1819 News: The Podcast

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 cannot save a nation.
The conversation explores the relationship between faith, family, culture, and government, arguing that lasting cultural renewal begins in the home. Dawson also discusses the mission of 1819 News, the importance of generational faithfulness, and why rebuilding strong families is essential to preserving Alabama and the American way of life.
If you care about faith, family, culture, and the future of America, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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"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 Bush War to communism, Western civilization, South Africa, and the idea of "Global Zimbabwe," this conversation explores one of history's most controversial—and consequential—stories.
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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 surrounding power-grid capacity, water usage, environmental impact, noise, tax incentives, local transparency and whether these developments will truly benefit Alabama communities.
Dawson and Monger also discuss Montgomery’s proposed $375 million bond issue, the city’s crime and policing problems, and whether large entertainment and development projects can solve deeper cultural and economic challenges.
The conversation then turns to Craig’s reporting on Magic City Acceptance Academy, Birmingham AIDS Outreach, federal grant funding and questions surrounding Alabama’s education bureaucracy and textbook-selection process.
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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 fighter jets stationed in Montgomery.
The conversation covers military leadership, government accountability, veterans' issues, national security, and how investigative journalism can influence public policy.
If you care about America's military, veterans, government transparency, and the future of Alabama, don't miss this conversation.
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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 global culture.
They examine the 14th Amendment, legal vs. illegal immigration, assimilation, Trump's immigration agenda, Christian civilization, and why these issues will shape America's future.
If you care about immigration, citizenship, conservative politics, and the future of the West, this episode is for you.
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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, birthright citizenship, mail-in ballots, grassroots conservatives vs. the Montgomery establishment, anti-incumbent wins in the Alabama Legislature, gambling politics, the State Board of Education shift, and why Alabama could become a national model for conservative governance.
If you follow Alabama politics, conservative news, Republican primaries, Tommy Tuberville, Barry Moore, 1819 News, or the future of the Alabama GOP, this episode is a must-watch.
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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 adoption policies, child welfare systems, and the responsibility of institutions to protect children.
Dawson argues that these stories are more than isolated incidents—they are warning signs of what can happen when political leaders, cultural institutions, and public officials refuse to confront difficult realities.
Topics include:* The UK grooming gang scandal* Institutional failures and accountability* Child welfare and adoption controversies* Immigration, culture, and public policy* Lessons America and Alabama should not ignore
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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 intelligence. Together, they explore why Christians have historically helped shape civilization and what happens when the church withdraws from the public square.
The conversation also explores the growing dangers of artificial intelligence, the fight to protect children from AI-generated exploitation, healthcare reform, government inefficiency, education, prison reform, and the importance of restoring personal responsibility, mentorship, and biblical values in society.
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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. Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.

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, border security efforts, military and veteran advocacy, and conservative legislative accomplishments.
Jared Hudson responded by expressing his disappointment that Moore could not face off in person, and then went on to describe the importance that faith, family, and service play in his life. He outlined his passion to bring back affordability and security to Alabamians by supporting the Save America Act, Second Amendment rights, and basic “food-on-the-table issues” that impact the average Alabamian family.
This forum provides voters with an opportunity to hear directly from both Republican runoff candidates ahead of the June 16 election.Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama political coverage, candidate interviews, and election updates.