
Family therapy through politics
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 151 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsGovernment | |||

Chad and Mary Lou share clips about Mark Kelly and the other lawmakers who reminded U.S. Military members not to follow illegal orders.
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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 execution, his spiritual adviso... more
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.
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This week on The Necessary Conversation, Haley is back from vacation, Bob chickened out, and things get heated fast as we dive into the most explosive week of Trump’s second term yet — from the release of the Epstein emails to Ghislaine Maxwell’s spe... more
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The mental gymnastics your parents do to see nothing wrong with trump and take his side in pretty much everything is amazing and scary at the same time.
This is the only political content I listen to. Timely. Relevant. Infuriating. Heartwarming. This is a family navigating the political divide that’s breaking families, communities, and the nation apart. Be prepared to disagree with 50% of what you hear, based on what side of the imaginary political culture line you live on. This family is half MAGA, half not. I feel like I get to be part of conversations I don’t get to have with my family, and I’m learning new ways to start those conversations. ... more
I do not envy your doctor when you go to get your blood pressure checked!
I do believe this is a necessary conversation but they need mediation or a fact checker. Listening to the dad tell blatant lies is frustrating and he shouldn’t be apart of the conversation if he can’t at least agree on the facts.
I don't really understand how you guys have the ability to constantly repeat yourselves into oblivion. When you think you make progress it just disappears. I don't leave comments like this but i admire the ability to make light of this at times. The nuggets of information getting dropped would make anyone cut their loses. I find it hard not to cary this into everyday life. I admire your patience.
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Focuses on the complexities of family dynamics and political discourse, offering a candid exploration of differing beliefs in a politically charged environment. Episodes often feature family members engaging in heated discussions about contemporary issues, including elections, policies, mental health, and social justice, revealing personal anecdotes intertwined with broader societal concerns. Unique in its blend of familial intimacy with political debate, it serves as both a reflective space for personal growth and a commentary on the state of American political culture.
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