1819 News: The Podcast

In this hard-hitting monologue episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, breaks down the "flea flicker" political plays being run on Alabama values. Using football as a metaphor, Dawson exposes how opponents manipulate public opinion to advance agendas that erode traditional values—warning listeners to spot the setup at the line of scrimmage before the snap.

Using previous major political failures as g...

In this compelling and urgent conversation, Bryan Dawson of 1819 News sits down with Daily Wire culture reporter and bestselling author Megan Basham to discuss her explosive book, Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda. With sharp insight and meticulous research, Basham exposes how secular progressive forces have infiltrated seminaries, evangelical institutions, and churches across America...

In a raw, heartfelt conversation, Alabama State Rep. Reed Ingram sits down to share a story that’s far more than politics—it’s a powerful testimony of redemption, resilience, and purpose. From living homeless on a beach in Pensacola as a child to becoming a successful entrepreneur and lawmaker, Ingram’s life is a vivid reminder that no past is too broken for God to redeem.

The episode kicks off with a lighthearted dive into the sec...

In this powerful live episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson sits down with Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth at the Point Clear Republican Women’s Group for a raw, unfiltered conversation about courage, faith, and the future of Alabama. Known for his principled leadership and willingness to take on entrenched powers, Ainsworth discusses how he has transformed the historically “defanged” role of lieutenant governor into...

Dive into a provocative and eye-opening episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, hosted by CEO Bryan Dawson, as he sits down with filmmaker Chad O. Jackson to discuss his groundbreaking docuseries, The MLK Project, premiering October 3rd.  In this candid conversation, Jackson fearlessly challenges the widely accepted narrative surrounding Martin Luther King Jr., exposing a side of the civil rights icon that has been obscured by decades o...

Join host Bryan Dawson on this week’s edition of 1819 News: The Podcast for an engaging conversation with Officer Brandon Tatum, a prominent conservative voice and close friend of the late Charlie Kirk. In this deeply moving episode, Dawson and Tatum reflect on their providential connection, the legacy of Charlie Kirk, and the spiritual awakening his martyrdom has sparked across the nation.

Kirk’s life and death as a Christian mart...

In this powerful episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, sits down with Pastor Rich Lusk of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Ala., to honor the life and martyrdom of Charlie Kirk, the bold Christian leader and Turning Point USA founder tragically assassinated for his unapologetic defense of the gospel, Christian civilization, marriage, life, and biblical masculinity/femininity.

The conversa...

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host and CEO Bryan Dawson sits down with Alabama State Sen. Arthur Orr, Chairman of the Education Trust Fund, for an in-depth conversation on the state's educational landscape, political evolution, and pathways to prosperity. Hailing from North Alabama's rapidly growing District 3, encompassing Morgan County and parts of Limestone and Madison Counties, Orr shares his personal journey—from ...

In this special edition of 1819 News: The Podcast, 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson co-hosts a Town Hall with the Point Clear Republican Women, featuring Congressman Barry Moore and his wife Heather.

The conversation hits a wide array of emotions as Barry and Heather give their testimony of standing up to weaponized prosecution and the effect that it had on their family. They share how God called them into running for the soon to be vaca...

In this compelling episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, sits down with Cam Ward, Director of the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, to tackle the critical issue of prison reentry and public safety in Alabama.

With a shared passion for balancing a tough-on-crime stance with practical solutions, Ward and Dawson dive into the innovative Parole Reentry Program (PREP) Center in Perry County. Ward s...

We have watched liberals run the same play for decades. They find a beautiful place, move there en masse, and begin taking over the local government only to turn it into a hell hole. Whether it's turning the streets of San Francisco into a public outhouse or flipping Colorado from a reliably red state into one with an openly homosexual governor where your children will be taken if you don't want them to be transitioned to the oppos...

In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, sits down with Emily Jones, Director of Moms for Liberty Alabama, to discuss pressing issues in education, parental rights, and conservative activism in the state. Jones, who is also running for the Alabama State School Board against incumbent Wayne Reynolds, shares her passion for empowering parents and combating bureaucratic overreach.

The conversatio...

Join 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson for a gripping episode of 1819 News: The Podcast as he sits down with retired Department of Homeland Security Special Agent Angelo Fermo. Hailing from Daphne, Ala., Fermo shares riveting tales from his extensive career combating drug cartels, sex trafficking, and immigration challenges.

This episode dives deep into law enforcement’s toughest battles, blending heart-pounding "war stories" with persona...

Join host Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, and investigative journalist Apryl Marie Fogel for a compelling episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, where fearless reporting meets unapologetic truth-telling.

This episode dives into the heart of 1819 News’ mission to hold the powerful accountable, no matter who they are, and exposes the challenges of delivering hard truths in a polarized world.

The episode kicks off with a candid recounting...

The COVID lockdowns pulled back the curtain on every level of our society. We quickly found out who has the courage to stand on principle and who caved to the tyrannical forces of power. In a deeper way, we came to see what our leaders, friends, and family really valued. The results were deeply troubling.

For many of us, our faith is our core strength and motivator. It shapes our every action and inaction. As faith is our guide, we...

In this 1819 News podcast episode, host Bryan Dawson interviews Rick Burgess, author of Men Don't Run in the Rain: A Son's Reflections on Life, Faith, and an Iconic Father. The discussion centers on Burgess's book, which weaves personal anecdotes about his father, with biblical lessons to inspire men, particularly young men, seeking masculine role models.

Burgess shares how his father, a humble and influential football coach, taugh...

Uncle Tom is largely used as a derogatory slander nowadays, but why? Behind the Bible, Uncle Tom's Cabin was the most purchased and read book of the 19th century, and Uncle Tom was depicted as a sacrificial servant who gave his life to save the lives of others.

This week Bryan Dawson sits down with Dallas Terrell, a Personal Trainer in Huntsville who recently authored a book, "Who Kidnapped Uncle Tom and Why It Matters?"

Uncle Tom'...

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall joins 1819 News President and CEO Bryan Dawson for a townhall event with the Point Clear Republican Women in Fairhope, Alabama. The two gentlemen discuss everything from Alabama’s strict abortion laws and their relation to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the importance of parental rights—particularly when it comes to medical consent and the books children can check out of our libraries—and th...

It’s no secret that Alabama has an extreme issue with inner city violence. The solution to these issues goes beyond anything legislation can do, and this week's guest, Sen. Will Barfoot, discusses the fact that this issue, as well as many others we are trying to fix with legislation, are really heart issues.

While issues of evil indeed stem from a lack of heart change, the problems that they cause society are very real, so laws nee...