Brilyn Hollyhand has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in American political commentary at a remarkably young age. Dubbed “the internet’s youngest voice of reason”, as a 20-year-old college freshman, Brilyn has already made significant strides within the political landscape, primarily through his engagement with conservative politics and youth voter outreach.
Brilyn’s venture into politics began at the age of 11 when he founded both “The Truth Gazette” newsletter and “The Brilyn Hollyhand Show” podcast in the fourth grade, in July 2017.
By his teenage years, Brilyn had become a familiar face on national cable news networks including Fox News, CNN, ABC News, NewsNation, and Newsmax, where he provided his unique perspective on current events through the lens of Generation Z.
In 2024, Brilyn published his first book, One Generation Away: Why Now is the Time to Restore American Freedom, which quickly became recognized as a rallying cry for young conservatives and debuted at #2 on the Amazon bestsellers list. His political activism did not stop at media and literature.
Brilyn was appointed to chair the Republican National Committee’s inaugural Youth Advisory Council and served on for the 2024 election cycle, a role he embraced to directly influence and expand the GOP’s outreach to younger voters and work with Trump to achieve the greatest comeback in political history
In 2022, Brilyn earned the prestigious John Lewis National Youth Leadership Award from the National Secretaries of State Association. In 2023, he was named one of LA Weekly’s “Top 10 Visionaries to Look Out For” highlighting his role as a political prodigy and an inspiration for young individuals.
As The New York Times noted in a October 2025 profile, Brilyn Hollyhand has emerged as one of the most prominent young conservatives in America, seen by many as part of the next generation poised to carry forward Charlie Kirk’s legacy.
Brilyn Hollyhand’s journey from a fourth-grade podcast host to a nationally recognized political commentator and best-selling author illustrates a precocious understanding of politics, media, and the power of youth engagement. In his free time, you can find Brilyn on a golf course or at the lake with friends and family.
Today, Brilyn still hosts his viral Gen Z commentary show, “The Brilyn Hollyhand Show”, he started way back in elementary school, where he still boldy breaks down the day’s top stories and gives his unique perspective live from his dorm, available on all major platforms.
Brilyn is a freshman at Auburn University and was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, AL.
