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 accepting cash from undercover FBI agents—yet Trump’s DOJ buried the case.
• Mississippi Hangings: Two men—Trey Reed, a Black student at Delta State, and Cory Zukatis, a homeless white man—were found hanging from trees. Conflicting reports and FBI inaction raise troubling questions.
• Charlie Kirk Assassination Texts: New transcripts of suspect Tyler Robinson’s alleged confession look more like bad movie dialogue than real evidence. Even Steve Bannon isn’t buying it.
• DOJ Deletes Terror Report: A study showing far-right extremists commit far more violence than the left suddenly vanished from DOJ’s website. We ask: why now?
• Trump Quotes of the Week: From admitting “smart people don’t like me” to labeling Antifa a “major terrorist organization,” Trump keeps pushing the limits of free speech and democracy.

💬 Do you think Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension is a First Amendment violation?
💬 Are the Charlie Kirk texts real or staged?
💬 Should the DOJ be allowed to bury inconvenient data?

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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.

Trump’s Health in Question

At the 9/11 commemoration, Trump appeared with a droop on one side of his face — fueling speculation about a stroke. Combined with bruised hands and swollen ankles, questions about his fitness are louder than ever. Should the White House tell the truth if the President has a stroke? Would you still support him if his health collapses?

Epstein Files Blocked

Senate Republicans voted against releasing the Epstein files, with only Rand Paul and Josh Hawley siding with Democrats. Meanwhile, Trump now calls the files a “hoax” despite his own name appearing in Epstein’s infamous birthday book. We ask: Why are Republicans hiding this? Do you believe Trump’s denial?

ICE Raids Return

The Supreme Court voted 6–3 to let ICE resume “roving raids” where people can be detained based on race, language, or occupation. Civil rights groups call it racial profiling; Trump calls it law and order. We debate: should ICE really have the power to grab people off the street?

🕊 Simmer Down

After all that intensity, we take a lighter turn: what’s the craziest, most impulsive thing you’ve ever done?

✨ Drop your thoughts in the comments: Was Charlie Kirk a martyr? Is Trump too sick to lead? Should the Epstein files be public?

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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 arguments have changed us
• What friends, coworkers, and family think about the podcast
• Are we still glad we’re doing it?

Family Dynamics

• Rising tensions, especially with Dad
• Do Mom and Dad actually believe the extreme things they say on air?
• Can the show change their views?
• Worries about Dad’s health — and the possibility of him moving in with Haley
• Talking to our kids about politics & Trump’s America

Politics

• Are there any “good” billionaires?
• Is America already authoritarian?
• Can Democrats turn things around — or have Republicans already won?
• What does a post-Trump America look like?
• Will Trump supporters ever change their minds?

It’s an unfiltered, intimate conversation — just the siblings this time — as we look back, look forward, and ask: Has this podcast made any difference at all?

👉 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do you think debates like this can actually change minds?
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