The Necessary Conversation

Happy Pride, Happy Graduation, and Happy 50th Anniversary to Mary Lou and Bob!This week we cover:

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.

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?

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 happens to ease chip export rules for the UAE. Coincidence?A Trump-brokered ceasefire between India and Pakistan falls apart in hours. Is diplomacy dead?The administration floats suspending habeas corpus for migrants. Do rights still apply in America?A New Jersey ICE facility arrests a mayor and accuses Congress members of “body-slamming” guards. Seriously.Trump kills rural broadband programs — stripping internet access from red states that voted for him.Plus: we take a breather to celebrate Mother's Day with favorite memories from both moms and their kids.

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.

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 federal aid to tornado-ravaged Arkansas, even turning his back on longtime ally Sarah Huckabee Sanders.Topics include:Trump's authoritarian moves against judgesHegseth's classified leak scandal (again)Elon Musk abandoning government promises to save TeslaTrump's student loan crackdown and Harvard's lawsuitDeportations to El Salvador's mega-prisonFEMA funding denied to ArkansasWe ask the tough questions — and the Kultgen family doesn't hold back. Subscribe for real talk you won't hear anywhere else.

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 against him.Trump's failed promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, and the 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russia.RFK Jr.'s latest autism stunt: claiming he'll find the “cause” by September with a debunked vaccine conspiracist in charge.A “Simmer Down” break with celebrity impressions.New polls show Trump's approval cratering—especially with young voters.The ACLU sues the Department of Defense over banned books and canceled cultural observances in military schools.Trump's new executive order that may make water less safe for Black communities in Alabama.PLUS: Bob brings up the Michelle Obama conspiracy theory, and the family unpacks the Blue Origin flight with Katy Perry and Gayle King.

In this week's episode, we break down the chaos surrounding Trump's escalating tariff war with China, the resulting stock market crash, and the insider trading accusations stemming from his Truth Social post. We dive into the DOJ investigation of former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, the mounting legal drama over Kilmar Abrigo Garcia's deportation, and Trump's $92 million birthday military parade plan. Plus, we unpack the administration's attacks on climate science and university funding, including threats to Harvard and cuts to Princeton and Cornell. Is Trump manipulating markets? Is this the rise of authoritarianism?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 episode the Kultgens discuss:1. Trump's New Tariffs2. Wrongful Deportations3. Trump Disrespecting The Military Again4. Wisconsin Supreme Court5. Trump's 3rd Term6. Nationwide Hands Off ProtestsIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Signalgate2. Tufts Student Abduction3. NY vs. Texas on Abortion4. Trump's Burgeoning SS5. Child Labor in FloridaAnd much, much more.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

The Kultgens Discuss:1. Trump's Illegal Deportations2. Israel Breaking The Ceasefire3. Trump Defying The Courts4. Social Security Problems5. Musk Getting More Government Access6. Trump Outlawing Abortion In Idaho7. Trump Trying To Overturn Biden's PardonsAnd much, much more!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 episode the Kultgens discuss:1. The Tesler Commercial At the Whitehouse2. The Government Spending Bill3. Canda, The 51st State4. Trump Deports a Kid With Cancer5. Trump's Legal Defeats and Victories6. The Measles Outbreak7. Trump Whacked With A MicrophoneAnd much, much more!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 episode the Kultgens discuss:1. Reactions To Our First Viral Video2. Trump's Address to Congress3. Ukraine Losing American Aid4. Tariffs 5. Musk Loses 120 Billion Dollars In A Week6. Trump Wants To Gut The VA7. Trump Loses At The Supreme CourtIf 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 episode the Kultgens discuss:1. The Disastrous White House Meeting Between Trump and Zelensky2. The Republican Spending Bill3. Musk Running The First Cabinet Meeting4. Bongino At The FBI5. Trump's BruiseAnd much, much more!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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Trump Declares Himself King2. Trump Bans The Associated Press3. Trump Fires The Heads of US Military4. Trump Says Ukraine Started The War5. President Elon Musk Is A Bad FatherAnd Mary Lou's 70th Birthday!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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Musk In The Oval Office2. Musk Fires Everyone3. Prices Increasing4. Did Bob and Mary Lou Do a Good Job As ParentsFinally! A Podcast for the Adult Children of Narcissistic & Borderline ParentsTake control of your life with honest & unfiltered advice from a therapist who gets it.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf 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

The Kultgens try their best to avoid politics for an entire episode.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 episode the Kultgens discuss:1. Plane Crashes2. The FBI Purge3. Trump's Tarrifs4. Trump's War on DEI5. Elon Musk Controlling The Federal Payment SystemChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. Weekly (weekends) News/Opinion-cast from...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf 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 the Kultgen family discusses:1. Haley's Viral Bishop Budde Cookies2. Trump's Pardon Of Violent Criminals3. What Happens When You Die?4. Trump Vs. the 14th Amendment5. Trump's Deportation Plan6. Pete Hegseth Running The U.S. MilitaryChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. Weekly (weekends) News/Opinion-cast from...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Trump's Inauguration2. TikTok3. Mike Johnson's Conditional Disaster AidKitty's Name Origin4. Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing5. Oklahoma's Divorce Laws6. Trump's Hollywood AmbassadorsIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. The Fires In LA2. Trump's Sentencing 3. Trump Vs. Greenland4. Zuck Gets Rid of Fact Checking5. TikTok Bye Bye?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

The Kultgens discuss:1. The Maga Civil War2. This Is Trump's AmericaJimmy Carter3. Trump Delays TikTok Ban4. Matt GaetzIf 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

After being told that we weren't doing a show today, Chad prepared nothing. Enjoy.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

The Kultgens Discuss1.Luigi Mangione2. Drones Over New Jersey3. Public Schools Closing4. Trump Walks Back Lower Grocery Price PromiseBest of the Left: Progressive Politics, News, Culture.Expertly-curated by humans, not algorithms or AI, since 2006. 1000s of 5⭐️ reviews!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Biden's Pardon2. The CEO Killer3. Hegseth's Relationship with Alcohol4. The Military Woke ListIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Kash Patel2. Trump Vs. Mexico3. Blaire Flemming4. Trump Vs. CanadaIf 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 episode the Kultgens discuss Trump's cabinet picks.So MetaInspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding purpose, transforming livesListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf 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

The Kultgens discuss the implications of Trump's landslide victory in the most recent U.S. Presidential election.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

How are the Kultgens feeling on election night 2024?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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Women Dying In Texas2. Trump's MSG Rally3. Who Will Win The Election4. Will There Be Violence?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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Record Breaking Early Voting In Georgia2. The Enemy Within3. Trump Dances for 30 Minutes at a Rally4. Trump Backs Out of InterviewsWith special guest Roman Popp!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

The Kultgens discuss:1. MTG's Suggestion that the Dems are creating hurricanes for political gain2. Iran's plans to assassinate Trump3. The thwarted election day terrorist attack in Oklahoma4. Kamala's edited 60 Minutes interviewIf 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

The Kultgens Discuss:1. Haley's Viral Harris/Walz Cookies2. The VP Debate3. Melania Trump Pro Choice4. Elon Musk at Trump's RallyIf 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

Jamie Miller is the former Executive Director of Republican Party Of Florida and he currently operates the Reasonable Arguments blog which is described as, “Reasonable conservative commentary about Florida and national politics.”Jamie's Blog:https://reasonablearguments.com/The Kultgen and Miller discuss:1. Hurricane Helene2. Trump Handing Out Money To Voters3. Stock Market Hitting An All Time High Under Biden4. The Upcoming VP DebateIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Women Dying Because Of Abortion Bans2. Trump Pulling Out Of the 2nd Debate with HarrisP Diddy3. Mark Robinson4. Hand counting votes in GeorgiaIf 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

The Kultgens Discuss:1. Post debate fact checking2. Taylor Swift endorses Harris(Favorite pets)3. Laura Loomer4. The Pope doesn't like either candidateIf 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

The Kultgens go point by point for a full analysis of tonight's historic debate.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

The Kultgens discuss:1. Kamala's First Interview2. Trump at Arlington Cemetery(Goatman)3. Trump NFTs4. Tim Walz DUIIf 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

The Kultgens discuss:1. The DNC2. RFK Backing TrumpBob's New Shoes3. Kamala Winning The Internet4. HIV Positive MilitaryIf 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 episode the Kultgens discuss1. The Debate Schedule2. The DNCBob's New Hip3. Trump's Sentencing4. Elon Musk's Trump InterviewIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens discuss:Bob's Broken HipKamala Harris' Record Breaking FundraisingTrump at the NABJJD VanceOlympic Women's BoxingIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens discuss1. Biden Dropping Out And Endorsing Harris2. The JD Vance Disaster3. Trump Wants to Get Rid of VotingIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens Discuss:The RNCJD VanceThe Likelihood That Biden Will Drop OutNOTE: This episode was recorded about 45 minutes before Biden dropped out.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

One topic this week. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens Discuss1. The Debate2. The Transphobic Texas Supreme Court3. Criminalizing Homelessness In OregonThe Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizingChangemakers talk about how social and political change really happens.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

In this episode the Kultgens take a stroll down memory lane to remember some of the the greatest moments from Bob's fatherhood and Chad's time on this dying planet.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:1. Alvin Bragg To Testify Before Congress2. Biden's Border Policy3. Hunter Biden's Gun Trial4. Gantz Resigns From Netanyahu's War CabinetIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens Discuss:1. Trump's 34 Felony Convictions2. A possible End to the Genocide In Palestine3. Abortion Ban In Texas4. Kids and Social Media In ColoradoGrave InjusticeThe makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:1. Trump Booed By Libertarians2. Trump Trial Expecting A Verdict Soon3. Israeli Protests4. Guns and Video GamesGrave InjusticeThe makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

The Kultgens discuss:1. The upcoming debates2. Trump at the NRA3. Butker's speech4. Israel's War Cabinet WoesGrave InjusticeThe makeup of the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases they are hearing are no...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

Chad discusses motherhood with Haley and Mary Lou.If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio clip and send it to:thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com