Podcasts · News · Government
The Necessary Conversation
The Necessary Conversation
248 episodes · Explicit
Family therapy through politics
More about the show
https://www.youtube.com/@TheNecessaryConversation
Episodes page 2 of 5
-
Happy Mother's Day! 2026
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. 🗳️…
-
What's Happening With Bob
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…
-
86/47
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…
-
Special Guest: Peppermint
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…
-
Another Assassination Attempt
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…
-
E Jean Carroll
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…
-
Warpig
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.…
-
Is Trump The Anti-Christ?
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…
-
War Criminal
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: ⚖️…
-
Trump's Worst Clips
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…
-
Crazy Bastard
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…
-
Trump's Lies About Iran
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…
-
No Kings 3
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…
-
Trump's Money
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…
-
Robert Mueller Remembered
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…
-
Erika Kirk
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…
-
War Loser
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…
-
Fool's War
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…
-
The Clintons Testify
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,…
-
War With Iran
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…
-
Return of the Family Therapist
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.…
-
Trump's Tariffs Overruled By His Own Supreme Court
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,…
-
Mary Lou Is Closer To Turning On Trump Than Ever
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…
-
Special Guest: Parker Get A Job
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 Hearing Reactions
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…
-
Trump Is Openly Racist
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…
-
Maga Mom Forced To Read The Epstein Files
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…
-
The Trump Files
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…
-
Comply Or Die
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…
-
Armed And Dangerous
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…
-
Lib Sibs
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…
-
Trump's Most Authoritarian Week Yet
⚠️ 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…
-
Ice In Minnesota
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,…
-
Absolute Immunity
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…
-
Family Therapist
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…
-
Oil Wars
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…
-
Nick Shirley Exposed
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:…
-
Somali Fraud In Minnesota
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,…
-
Trump's Christmas Meltdown
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…
-
Trump In The Epstein Files
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…
-
The Epstein Files Cover-Up
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…
-
Rob Reiner
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…
-
New Epstein Photos
🚨 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…
-
Affordability
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…
-
The First In Person Episode
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…
-
Lib Sibs Again
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,…
-
Is Trump Pardoning A Notorious Druglord?
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…
-
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. If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under…
-
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…
-
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. If you have a question for…
More in News
The Daily
The New York Times
Up First from NPR
NPR
Pod Save America
Pod Save America
The Megyn Kelly Show
SiriusXM
The Bulwark Daily
The Bulwark
NPR News Now
NPR
Still Counting
Crooked Media
Serial
Serial Productions & The New York Times
The Tucker Carlson Show
Tucker Carlson Network
The Headlines
The New York Times
Morning Wire
The Daily Wire
Pivot
New York Magazine
Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them. Explicit shows are for adult profiles only, and children’s profiles hear only children’s shows. More about this list.