This week on The Necessary Conversation, it’s just Chad, Haley and Mary Lou. Bob's resting. But we break down another wild week in America under Trump’s second term.

🏛 Shutdown Day 12

The U.S. government shutdown hits day 12 with nearly 1.6 million federal workers either furloughed or working without pay. Trump is using the shutdown to push through Project 2025, firing thousands of government employees and dismantling departments like the CDC, Department of Education, and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
💬 Should government...

Duration: 01:08:38

This week’s episode of The Necessary Conversation gets heated after a brutal argument about Trump’s government shutdown and ICE’s military-style raids.

🏛 Shutdown Showdown

It’s Day 5 of the government shutdown and Trump is blaming Democrats — even hijacking federal worker emails to say so. We break down who’s really at fault, what Project 2025 has to do with it, and how Russ Vought’s meeting with Trump could reshape America’s social safety net.
💬 Should every American have access to healthcare?
💬 Are Republicans using the shutdown to consolidate power?

🎖...

Duration: 01:05:28

This week on The Necessary Conversation we dive into one of the wildest news cycles yet:

⚖️ Comey Indictment

For the first time in U.S. history, a former FBI director has been indicted. James Comey faces two counts tied to his 2020 Senate testimony. Trump is celebrating the charges, calling Comey “a dirty cop” and “one of the worst human beings this country has ever been exposed to.” We break down what’s actually in the two-page indictment, whether it will hold up in court, and who Trump might be coming for next.

🎖️ Hegseth’s Military Meeting Duration: 01:12:13

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley dive into a whirlwind of political chaos, corruption, and controversy with Mary Lou while Bob sleeps through most of the episode.

Topics discussed:

Jimmy Kimmel Suspended: After Trump threatened ABC and FCC Chair Brendan Carr piled on, Kimmel was yanked off the air indefinitely. We break down the timeline, the First Amendment questions, and why Fox News hosts like Brian Kilmeade still get airtime even after calling for violence.Tom Homan’s $50K Bribe: Trump’s “border czar” was caught on hidden camera acceptin...

Duration: 01:05:49

This week’s episode of The Necessary Conversation dives into one of the most chaotic weeks in American politics yet.

👉 Topics We Cover:

Charlie Kirk Assassinated

Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University. We break down what happened, the shooter’s identity, Trump’s reaction, and how white supremacist groups are already trying to weaponize his death. We also compare it to other recent political assassinations, like the killing of Rep. Melissa Hortman, and debate whether video games, the internet, or guns themselves are to blame...

Duration: 01:00:38

This week’s episode of The Necessary Conversation is a little different. With our parents absent — after the loss of their beloved dog, Kitty Kat Sugar Bear, and Dad recovering from a fall — it’s just Chad and Haley behind the mics.

We take this moment to reflect on what 3 years of doing this show has meant for us, our family, and our listeners. From fiery debates to unexpected breakthroughs, the journey has been as messy as it has been meaningful.

💬 Topics We Cover:

The Show

How 3 years of weekly a...

Duration: 01:10:03

This week on The Necessary Conversation we cover one of the heaviest news weeks yet.

👉 Here’s what we dive into:

🏫 School Shooting in Minneapolis

A tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School left 2 children dead and 17 others injured. We discuss the shooter’s identity, manifesto, and why gun violence has now become the #1 cause of death for kids in America.

⛳️ Trump Rumors & Golfing Again

Trump vanished from public view for 4 days, sparking #trumpdead trends online. JD Vance even said he was “ready to step in”...

Duration: 01:01:50

This week on The Necessary Conversation:

🗳 Texas vs. California

Texas Republicans delayed flood relief to ram through a redistricting bill flipping up to 5 House seats. Gavin Newsom fired back with the Election Rigging Response Act. Is this tit-for-tat how democracy is supposed to work?

📺 Newsmax Lied

After years of pushing election conspiracies, Newsmax will pay Dominion $67 million in a defamation settlement. First Fox, now this. Is conservative media finally paying for the Big Lie?

📬 No More Mail-In Ballots

Trump vowed to...

Duration: 01:05:46

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family breaks down a wild stretch of politics at home and abroad—while celebrating three years of arguing, laughing, and surviving together.

🇷🇺 Trump & Putin: Red Carpet in Alaska

Donald Trump rolled out literal red carpet treatment for Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage. The pageantry included flyovers, limo rides, and fawning photo ops—but no ceasefire deal for Ukraine. We discuss the ICC arrest warrant for Putin, the abduction of nearly 19,000 Ukrainian children, and whether Trump’s “end the war in 24 hours” promise is officially broken.

🪖...

Duration: 01:07:20

This week on The Necessary Conversation, Chad and Haley face off with Mary Lou (Bob’s still out recovering from hip surgery!) in another fiery family debate that mixes breaking headlines with our signature cross-generational, cross-political banter.

Topics include:

Trump–Putin Alaska Summit: Why Zelenskyy’s not invited, the $300B deal on the table, and what happens if Ukraine refuses to sign.Texas Democrats Skip Town: The mass walkout to block GOP redistricting, Abbott’s legal threats, and whether blue states will retaliate.Trump Burger Owner Deported: Roland Mehrez B...

Duration: 01:06:47

This week on The Necessary Conversation, it’s just Mary Lou and Chad behind the mic—no Bob, no Haley—as we mark (almost!) three years of raw, honest political dialogue. We reflect on the very first episode of the show from August 17, 2022 and ask: has this podcast changed us? Has it brought us closer—or just made things even weirder?

📼 Then we dive into the biggest headlines of the week:

Trump’s Name Redacted from the Epstein Files?
Bloomberg reports the FBI removed Trump’s name from p...

Duration: 01:14:12

Bob is out of commission after a successful hip replacement surgery this week as Mary Lou, Chad and Haley discuss this week in American politics.

🔥 First up — Trump is freaking out over reports that his name appears multiple times in the Epstein files. After The Wall Street Journal broke the story, he allegedly told aides, “They’re going to f--- me,” fled to Scotland, and is now considering a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. Even Epstein’s brother came forward to say Trump and Epstein were “very close friends.” Is Trump’s biggest scandal finally catching up with him?

🚓 ICE de...

Duration: 01:07:07

📌 Bob is back this week to finally discuss the Epstein list among other things.

👀 Trump vs. the Epstein List
Trump calls his own supporters “stupid” and “weaklings” for continuing to believe in the Epstein client list—a conspiracy he pushed for years. MAGA influencers are burning hats and turning on him. Then The Wall Street Journal drops a 2003 birthday letter from Trump to Epstein, allegedly including a naked woman doodle and lines like:

“A pal is a wonderful thing. Happy Birthday — and may every day be another wonderful secret.”
 Trump sues the WSJ for $10 billion—an...

Duration: 01:06:26

📣 Bob is out this week prepping for hip surgery—but don’t worry, we’ve got backup.
Joining us in his place is Rep. Gil Cisneros, Congressman from California’s 31st district, to help us unpack one of the most explosive weeks in politics yet.

🧨 Epstein List Doesn’t Exist?!
After years of MAGA conspiracy theories, the FBI and DOJ announced this week that no Epstein client list exists. Trump loyalists are revolting. Bongino might resign. Pam Bondi flip-flopped. Kash Patel is backtracking. Steve Bannon says Trump could lose 10% of his base. We break d...

Duration: 01:05:41

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen Family dives into the most chaotic week in American politics yet—featuring billion-dollar bills, flooded detention centers, and a potential UFC cage fight… on the White House lawn.

🔺 Big Beautiful Bill (BBB)
Trump celebrates July 4th by signing the most aggressive bill of his presidency—permanently extending tax cuts for the rich, slashing Medicaid & SNAP, defunding Planned Parenthood, and making ICE the highest-budgeted federal agency.
Who wins? The rich.
Who loses? 12 million Americans who could lose healthcare.

🐊 Alligator Alcatraz
A new migran...

Duration: 01:07:56

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. Wh...

Duration: 01:08:44

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...

Duration: 01:02:20

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 pa...

Duration: 01:02:48

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 ci...

Duration: 01:02:51

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 tr...

Duration: 01:10:28

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 ne...

Duration: 01:02:48

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 wan...

Duration: 00:59:10

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. Coi...

Duration: 01:07:54

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… Tr...

Duration: 01:09:01

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family dives into some of the most shocking headlines yet from Trump's second term. We cover Trump's unprecedented attack on the judiciary after the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, Pete Hegseth’s second Signal security scandal, Elon Musk’s messy exit from DOGE as Tesla crumbles, and Trump's new war on higher education. Plus, we break down the humanitarian disaster unfolding in El Salvador after mass deportations — and why Trump refused federal aid to tornado-ravaged Arkansas, even turning his back on longtime ally Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Topics include:

Trump...

Duration: 01:02:33

This week on The Necessary Conversation, the Kultgen family dives into some of the most shocking headlines yet from Trump's second term. We cover Trump's unprecedented attack on the judiciary after the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, Pete Hegseth’s second Signal security scandal, Elon Musk’s messy exit from DOGE as Tesla crumbles, and Trump's new war on higher education. Plus, we break down the humanitarian disaster unfolding in El Salvador after mass deportations — and why Trump refused federal aid to tornado-ravaged Arkansas, even turning his back on longtime ally Sarah Huckabee Sanders.

Topics include:

Trump...

Duration: 01:02:33

In this episode of The Necessary Conversation, Chad and his sister Haley (the liberals) face off against their conservative parents, Mary Lou and Bob, for another brutally honest family debate about the week's biggest political chaos.

We cover:

Trump’s refusal to comply with the Supreme Court over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s illegal deportation—plus the staged margarita photo in a Salvadorian mega-prison.The Supreme Court halting Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act—even his own justices ruled against him.Trump's failed promise to end the Ukraine war in 24 hours, and the 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted b...

Duration: 01:04:27

In this week’s episode, we break down the chaos surrounding Trump’s escalating tariff war with China, the resulting stock market crash, and the insider trading accusations stemming from his Truth Social post. We dive into the DOJ investigation of former officials Miles Taylor and Chris Krebs, the mounting legal drama over Kilmar Abrigo Garcia’s deportation, and Trump’s $92 million birthday military parade plan. Plus, we unpack the administration’s attacks on climate science and university funding, including threats to Harvard and cuts to Princeton and Cornell. Is Trump manipulating markets? Is this the rise of authoritarianism?

If yo...

Duration: 01:05:09

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:

1. Trump's New Tariffs

2. Wrongful Deportations

3. Trump Disrespecting The Military Again

4. Wisconsin Supreme Court

5. Trump's 3rd Term

6. Nationwide Hands Off Protests

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Duration: 01:08:39

The Kultgens discuss:

1. Signalgate

2. Tufts Student Abduction

3. NY vs. Texas on Abortion

4. Trump's Burgeoning SS

5. Child Labor in Florida

And much, much more.

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Duration: 01:07:00

The Kultgens Discuss:

1. Trump's Illegal Deportations

2. Israel Breaking The Ceasefire

3. Trump Defying The Courts

4. Social Security Problems

5. Musk Getting More Government Access

6. Trump Outlawing Abortion In Idaho

7. Trump Trying To Overturn Biden's Pardons

And much, much more!

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Duration: 01:02:37

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:

1. The Tesler Commercial At the Whitehouse

2. The Government Spending Bill

3. Canda, The 51st State
4. Trump Deports a Kid With Cancer

5. Trump's Legal Defeats and Victories

6. The Measles Outbreak

7. Trump Whacked With A Microphone
And much, much more!

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Duration: 01:06:21

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:

1. Reactions To Our First Viral Video

2. Trump's Address to Congress

3. Ukraine Losing American Aid

4. Tariffs 

5. Musk Loses 120 Billion Dollars In A Week

6. Trump Wants To Gut The VA

7. Trump Loses At The Supreme Court

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Duration: 01:05:49

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:

1. The Disastrous White House Meeting Between Trump and Zelensky
2. The Republican Spending Bill

3. Musk Running The First Cabinet Meeting
4. Bongino At The FBI
5. Trump's Bruise

And much, much more!

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Duration: 01:07:07

The Kultgens discuss:

1. Trump Declares Himself King

2. Trump Bans The Associated Press

3. Trump Fires The Heads of US Military

4. Trump Says Ukraine Started The War

5. President Elon Musk Is A Bad Father

And Mary Lou's 70th Birthday!

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Duration: 01:08:54

The Kultgens discuss:

1. Musk In The Oval Office

2. Musk Fires Everyone

3. Prices Increasing

4. Did Bob and Mary Lou Do a Good Job As Parents

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Duration: 01:05:46

The Kultgens try their best to avoid politics for an entire episode.

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Duration: 00:59:33

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:

1. Plane Crashes

2. The FBI Purge
3. Trump's Tarrifs

4. Trump's War on DEI

5. Elon Musk Controlling The Federal Payment System

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Duration: 01:05:59

This week the Kultgen family discusses:
1. Haley's Viral Bishop Budde Cookies
2. Trump's Pardon Of Violent Criminals
3. What Happens When You Die?
4. Trump Vs. the 14th Amendment
5. Trump's Deportation Plan
6. Pete Hegseth Running The U.S. Military

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Duration: 01:11:13

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Trump's Inauguration
2. TikTok
3. Mike Johnson's Conditional Disaster Aid
Kitty's Name Origin
4. Hegseth's Confirmation Hearing
5. Oklahoma's Divorce Laws
6. Trump's Hollywood Ambassadors

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Duration: 01:03:33

The Kultgens discuss:
1. The Fires In LA
2. Trump's Sentencing 
3. Trump Vs. Greenland
4. Zuck Gets Rid of Fact Checking
5. TikTok Bye Bye?

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Duration: 01:00:09

The Kultgens discuss:
1. The Maga Civil War
2. This Is Trump's America
Jimmy Carter
3. Trump Delays TikTok Ban
4. Matt Gaetz

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Duration: 00:47:46

After being told that we weren't doing a show today, Chad prepared nothing. Enjoy.

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Duration: 00:54:11

The Kultgens Discuss
1.Luigi Mangione
2. Drones Over New Jersey
3. Public Schools Closing
4. Trump Walks Back Lower Grocery Price Promise

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Duration: 01:00:39

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Biden's Pardon
2. The CEO Killer
3. Hegseth's Relationship with Alcohol
4. The Military Woke List

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Duration: 01:00:10

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Kash Patel
2. Trump Vs. Mexico
3. Blaire Flemming
4. Trump Vs. Canada

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Duration: 01:02:03

In this episode the Kultgens discuss Trump's cabinet picks.

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Duration: 01:16:27

The Kultgens discuss the implications of Trump's landslide victory in the most recent U.S. Presidential election.

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Duration: 01:12:17

How are the Kultgens feeling on election night 2024?

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Duration: 00:24:28

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Women Dying In Texas
2. Trump's MSG Rally
3. Who Will Win The Election
4. Will There Be Violence?

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Duration: 01:04:52

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Record Breaking Early Voting In Georgia
2. The Enemy Within
3. Trump Dances for 30 Minutes at a Rally
4. Trump Backs Out of Interviews

With special guest Roman Popp!

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Duration: 01:01:44

The Kultgens discuss:
1. MTG's Suggestion that the Dems are creating hurricanes for political gain
2. Iran's plans to assassinate Trump
3. The thwarted election day terrorist attack in Oklahoma
4. Kamala's edited 60 Minutes interview

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Duration: 00:59:04

The Kultgens Discuss:
1. Haley's Viral Harris/Walz Cookies
2. The VP Debate
3. Melania Trump Pro Choice
4. Elon Musk at Trump's Rally

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Duration: 01:00:57

Jamie Miller is the former Executive Director of Republican Party Of Florida and he currently operates the Reasonable Arguments blog which is described as, “Reasonable conservative commentary about Florida and national politics.”

Jamie's Blog:
https://reasonablearguments.com/

The Kultgen and Miller discuss:
1. Hurricane Helene
2. Trump Handing Out Money To Voters
3. Stock Market Hitting An All Time High Under Biden
4. The Upcoming VP Debate

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...

Duration: 00:59:17

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Women Dying Because Of Abortion Bans
2. Trump Pulling Out Of the 2nd Debate with Harris
P Diddy
3. Mark Robinson
4. Hand counting votes in Georgia

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Duration: 00:51:30

The Kultgens Discuss:
1. Post debate fact checking
2. Taylor Swift endorses Harris
(Favorite pets)
3. Laura Loomer
4. The Pope doesn't like either candidate

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Duration: 00:58:10

The Kultgens go point by point for a full analysis of tonight's historic debate.

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Duration: 01:04:49

The Kultgens discuss:
1. Kamala's First Interview
2. Trump at Arlington Cemetery
(Goatman)
3. Trump NFTs
4. Tim Walz DUI

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Duration: 00:59:43

The Kultgens discuss:
1. The DNC
2. RFK Backing Trump
Bob's New Shoes
3. Kamala Winning The Internet
4. HIV Positive Military

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Duration: 00:55:37

In this episode the Kultgens discuss
1. The Debate Schedule
2. The DNC
Bob's New Hip
3. Trump's Sentencing
4. Elon Musk's Trump Interview

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Duration: 00:54:45

The Kultgens discuss:
Bob's Broken Hip
Kamala Harris' Record Breaking Fundraising
Trump at the NABJ
JD Vance
Olympic Women's Boxing

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Duration: 01:05:32

The Kultgens discuss
1. Biden Dropping Out And Endorsing Harris
2. The JD Vance Disaster
3. Trump Wants to Get Rid of Voting

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Duration: 01:00:48

The Kultgens Discuss:
The RNC
JD Vance
The Likelihood That Biden Will Drop Out

NOTE: This episode was recorded about 45 minutes before Biden dropped out.

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Duration: 01:01:14

One topic this week. 

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Duration: 00:57:51

The Kultgens Discuss
1. The Debate
2. The Transphobic Texas Supreme Court
3. Criminalizing Homelessness In Oregon

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Duration: 00:59:54

In this episode the Kultgens take a stroll down memory lane to remember some of the the greatest moments from Bob's fatherhood and Chad's time on this dying planet.

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Duration: 01:00:59

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:
1. Alvin Bragg To Testify Before Congress
2. Biden's Border Policy
3. Hunter Biden's Gun Trial
4. Gantz Resigns From Netanyahu's War Cabinet

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Duration: 00:53:38

The Kultgens Discuss:
1. Trump's 34 Felony Convictions
2. A possible End to the Genocide In Palestine
3. Abortion Ban In Texas
4. Kids and Social Media In Colorado

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Duration: 00:56:09

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:
1. Trump Booed By Libertarians
2. Trump Trial Expecting A Verdict Soon
3. Israeli Protests
4. Guns and Video Games

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Duration: 00:54:12

The Kultgens discuss:
1. The upcoming debates
2. Trump at the NRA
3. Butker's speech
4. Israel's War Cabinet Woes

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Duration: 00:57:06

Chad discusses motherhood with Haley and Mary Lou.

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Duration: 00:57:45

This week the Kultgens discuss:
1. Wee 3 of the trump Trial
2. Trump Held in Contempt
3. College Protest Arrests
4. Biden vs. Trump

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Duration: 00:52:18

This week the Kultgens discuss:
1. Trump's first week of testimony
2. The Supreme Court
3. College Protests
4. Noem's Dead Dog

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Duration: 00:55:53

In this episode the Kultgens discuss:
1. Trump Trial
2. Tik Tok Bill
3. Mike Johnson
4. World War 3

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Duration: 00:56:53

In this episode Chad and Mary Lou have an hour long conversation without discussing politics at all.

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Duration: 01:02:50

In this episode the Kultgens discuss
1. Biden's Transgender Visibility Proclamation
2. Biden Hogtied
We Don't Need Another Hero
3. Dali Cargo Ship Disaster
4. Trump's April Trial Date

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Duration: 00:51:11