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The Necessary Conversation

The Necessary Conversation
Joe Biden
2024 Presidential Election
Donald Trump
Trump
Ukraine
Iran
United States Military
Qanon
Democracy
Affirmative Action
Migrant Issue
Biden
Social Media
Civil War
Immigration
Taylor Swift
Lloyd Austin
Super Bowl
China
Racism

Family therapy through politics

www.youtube.com/@TheNecessaryConversation

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes190Founded4 years ago
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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:

⚖️ California Congressman Eric Swa... more

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 question for anyone on the show, recor... more

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 Epstein files and her failure to p... more

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 under audio or video clip and send ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Bob The Drag Queen
Reality TV superstar and winner of Season 8 of RuPaul's Drag Race
Episode: Quiet Piggy
Gil Cisneros
US Congressman representing California's 31st District
U.S. Congress
Episode: The Client List That Wasn't There
Joseph M. Warner
Host of Christitutialist Politics Podcast, discussing politics from a Christian constitutionalist perspective.
Christitutialist Politics
Episode: Trump's War On DEI
Jamie Miller
Former executive director of the Republican Party of Florida, owner of Reasonable Arguments blog with conservative commentary.
Reasonable Arguments
Episode: Our First Guest

Hosts

Chad Colchon
Host of The Necessary Conversation, associated with collaborative family discussions on politics
Chad Culchin
Co-host, engages with family dynamics and political analysis

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Heavy

    I love this podcast but it can get so heavy. As a father to all girls, it’s tough to listen to the March 8 episode when the parents won’t support their daughter and other victims. Mocking her instead. Despicable.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoshBwasalreadytaken
    United Statesa month ago
  • Staring into the abyss

    Started out being fully on the kids side in this, and now it’s just so interesting to see them evolve into everything they fought against in the beginning. It has turned into a war without middle ground even though the mother is fighting hard to bring that into the picture.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tindstar
    Denmarka month ago
  • 🥴

    The Mom and Dad are so deep in the cult ..I can’t listen. The mental gymnastics is exhausting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACD mom/TN
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great idea, dad needs to stop interrupting

    I only made it 20 minutes into one episode. The dad is constantly interjecting random insults and not letting others, including his wife, finish a sentence.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    emw118
    United Statesa month ago
  • Outside perspective

    I’m new to finding you guys. The algorithm lead me to you from Parkergetajob. If you haven’t already I’m curious to know if as an exercise you have for one episode got mom and dad to watch a full broadcast of news from another country. CBC The National for example or maybe some BBC evening national news. These news hours tend to look more like what they would have seen growing up instead of what the 24hr polarized news cycle has become on w/e it is they watch. Interested to see if watching say t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Con-Air88
    Canada2 months ago

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Positive feedback often cites balanced debate and real-world relevance.
Listeners appreciate candid, authentic family discussion that tackles tough issues.
Overall sentiment shows a dedicated following that values accountability in political discourse.
Critiques frequently mention perceived bias or heated rhetoric during episodes.
Some reviews highlight a strong, controversial tone that can be polarizing but drives engagement.

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#59
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Apple Podcasts
#164
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Apple Podcasts
#46
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Apple Podcasts
#82
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#151
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#191
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mary Lou Is Closer To Turning On Trump Than Ever
Q: What do you do to open these up and let us see everything?
You and I can't do anything but talk about it.
Mary Lou Is Closer To Turning On Trump Than Ever
Q: But at what point, how many of these things have to pile up that you don't like?
He does a lot of other things that I do like.
Trump's Tariffs Overruled By His Own Supreme Court
Q: What do you want the American legacy to be?
I don't think it's fascist, and I want it to be the way it was before.
Trump's Tariffs Overruled By His Own Supreme Court
Q: Do you think Trump will go to war with Iran?
I'm afraid it might happen. I don't want it to happen.
The Trump Files
Q: Do you believe that Trump is the government?
Yes, he is the one who makes the decisions.

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A family-driven political discussion show where adult children challenge their parents on current events, policy, and culture. Episodes frequently center on US politics, media narratives, and accountability, often blending personal family dynamics with sharp analyses of political figures and events. Notable is the multi-generational format that pits contrasting viewpoints against each other, creating intimate debates that some listeners find insightful and others polarizing. The show often features guests and discussions around hot-button topics like Trump, Epstein, immigration, and media framing, making it a resource for listeners who enjoy heated, opinionated conversations with a therapy-alt lens on political divide.

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1. Dave Neal
2. Jessica Anderson
3. Parker Get A Job
4. Bob The Drag Queen
5. Gil Cisneros
6. Joseph M. Warner
7. Jamie Miller

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