Joseph Basel is an American conservative activist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who co-founded the American Phoenix Project in 2020 alongside his wife, Hannah Giles, a former undercover journalist known for her role in the 2009 ACORN undercover videos with James O'Keefe. He is involved in training programs for investigative journalists through the American Phoenix Project, which focuses on equipping citizen journalists with skills for investigative reporting, emphasizing conservative perspectives on media accountability and exposing perceived liberal biases. Basel's career intersects with prominent figures in conservative media, including collaborations with organizations like Project Veritas. Through workshops, online courses, and resources, he trains a new generation of journalists in undercover operations and fact-based reporting. Basel advocates for alternative media structures to counter mainstream outlets and positions himself as a key player in grassroots conservative media efforts. While details about his early life remain less documented, his public profile has grown through entrepreneurial ventures and advocacy for free speech and investigative integrity.