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One family. Many perspectives.
Family voices
Host / son
Chad Kultgen
Rational guide
About Chad
A writer, comedian, and host who keeps the show moving with facts, structure, humor, and a quick eye for hypocrisy on either side.
- Son and brother
- Magic: The Gathering lover
- Even-tempered
- Objective
- Loves reality TV
- Hosts other podcasts
- Does great impersonations
Daughter / co-host
Haley Popp
Passionate liberal voice
About Haley
Challenges entrenched conservative viewpoints directly while still pushing the family dialogue forward and keeping the connection alive.
- Daughter and sister
- Aggressive
- Introspective
- Gallivanting
- Owns Hive Bakery
- Grade A bad ass
- Has cool tattoos
Mother
Mary Lou Kultgen
Conservative bridge builder
About Mary
Shares conservative and MAGA politics, but often brings warmth and humor that leaves room for middle ground, even when she doubles down.
- Mom
- Loves horses
- Loves dogs
- Loves butterflies
- Good-humored
- Adopted son Hasan Piker
Father
Bob Kultgen
Steadfast MAGA voice
About Bob
Holds deeply entrenched conservative views and often defends them forcefully, creating some of the show's sharpest exchanges.
- Dad
- Combative
- Defensive
- Likes sports
- Gets heated
- Adopted son Hasan Piker
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1i don't know i703
2thank you very much698
3let me ask you610
4i don't know if534
5what do you think507
6do you think that493
7me ask you this480
8i don't know what454
9why do you think436
10let's move on to421
11to the necessary conversation415
12in the united states367
13of the united states307
14move on to our304
15a lot of people303
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