The Necessary Conversation

Following Orders

Chad and Mary Lou share clips about Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers who reminded U.S. Military members not to follow illegal orders. Half Serious [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tess5487] Trauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1837519966]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/605D4KFdAZTZWlLtuEb6qp] 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

Trump Loves Mamdani

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 stick up for you.” * “I’m cheering for him.” * “I’d be happy living in NYC under him.” What happened in that private meeting?  Is Trump now pro-Mamdani?  Does this break the GOP’s anti-Mamdani strategy? 🚨 Marjorie Taylor Greene QUITS Congress After turning on Trump over the Epstein files, MTG resigned in a wild video blaming Trump for treating her like “a battered wife.”  Trump mocked her, called her “low-polling,” and said she “went bad.” We discuss: * Is this the beginning of a Republican civil war? * Who is more MAGA — MTG or Trump? * Will she run for governor of Georgia? ⚠️ TREASON? Trump Calls for Executing Democrats Six Democratic lawmakers — many with military/intelligence backgrounds — released a video reminding service members they must refuse illegal orders. Trump responded by demanding: * They be arrested * Tried for sedition * Executed We break down: * Should a president EVER call for the execution of political opponents? * Why did Democrats feel the need to make this video now? * Is this the impeachment moment? ⛪ ICE Raids Churches in North Carolina ICE launched new raids in Charlotte — including detaining people outside churches and causing congregants to flee into the woods. We ask: * Should ICE be allowed to target places of worship? * Is this still “going after the criminals”? ✨ Simmer Down And we pause for a philosophical Simmer Down asking:  What lesson do you think you were meant to learn in this lifetime? Half Serious [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tess5487] Trauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1837519966]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/605D4KFdAZTZWlLtuEb6qp] 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

Quiet Piggy

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. Half Serious [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tess5487] Trauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1837519966]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/605D4KFdAZTZWlLtuEb6qp] 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 Emails

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 Epstein. Emails show Epstein discussing Trump’s knowledge of the girls, bragging that “of course he knew,” and even referencing Virginia Giuffre spending hours at his house with Trump. Epstein also emailed about photos of “Donald and girls in bikinis” and told a reporter he was the one who could “take Trump down.” Days later, he was found dead. 💬 Did Trump have Epstein killed?  💬 Why is Trump calling this a “Democrat hoax” while ordering Pam Bondi to investigate Democrats tied to Epstein? 👑 Ghislaine Maxwell’s VIP Prison Life Whistleblowers reveal Ghislaine Maxwell — convicted child sex trafficker — is receiving luxury treatment in prison after giving an interview defending Trump. She’s reportedly being served custom meals, has a dog in her cell, and is working on a commutation application for Trump to review. 💬 Why is a convicted child trafficker getting special treatment?  💬 Will Trump actually pardon her? 💸 Democrats Fold After weeks of a crippling shutdown, Democrats caved to Republican demands — voting to reopen the government without ACA protections, meaning skyrocketing healthcare prices for millions. Eight Senate Democrats sided with Trump. 💬 Should Schumer be replaced?  💬 Did the Democrats just hand Trump another win? 🕌 Jihadis Welcomed Trump celebrated Veterans Day by hosting a former al-Qaeda leader at the White House. Ahmed al-Sharaa — once on America’s terrorist list — met with Trump to discuss lifting sanctions and real estate deals in Syria. 💬 Should a U.S. President host former terrorists at the White House?  💬 Is Trump trading diplomacy for business deals? 🏈 Booed at the NFL Trump was booed by thousands at an NFL game after reading “then state your name” as part of his oath. He literally read it out loud instead of saying his name. 💬 Why do so many Americans hate this man?  💬 Was he trolling — or just confused? 🌙 Simmer Down And we discuss our most recent dreams. Chad has been using his dreams for something very interesting. 📅 New episodes every Sunday 🎧 Watch on YouTube | Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 💬 Comment what you think of the Epstein emails — and whether Trump’s involved. #TrumpEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #EpsteinEmails #DemocratsCave #MAGA #TheNecessaryConversation #TrumpWhiteHouse #HaleyKultgen #PoliticalPodcast Half Serious [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tess5487] Trauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1837519966]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/605D4KFdAZTZWlLtuEb6qp] 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

Is Ice Trump's Gestapo

Chad and Mary Lou reconvene for a midweek episode in which they show each other clips of ICE assaults on U.S. citizens. Half Serious [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tess5487] Trauma, Trigger Warnings, grit, and gallows humor stories explored each week. Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1837519966]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/605D4KFdAZTZWlLtuEb6qp] 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