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Checks Imbalanced
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 "obliterated" Iran’s nuclear capabilities. But leaked intel says otherwise. Who's telling the truth?💥 DOJ Whistleblower Bombshell A former DOJ official says top Trump appointees told lawyers to ignore court orders on deportations. Is this rogue governance or standard practice?🏙️ NYC Political Earthquake Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in NYC's mayoral primary. Is this a fluke—or the future of the Democratic Party?📺 Newsom vs. Fox News California Governor Gavin Newsom sues Fox News for $787M over alleged defamation. Is this about accountability—or censorship?🌍 Trump Hearts NATO & Zelensky Now? At the NATO summit, Trump praised Ukraine’s president and criticized Putin. Is this a genuine shift or strategic theater?🎮 Simmer Down: To cool off, the Kultgens play a chaotic alphabet word game.🔔 Subscribe and join the family feud every week. From dictatorship fears to nuclear diplomacy, we don’t hold back.👇 Sound off in the comments:Should courts be able to block executive orders nationwide?Can Ukraine actually win with more U.S. weapons?Should politicians be able to sue news networks?#TheNecessaryConversation #Trump #Iran #SupremeCourt #DOJ #NATO #Ukraine #Newsom #FoxNews #Mamdani #PoliticsPodcast #FamilyDebate #ChadKultgen #HaleyKultgen #MAGAParentsIf 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:[email protected]
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War Is Peace
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 schools and Trump threatening to cut wildfire aid to California 📅 Trump’s Juneteenth post claiming there are “too many non-working holidays” ⚖️ A court ruling letting Trump keep control of National Guard troops over Newsom’s objections 🤖 And the surreal news that four Big Tech execs—including from OpenAI, Meta, and Palantir—were just sworn into the U.S. military as Lt. Colonels 💥 Subscribe to listen to the Kultgen family work out their political differences every week#Trump #Iran #WorldWar3 #ICE #Juneteenth #NationalGuard #Hegseth #Politics #Military #BigTech #Podcast #TheNecessaryConversation #KultgenFamily #MAGA #ProgressiveIf 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:[email protected]
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Cringe King
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 federal agents after trying to ask Kristi Noem a question. 🔴 Trump celebrates his birthday with a $55 million military parade. 🔴 Meanwhile, a potential election rigging scandal is unfolding in New York—and the Harris vs. Trump vote count may not be what it seemed. 🔴 And is World War III on the horizon after Israel's devastating strike on Iran?Join siblings Chad and Haley (liberal) as they clash with their MAGA parents, Bob and Mary Lou, on the urgent issues dividing the country—and their dinner table.Subscribe now.#Politics #Trump #NoKings #WWIII #Election2024 #Padilla #Military #Protests #MAGA #TheNecessaryConversationIf 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:[email protected]
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1:02:48
Keta Mean Girls
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 federal crackdown that’s raised serious questions about civil unrest, states' rights, and whether Trump is intentionally pushing the U.S. toward internal conflict.Also in this episode: 🚨 Starlink at the White House – A rogue Wi-Fi network installed without clearance. Is Musk secretly harvesting data? 🤖 Is Biden a robot clone? – Yes, Trump reposted that. 🛩️ Ukraine’s $200K Drone Strike That Crippled $7B of Russian Bombers – Did they just change the future of war forever? ⚖️ Kilmar Abrigo Garcia Returns to U.S. – Deported, brought back by SCOTUS, and immediately indicted. Is this justice or politics?🎙️Plus: We retell the legendary Cornstabber Incident from our own chaotic perspectives.Subscribe and tell us:Should Elon Musk start a new party?Is Trump trying to provoke a civil war?Do you trust Starlink near national secrets?Is Kilmar being railroaded?📌 New episodes every week with Chad, Haley, Bob, and Mary Lou Kultgen.#MuskVsTrump #Starlink #ICEraids #CivilWar #BidenClone #UkraineWar #KilmarGarcia #TheNecessaryConversation #PoliticsPodcast #FamilyPodcast #ElonMusk #DonaldTrumpIf 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:[email protected]
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1:02:51
Taco Hell
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 the Treasury Secretary, and a $2 trillion promise that fell $1.84 trillion short. We ask: Should someone tripping on ketamine have access to your financial and medical records?🎟️ Pardon Moi Trump fires Pardon Attorney Elizabeth Oyer and installs loyalist Ed Martin. With over 1,600 pardons—including reality TV fraudsters, corrupt sheriffs, and tax cheats—we follow the money straight to a Mar-a-Lago fundraiser. Is it justice or just business?🔥 The End of the Bromance Trump turns on Putin: “He has gone absolutely CRAZY!” With WWIII on the table, we explore why Trump is shifting his stance—and whether this is a real break or more bluster.🎓 Harvard Under Fire Trump tries to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. DHS claims national security concerns; Harvard fights back in federal court—and wins a temporary reprieve. Is this about safety or silencing higher ed?🏃‍♀️ AB Hernandez & Trans Athletes in Sports After a 16-year-old trans girl dominates in high school track, Trump lashes out and threatens California’s funding. We examine the CIF’s new podium policy, Trump’s executive orders, and what the law really says.🎬 SIMMER DOWN And we have fun with some movie quotes.🧠 Engage in the comments:Should Trump be able to revoke Harvard’s federal funding?Was the “Taco Trade” question out of bounds?What do you think gave Elon the black eye?👇 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into America’s political theater from a family who really doesn’t hold back.#Trump #Harvard #ElonMusk #ABHernandez #Pardons #TacoTrade #Politics #LGBTQ #TheNecessaryConversationIf 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:[email protected]
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