Politically Basic

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...

In this eye-opening episode, Kyle welcomes back former Reagan administration, official and Middle East expert, Gary Bauer, to break down the basics of where things stand in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Gary knows better than anyone the long and complex history, status of the conflict, and where the warring parties go from here. Don’t miss this episode as Kyle and Gary get to the bottom of the confli...

Last year, Paul Fitzpatrick sat down with us to break down the shifts in business, finance, and the economy under Trump. He made some sharp predictions about where things were headed—so now, we’re circling back. Did the economy move like he expected? Were his insights spot on, or did the market throw some surprises? We’re revisiting that conversation to see what played out, what’s still unfolding,...

Paul Fitzpatrick isn’t just talking about the economy—he’s been ahead of the curve, breaking down the business and financial shifts in this new era of Trump prosperity. As a leader in the industry, he’s been vocal about the policies driving growth, the market trends shaping opportunities, and what business owners and investors need to know. But here’s the real question—did what he predicted months...

In this enlightening and important episode, Kyle talks with with Seth Gehle, an author and advocate who has personally navigated the complexities of childhood trauma as a survivor of sexual assault. Together, they engage in a candid discussion about the often-hidden realities of childhood exploitation. Seth shares his personal journey, highlighting the challenges he's faced and the resilience...

Kyle interviews Marissa Alessi, known as the Red Pill Patriot, to explore her journey of coming out, both personally and politically, to become a prominent voice and influencer in our constantly changing, ever more political world. They delve into Marissa's perspectives on pressing issues, including the LGBT community’s place in politics, vaccine policies after her son suffered vaccine injury...

In this episode, Kyle hears from 17-year-old Hannah Faulkner, the up and coming conservative influencer who is making waves in the political sphere. She shares her story of being thrust into a political life, insights on Gen Z's growing influence in politics, the unique challenges they face, and her predictions for future elections where her generation will continue to dominate in numbers and...

Are we building our own replacements? Making ourselves…unnecessary? What exactly is AI capable of now and where is it headed? Kyle talks with Dr. Aaron Poynton, founder & CEO of Omnipotent Solutions, CCO of A3 Global and co-founder and Chairman of the America Society for AI, hearing from the expert on all things artificial intelligence.  Dr. Poynton shares fascinating insights into new technol...

Kaleigh Kozak, the namesake behind Kaleigh’s Law, joins Kyle to share her inspiring journey to fight for permanent protection for victims in her home state of Arizona. When Kaleigh came face to face with her abuser, who was about to be released, she knew she had to fight for not only her safety, but for the safety of all victims.  Her courage led to her and political leadership in her community to...

Frank Gaffney, a former national security advisor in President Ronald Reagan’s Department of Defense, founder of the Center for Security Policy, and expert on all topics that matter to our national safety, joins Kyle on a can’t miss episode to discuss just how at-risk we are when it comes to countries we call the CRANKs…China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. What are they up to? And how does it impa...

Pastor John Amanchukwu Sr. is back on Politically Basic to update Kyle on his groundbreaking work to keep our kids’ young minds and eyes away from harmful materials surprisingly still available in public schools! As the superhero, “book banning Pastor” John shares about his recent arrest as he spoke up at a “Woke County” North Carolina school board meeting in defense of a traumatized student who w...