1819 News: The Podcast

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...

In this compelling 1819 News podcast episode, host Bryan Dawson sits down with Alabama State Sen. Lance Bell to discuss his journey from a hardworking upbringing in Cook Springs to a pivotal role in the Alabama Senate.

Born into a family of service—his father a retired Army Depot worker and sheriff’s deputy, his mother a teacher’s aide and bus driver—Bell’s roots shaped his commitment to community and resilience. A former sheriff’s...

There are some people in Montgomery who seem to always be on the right side of everything. Sen. Larry Stutts is one of those guys.

This week Stutts joins 1819 News: The Podcast to tell his story of becoming a doctor and then running for office.

Since COVID, the value of medical expertise from those who have not been compromised by the medical industrial complex has become crystal clear. Stutts has been able to expertly address and ...

Populism has taken the reins of the Republican Party and that is a good thing.

Decorated military veteran and content machine, Troy Carico, joins the podcast this week to discuss the forthcoming Pax Americana under Emperor Donald John Trump. Drawing from his 22 years of military service and intelligence expertise, Carico champions Trump’s unapologetic embrace of realpolitik—a pragmatic, power-driven approach to international relati...

"I was able to tell Elon Musk something he didn't know."

That is an incredible quote shared by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer on this episode as he discusses his vision for the Western Hemisphere Prosperity and Security Alliance.

Much like the space race in the ’60s, there is a race to secure rare earth minerals for semiconductor chips and other digital hardware. This is absolutely necessary for our national security. Currently, we are comp...

Esquire Magazine was recently awarded a Pulitzer Prize for a factually bereft, emotionally driven editorial about the life and death of Bubba Copeland in which "right wing media" was blamed for his death. That "right wing media" of course was 1819 News. The Esquire article failed to tell the full story or any of the details of Copeland's sexually deviant extracurricular activities. 

In October of 2023, a trusted source told 1819 Ne...

Join Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News and host of the 1819 News Podcast, in a compelling conversation with Alabama State Rep. Susan DuBose, a dedicated legislator who is making a difference in Montgomery despite the challenges of state governance. DuBose shares her journey from grassroots political engagement to the Alabama House of Representatives, discussing her commitment to stay true to her principles while navigating the complex...

Join us for an electrifying episode of our podcast as we sit down with AJ Rice, the dynamic CEO of Publius PR and a self-described “anti-woke samurai.” Rice pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of political public relations, sharing his experiences working with some of the most influential figures in the MAGA movement, including Judge Jeanine Pirro, Donald Trump Jr., and a roster of disruptors shaping the second Trump ad...

Childhood obesity. Sexual indoctrination. Medical tyranny. The attacks on our children are real, and we're fighting back. Join us as we uncover the battles reshaping our state and nation with State Rep. Mack Butler.

Continuing with our pattern of bringing on good folks doing good work in Montgomery, this week 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson sits down with Butler to hear his story and learn about some of the legislation he is working on ...

When the Lord leads you to share the gospel with someone or tell them about Him, you never know where it might lead.

Today, we're bringing on Kyle Collins, a former Auburn football player who the Lord told to pray for and speak to a really bitter and angry young man on the team named Chette Williams. Those attempts to reach Chette eventually led to him receiving Christ.

The incredible story of how these two men's lives, who could n...

"He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." - 2 Samuel 23:3

This Scripture describes this week’s podcast guest extremely well. Very few people in state government, or in government anywhere, have such a fine-tuned, biblically-rooted understanding of how the Word of God comes to bear on civilization.

State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough joins Bryan Dawson this week to tell his story about how he came into politics, and ...

Join us on 1819 News: The Podcast for an inspiring journey through the life and mission of Victor Marx, a humanitarian, speaker, martial arts expert, and child advocate. In this compelling series, Victor shares his raw and redemptive personal testimony—overcoming a childhood marked by severe abuse, trauma, and instability to find healing through faith in Christ. From surviving unimaginable horrors to becoming a beacon of hope, Vict...

Election integrity, immigration, and inflation are the issues that matter most to the people of Alabama, and there are folks in Montgomery making decisions on those things right now.

This week we're bringing one of them on the podcast: Rep. Jamie Kiel.

Kiel has been a conservative stalwart in the Alabama House for seven years now, consistently voting against tax increases, medical marijuana, and gambling expansion despite the treme...

This week's podcast is another Alabama business spotlight, this time on Nathan Cox, the dynamic founder of 68 Ventures. Cox, a seasoned entrepreneur and storyteller, dives deep into his remarkable journey, tracing his path from humble beginnings to building a powerhouse development and investment company along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The podcast blends inspiration, practical insights, and old-fashioned grit, offering listeners an unf...

Richard Scrushy is back in the news and is asserting that exculpatory evidence was intentionally withheld which would have exonerated him from an unjust conviction back in 2006.

In the early 2000s, Scrushy, the CEO of HealthSouth Corporation, was hit with charges of fraud and bribery. Acquitted of the fraud charges, he was eventually found guilty of paying $500K into then Gov. Don Siegelman's education lottery fund in exchange for ...

Talk radio has been the one bastion for truth conservatives have relied upon for decades. While it may be true that nationally syndicated radio shows are going the way of the dodo since Limbaugh's death, that is not true for local, news/talk radio.

This week Bryan sits down with Alabama's biggest news/talk radio host, Leland Whaley, of Leland Live on Talk 99.5 in Birmingham to hear his story as well as discuss some of the pressing ...

1819 News has no problem calling out both bad actors and bad things in state government. That being said, we think it is just as important to highlight good people doing good things.

This week 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson sits down with State Senator Chris Elliott who has consistently been a strong voice for good in the Alabama Senate. That includes being a “no” vote, despite tremendous pressure, on the terrible gambling legislation ...