1819 News: The Podcast

Army Ranger. Two combat tours. Youth pastor. State senator. Talk radio host. CNN contributor. And now the top federal prosecutor in Alabama’s largest federal district.

Bryan Dawson sits down with Phil Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama, for the full story: the troubled kid who got shipped overseas to live with his father and met Christ in a youth choir in London; the rese...

Is your child's education actually neutral? In this episode, 1819 News sits down with Pastor Rich Lusk (Trinity Presbyterian Church / Trinity Classical Academy) to argue that no classroom is neutral—every school disciples children into someone's kingdom.

Lusk makes the biblical and historical case that Christian children need a thoroughly Christian education and why this is the front line of the cu...

What does the future of the Alabama Republican Party look like?

On this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson sits down with Alabama Republican Party Chairman Scott Stadthagen for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the GOP, engaging the next generation, voter turnout, election integrity, and the fight to close Alabama’s party primaries.

Stadthagen shares the story of his journey from House Majority...

Who is actually guarding the institutions Americans are supposed to trust?

This week, Bryan Dawson takes on what he sees as an upside-down reality across the country—beginning with a bizarre TSA experience in Seattle and expanding into a much bigger conversation about airport security, public schools, immigration, cultural change, and the people entrusted with protecting the public.

Dawson also revisits stories reported by 18...

The battle for America's future isn't just political—it's cultural.

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson explains why restoring the family is the key to restoring Christian civilization. Drawing from the latest edition of the 1819 News Magazine, Dawson outlines the vision behind the Fred and Rheta Skelton Center for Cultural Renewal, the biblical symbolism of the "sword and shovel," and why politics alone c...

"We're all Rhodesia now" is more than a provocative statement—it's a warning rooted in one of the 20th century's most misunderstood stories.

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Peter Hammond, who grew up in Rhodesia, to uncover the history of Rhodesia, the birth of Zimbabwe, and why its lessons are becoming increasingly relevant in America and across the Western world.

From Ian Smith and the...

Data centers are rapidly becoming one of Alabama’s most controversial political and economic issues—but are they inevitable, and what protections should communities demand?

On this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson is joined by investigative journalist Craig Monger for a wide-ranging discussion about proposed data centers in Alabama, including projects in Bessemer and Lowndes County. They examine concerns ...

A single article can change history.

On this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with military veteran and 1819 News columnist Troy Carico to discuss three investigations that led to real-world impact—from helping secure the long-overdue Medal of Honor for Marine Major James Capers Jr. to exposing questions surrounding Alabama veterans programs and raising concerns about the security of advanced F-35 fig...

What does the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling really mean? Is globalization changing what it means to be an American?

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson is joined by author and pastor Andrew Isker to discuss the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship decision, immigration, national identity, the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the concept of "Globohomo"—the push toward a borderless, homogenized glo...

Alabama politics is changing fast after the 2026 GOP primaries and runoffs. In this episode, Bryan Dawson breaks down Tommy Tuberville’s move toward the governor’s race, Barry Moore’s U.S. Senate win, John Wahl’s lieutenant governor victory, Katherine Robertson’s attorney general race, and the conservative wave reshaping Alabama politics.

This Alabama political update also covers Supreme Court fallout,...

On this week's episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson examines two shocking stories out of the United Kingdom that have sparked outrage across the Western world.

First, Dawson discusses the recently released report detailing decades of organized grooming gangs that preyed on vulnerable British girls while authorities looked the other way. Then, he breaks down the horrific child abuse case that has reignited debate over ado...

What happens when the church steps out of the fight for culture and leaves politics, education, and public policy to secular institutions?

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Dr. Randy Brinson, chairman of the Christian Coalition of Alabama, for a wide-ranging discussion on the church's role in culture, politics, education, healthcare, prison reform, and the challenges posed by artificial intellig...

Alabama Republicans will soon choose their nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Secretary of State Wes Allen and former Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl as they discuss their vision for Alabama's future and the role of the Lieutenant Governor.

This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscrib...

Watch the full 1819 News U.S. Senate runoff forum featuring Republican Senate candidates Jared Hudson and Congressman Barry Moore as Alabama voters prepare to choose their nominee for the United States Senate.

Due to congressional votes in Washington, D.C., Congressman Barry Moore was unable to attend in person and delivered a recorded message outlining his record in Congress, support for President Donald Trump’s agenda, bord...

Who should be Alabama's next Attorney General? Watch the full 1819 News runoff debate featuring Republican Attorney General candidates Jay Mitchell and Katherine Robertson as they discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future.

This debate gives Alabama voters an opportunity to hear directly from both candidates ahead of the Republican runoff election. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, a...

Watch the complete 2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night hosted by 1819 News, featuring candidates in three of the state's most closely watched statewide races: Attorney General, Lieutenant Governor, and U.S. Senate.

This full event brings together leading conservative candidates to discuss the issues shaping Alabama's future, including:

Election integrity and voter security Illegal immigration and border enforcement Crime an...

Has America abandoned the values that once shaped Western civilization?

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson examines Pride Month, the rise of what he calls "Christless Conservatism," and the cultural forces he believes have transformed America over the last several decades.

Bryan discusses the sexual revolution, the role of modern conservatism, the decline of traditional family values, and why he believes t...

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson sits down with Aaron Miller, founder of the Institute for Christian Statecraft, for a deep conversation on Christianity, politics, leadership, and the future of Western civilization.

They discuss what “Christian statecraft” actually means, why Christians can’t retreat from politics, the importance of building generational inheritance, and how strong Christian...

Host Bryan Dawson is joined by Allen Mendenhall and Tyler O’Neil for a deep dive into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), its legal troubles, donor controversies, “hate map” fallout, and growing scrutiny from Alabama and federal officials.

They discuss the SPLC’s history, allegations tied to informants and extremist groups, corporate America’s reliance on SPLC designations, the impact on conservati...