Politically Basic

On this episode of Politically Basic, Kyle interviews American church expert, Pastor Peter Mordh, as they have a meaningful conversation about the vital and markedly influential role people of faith play in elections and in having an effect on national political and policy decisions. As head of the Church Finds Its Voice with Pacific Justice Institute, Pastor Mordh has trusted relationships and connects with pastors and faith leaders across the nation on the daily. He has thumb-on-the-pulse, in-depth insights into how religion and politics clash, intermingle and influence each other.

Kyle interviews US Ambassador Carla Sands, who served as a representative of the US to Greenland, Denmark and the Faroe Islands.  They talk all about what it is to be an Ambassador, the influence and power an Ambassador of the United States holds in our own country and in other nations, as well as the important relationships held with the fiercest foreign leaders.  Ambassador Sands also serves as the Vice Chair of the Center for Energy and Environment at the America First Policy Institute, and is widely respected as a top authority on energy, so naturally, Kyle asks all about it in this episode.  What are we really talking about when discussing energy and energy independence, and how does the current state of the US's energy independence factor in the current election cycle. This is a crucial episode to hear for not just the basics, but to gain expert level insights into several main facets of American politics, international relations, elections, energy and the environment. 

What happens in California definitely doesn’t stay in California. Kyle sits down with constitutional attorney and California Underground podcast host Phil Mauriello to talk all about the unusual but trendsetting legislation, bills and propositions up for a vote this election season. Some will shock you, but Phil is an expert on the constitution and law of California, and he breaks down the basics on the direction the bellwether state is headed economically, socially, culturally, so you can be prepared for potential laws coming to a state near you soon!

Kyle sits down in studio with former Claris Health Los Angeles Program Director, Christie Myers, an expert professionally and personally on all aspects of abortion, to have an all-encompassing, open and honest conversation all about abortion. They dig into what it really is, the legality nationally vs statewide, what resources are both available and not…data, stats, perspectives, criticisms, and of course, the political influence and impact it will have in the upcoming Presidential election. This is an absolute can’t-miss episode!

On this special episode of Politically Basic, ranked choice voting and electoral college expert, founder of Save Our States, Trent England, breaks down all the basics of what ranked choice voting is, how it works and discusses with Kyle the advantages and challenges, including sharing how voters can protect their civic rights and their vote if this process is adopted in their jurisdiction. A helpful discussion to understand the complex and confusing process of this way of casting a ballot. 

Kyle sits down with 6-time Ohio Congressman, D.C. insider and economic expert Bob McEwen to get the latest on the 2024 Presidential election. They dig in to the real deal on candidates, campaign, the credibility of polls, and what Americans truly think about the real issues that will determine the outcome. Bob covers what inflation is all about, whose proposed policies are realistic….and who’s blowing smoke! 

Kyle's eye-opening discussion with the Honorable Rick Green, former Texas State Rep. and founder of Patriot Academy and America's Constitution Coach on all things 2nd Amendment.  Rick has a wealth of experience and remarkable depth of knowledge and understanding of what the right to bear arms really means, how to most effectively implement gun rights in our country to do the most good, while sharing insights into how we can safeguard our loved ones in times of danger.  No question was off limits, as Kyle asks Rick to break down the basics on the Constitution, immigration, the border, and how we turn things around in America to use our 2nd Amendment rights for good and to keep evil at bay.  

The 18 year old phenomenon, political commentator, strategist, author and now Chair of the RNC’s inaugural Youth Advisory Council, Brilyn Hollyhand brings major clout to this open discussion about all things Gen Z.  Kyle asks the tough questions on who they are, what they really think, want and need, and how they’re influencing the political world.  With almost 70 million members of Gen Z living in the US, and 41 million of them eligible to vote this year, it’s a demographic with massive influence, and Brilyn breaks down the basics of what makes them unique and how the American political system can tap into their immense power.

Is California really that powerful? State Senator Shannon Grove breaks down for us how and why California dominates…in food, production, farming, tech, energy, oil & gas and those oh-so-many electoral votes! She explains that what happens in California doesn’t just stay in California, but that the legislation put forward and passed there affects every other state in the nation. Senator Grove shares about the powerful and crucially needed bills she has sponsored and supported to protect California’s most vulnerable children from being exploited and trafficked. One of the most important conversations you can hear to understand state politics and the ripple effect they have on the rest of the country.

Kyle asks Media Research Center Founder Brent Bozell about the true purpose of the media in America.  This conversation is brutally honest - Brent is our country’s media expert!  He exposes the  mainstream media’s real intentions, explaining how far they’ve drifted from their original objective of reporting news to how they operate currently, covering for and allowing complete disregard from a major political party candidate during a Presidential election season.  He lays bare the truth about how powerful and influential the media is today and how we can all be more media savvy in recognizing accurate information and sources.  Brent also shares the latest research on what members of the Democratic Party think of candidate Kamala Harris.  Eye opening and mind blowing…you’ll learn all about who the media really is in this episode.