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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 #TheNecessaryConversationFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen 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:[email protected]
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Big Beautiful Bill
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 Africa — the president picks another international fight based on fake videos. 💰 "Follow the Money" — how Trump is doubling his net worth through clubs, coins, and exclusive crypto dinners. 🐶 DOGE transparency collapse — the department that promised full openness is now hiding everything.🔥 BONUS LISTENER QUESTION: What is Communism? We each give our take — and let’s just say, the answers… vary.🎵 Plus: This week’s Simmer Down gets musical.Subscribe now and join the conversation. We may not agree — but we never stop talking.#PoliticsPodcast #Trump2025 #BidenHealth #Crypto #MAGA #CommunismExplained #TheNecessaryConversationFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen 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:[email protected]
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The Big Beautiful Plane
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 Hombres The Trump administration uses federal resources to escort 17 relatives of El Chapo into the U.S. — while still claiming most immigrants are criminals.⚖️ Trump Loses in Court (Again) The Supreme Court blocks Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act. Trump’s response? Float the idea of dropping "terrorists" off at the homes of SCOTUS justices.📺 The American (Reality Show) A new TV pitch would let immigrants compete for U.S. citizenship in a challenge-style show. Would Trump host it? Would you watch it?📉 The Downgrade Moody’s downgrades America’s credit rating. Is this the result of Trump’s financial chaos—or is it all just politics?🎤 Trump vs. Taylor Swift & Springsteen Trump attacks two music icons: "She’s no longer HOT." What sparked this bizarre meltdown?🔥 Plus: SIMMER DOWN We ask the family: What’s something you’ve always wanted to try but haven’t?Drop a comment with your hot take. Whose side are YOU on?#TrumpNews #PoliticalPodcast #TaylorSwift #ElChapo #TrumpJet #CreditDowngrade #RealityTV #TheNecessaryConversation #KultgenFamily #SCOTUS #Boeing747 #Qatar #TaylorSwiftDramaFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen 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:[email protected]
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Happy Mother's Day!
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.🎧 Watch, argue, and prepare to simmer down.#TrumpNews #AmericanPope #RFK #FBI #KashPatel #CryptoScandal #ICE #HabeasCorpus #NoInternet #PoliticalPodcast #TheNecessaryConversationFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen 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:[email protected]
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The Second First 100 Days
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 attempt to punish a law firm—blocked by a federal judgeAmazon backing down on tariff transparency after a Trump callAnd… Trump’s response to kids not getting toys this year: “Two dolls instead of 30.”💥 We ask the big questions:Is this what success looks like?Should anyone be able to buy access to the president?How bad do things have to get before MAGA voters reconsider?PLUS: We lighten the mood with this week’s “Simmer Down” segment, where each of us shares a personal moment of pride. Because even in chaos, you have to celebrate the wins.Watch, comment, and join the conversation—we may not all agree, but we’re still talking.📺 Subscribe for new episodes every week. #Trump100Days #PoliticsPodcast #MAGA #Project2025 #BipartisanFamily #TheNecessaryConversationFreedom to LearnChampioning school choice, defending parental rights, & exposing the harm caused by unionsListen 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:[email protected]
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