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The Necessary Conversation

The Necessary Conversation
Donald Trump
2024 Presidential Election
Trump
Joe Biden
2024 Election
Epstein Files
Iran
Kamala Harris
ICE
Elon Musk
Immigration
Family Dynamics
Ukraine
Democracy
Supreme Court
MAGA
Jeffrey Epstein
Trump Administration
Ghislaine Maxwell
Tariffs

Family therapy through politics

www.youtube.com/@TheNecessaryConversation

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes248Founded4 years ago
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This week on The Necessary Conversation, it’s Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou — all dressed up for Halloween. 🎃 Bob is still out recovering. The midterms are Tuesday. We make our predictions and talk about who we’re voting for.

⚠️ House Democrats release... more

In this midweek episode Chad plays clips about Trump's new rape accusations emerging from the recently released Democrat led investigation into the Epstein files.

If you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio ... more

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This week on The Necessary Conversation, it’s Chad, Haley, and Mary Lou. Bob is still out recovering but he sent in a video rant about Trump’s election interference in Alaska that we watch together on air.

🗳️ With the midterms days away, Trump’s DO... more

In this midweek episode Chad, Haley and Mary Lou discuss what are the most important issues in the upcoming midterm election as well as what anyone can believe when it comes to right wing propaganda.

If you have a question for anyone on the show, re... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Steve Hassan
Cult expert and author of Combating Cult Mind Control
Freedom of Mind
Episode: Special Guest: Dr. Steve Hassan
Mary Lou
Mary Lou, mother of Chad Colesner, featured as a guest on the episode
Not specified
Episode: Mary Lou's X's
Beto O'Rourke
Congressman, United States Senate candidate, 2020 presidential candidate, founder of Powered by People
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Episode: Special Guest: Beto O'Rourke
Juliana Joy Curry
Friend of the family and guest on the episode; referenced in a memorial segment
Episode: Trump Caught Lying About The Reflecting Pool
Mary Lou Colchon
Newest member of the Abolish ICE movement
Abolish ICE
Episode: Election Fraud
Rich Logis
Founder of Leaving MAGA
Leaving MAGA
Episode: Founder of Leaving Maga - Rich Logis
Dave Neal
Comedian and online commentator who covers reality TV and pop culture; featured in clips used on the show
Dave Neal (individual)
Episode: Trump's Lies About Iran
Jessica Anderson
Virginia delegate, Democrat, former candidate with strong online presence
Virginia House of Delegates
Episode: War With Iran
Parker Get A Job
A guest who engages in a debate with the family about politics.
Episode: Special Guest: Parker Get A Job

Hosts

Chad Colchran
Host of The Necessary Conversation; appears across multiple episodes as a principal host with Haley and Mary Lou.
Haley
Co-host and key voice in midweek segments; frequently engages in rapid-fire political takes and family dynamics.
Mary Lou
Mom host appearing on episodes; anchors some discussions and contributes empathetic perspectives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Have to Stop Listening

    The misinformation on both sides of your family is driving me nuts. Marilou is more uninformed and closed-minded to facts, but Haley and Chad misrepresent the truth too. In the last episode they promoted an incomplete picture of DSA, cherry picking only 4 of the 10 DSA platforms. Google Megan Romer, DSA spokesperson to learn about their other platforms: abolish prisons, open borders, abolish the senate and presidency, government-run industry. That conversation was the last straw for me. (I’m the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Storlietelling
    United States3 months ago
  • Love/Hate

    Cannot listen to one episode with Bob in it. The way he speaks to his children and about people is revolting.

    Listening from Australia. Love to hear all the horsesh*t the government is doing, from lovely people who care about people. Slowly opening my eyes at how corrupt and backwards politics can be.

    Still blown away that MAGA’s think America is on top, and don’t realise the rest of the world is covering their eyes in embarrassment.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ellybellle
    Australia3 months ago
  • Necessary

    I look forward to hearing this each week. I listen to many podcasts and this is one of my favorites recently

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zrbmol,gravity
    United States3 months ago
  • Security footage

    Not having time or manpower to look through footage is total cap. If you know the time range and the location of the cars, they should be able to do 2x, 10x speed review of the footage. But my concern is the memory is written over depending on how much storage they have. It could be written over in as short as a week. So let them know they cannot destroy the evidence as it’s needed for a criminal investigation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moviegoerzz
    United States3 months ago
  • Trump imitation

    Chad. It really sucks. But it really cracks me up😂. You are so bad at it! Love the show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoriJNY
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise candid family dynamics and provocative takes.
A portion calls out bias or heated exchanges, noting the confrontational tone.
Some praise the show for tackling divisive topics with empathy and specificity.
Fans appreciate the mix of personal stories with policy critique.

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Apple Podcasts
#66
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Apple Podcasts
#182
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#60
Canada/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#114
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#189
Canada/News
Apple Podcasts
#90
Australia/News/Politics

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Katie Zacharia Out After 5 Days
Q: Do you think our gun laws are working in this country?
Mary Lou says the laws are not working when parents can buy guns for teenagers. She supports trained armed guards at schools, while expressing uncertainty about broader solutions and saying she would consider proposals.
Katie Zacharia Out After 5 Days
Q: Do you think Trump knows how to pick, quote, the best people for high level positions in government?
Mary Lou says Trump can choose good people, though she agrees Katie Zacharia struggled in the press secretary role and lost credibility after lying about her legal credentials.
Election Interference
Q: Do you think Trump should be suing states to invalidate their elections before the elections even happen?
Mary Lou says he should not sue in advance, but argues that two candidates with similar names could confuse voters. She later agrees the conditional lawsuit is odd and says she wants elections to be fair on both sides.
Election Interference
Q: When you say “Make America Great Again,” what era are you referring to, what made America great then, and is America great now?
Mary Lou associates a great America with patriotism, visible flags and people getting along, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. She says America has always been great but needs to improve, including its economy and the war, while the others argue that childhood nostalgia can color memories of past eras.
Public Executions
Q: Do you think Mom and Dad are narcissists?
Haley argues there are elements of narcissistic behavior in their dad, but emphasizes that the pattern stems from childhood abandonment rather than a straightforward narcissistic core, and notes empathy exists but is guarded by walls built up over time.

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What is The Necessary Conversation about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A provocative family-led discussion on current politics, media narratives, and culture wars, anchored by sharp, personal exchanges and frequent disagreements. Episodes span topics like presidential actions, immigration, education policy, and wealth/power dynamics, often mixing political critique with real-life family dynamics and moments of empathy. The format remains combative yet intimate, highlighting how everyday life intersects with national debates. Notably, the show leans into audience engagement through candid opinions, multi-generational viewpoints, and a willingness to tackle controversial subjects head-on, which can be appealing for listeners who enjoy unfiltered, conversational political discourse linked to real-world family dyn... more

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1. Dr. Steve Hassan
2. Mary Lou
3. Beto O'Rourke
4. Juliana Joy Curry
5. Mary Lou Colchon
6. Rich Logis
7. Dave Neal
8. Jessica Anderson

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