Politically Basic

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 annex scandal, and whether strong conservative leadership can actually turn the state around before it’s too late. This is the unfiltered truth the mainstream won’t touch.

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, activist curriculums, spiritual warfare in the classroom, and why most teachers are actually good people trapped in a broken system.

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 front lines.

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 political elites are trying to rewrite democracy in real time.
🎧 Listen now and get ready for Tuesday’s vote.

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 now infamous cuts.
Watch now for an unfiltered look at taxes, fraud, and the fight to keep leaders accountable.

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 Basic, Ted shares why he’s drawn to telling stories about culture, freedom, and mental health. From exposing the hidden battles behind success stories to exploring how media shapes outrage and resilience, Ted brings us to the other side of the screen — where personal struggle and public discourse collide.

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 shares her journey and the lessons that shaped her into the woman she is today.

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 across the political spectrum on what he calls “common sense” causes.