in another fiery family debate that mixes breaking headlines with our signature cross-generational, cross-political banter. Topics include: Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Why Zelenskyy’s not invited, the $300B deal on the table, and what happens if Ukraine refuses to sign.Texas Democrats Skip Town: The mass walkout to block GOP redistricting, Abbott’s legal threats, and wh...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, it’s just Mary Lou and Chad behind the mic—no Bob, no Haley—as we mark (almost!) three years of raw, honest political dialogue. We reflect on the very first episode of the show from August 17, 2022 and ask: has this podcast changed us? Has it brought us closer—or just made things even weirder? 📼 Then we dive into the biggest headlines of the week: Trump’s Name Redacted from the Epstein Files? Bloomberg reports the FBI removed Trump’s name from public ...

Bob is out of commission after a successful hip replacement surgery this week as Mary Lou, Chad and Haley discuss this week in American politics. 🔥 First up — Trump is freaking out over reports that his name appears multiple times in the Epstein files. After The Wall Street Journal broke the story, he allegedly told aides, “They’re going to f--- me,” fled to Scotland, and is now considering a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Even Epstein’s brother came forward to say Trump and Epstein were “very...

📌 Bob is back this week to finally discuss the Epstein list among other things. 👀 Trump vs. the Epstein List Trump calls his own supporters “stupid” and “weaklings” for continuing to believe in the Epstein client list—a conspiracy he pushed for years. MAGA influencers are burning hats and turning on him. Then The Wall Street Journal drops a 2003 birthday letter from Trump to Epstein, allegedly including a naked woman doodle and lines like: “A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and ma...

📣 Bob is out this week prepping for hip surgery—but don’t worry, we’ve got backup. Joining us in his place is Rep. Gil Cisneros, Congressman from California’s 31st district, to help us unpack one of the most explosive weeks in politics yet. 🧨 Epstein List Doesn’t Exist?! After years of MAGA conspiracy theories, the FBI and DOJ announced this week that no Epstein client list exists. Trump loyalists are revolting. Bongino might resign. Pam Bondi flip-flopped. Kash Patel is backtracking. Steve...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen Family dives into the most chaotic week in American politics yet—featuring billion-dollar bills, flooded detention centers, and a potential UFC cage fight… on the White House lawn. 🔺 Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) Trump celebrates July 4th by signing the most aggressive bill of his presidency—permanently extending tax cuts for the rich, slashing Medicaid & SNAP, defunding Planned Parenthood, and making ICE the highest-budgeted federal agency...

In this week’s fiery episode of The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family tackles some of the biggest political stories shaping America—and the world. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Join Chad, Haley, and their MAGA parents, Mary Lou and Bob, as they debate: 🧨 Supreme Court Power Grab The Court ruled that lower courts can no longer block executive orders nationwide. Is this the end of checks and balances—or the start of a dictatorship? 🇮🇷 Iran Nuclear Strike: Success or Spin? Trump claims the U.S. bombing "ob...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen Family is back—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Trump promised to be the “anti-war president,” but now the U.S. is bombing Iran, and even MAGA is starting to fracture. Is this the start of World War III? We dive deep into: 🇮🇷 Trump’s stunning military escalation against Iran using B-2 bombers and “bunker busters” 🪖 Pete Hegseth’s shocking refusal to rule out U.S. troops firing on civilians 🔥 ICE raids in Los Angeles scho...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, things get heated as the Kultgen family dives into one of the most volatile weeks in American politics. 🔴 A Minnesota lawmaker is assassinated in her home, and a hit list tied to the “No Kings” movement is discovered. 🔴 Trump sends thousands of National Guard troops and Marines into Los Angeles amid ICE raids, sparking nationwide protests and a legal battle over the limits of presidential power. 🔴 Senator Alex Padilla is handcuffed by feder...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family unpacks one of the most explosive political episodes of the year. We cover the Musk vs. Trump meltdown, which began with a scathing Elon tweet about Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and escalated to accusations of Epstein ties, threats to decommission space tech, and the possible creation of a third political party. Is this the end of MAGA tech bromance? Then we head to Los Angeles, where ICE raids sparked mass protests, Molotovs, and a ...

Happy Pride, Happy Graduation, and Happy 50th Anniversary to Mary Lou and Bob! This week we cover: 🌮 The Taco Tariff Trades Trump's tariff flip-flops hit the spotlight when CNBC's Megan Cassella asked him about “Taco Trade” – short for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” His furious response? “That’s the nastiest question.” We break down the impact on markets and global credibility. 👁️ Elon’s Black Eye Why did Elon Musk show up bruised before resigning from DOGE? Drug rumors, a rumored brawl with ...

In this week’s fiery episode of The Necessary Conversation, our politically divided family tackles Trump’s latest tax bill, Biden’s shocking cancer diagnosis, and whether it’s fair for crypto billionaires to buy special access to the president. 🧾 Topics Include: 💸 Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” — giant tax breaks for the wealthy, Medicaid cuts for millions, and a sneaky court loophole hidden on page 563. 💀 Biden’s cancer diagnosis — real tragedy or strategic timing? 🌍 Trump vs. South Afr...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Haley abandons her family leaving Chad to deal with Bob and Mary Lou alone as they tackle another wild week in politics. For the first time ever Chad agrees with Trump on something he said this week. What was it? You’ll have to tune in to hear. TOPICS: ✈️ Big Beautiful Jet Trump accepts a $400M private plane from Qatar’s royal family to use as a temporary Air Force One. Is it a violation of the Constitution? What does Qatar want in return? 💀 Bad ...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family unpacks another chaotic week in American politics. Topics include: The Catholic Church makes history with the first American pope – but is Pope Leo XIV too woke for the GOP?FBI Director Kash Patel can’t make it to his own meetings — or to a deadline. Is this how law enforcement should run?RFK Jr. cuts off healthcare for 9/11 first responders. Is this the party that “backs the blue”?Trump gets $2B through a crypto deal — and just so h...

The Kultgens dig into Donald Trump's first 100 days back in office—and it’s been a wild ride. From a record-shattering 143 executive orders to the creation of a $500,000 pay-to-play club in D.C., we break down what’s happening behind the headlines. 🎙️ Topics include: Why the stock market is tankingTrump’s broken promises on Ukraine and GazaImmigration crackdowns and ICE raids on U.S. citizensThe AI “Pope Trump” image (yes, really)The secretive Executive Branch club for rich elitesTrump's atte...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family dives into some of the most shocking headlines yet from Trump's second term. We cover Trump's unprecedented attack on the judiciary after the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, Pete Hegseth’s second Signal security scandal, Elon Musk’s messy exit from DOGE as Tesla crumbles, and Trump's new war on higher education. Plus, we break down the humanitarian disaster unfolding in El Salvador after mass deportations — and why Trump refused federa...

In this episode of The Necessary Conversation, Chad and his sister Haley (the liberals) face off against their conservative parents, Mary Lou and Bob, for another brutally honest family debate about the week's biggest political chaos. We cover: Trump’s refusal to comply with the Supreme Court over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s illegal deportation—plus the staged margarita photo in a Salvadorian mega-prison.The Supreme Court halting Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act—even his own justices ruled aga...