Politically Basic

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 problem.

Kiley also talks about his efforts in Congress to uncover fraud and push for reforms, his “Newsom-proof” plan to protect Californians, and how Gavin Newsom’s policies have created a backlash that’s building a coalition for common sense in the state.

He even answers what he believes is the one positive outcome from Newsom’s time as governor.

This episode offers straight talk on California politics and the fight to restore sanity in the Golden State.

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 overreach, Gavin Newsom, farming, faith, and the fight for the middle, this episode covers the issues a lot of politicians avoid.

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 listen.

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. Perfect for anyone tired of the narrative

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 conversation also tackles the growing speculation around Newsom’s 2028 ambitions, the deep bench forming on the right, and the viral cultural moments that are reshaping political influence.

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 the nation!

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 debut episode Liz delivers raw truth. She even calls out the irony of elites like Kamala grabbing Malibu land while the state crumbles.

No filter. No apologies. Hit play to join the launch and hear why California deserves better!