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
87 episodes
Episode 13 with Brianna Riddick
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 ...
Newsom Nonsense: Episode 12 with Bogdan Laurentiu
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 il...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 11 with Paul Chappell
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 politi...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 10 with Kevin Kiley
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...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 9 with Leo Zacky
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 ...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 8 with Dick Lucas
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...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 7 with Hector Bravo
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 conve...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 6 with Jake Ryan
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 in...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 5 with Hayley Caronia
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 misinf...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 4 with Amy Reichert
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, sanct...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 3 with Steve Hilton
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 stat...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 2 with Cali Maga Barbie
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 so...
Newsom Nonsense: The Gavin Files Episode 1 with Liz Benichou
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 M...
The Policy Patch…Can it Save CA? CA Family Council’s Greg Burt on Parental Rights Destroyed, Secret School Transitions & Newsom’s Billion-Dollar Scandal
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,...
Exposing the Collapse of Public Education (ft. That Patriot Teacher Kristan Whann)
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 ...
Secret Service Insider: Why America’s Safety Is Crumbling featuring Tim Miller
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 th...
The TransTroll Experiment: From Cornfields to Controversy with Josh Seiter
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 vi...
Front-Runner Fire: Steve Hilton Takes on California’s Power Game
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 ...
Boomer Energy from a Gen Z Voice with Max Bonilla
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 shif...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 ...