Politically Basic
Welcome to Politically Basic with Kyle Campbell. Our firm belief is that what connects us as Americans is stronger than what divides. But the jury is still out. So join us for season one of Politically Basic, where we stick to the basics, and let you decide. Subscribe wherever you listen, and follow along @politicallybasic.
Episodes
68 episodes
Finance Bro Gone DOGE: the Political Sensation Revealed
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...
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Episode 14
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41:43
The Other Side of the Screen with Ted Balaker
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-author...
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Episode 13
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56:11
From Foster Care to Miss California with Christina Meredith
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....
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Episode 12
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50:09
The Business of Protests with Adam Swart
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 $2...
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Episode 11
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44:56
From Pussycat Dolls to Gospel Truth with Kaya Jones
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 share...
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Episode 10
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52:19
From A to Z: the Misfit Patriot Breaks it Down…Antisemitism to Zionism
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 ...
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Episode 9
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1:04:48
Fighting for the Voices No One Hears
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...
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Episode 8
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38:14
Daniel Baldwin: Hollywood, Headlines, and the Truth No One Else Will Say
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 s...
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Episode 7
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48:12
From Campus to Conflict Zone
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 h...
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Episode 6
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51:55
Generation Scroll: What’s It Costing Us?
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 p...
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Episode 5
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47:57
The Man Behind the Wins
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. ...
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Episode 4
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49:47
Deafening Truths: Kendall vs the 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 und...
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Episode 3
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49:49
Behind the Broadcast: Bianca de la Garza on the New Media Game
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-dr...
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Episode 2
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Anonymity, Influence, and Elon: Brett Lee on What He’s Seen Behind @d.o.g.e._official
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 interv...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:14
Popes, Power & Papal Shift
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 u...
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Episode 22
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1:15:16
The Red Playbook
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 st...
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Episode 21
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45:37
Flags, Freedom, and Forging the Way: The 805 Patriots Story
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, Charle...
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Episode 20
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44:02
The Bottom Line x3: The Economy, Markets & ESG
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 po...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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44:14
Angst Into Action: The Revolutionary Rise of the Tea Party Patriots
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 ...
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Episode 18
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44:47
Picking Up the Pieces: Trump’s Fight to Fix a Broken America
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...
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Episode 17
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57:15
The Hand That Holds the Purse: When Feminism Forgets Women
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...
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Episode 17
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48:39
Crumbling the Crown: The UK's Great Unraveling
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 peop...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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53:02
The Reagan Reveal
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 ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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42:05
A Badge on the Ballot: Sheriff Bianco Runs for Governor
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 ...
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Episode 14
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58:08
Mission Accepted: An Inside Look Into Delta Force
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 taked...
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Episode 13
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