The Necessary Conversation

In this mid-week episode Chad plays clips for Mary Lou to show her just how bad things are in Minnesota. Will she believe what she's seeing and hearing is even real?ChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. News/Opinion-castListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:[email protected]

This week on The Necessary Conversation, we cover one of the most disturbing weeks yet — from the killing of a U.S. citizen by an ICE agent in Minnesota, to mass protests and bloodshed in Iran, to Trump openly floating military action against Greenland and claiming that the only thing that can stop him is his own mind.Are we watching the normalization of authoritarian power in real time?🚨 ICE Kills Renée Nicole GoodDuring ICE’s largest raid in Minnesota history, 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three Renée Nicole Good was shot and killed by ICE officer Jonathan Ross. Officials claimed self-defense — but video shows Ross firing as Good attempted to flee and posed no imminent threat.ICE then blocked medical aid, Trump falsely claimed the agent was hospitalized, and JD Vance defended the killing by saying ICE agents have “absolute immunity.” As protests erupt nationwide, a new movement — “ICE Out For Good” — has launched over 1,000 demonstrations across the country.We ask:Was this shooting justified?Should ICE agents have absolute immunity?Why is the administration blocking an independent investigation?🏫 ICE Storms a Public High SchoolThe same operation saw ICE agents raid Roosevelt High School in Minneapolis, using pepper spray and force on staff. Classes were canceled for safety as hundreds were detained across immigrant communities — particularly Somali neighborhoods.Why Minnesota? Why a public school? And is this coming to other cities next?🇮🇷 Iran in RevoltProtests in Iran have exploded into a full-scale uprising against clerical rule. The regime responded with:A nationwide internet blackoutMass arrestsLive ammunition used on protesters Hospitals report overwhelming numbers of dead and wounded.Trump warns Iran not to shoot protesters — while quietly weighing military options.Could this ever happen here? Would Trump ever shut down the internet in the U.S.?❄️ Trump Threatens GreenlandTrump says the U.S. will take Greenland “the nice way or the hard way” and has asked the military to prepare invasion plans. European leaders warn this could fracture NATO and spark global conflict.Is this bluster — or the road to World War III?⚡ “My Own Mind Is the Only Check on My Power”Trump vetoed two bipartisan bills that passed unanimously — killing:A clean-water project for rural ColoradoTribal land protections in FloridaWhen asked what checks his power, Trump said:“My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.”Should that terrify us?📉 Jobs Down, Housing UnaffordableJust 50,000 jobs added in December2025: one of the weakest job years since the pandemicHousing is now less affordable than ever in U.S. historyMeanwhile Trump talks about giving $100,000 to every Greenland resident.🛢️ Venezuelan Oil FantasyTrump says oil companies will invest $100 billion in Venezuela — bChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. News/Opinion-castListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:[email protected]

In today's episode we are joined by a very special guest. A family therapist. But not just any family therapist. She's better known for her TikToks exposing emails the Trump team sends to people to raise money.Her social media can be found here:https://www.instagram.com/happymomandgrandma1/https://www.tiktok.com/@kclmfftKaren is a licensed marriage and family therapist, here today in in an educational and conversational role, not as anyone’s therapist. She won’t be providing therapy, diagnoses, or individualized mental health advice, as she is not licensed in your/our states.  Karen will be speaking generally about family dynamics, communication, and what research and clinical experience show about political conflict in families.This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes and does not constitute mental health treatment.ChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. News/Opinion-castListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:[email protected]

This week on The Necessary Conversation the Kultgen family dives into some of the worst things to happen during Trump's second term so far.🛢️ Oil Wars: The Invasion of VenezuelaMaduro has long been a key figure in narco-terrorism and drug smuggling. Is his capture a good thing?Trump has threatened to do the same thing in Mexico and Cuba. Is this smash and grab strategy a good idea?This was an illegal military action done without the knowledge of congress. Do you have any faith that the military will obey international law or will they just do what Trump says?What happened to America first?Is the war with Venezuela a distraction from the Epstein Files?🏥 Healthcare Crisis: Premiums Set to DoubleDo you think every American should have access to quality healthcare?Why do you think the republicans don’t want people to have health insurance?Do you think Trump cares at all about the issue of healthcare for Americans?🧠 Trump’s Declining Health & Cognitive TestsWhy do you think Trump initially lied about how his hands got bruised?Why do you think Trump has had to take multiple cognitive tests?Why do you think Trump is lying about falling asleep in meetings?🧊 Simmer Down (Family Segment)What do you think is the most prominent Kultgen family physical trait?🚱 Dirty Water: The Veto Against Lauren BoebertWhy do you think Trump vetoed this clean drinking water bill?Do you think it’s okay for a president to pursue petty revenge at the cost of American citizens’ health?Do you think a good person would veto this bill and put tens of thousands of americans at risk of cancer?📂 Trump’s Friends & The Epstein FilesDo you believe trump told Marjorie Taylor Greene that if the Epstein files came out it would hurt his friends?Why do you think Trump cares about his friends getting hurt more than he cares about Epstein’s victims?🧸 Trump Doesn’t Care About Children (Childcare Funding Freeze)Why freeze the funds nationwide if this is just happening in Minnesota?Do you think Trump cares at all about the kids that are affected by this?📮 New Postmarking Rules & Election IntegrityDo you think Trump had anything to do with getting this change implemented?Follow, subscribe and comment wherever you get your podcasts.ChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. News/Opinion-castListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:[email protected]

In this special Friday episode Chad plays Mary Lou a youtube video by Keith Edwards that outlines exactly why Nick Shirley's video about Somali fraud in Minnesota is wrong.Keith Edwards video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LB9yGM2LrDMChristiTutionalist Politicsthe "ChristiTutionalist Politics" podcast. News/Opinion-castListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyIf you have a question for anyone on the show, record it in a 1 minute or under audio or video clip and send it to:[email protected]