Politically Basic

She survived the unimaginable. Now she’s fighting to make sure other children never have to. Odessa “Dess” Perkins joins Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic for a powerful conversation about surviving familial sex trafficking, domestic violence, and abuse, and turning her painful past into a mission to protect others. From being exploited inside her own home to becoming a powerful voice in the figh...

Why is Gen Z drawn to socialism, even when history tells a different story? Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, joins Politically Basic to unpack Gen Z’s political shift, the appeal of socialism, and how to make the case for freedom. In this episode: • Why Gen Z equates socialism with sharing • Why history isn’t changing young minds • A simple framework for teaching freedom • Why the i...

What does it take to rescue children from human trafficking, expose exploitation, and hold those responsible accountable? In this special Kids for Sale episode of Politically Basic, host Kyle Campbell sits down with Tim Ballard, former Homeland Security Special Agent and founder of anti trafficking operations, to discuss his experiences investigating human trafficking and working to rescue vulnera...

Kyle Campbell sits down with Michael Gates, Republican candidate for California Attorney General, former elected City Attorney of Huntington Beach, husband, and father of five. California leads the nation in human trafficking cases, yet Gates argues the state has failed to meet the moment. As Attorney General, he says his job would be more than serving as the governor’s lawyer. It would mean prose...

Gentry Gevers sits down with Kyle Campbell and skips the warm up. Democrat approval was in the teens. He still would not relax. A Michigan candidate is running for Senate on a plan to delete the Senate. Churches were locked. Strip clubs stayed open. Almost nobody broke. Hasan Piker is selling socialism from a Hollywood Hills mansion. Four Democrats would sign a letter that says we are capitalists....

Korrin Moon, founder and president of Lantern Rescue, sits down with Kyle Campbell for an unfiltered look at human trafficking that most outlets will not touch. Lantern Rescue trains local teams in more than 15 countries so communities can rescue their own people instead of waiting on outside saviors. They have rescued thousands of victims and helped put traffickers behind bars. In this episode Ko...

She lived it. Now she is building the way out. Alia Azariah is a trafficking survivor and Director of Aftercare Development at Safe House Project. In this episode of Politically Basic, Kyle sits down with her for a conversation every parent in California needs to hear. Alia was groomed in Santa Barbara and trafficked out of Santa Barbara and Ventura County. It lasted for years. When she turned 18...

Kids for sale. That is not a slogan. That is the reality California has allowed to grow. On this episode of Politically Basic, Kyle sits down with California State Assemblyman David Tangipa to talk about the crime that should have universal agreement and somehow still does not: child sex trafficking. California has the highest incidents of trafficking in the nation. It is the fastest growing crime...

What happens when nearly half a million unaccompanied kids are handed to HHS and the vetting is stripped because it takes too long? Steve Hilton sits down with Kyle Campbell and does not blink. 479,000 children into HHS. Camps that released kids with almost no checks. A container lot used as an address. An Interpol wanted MS13 sponsor. 65,000 calls to the trafficking hotline that no one answered....

Alexander Stoeber joins Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic for a raw conversation you will not hear on mainstream outlets. From childhood homelessness and a mother who beat thirty years of addiction to graduating UCSB and building a successful real estate career in Santa Barbara, Alexander’s story is pure California resilience. Now running as an independent for Santa Barbara City Council, he break...

She was told she might be transgender as a teenager. Today, she’s speaking out about why that experience changed her life. This week on Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down with sociopolitical commentator and comedian Mikki Lorren, founder of The Tomboy Project, for an unfiltered conversation about identity, parenting, social media, California politics, and protecting children. From her own...

This week on Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down with Shabbos Kestenbaum for a conversation about the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, free speech, higher education, media narratives, and why these issues matter far beyond the university classroom. From firsthand experiences to the national debate surrounding campus protests, this episode explores the stories, policies, and perspec...

Daniel Tobin joins Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic for an unfiltered conversation that refuses the usual scripts. Philadelphia born America first commentator host of Coffee Talk and Common Sense and founder of the new Gexit movement sits down to talk faith freedom identity and why so many people are quieter conservatives than the media admits. Key moments include his journey from the left leani...

What happens when a battle tested California conservative attorney sits down with Kyle Campbell for one unfiltered hour? Katie Zachariah delivers hard truths on the issues reshaping America right now. From securing our borders and ending illegal immigration chaos to exposing California’s broken election system, this episode pulls no punches. Katie breaks down the high stakes 2026 midterms, why fam...

What really happened after January 6? This week on Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down with John Strand for an in depth conversation about one of the most controversial stories in recent American politics. John shares his firsthand account of January 6, the FBI raid that followed, the federal charges he faced, time in prison, and why he believes his experience exposed serious flaws within t...

How does a pastor become the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana? This week on Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down with Micah Beckwith to discuss his unconventional journey from ministry to statewide office, the role of faith in public life, leadership, government, COVID era church responses, civic engagement, and why he believes more Americans need to understand how government actually works. W...

Never Woke joins Politically Basic with Kyle Campbell for a raw, unfiltered conversation. From lifelong Democrat to proud MAGA disruptor, Raefe drops hot takes on white guilt, open borders, fearless faith, and wearing the hat everywhere. Death threats, Disney World adventures, and why Florida knows how to handle protests. Full episode out now. Subscribe for more conservative truth, anti-woke break...

Aaron Love joins Politically Basic with Kyle Campbell for a wide ranging conversation on military service, national security, immigration, foreign policy, leadership, and what it means to be an engaged American citizen today. Aaron is a 22 year Air Force veteran and former Pararescueman who has served multiple deployments across Iraq, Africa, and Afghanistan. He brings firsthand experience from th...

California politics are entering a new era. In this episode of Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down with congressional candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux in Inglewood, California to discuss the future of Orange County, the rise of CalDoge, government spending, business survival in California, public safety, and the battle for California’s 47th congressional district. Jenny Rae opens up about hiding...

Steve Hilton joins Politically Basic on location in LA, two weeks before California’s wild jungle primary. Leading every poll, the first-time candidate opens up on his confidence vs terror, why moderation won’t save CA, day-one executive fixes, crushing child sex trafficking, federalism, and modeling real leadership. Raw, unfiltered, and urgent.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Brianna Riddick, the bold voice behind @blackcarddeclined. As a single mom, Christian, and fearless independent thinker, Brianna shows us what it really looks like to reject groupthink and speak truth with passion and clarity. We dive into candid real talk on culture, personal freedom, and navigating life on your own terms—no filters, just honest perspect...

Join Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic with special guest Bogdan Laurentiu, known as @Immi.grateful. This legal immigrant who arrived in 2011 shares his earned love for America, the power of sacrifice and grind, why legal pathways work, how illegal immigration undercuts those who follow the rules, citizenship truths, Republican civic strategies, and a hopeful call to action. Real talk on freedom,...

This week on Politically Basic, Kyle Campbell sits down on location at West Coast Baptist College and Lancaster Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Chappell. Bold biblical truth on gender, immigration, church security, why pastors must speak politics, encouragement in the fight, and the powerful story of 40 years of faithful ministry. Unapologetic faith meets real-world impact. Watch Now! 

Rep. Kevin Kiley joins Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic for a candid conversation about the challenges facing California. Born and raised in the state he loves, Kiley discusses why he entered politics and the impact of failed leadership. He shares updates on the ongoing Supreme Court case involving Prop 50, the widespread fraud issues affecting Californians, and what he sees as the scale of the...

California is at a breaking point and Leo Zacky has a lot to say about why. This week on Politically Basic, Kyle sits down with Leo Zacky to talk about the collapse of California’s business climate, the future of agriculture, why voters are fed up with both parties, and what he believes political leadership should actually look like right now. From family business and factory floors to government...