Politically Basic

Ted Balaker is an award-winning filmmaker, journalist, and founding partner of Korchula Productions, dedicated to making important ideas entertaining. He worked alongside Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff on The Anxious Generation and co-authored The Coddling of the American Mind, later creating the video adaptation that brought the book’s ideas to new audiences. In this episode of Politically Bas...

Christina Meredith’s story is one of resilience, faith, and perseverance. Overcoming years of abuse, poverty, and homelessness after aging out of foster care, she went on to become Miss California, a U.S. Army officer, and a bestselling author. Today, she uses her platform to advocate for foster youth and inspire others to rise above adversity. On this episode of Politically Basic, Christina share...

This week on Politically Basic, we sit down with Adam Swart, founder and CEO of Crowds on Demand, a firm known for organizing rallies, publicity stunts, and even providing “fans” to shape public perception. Adam opens up about turning down a $20 million offer to recruit demonstrators for anti-Trump protests, why demand for paid protesters has surged 400 percent in 2025, and how his company works a...

Kaya Jones went from global pop stardom with the Pussycat Dolls to finding her true calling in gospel music and bold advocacy. In this episode of Politically Basic, she opens up about faith, identity, and standing firm in truth. Kaya also shares her perspective on abortion, and drops explosive revelations about R. Kelly, P. Diddy, and the darker side of the industry. Her story is one of courage, c...

What happens when you combine unapologetic honesty with a passion for truth? You get Zack Bonfilio, aka The Misfit Patriot. Zack has built a platform that is part rallying cry, part wake up call for anyone ready to challenge the status quo. In this episode of Politically Basic, Zack shares his journey, the moments that shaped his voice, and why he will always choose conviction over comfort. This c...

She’s been called extreme, controversial, and even dangerous, but what she actually is is informed, relentless, and not backing down. Lila Rose, founder of Live Action, joins Politically Basic this week to talk about what really went down after Roe, why the media avoids telling the full story, and how a new bill just pulled funding from Planned Parenthood. She also shares her take on IVF and the e...

Daniel Baldwin joins Politically Basic with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. From media coverups to political hypocrisy, he breaks down the machine from the inside. Baldwin opens up about walking away from Hollywood, the personal cost of speaking out, and the names no one else will say out loud. If you think you’ve heard it all, think again.

Zach Bauer is the CEO of Passages Israel, an organization bringing young Christian leaders from top universities to experience the Holy Land firsthand. In this episode of Politically Basic, Zach shares what students are discovering beyond the headlines, how the narrative shifts when they see Israel up close, and why some Palestinians are now questioning Hamas.

Author and Wonderfully Made founder Allie Marie Smith joins us to unpack how social media is reshaping identity, mental health, and belonging—especially for the next generation. From her own story of struggle and healing to the release of her powerful new book Social Media Reset, we’re talking about what it really takes to reclaim your peace in a digital world that’s always on. Stream it now where...

While political parties spiral into chaos, Drew McKissick's playbook is still winning elections. As the most successful GOP state party chair in the country, Drew has spent four decades mastering the ground game, the message, and the momentum. This week on  Politically Basic,  he shares what it actually takes to win - and why strategy always beats noise!

This week on Politically Basic, Kendall Bailey, aka @kendall_in_kentucky on Instagram, joins the show to talk about what happens when conviction meets controversy. From a deaf diagnosis to a cancer battle and pregnancy, Kendall faced it all under a national spotlight. Her refusal to wear a mask during COVID went viral, sparking outrage and support in equal measure. But Kendall didn’t flinch. She s...

What’s really happening inside the media? Emmy-nominated journalist and Newsmax anchor Bianca de la Garza has been on the frontlines—and behind the scenes. This week, she joins Politically Basic to break down how legacy news became narrative-driven media, what that shift means for the country, and why more people are finally asking the right questions. Consider this your insider’s guide to the mod...

Brett Lee—better known as @d.o.g.e._official—has spent years behind the curtain of internet influence, amassing a million+ of followers and watching political conversations unfold in real time. In his first-ever face reveal and long-form interview, Brett opens up about going viral, staying anonymous, and why Elon’s disruption didn’t just shake tech—it exposed the cracks in how government keeps up....

This week on Politically Basic, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of the most powerful and overlooked alliances in modern history: the secret Vatican–China deal. As the CCP eyes global influence through religion, Father Frank Pavone joins us to unpack the spiritual, political, and personal fallout. Once a trusted Catholic leader, now blacklisted by the Church for speaking too boldly—his story...

Kyle welcomes Gordon Chang…lawyer, author, commentator and the United State’s foremost expert on China to discuss the most current issues facing the U.S., China’s true drive for dominance, the tariff war, and what Americans can do at home to stand strong against the Chinese government’s generational commitment to be the last nation standing. It’s a bold and candid conversation about the realities...

During lockdowns, Charles DiMauro didn't go quiet - he got louder. From flag runs on the PCH to rallies that drew thousands, the 805 Patriots movement began with one man and a deep belief in freedom, community, and showing up. This week, Charles joins Politically Basic to unpack how a convoy of American flags turned into a rallying cry - and what it says about California's political shif...

Kyle gets the insider’s take on all things financial from former Head of Corporate Governance at Strive Asset Management, now a Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Labor, Justin Danhof. They discuss the current fight against financial powerhouse entity’s devotion to ESG, and all about the markets and the economy in more uncertain times. Kyle hears from Justin on the real political dynamics...

Hear from Jenny Beth Martin, cofounder of the Tea Party Patriots, one of the most effective and influential political party movements in American history. Jenny Beth’s story of how the Tea Party was born in revolutionary-style, political angst is nothing short of remarkable. Hear how it came about, influenced the creation of the Tea Party Caucus and changed the way the Republican Party operated fo...

America’s Historian” David Barton is dropping truth bombs on everything they don’t teach you—sky-high illiteracy, history wiped clean, and a moral collapse we can’t ignore. From broken schools to fading freedoms, we’re unpacking how we got here and what it’ll take to turn this ship around. Barton knows ALL when it comes to America’s true founding and history…and how we’ve drifted off course in rec...

On this episode of Politically Basic, Kyle is joined by Arwen Becker—a financial powerhouse and unapologetic advocate for women—to talk about the cultural moment we’re living in and why women can’t afford to stay silent. From the battlefield of women’s sports to the boardrooms where money decisions are made, Arwen unpacks what it really means to lead with conviction. We’re talking biology, boundar...

What if the greatest threat to freedom isn't across the world - but already inside the West? Hearts of Oak Host and UK House of Lords researcher, Peter McIlvenna, joins Politically Basic to break down the chilling reality in the UK - where people are being arrested for silent prayer, punished for questioning Islam, and silenced for speaking truth. With a far-left government, and a monarch mor...

Kyle gets to sit down with Reagan film producer, Mark Joseph, to hear straight from the Hollywood insider who spent 2 decades bringing the breakout hit, Ronald Reagan biopic to the big screen.  Mark shares the incredible story of how he came to find himself revealing the remarkable story of Reagan, from childhood until the very end.  The journey he went on to create this film, get big names on boa...

A remarkable conversation with Sheriff Chad Bianco of Riverside County as he embarks on his campaign to become the next governor of California. As a highly popular and prominent figure in law enforcement, Sheriff Bianco shares his perspectives on the current state of public safety and the legislative challenges facing California. He breaks down the basics of how current state leadership has failed...

In this not-to-be-missed episode, Kyle sits down in person with retired Lieutenant General Jerry Boykin, a pioneering member of the U.S. Delta Force and a veteran of some of the nation’s most significant military operations, including the takedown of Pablo Escobar, the Iran hostage rescue, and the events surrounding Black Hawk Down. This episode features an eye-opening discussion about the evolvin...

In a time of intense international power grabs, we need real insights from experts who’ve experienced and problem-solved behind the scenes. Kyle sits down in DC with Dr. Shea Bradley-Farrell, President of Counterpoint Institute, national security and foreign policy strategist, PhD in International Development and former Trump administration advisor to break down how to clearly view the many intern...