1819 News: The Podcast

Britain’s Warning to America: Grooming Gangs, Child Abuse & the Cost of Cultural Decline

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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Why the Church Must Reengage in Culture and Politics: Dr. Randy Brinson

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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Lieutenant Governor Runoff Debate: Wes Allen vs. John Wahl

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.

U.S. Senate Runoff Forum: Jared Hudson & Barry Moore

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.

Attorney General Runoff Debate: Jay Mitchell vs. Katherine Robertson

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, and election updates.

2026 Alabama Republican Runoff Debate Night | Full 1819 News Candidate Forum

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 securityIllegal immigration and border enforcementCrime and public safetyState sovereignty and federal overreachEconomic growth and tax policyEducation and parental rightsGovernment accountability and transparencyNational security and military readinessAlabama's role in Washington, D.C.
Featured Races:📌 Attorney General Runoff DebateJay MitchellKatherine Robertson
📌 Lieutenant Governor Runoff DebateWes AllenJohn Wahl
📌 U.S. Senate Runoff DebateBarry Moore (video statement)Jared Hudson
Moderated by 1819 News Editor-in-Chief Jeff Poor, this event gives Alabama voters a chance to hear directly from the candidates ahead of the June 16 Republican runoff election.
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Pride Month, Christless Conservatism, and the Metastatic Cancer of Sodomy

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 the Christian family remains the foundation of a healthy society. He also explains why many conservatives failed to resist cultural change and what Christians can do to reclaim their influence in the public square.
Topics include:• Pride Month and modern cultural politics• The rise of Christless Conservatism• Faith, family, and Western civilization• The sexual revolution and its consequences• Christian responsibility in the culture war• Building strong families in a changing America
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Christ Is King: Reclaiming Christian Statecraft in America

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 leadership can reclaim culture and institutions. The conversation also explores Rhodesia, the failures of modern conservatism, the rise of Christian nationalism, and why young men are searching for purpose, mission, and truth in an increasingly hostile culture.
If you’ve ever wondered how faith should shape politics—and why the future of America may depend on it—this episode is for you.

SPLC Hate Map, Legal Trouble & Media Power | w/ Allen Mendenhall & Tyler O’Neil

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 conservative and Christian organizations, and what legal accountability could look like moving forward.
Topics covered:SPLC indictment, hate map controversy, Turning Point USA, Family Research Council, corporate DEI influence, Alabama AG investigation, federal legal exposure, and the future of the SPLC.

The History of the SPLC & the Left's Response to Re-Districting | Chad O. Jackson

In this explosive conversation, Bryan Dawson sits down with filmmaker and researcher Chad O. Jackson to discuss the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), activism, propaganda, cultural Marxism, public education, media narratives, and the future of America’s institutions.
The two dive deep into:- The history and influence of the SPLC- “Agitprop” and modern political activism- Marxism, liberation theology, and cultural revolution- Public schools and ideological influence- Redistricting battles in Alabama- The role of media in shaping public opinion- Christianity, Western civilization, and the culture war
Whether you agree or disagree, this is a wide-ranging discussion about power, politics, faith, and the direction of the country.
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