The Necessary Conversation

In this midweek episode Chad, Haley and Mary Lou discuss what are the most important issues in the upcoming midterm election as well as what anyone can believe when it comes to right wing propaganda. 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, it’s just Chad and Mary Lou. Haley is off galavanting again and Bob is still recovering. We miss you both. ❤️ 🇷🇺 Trump signed an order waiving sanctions on Russia days before they were set to take effect — right after agreeing to buy Putin’s diesel. Ukraine says Musk’s Starlink restrictions have left them unable to intercept Russian drones killing civilians. Zelensky called the deal “wrong” and said he’s done with Trump. Even Republicans pushed back — ...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou discuss the upcoming midterms and Chad shows Mary Lou some clips of the candidates running for office in Mary Lou's home state of Oklahoma. 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 discuss: ☠️ Trump and Hegseth announced they’re going to execute a man by firing squad and livestream it on the internet for anyone to watch — including children. The execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan is scheduled for December 3rd, just in time for Christmas. It would be the first U.S. military execution since 1961. The only countries that still do public executions? Afghanistan, Yemen, North Korea, and Somalia. After massive backlash, Trump ...

On this special Friday episode Mary Lou, Haley and Chad are joined by Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cultexpert/ Substack: https://stevenhassan.substack.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drstevenhassan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.steven.hassan Twitter/X: https://x.com/CultExpert BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/cultexpert.freedomofmind.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cultexpert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stev...

In this midweek episode Chad, Haley and Mary Lou discuss Trump's recent comments seeming to advocate for Iran to destroy two major U.S. cities including Los Angeles where Chad lives. 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, Chad, Haley and Mary Lou discuss the week's politics. Plus we just appeared on Katy Tur's show on MS NOW this week, so we talk about that too. 🤦 Trump weighed in on the Cornell University gang rape case — by expressing sympathy for the accused. After Governor Hochul appointed AG Letitia James as special prosecutor to reopen the case, Trump said, "I feel badly for whoever she's looking at, because they won't get a fair shake. Cornell's a fine school, an...

In this midweek episode Chad, Haley and Mary Lou discuss the situation regarding the sexual assault of a student by 7 fellow students at Cornell University in 2024 and what role Donald Trump plays in perpetuating an atmosphere of sexual violence without repercussion in contemporary America. 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 Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou dig into the following topics, with a special appearance by Bob late in the episode. 🇨🇳 American Dictator Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping — forcing U.S. service members onto their hands and knees to smooth the carpet — then hosted a lavish state dinner with billionaire tech overlords. This from the man who said in 2015 he'd give Xi "a McDonald's hamburger" and told Fox News to "forget the ...

In this midweek episode Chad takes Mary Lou through a website made by a member of the Necessary Conversation community that lists all of her "X's" against Trump to see if a visual representation of over 40's issues helps get her closer to finally denouncing him. 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, Chad is joined by Haley and Mary Lou, who are together in Oklahoma. Bob is still out recovering. 🚫 Authoritarian Dictator Donald Trump banned CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, confiscating reporters' press badges — something not even Nixon did during Watergate. Trump offered no specific examples of "fake news" and said the ban could be lifted if outlets provide more favorable coverage of him. No Republicans spoke out against it. We ask Ma...

In this mid-week episode Chad and Mary Lou show one another clips from across the aisle that address a wide range of topics including Kash Patel's public support of bestiality, Mitch Mcconnell's return to public and Mamdani and AOC's behavior at the 911 memorial service. 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, it's Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou. Bob is still out recovering. 💵 Trump held the first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, dubbed "Trump-a-palooza," where he promised every American adult $5,000 if Republicans win the midterms — a pledge that would cost $1.2 trillion with zero details on how it would be funded. He claimed the arena was "sold out" despite thousands of empty seats and even asked people not to use the bathroom so photos wouldn't show the gaps...

Haley, Mary Lou and Chad have a conversation with Texas Democrat Beto O'rourke in which they discuss his run for President in 2020, current issues with voting in America, gun control and much more. Will Mary Lou like Beto as much as she likes Hasan Piker? 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

Mary Lou and Chad show each clips from opposite sides of the aisle pertaining to 911 and Mamdani's first 9 months as Mayor of New York City. 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, it's Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou. Bob is still out recovering but getting better. We miss you, Dad. ❤️ 🤒 How close is Trump to death? Photos from a White House Rose Garden dinner went viral showing Trump sweating excessively and looking visibly ill — the latest in a long string of swollen ankles, bruised hands, and constantly falling asleep on camera. Then two days later he stepped off a plane with freshly dyed brown hair in what appears to be a desperat...

Mary Lou and Chad dig into clips from JD Vance’s recent appearance on a podcast in which he said he is willing to usher in the biblical end times. Clips From Today’s Show: Mary Lou’s Clips: El-Sayed: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcuI3jTP0Qa/ Children Saved: https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcuODpYu877/ Chad’s Clips: JD Vance on Endtimes: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcxKnuJFDea/ Peter Thiel on Antichrist: https://www.instagram.com/p/DLbg-bgOV9H/ Maga Reacts To Data Center Trump Post: ht...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, it's just Chad and Mary Lou holding it down. Bob is still out recovering — getting better every day — and Haley is off galavanting again. 🇨🇦 Trump escalated his trade war with Canada, slapping 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion in Canadian goods with more levies on vehicles and steel coming January 1. Canada matched it "dollar for dollar, rate for rate" and pledged CA$7.5 billion to support affected workers. Then Trump signed an executive order to rena...

In this midweek episode Mary Lou and Chad show each other clips from opposite sides of the political spectrum including clips about Iran threatening Baron Trump's life and clips about how the current food problems in the U.S. are all part of the republican playbook. 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, it's Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou. Bob is still out but getting stronger every day — we're hoping to have him back soon. Hang in there, Dad. ❤️ 🐴 A New York Times investigation revealed Trump's Bureau of Land Management has sold over 6,300 federally protected wild horses — many for as little as $25 — to buyers who appear to be slaughterhouses or brokers flipping them for meat. That's more than double the historic average. Once sold, the horses lose all fe...

In this midweek episode, Chad and Mary Lou play clips for one another from the opposite side of the aisle as Chad asks Mary Lou what she still likes about Trump. These are the clips: Newsmax/Truth Social Abortion Clip: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db7YA1hjllm/ Trump’s Effect On Venezuela Clip: https://www.facebook.com/reel/961406986355625 U.S. Military Mocks Trump Clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcG_a3FJ-ta/ Liz Oyer on Todd Blanche Clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcJxvhFIKcu/ Most Co...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou dig into the biggest political issues of the past 7 days. 🚢 The USS Abraham Lincoln has been at sea for over 260 days — more than 200 without a port call — the longest continuous deployment in modern history. Reports describe exhaustion, rationed food, suicidal thoughts, and at least one sailor who attempted to jump to his death. Nearly 200 family members confronted Navy leadership in San Diego over conditions and fears their ...

In this midweek show, Chad and Mary Lou show each other clips about Fauci, Blanche, Trump's Catering Cart Escape and more. Fauci and miscarriages: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db6HlTExyJL/ AOC Freezing Her Eggs: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Db7NckwOKmX/ U.S. Marine Freed: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcworldnews/video/7672954148240755981?_r=1&_t=ZT-98ovJYxXJCo Todd Blanche's First Act as AG: https://www.instagram.com/p/Db6or5OPPjt/ Trumps Cowardly Escape: https://www.instagram.com/p/...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou cover the biggest stories in American politics. ⚖️ The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche — Trump's personal criminal defense lawyer — as the permanent Attorney General by a single vote. Mom was told Blanche was just an interim replacement. That was a lie. Blanche has already withheld over 3 million Epstein documents, doxxed victims including their nude photos, and negotiated the deal that made Trump and his family permanently immu...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss week 23 of Trump's illegal war with Iran, and the possibility that it could be the beginning of World War 3. 🌍 Saudi Arabia joined U.S. strikes on Iran-backed militants in Iraq, killing at least 20. Jordan and Kuwait reported incoming Iranian strikes. Egypt was hit by a drone attack of unclear origin. China and Russia are openly providing Iran with intelligence on U.S. military positions. Only 28% of Americans ap...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad, Haley and Mary Lou dig into day 149 of Trump's war with Iran. 18 American soldiers dead. And the bill just keeps climbing. 💣 If you support Trump, you support the war in Iran. Thirteen consecutive nights of strikes. Four U.S. soldiers killed since July 17th. Nearly 500 injuries. Hegseth says the $37.5 billion we've already spent isn't enough and is requesting $67.1 billion more. The House passed a resolution urging Trump to end the war 214-208. T...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou show each other clips from both sides of the election denial campaign being run by Trump and Maga as we approach the next elections. 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, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou enter a brave new world in which Mary Lou said she wants to abolish ICE. Let that sink in. 🚨 ICE has now killed two people in two weeks — neither of whom were the targets of their operations. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old father with no criminal record, was shot in Houston. Then Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero, a 25-year-old Colombian legally authorized to work in the U.S., was killed in Maine. The agent who killed Guer...

In this midweek episode Mary Lou completely turns on ICE adopting the most progressive, left wing view she's ever had in the entirety of the show. 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, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss... 🪦 Senator Lindsey Graham died Saturday at 71 following a sudden illness, ending 23 years in the Senate. The man who once called Trump a "race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot" became one of his biggest supporters. SC's Republican governor will appoint a replacement, and Trump says he already has someone in mind. We look back at Graham's legacy and what comes next. 💣 Week 20 of Trump's war with Iran — a war he sa...

Chad and Haley discuss her recent viral IG post that got covered by Fox News and Libs of TikTok as well as some current headlines from this 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,Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the 250 year of America as the country seems to be crumbling. 🎪 Trump's Great American State Fair was a disaster from start to finish. Sparse crowds, cheap decorations, expensive food, nearly every musical act backed out, a stage collapsed during rehearsal, a 110° heat wave shut parts of it down, 51 people were treated for heat-related illness, hail disrupted Mount Rushmore, and thunderstorms forced a full evacuation of...

In this week's midweek episode Chad shows Mary Lou video about Stonewall, Todd Blanche's new power to move anyone to any prison he wants, Trump saying he wants housing prices to rise and Dr. Oz lying about crowd sizes at Trump events. Mary Lou offers her own video clips about Trump's "Human Printer." 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, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the biggest topics in politics. 💊 News broke that the FDA's "compassionate use" program — reserved for patients with serious or life-threatening conditions — was used to give a single 79-year-old man access to an unapproved experimental drug called Retatrutide. Trump was 79 when the request was made. The drug treats obesity, sleep apnea, and pulmonary hypertension — conditions that can be fatal in combination. The Whit...

Haley is back in Oklahoma helping Mary Lou take Bob to some doctors appointments, and she makes time to have a conversation with Chad about politics and the current state of the country. 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, Chad (who just turned 50! 🎂), Haley, and Mary Lou celebrate Father's Day and discuss: 💣 Week 17 of Trump's war with Iran. Trump declared "The Deal is now complete" on Sunday. By Wednesday he and Iran's president signed a memorandum of understanding at Versailles. By Thursday, Israel broke the ceasefire with 12 air raids on Lebanon, killing 47 people. By Saturday, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The deal is effectively dead. We ask Mom and Dad: ...

Today we are honored to have a very special guest. The founder of LeavingMaga.org Rich Logis. Will he be able to find some common ground with Mary Lou and help her inch closer to leaving Maga herself, or will he push her back to Trump? https://leavingmaga.org/ 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, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou are recording just hours before UFC Freedom 250 kicks off on the White House lawn. It's also Trump's 80th birthday, making him the oldest president in American history. 🎂 💰 Trump helped Elon Musk become the world's first trillionaire. SpaceX raised $75 billion in the biggest IPO in history — despite losing $4.9 billion last year. The Nasdaq and FTSE Russell changed their rules to fast-track SpaceX into their indexes, meaning y...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou play clips for one another from the opposite sides of the political spectrum highlighting Trump's new gold coin, Trump falling asleep at the NBA finals and fan reactions to his face on the Jumbotron. 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 to join Chad and Mary Lou in the 15th week of Trump's illegal war with Iran. We discuss: 🏝️ Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are buying a $1.4 billion former military island off Albania — complete with 3,600 Cold War nuclear bunkers, miles of tunnels, an underground hospital, and a Soviet submarine base. The deal is funded largely by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi. Thousands of Albanians took to the streets in protest. We ask: why does ...

This week on The Necessary Conversation: Midweek Edition, it's just Chad and Mom (Mary Lou) trading videos from opposite sides of the political aisle. Dad (Bob) had a trip to the ER this week for a UTI — he's home now eating shrimp and recovering. Haley will be back Sunday. ❤️ 🗳️ We kick off with Spencer Pratt's wild AI campaign ad for LA mayor that turns Karen Bass into a Batman villain who hurts puppies, then launches her into space. Mom sent it. Chad is baffled. We both agree it's ridiculo...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Bob is still on the mend and Haley is galavanting so Chad and Mary Lou wade into conversations about: 🥊 Crews began building a UFC cage on the South Lawn of the White House. UFC Freedom 250 will double as a celebration of America's 250th birthday and Trump's personal birthday party. It's projected to cost over $60 million to produce with zero profit, plus millions more in taxpayer-funded security. Even Joe Rogan has concerns. We remind Mom about ...

In this midweek episode, Chad shows Mary Lou some clips that lay out Trump's corrupt attempts to steal taxpayer money for himself. And they watch and react to the clip of RFK getting bit by snakes. 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, Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou discuss the biggest political topics of the week while Bob continues to recover. We discuss: 🔍 Trump subpoenaed streamer Hasan Piker and CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin over a humanitarian convoy to Cuba, raising serious First Amendment concerns. Meanwhile, we learned Trump made over 3,700 stock trades in his first three months of 2026 — more than 40 per market day — buying shares in companies like Nvidia, Oracle, and AMD ...

In this midweek edition of The Necessary Conversation Chad and Haley sit down for a discussion about Trump making himself exempt from ever paying taxes again and we talk about Trump giving. himself 1.8 billion dollars to fund a private militia. Fun times. 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, Bob is still out dealing with some medical issues so Mary Lou, Chad and Haley hold down the fort and discuss: 🇨🇳 Trump took a two-day trip to China that was widely seen as a humiliation for America. President Xi called the U.S. a "declining nation," sat Trump in a smaller chair, and made zero commitments on Iran. Trump brought a squad of billionaires — including Elon Musk and Tim Cook on Air Force One — plus Eric and Lara Trump, but not Melania. He did...

In this in-person midweek episode, Chad shows Mary Lou several clips of Donald Trump mistreating women journalists in the past year and Mary Lou inches ever closer to leaving the Maga cult. 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 celebrate Mother’s Day with a an update on Bob. And we cover the biggest political issues of the week, which have Mary Lou getting even closer to leaving the Maga cult. 🗳️ Democracy is crumbling in real time. In the wake of the Supreme Court's gutting of voting rights protections, Tennessee carved up a majority-Black district in Memphis, Alabama passed a law to ignore its own primary results, Louisiana's governor suspended primaries after votes had ...

Mary Lou and Chad have a conversation about Bob's current health issues and how difficult it's been for Mary Lou to navigate the healthcare system under Trump. 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, it's just Chad and Haley — the Lib Sibs holding it down. Mom and Dad are both out this week while Bob deals with some health issues. Love you, Dad. Get better soon. ❤️ ⚖️ Trump had James Comey indicted AGAIN — this time over an Instagram photo of seashells spelling "86 47" on a beach. The first indictment was already tossed by a judge. Acting AG Todd Blanche said they won't prosecute everyone who posts "86/47" — just Comey. We ask: is this anything oth...

Actress, singer, songwriter, drag queen, and activist Peppermint joins Mary Lou, Haley and Chad for a discussion about Transgender rights in Trump's second administration. 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, Chad and Haley are joined by Mary Lou but Bob is sitting this one out while he deals with some health issue. 🔫 Last night a gunman opened fire near the security checkpoint of the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The suspect was armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives. Trump — attending his first ever Correspondents' Dinner across both presidencies — immediately used the incident to push for his blocked $400 million ballroom project. We ...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou play each other clips about Trump being found guilty of sexual assault in the E Jean Carroll civil case from 2024. Will hearing Trump's deposition in which he states his beliefs about celebrity being justification for committing sexual assault sway Mary Lou? 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, the full crew is back — Chad, Haley (fresh off her birthday galavanting!), and Mom and Dad (Mary Lou and Bob). 🎂 💣 Week 8 of Trump's war with Iran and still no end in sight. Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz was "fully open" — then Iran closed it again and fired on commercial ships. Trump threatened to seize Iranian vessels, posted Frank Sinatra lyrics, AI memes, and pictures of himself as Jesus — all in the middle of the night. We check back in on ...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou look at the image of Trump as Jesus that he posted this week and then tired to explain away by saying he thought it was an image of himself as a doctor before deleting it. 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, Chad is joined by Mary Lou and Bob but Haley is out this week celebrating her birthday, galavanting around and living it up. Happy birthday, Haley! 🎂 Our topics this week: ⚖️ California Congressman Eric Swalwell, the Democratic frontrunner for governor, is facing sexual misconduct allegations from four women, including a former staffer who alleged rape. The Manhattan DA is investigating, top Democrats have pulled endorsements, and Republicans are mov...

Chad and Mary Lou show each other clips related to the Artemis mission, how much money Trump's family has made in the past year, and a roundup of Trump's most offensive clips from the past decade. 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, Chad and Haley are back with both parents — Bob and Mary Lou — for another loaded episode. 🔥 Trump fired Pam Bondi this week, reportedly frustrated with her handling of the Epstein files and her failure to prosecute his political enemies. But firing her doesn't get her out of that congressional subpoena — she's still required to appear before the House Oversight Committee on April 14th. Meanwhile, acting AG Todd Blanche says the remaining Epstein files...

In this midweek episode Chad shows Mary Lou clips of Trump lying on the campaign trail with false promises of staying out of war with Iran. 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, Chad and Haley sit down with Mom (Mary Lou) for a packed episode — Dad (Bob) is sitting this one out thanks to a new diabetes medication knocking him out. ✊ The No Kings 3 protest just became potentially the largest single-day protest in U.S. history with an estimated 8 million participants across all 50 states and internationally. We break down what happened, including clashes in LA, and ask the big question: did it make any difference? 💣 Then we dig ...

In this midweek episode, Chad tries to present evidence to Mary Lou of Trump's corrupt profiteering at the expense of the American taxpayer. 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, Chad and Haley (libs) sit down with their Trump-supporting parents Bob and Mary Lou for another unfiltered, no-holds-barred political debate—and things get intense. We break down a week packed with major headlines, contradictions, and questions that don’t have easy answers: 🇮🇷 Trump’s War With Iran (Week 4) Is the war winding down—or escalating? Trump claims victory… while sending more troops and threatening to “obliterate” Iran’s power grid. Oil pri...

After the shocking revelation in Sunday's episode that Mary Lou doesn't like Erika Kirk, Chad tries to meet her on this common ground to get her to see that Trump is just as bad. 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 break down a rapidly escalating global conflict, rising tensions at home, government spending controversies, and new developments around election investigations. From the war with Iran to domestic security concerns and political rhetoric in the U.S., we unpack one of the most intense news cycles yet. ⚔️ War With Iran – 15 Days In Fifteen days into the conflict with Iran, casualties are mounting and global tensions are rising. U.S. troops, Iranian ci...

This week on The Necessary Conversation, we break down a chaotic and dangerous moment in U.S. politics: a rapidly expanding war with Iran, newly released FBI interview summaries tied to the Epstein investigation, the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and a weakening U.S. economy. We ask the questions many Americans are asking right now—and some the government doesn’t want asked. ⚔️ War With Iran Escalates Trump’s war with Iran intensified this week as missile and drone strike...

In this midweek edition of The Necessary Conversation Chad and Mary Lou examine clips from the Clintons' recent testimony before congress regarding the Epstein Files. 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 joined by a very special guest: Virginia House Delegate Jessica Anderson, who flipped the 71st District in 2025 by defeating Republican incumbent Amanda Batten and turning the seat blue. We talk war, the Epstein files, AI, media consolidation, and what it means for democracy right now. ⚔️ War With Iran Despite campaigning as a “no new wars” president, Trump launched coordinated U.S.–Israel strikes across Iran, reportedly killing senior Iranian le...

In today's episode we are joined once again by a very special guest 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 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, Trump takes hits from every direction — the Supreme Court, international investigators, the polls, and even his own economic reality — while still trying to grab more power, more money, and more control. ⚖️ Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s Tariffs In a major loss for Trump, the Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that most of his tariffs are illegal, saying the president does not have unilateral authority to impose them under the International Emergency Economic...

In this midweek edition of The Necessary Conversation Chad makes actual progress in getting Mary Lou to admit she disagrees with Trump on quite a few things. 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 joined by special guest Parker Get A Job for a packed episode breaking down corruption, voting rights, ICE, the Epstein files, and a DOJ that looks increasingly captured. 🔥 Pam Bondi’s Epstein Hearing Meltdown Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee and refused to answer basic questions about the botched Epstein files release—dodging accountability, protecting co-conspirators, and even refusing to acknowledge vic...

In this midweek episode Chad gets Mary Lou to watch some clips from Pam Bondi's insane House Judiciary hearing in which she answers zero questions about the botched release of the Epstein files. 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 break down one of the most alarming news cycles yet—Trump posting racist imagery of the Obamas, the DOJ quietly deleting Epstein files that mention Trump, open calls to nationalize elections, and mounting evidence of authoritarian consolidation. We also talk Super Bowl halftime, Olympic boos, billionaire media takeovers, and whether Trump has ever read the Bible. 🚨 Trump’s Racist Post About the Obamas Donald Trump shared an overtly racist image depi...

In this midweek edition of The Necessary Conversation Chad forces Mary Lou to read from the most recent batch of the Epstein Files including allegations against Trump, Musk and Lutnick. 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 today’s episode of The Necessary Conversation, we unpack one of the most explosive news cycles yet—newly released Epstein materials that repeatedly reference Donald Trump, journalists being arrested while covering protests, the FBI seizing 2020 election ballots, and Trump suing the United States government for billions of dollars. And Bob shows off his new MAGA cowboy hat given to him by Hasan Piker. This episode gets heavy, fast. 🔥 Trump & the Epstein Files This week the DOJ released ...

In this midweek episode Chad and Mary Lou play clips for one another from different sides of the aisle regarding the murder of Alex Pretti in Minnesota. 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 cover one of the most disturbing weeks yet in Trump’s second term — from ICE killing an American citizen in broad daylight, to toddlers being detained and transported across state lines, to Trump humiliating the U.S. on the world stage while openly mocking climate science. 🚨 ICE This Week: Children Detained, American Citizen Killed ICE escalated its campaign of terror with actions that shocked the nation: ICE used a 5-year-old child as bait, coercin...

The Lib Sibs are back to discuss their appearance on Hasan Piker's show today as well as some of the current political issues form the week AND the recent UFO documentary Age of Disclosure. Enjoy a casual conversation in the middle of the week as we prepare for this Sunday's full show. 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

⚠️ NOTE: Haley is not on this episode — she’s out galavanting — but Mary Lou brings in her MAGA friend Jules as a special guest, making for one of the most intense and revealing conversations we’ve had yet. This week on The Necessary Conversation, we break down a terrifying escalation of federal power, shocking allegations tied to the Epstein network, and Trump openly flirting with the end of elections and international war — all while ICE violence spirals out of control inside the United Sta...

In this mid-week episode Chad plays clips for Mary Lou to show her just how bad things are in Minnesota. Will she believe what she's seeing and hearing is even real? 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 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? 🚨 ICE Kills Renée Nicole Good During ICE’s largest raid in Minnesota history, 37-year-old U.S. citizen an...

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 in an educational and conversational role, not as anyone’s therapist. She won’t be providing therapy, di...

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 was an illegal military action done without the knowledge of congress. Do you have any faith that the mi...

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 face off against his children as more evidence mounts against Trump by the day. 🎄 Trump’s Christmas...

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 files—but instead released less than 2% of them, many completely blacked out. Even worse, files h...

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 Noem caught lying to Congress. 🔫 Mass Shooting at Brown University A mass shooting at Brown University ...

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: thenecessaryconversationpod@gmail.com

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 corruption spreading through the DOJ, FBI, military, and beyond. ⭐ TOPICS THIS WEEK⚠️ WAR CRIMES — The D...

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 outside the White House. The suspect? Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan evacuee vetted and granted asylum by the Trump ...

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 we 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-hater”“Stupid”“Terrible-looking”Trump met with him… and completely flipped. Now Trump says: “I’ll...

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 by House Democrats this week — and they raise serious questions about Trump’s connection to Jeffrey E...

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