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The Blue Wave
This week on The Necessary Conversation, Haley abandons her family as the electorate sent Donald Trump a message louder than any poll: America is tired of MAGA. In one of the biggest Democratic sweeps in modern history, voters across the nation delivered a crushing rebuke to Trump’s authoritarian movement.And while Haley is away on vacation this week, the rest of us break down everything happening in this wild political moment — from Trump falling asleep on camera again to Steve Bannon openly admitting Republicans need to seize the government to avoid prison.🌊 THE BLUE WAVE IS REALDemocrats won every major race this week — and by landslide margins:✅ Virginia: Abigail Spanberger wins governorship by 14–15 points ✅ Democrats sweep Lt. Gov & AG races ✅ Democrats expand their House majority ✅ New Jersey: Mikie Sherrill wins by 13 points ✅ New York City: Zohran Mamdani crushes Cuomo + Sliwa combined ✅ California Prop 50: 10 million people vote — and Newsom wins big to redraw districtsTrump blamed the losses on “not being on the ballot” and the shutdown.💬 Are voters rejecting Trump’s leadership? 💬 What happens next in NYC under Mamdani? 💬 Can Republicans recover?😴 SLEEPY DON STRIKES AGAINTrump literally fell asleep during a live Oval Office press conference about weight-loss drugs — head drooping, eyes closed, drifting off for almost 20 minutes while Dr. Oz and RFK Jr. talked.This adds to a long list of public nod-offs: – At his criminal trial ✅ – At the GOP convention ✅ – In Saudi Arabia ✅💬 Is Trump just as “sleepy” as Biden? 💬 Should his age and stamina be a concern?🔥 BANNON SAYS THE QUIET PART OUT LOUDAt a conservative event, Steve Bannon openly said Republicans must “seize the institutions” or many of them will “go to jail.”He literally told the crowd the authoritarian part out loud.💬 Why does he think he’ll go to jail? 💬 What “structural barriers” does he want to “put aside”? 💬 Is protecting democracy even part of the plan anymore?🥫 SNAP NIGHTMARE: 42 MILLION AMERICANS IN LIMBOTwo federal judges ordered Trump to restore SNAP (food stamp) benefits during the shutdown — but Trump appealed to the Supreme Court to block it.Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson temporarily sided with Trump.💬 Why is Trump fighting so hard to keep Americans from getting food? 💬 Do you still like Ketanji Brown Jackson?✈️ GROUNDED: AMERICA’S AIR TRAVEL COLLAPSESDay 38 of the longest shutdown in history is wrecking air travel: – 700–800 flights canceled in a single day – 2,300+ delayed – FAA reducing schedules at 40 major airports – Airlines losing millions and hinting at bailouts💬 Is this “making America great again”? 💬 Will holiday travel collapse?And for the simmer down - we all discuss a time when someone helped us that we'll never forget.Like, subscribe, and join the conversation.#BlueWave #TrumpShutdown #SleepyDon #SNAP #GovernmentShutdown #Bannon #TheNecessaryConversation #Politics #MAGAIf 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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Trump's 60 Minutes Appearance
In this episode of Busting the Maga Bubble, Chad and Mary Lou react to some clips from Trump's appearance on 60 Minutes this Sunday. Mary Lou also supplies a clip from Candace Owens discussing Charlie Kirk's 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:[email protected]
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Starving America
This week on The Necessary Conversation, we're in full Halloween costumes but the news coming out of America is scarier than anything we could wear.From starving families to ICE violence to wild JD Vance & Erika Kirk rumors, this is truly one of the most insane weeks yet under Trump’s second term.🍽 42 Million Americans Lose Food AidThe GOP-led shutdown has cut off SNAP benefits, leaving 1 in 8 Americans — including millions of children — without money for food. Republicans claim emergency USDA funds can’t be used. States say they must. Meanwhile, Trump is throwing parties and selling merch.💬 Should the U.S. government be responsible for feeding its people? 💬 Do MAGA voters care about starving Americans?🪖 “More Than the National Guard”Speaking aboard the USS George Washington, Trump vowed to send military force into American cities, saying he'll deploy more than the National Guard if needed.💬 Are we becoming numb to soldiers in our streets? 💬 What kind of countries use their military on their own citizens?💋 JD Vance & Erika Kirk Rumors ExplodeAfter Erika Kirk introduced JD Vance with a very emotional tribute to her late husband Charlie Kirk — and a suspiciously affectionate hug — the internet is spiraling.Is JD Vance positioning himself for 2028 by… marrying Charlie Kirk’s widow? 👀💬 Is this real or just right-wing palace drama?🚨 ICE Brutality Goes ViralA horrifying viral video shows ICE agents violently slamming a mother to the ground in front of her teenage daughter — even after she showed legal paperwork and ID.💬 Is this protecting America — or terrorizing innocent families? 💬 Did ICE’s practice of hiring recruits with criminal records lead to this?🎤 PLUS: Simmer DownChad writes a letter to Mary Lou about how their parenting and has her read it.📅 Weekly episodes — Sundays 👨‍👩‍👧 The Kultgen Family Podcast ❤️ Like, Subscribe, and Comment#MAGA #GovernmentShutdown #SNAP #ICE #JDVance #ErikaKirk #StarvingAmericans #TheNecessaryConversation #HalloweenEpisodeIf 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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Trump's Third Term
In this episode of Busting the Maga Bubble, Mary Lou provides video evidence to support her claim that Trump will not attempt a 3rd term. Chad counters her argument with his own clips from Trump himself as well as Steve Bannon literally saying they have a plan in place for Trump to win in 2028.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:[email protected]
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White House Down
This week on The Necessary Conversation, we start by asking the question: What is MAGA? From there, the conversation spirals through one of the wildest weeks yet — as Trump literally tears down part of the White House, pardons criminals tied to terrorism and child exploitation, and demands hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars for himself.🏛 Goodbye, White HouseTrump has demolished the East Wing to build a 90,000-square-foot, $300 million private ballroom, funded by Big Tech donors like Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta. 💬 Should the President be allowed to destroy a piece of American history? 💬 Is this corruption in plain sight?🧾 Pardon DisasterTrump’s new pardons spark outrage:A Jan 6 rioter who threatened to kill Hakeem JeffriesBinance founder Changpeng Zhao, whose crypto platform facilitated money for terrorism and child exploitation 💬 Why would Trump pardon them both? 💬 Is loyalty more important than morality?🗳 Adelita Grijalva LawsuitArizona AG Kris Mayes sues Speaker Mike Johnson for refusing to swear in Adelita Grijalva, who won her special election a month ago. 💬 Is this about politics — or silencing a vote that could release the Epstein files?❤️ Simmer DownWe take a break from politics to get personal with the question: 💬 If you could change one thing about how you raised us — what would it be?⚓ Venezuela EscalationTrump orders his 10th lethal strike on Venezuelan boats accused of trafficking drugs — without proof. Legal experts warn he’s skirting Congress and invoking the laws of war to expand his powers. 💬 Is he provoking Venezuela to cancel the 2028 election? 💬 Should presidents be allowed to order killings without oversight?💰 Trump Wants $230 MillionTrump files claims demanding the DOJ pay him $230 million in damages for “violations of his rights.” He says he’ll donate the money — but it’s the same amount his new ballroom costs. 💬 Should a sitting president be allowed to pay himself with taxpayer money?🚨 ICE CriminalsA new report shows ICE hired recruits with failed drug tests and criminal records to meet White House quotas. 💬 Can a law-enforcement agency still have integrity if it hires criminals?📅 New full episodes every Sunday 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube 📱 Follow @thenecessaryconversationpod for daily clipsIf 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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