Politically Basic

Kyle sits down with Dick Lucas, the Santa Monica dad and business owner running as an independent for California Assembly District 51. From crushing housing costs and wasted billions on homelessness to why red states keep winning and why normal people must run for office, this episode cuts straight through the one-party noise with bold YIMBY takes and real solutions. 

Combat veteran and corrections leader Hector Bravo joins Politically Basic to expose what is really happening inside California’s prison system. From violent chaos and policy failures to leadership breakdowns and political influence, this conversation pulls back the curtain on public safety in America. If you care about crime, justice, and where the country is heading, this episode is a must liste...

Jake Ryan, the bold voice behind Gays for Trump, joins Kyle on Politically Basic to break down why he left the left, the real threats to women’s rights, Gavin Newsom’s flip-flops on trans issues, and how fear-mongering fails when rights stay intact under Trump. From BLM protests to conservative gay life in progressive California, this raw convo hits hard on politics, identity, and corruption. Perf...

Kyle sits down with Hayley Caronia, host of Scrolling with Hayley, for a sharp conversation on media narratives, the future of the Republican bench, and the political machine behind Gavin Newsom.  From Trump era media hysteria to misinformation spreading online, Hayley breaks down how political commentary is evolving and why voters are more skeptical of traditional media than ever. The conversatio...

Kyle and Amy Reichert unpack California’s ghost daycares scandal: empty facilities billing millions, sex offenders slipping through, zero oversight on billions funneled via nonprofits. Ties into 2026 federal probes, San Diego convictions, sanctuary overreach. Raw truth on corruption hitting families.

Join host Kyle as she dives deep with Steve Hilton, top gubernatorial candidate, on saving California from skyhigh costs, bureaucratic bloat, and human rights horrors like child sex trafficking. Discover his bold fivepoint plan to make the state affordable again amid national economic pressures and political divides. Highenergy insights on unifying a fractured state. Watch now! 

Dive into California’s chaos with host Kyle and guest April Silverman, aka @cali.maga.barbie. From homelessness scandals to Gavin Newsom’s blunders, they expose the failures in liberal policies, share bold takes on LA’s red wave, and discuss solutions amid rising conservative activism. Perfect for politics junkies craving unfiltered truth. Listen now for sassy commentary on current events shaking...

We are launching our new series Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files with the fearless Liz Benichou — Parisian-born, Malibu real estate expert, fire survivor, and bold conservative.  Raised in Beverly Hills, she endured two devastating Malibu wildfires, watched Gavin Newsom turn the state she loved upside down, and finally moved to Dallas for real values, sanity, and a future worth having. In this deb...

California is bleeding families, drowning in crime, and crushing parents under radical gender laws — but is there still hope? Kyle sits down with Greg Burt, 30-year veteran of California politics and Vice President of California Family Council, to go DEEP on the bills that let schools secretly transition kids, the form that gives strangers equal parental authority, AB1955, the exploding Capitol an...

Fourth grade teacher Kristan Whann (@thatpatriotteacher) went viral for refusing to let activists confuse her students about gender. The left tried to cancel her. Instead, she became one of the loudest conservative voices in education. With Trump vowing to nix the Department of Education and reading/math scores at historic lows, Kristan pulls zero punches: teacher assaults, union overreach, activi...

Kyle sits down with Tim Miller, 30-year veteran of the Secret Service and U.S. Marine Corps, now President of LionHeart International. From guarding Clinton during a White House shooting to breaking down the Butler rally failure, Tim exposes the real threats facing America in 2025: foreign wars, domestic chaos, ICE agents hunted, and political violence at fever pitch. No spin. Just truth from the...

What happens when a former Bachelorette contestant, law school grad, and mental health advocate decides to live six months pretending to be a trans woman? Kyle sits down with Josh Seiter to unpack what he learned, why he did it, and what his viral “TransTroll” experiment says about identity, politics, and truth in America today.

Season 4 kicks off with a powerhouse episode featuring Steve Hilton — British and American political commentator, Fox News contributor, and former adviser to UK Prime Minister David Cameron. Kyle and Steve break down California’s shocking Prop 50, the corruption behind it, and what is really at stake in this special election. From media spin to redistricting manipulation, this episode uncovers how...

Join host Kyle Campbell on Politically Basic as she talks with Max Bonilla, a 20-year-old and highly sought after political consultant known as the Babyface Boomer. Max shares how pandemic posts launched his voice, why he sees voter trends shifting, and what it will take to revive faith in American leadership. Watch the full conversation and hear why Gen Z is ready to step in and change the game.

From anonymous internet legend to political truth teller—better known as the Doge Update Guy—Aaron gets revealed and joins Kyle on Politically Basic for a deep dive into the money trails shaping today’s headlines. Aaron shares his unexpected path into politics, reveals shocking examples of government waste, and talks about the investigations still unfolding. And…what’s to become of DOGE and the no...

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!