1819 News: The Podcast

On this episode, Bryan Dawson breaks down the final day of the legislative session and the major decisions that shaped its outcome. From the closed primaries debate to controversial moves surrounding key legislation, we dive into what happened behind the scenes—and why it matters moving forward. Was this a missed opportunity for conservatives? Or a strategic political move? This episode is a fast-paced, high-level breakdown of the biggest moments from the last day of session, featuring analysis you won’t hear anywhere else. 🎙️ If you care about state politics, legislative strategy, and the future direction of policy, this is a must-listen. --- 📌 Subscribe for weekly breakdowns, interviews, and political analysis 📩 For partnerships or support: reach out directly

In this episode, Rodney Walker breaks down the biggest issues facing America today—from the exploding national debt to immigration, infrastructure, and the growing disconnect between politicians and real-world business experience. Drawing from his background in oil and gas, agriculture, and entrepreneurship, Walker explains why he believes the country needs more business-minded leadership and fewer career politicians. We also dive into faith, public service, and what it really means to move from success to significance—a theme that has shaped Walker’s journey into politics. If you care about the future of the country, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Former University of Alabama gymnast, writer, and filmmaker Dee Foster joins 1819 News: The Podcast with Bryan Dawson for a powerful conversation on media narratives, identity politics, and her role in the groundbreaking MLK Project documentary. Foster reacts to a controversial article that featured her in a list of “influential Black women,” sparking a deeper discussion on gender identity, representation, and modern cultural trends. She also shares her personal journey—from elite athletics to storytelling—and how faith, discipline, and life experience shaped her perspective. Plus, an inside look at the MLK Project with Chad O Jackson, a docuseries that challenges mainstream narratives and explores the historical and cultural legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews and cultural commentary from 1819 News historev.com @nopearlzb4swyne (Dee Foster) @chadojackson

A student mic. No filters. No easy questions. At this live Turning Point-style event, students confront Bryan Dawson and State Rep. Ernie Yarbrough on everything from abortion and sexuality to religion, freedom, and the role of government. The result? A tense, honest, and sometimes explosive conversation about whether America is built on truth—or drifting into chaos. Watch the full exchange and decide for yourself.

Former U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl sits down for an in-depth, no-holds-barred interview on the biggest issues facing Alabama and the nation. From the aftermath of redistricting and his run to reclaim Alabama’s 1st congressional district to inflation, immigration, and faith in public service, nothing is off the table. Carl shares candid reflections on his time in Congress, lessons learned, and the challenges of navigating Washington politics. He opens up about his faith, personal setbacks, and why he’s stepping back into the fight. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation offers a raw and unfiltered look at politics, policy, and the future of Alabama. 📍 Interview from 1819 News 📢 Subscribe for more in-depth conversations on Alabama politics and culture

Bryan Dawson, host of 1819 News: The Podcast, visited a Turning Point USA “Prove Me Wrong” event where college students stepped up to the microphone to challenge him with tough questions. Nothing was off limits. Dawson opened the event by presenting his core idea of “Christ or Chaos,” arguing that societies flourish when they align with biblical principles and natural law. Throughout the event, students pushed back, asked challenging questions, and shared their own perspectives on politics, religion, and culture. 👇 What question stood out to you the most? Comment below. 🎙 Subscribe for more from 1819 News 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss a new video.

Can a Navy SEAL sniper shake up Washington? In this exclusive interview, Jared Hudson, former Navy SEAL and founder of Covenant Rescue Group, shares why he’s running for U.S. Senate in Alabama—and how his faith in Jesus Christ guides everything he does. This is more than politics—it’s about legacy, faith, and the future of our children.

Is America finally ready to fix the broken foster care system? In this powerful episode, Lee Marshall—CEO & Founder of Kids to Love—shares how Alabama is leading the way in privatized foster care reform. As new federal legislation shines a spotlight on foster care, Marshall explains how her organization has created a model that moves children to permanency faster, protects families, and prioritizes trauma healing.   Marshall’s work through Kids to Love is setting a new national standard—one focused on permanency, accountability, and real healing. If you care about adoption, foster care reform, faith-based leadership, or protecting the next generation, this is a must-watch conversation.   Learn more: Kids to Love → https://kidstolove.org Hope for Trauma → https://hopefortrauma.org

Are we watching the collapse of Western civilization in real time? Seth Gruber joins 1819 News with a blunt warning: America is at a breaking point—and the Church must decide where it stands. Founder of The White Rose Resistance and creator of The 1916 Project, Seth explains why this moment is different … and why neutrality is no longer an option. From abortion and gender ideology to cultural decay and spiritual confusion, this conversation confronts the crisis head-on: faith, politics, leadership, and the future of the West. If you care about defending faith, family, and freedom, you need to hear this. 👉 The White Rose Resistance: https://www.whiterose.life 👉 The Last Stand Event: https://thelaststand.com Subscribe to 1819 News for conversations shaping Alabama — and the nation.

CEO Bryan Dawson traveled to Washington, D.C., for an exclusive, in-person interview with U.S. Sen. Tommy “Coach” Tuberville—filmed inside Tuberville’s Senate office on Capitol Hill. In this high-stakes conversation, Tuberville lays out what he believes is the most urgent fight facing the country: the SAVE Act and election integrity. He warns that if Congress fails to act before the next election, the consequences could permanently reshape the nation. From Washington power struggles to Alabama’s future, this interview connects the dots between what’s happening in D.C. and what it means for families back home. Filmed inside the U.S. Senate. No spin. No edits. Just the conversation. 📍 1819 News | In Pursuit of a Free and Flourishing Alabama Subscribe for weekly conversations shaping our state and nation.

Admiral Brian Christine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins 1819 News: The Podcast for an in-depth conversation on the most critical health, life, and cultural issues confronting America. Serving under President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Christine offers a rare, inside look at how the Trump administration is reversing radical Biden-era policies and restoring science, accountability, and moral clarity to federal healthcare.

What is really happening to Europe—and who is behind it? Host Bryan Dawson sits down with investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker Anthony Rubin to expose what Rubin witnessed firsthand while tracking mass migration routes from Africa into Europe for his documentary Replacing Europe. From the Canary Islands to France and the U.K., Rubin reveals how governments, NGOs, and UN agencies facilitate migration—and why it continues despite overwhelming public opposition.

The house was packed at a recent Point Clear Republican Women gathering as Alabama attorney general candidates faced off in a high-energy, spirited forum. From violent crime and voter fraud to DEI, transgender ideology, gambling, DHR abuses, and federal overreach—this conversation makes one thing clear: the future of Alabama is at stake. Hosted by 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson.

What happens when ideology replaces reality—and power is built on chaos instead of competence? In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson delivers an unfiltered monologue on crime, power, and ideology, linking Montgomery’s collapse, Minneapolis unrest, and the broader culture war into one unavoidable pattern. If you’ve watched content on political corruption, urban crime, elections, or cultural breakdown, this episode pulls you deeper—exposing why chaos is rewarded, accountability disappears, and why what’s happening in Alabama mirrors what’s happening nationwide.

The culture war isn’t theoretical anymore—it’s shaping our laws, our churches, and our future in real time. In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan Dawson takes a hard look at why the culture war is the real battleground shaping America’s future. From Minneapolis and anarcho-tyranny to media control, education, and the collapse of the Christian ethos, Bryan explains why politics is downstream from culture—and why Christians can no longer pretend faith and politics are separate. We explore how decentralized media is reshaping public life, why neutrality is a myth, and what history—from King Alfred to modern America—teaches us about restoring order in times of chaos. If you’ve felt like the world is spiraling and no one is naming the real problem, this episode is for you.

The United States is no longer governed by law — it’s governed by anarcho-tyranny. In this explosive interview, political theorist and The Total State author Auron MacIntyre breaks down how modern liberal democracies devolve into tyranny by punishing law-abiding citizens while empowering criminals, illegals, and regime client classes. This is not left vs right. This is state vs people. 📘 Order Auron MacIntyre’s book The Total State: How Liberal Democracies Become Tyrannies 👍 Subscribe for clear-eyed, no-nonsense political analysis the media won’t give you.

In this in-depth interview, Casey Wardynski — former Assistant Secretary of the Army, West Point graduate, and longtime Pentagon official — shares firsthand insight into how power operates inside Washington, D.C., and what he witnessed during some of the most consequential moments in recent American history. Wardynski discusses January 6, civilian control of the military, Pentagon leadership dynamics, intelligence agencies, defense budgeting, and the challenges facing the U.S. armed forces after decades of war. Drawing on decades of experience at the highest levels of government, he explains how entrenched bureaucracy and unelected officials influence policy decisions long after elected leaders come and go.

Is mass immigration biblical — or is it being weaponized against America and the Church? Bryan Dawson sits down with Pastor Rich Lusk to confront one of the most controversial issues facing Alabama and the nation today: immigration, assimilation, and biblical truth. On this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, we examine what the Bible actually says about immigration, why many churches have adopted progressive talking points, and how immigration without assimilation becomes invasion. Pastor Rich Lusk breaks down Scripture, church history, and theology to explain why nations, borders, and order matter — and why Christians must reject toxic empathy and lawlessness disguised as compassion. This conversation also exposes how progressive and Marxist-aligned organizations have intentionally targeted the Church, funding astroturf campaigns and manipulating Scripture to reshape Christian views on immigration, sovereignty, and national identity.

Why would Jesus choose Simon Peter—a flawed, impulsive, ordinary fisherman—to become the foundation of the Church? In this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson sits down with bestselling author and historian Jerry Lathan to unpack the true, chronological story of Simon Peter, the most relatable and misunderstood figure in the Gospels. Drawing from Lathan’s book, You Will Be Peter, this conversation explores why Peter’s failures were not a liability—but the point. From walking on water to denying Christ, Peter’s journey mirrors the struggles of everyday believers and reveals how faith is forged through doubt, growth, and perseverance. The discussion also examines why modern culture—and Hollywood—often misunderstands Christianity, why authentic faith-based storytelling still resonates with audiences, and how Peter’s leadership compares to foundational figures like George Washington. If you’ve ever felt unqualified, uncertain, or unfinished in your faith, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Learn more about the book: https://youwillbepeter.com Subscribe to 1819 News for more conversations on faith, culture, and leadership.

In this episode, Bryan Dawson applies the “Dutton Principle” to immigration and explains why anything worth having must be defended—or it will be lost. Dawson connects faith, history, and current events to argue that immigration is the most urgent political issue facing America today. Building on themes from recent episodes, he explains why immigration without assimilation is not compassion, but invasion, and how it fits into a broader cultural and ideological struggle. Dawson frames America as an inherited garden, built through sacrifice and faith, and warns that stewardship requires the courage to protect what previous generations handed down. From overwhelmed hospitals and public schools to rising housing costs, infrastructure strain, public safety concerns, and compromised elections, he lays out how mass legal and illegal immigration is reshaping the nation’s economy, culture, and future. In a viral personal story sparked by a routine trip to buy stamps, Dawson exposes what he calls “toxic empathy”—a mindset that prioritizes the feelings of lawbreakers over responsibility to citizens and future generations. The backlash he received online, filled with accusations of racism and fascism, becomes a case study in how dissent is silenced and resistance discouraged. The episode also addresses a controversial but direct claim: while abortion remains a grave moral evil, a nation must exist in order to outlaw it. Without borders, assimilation, and moral clarity, no long-term political victories are possible. Dawson closes with a call to reject propaganda, embrace courage, and accept that defending something worth having always comes at a cost.