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 us to unpack the spiritual, political, and personal fallout. Once a trusted Catholic leader, now blacklisted by the Church for speaking too boldly—his story is one of conviction, controversy, and unwavering faith.
From the rise of Christianity in communist China to the future of religious freedom worldwide, this season two finale connects the dots in a way that just might change how you see it all.

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 stand strong against the Chinese government’s generational commitment to be the last nation standing. It’s a bold and candid conversation about the realities facing us that some don’t want to admit…China is a looming threat, greater than we have imagined. Don’t miss this eye opening and critical discussion!

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, Charles joins Politically Basic to unpack how a convoy of American flags turned into a rallying cry - and what it says about California's political shift.