1819 News: The Podcast

Most news focuses on national stories. But we can’t directly affect what happens in Washington. We started 1819 News The Podcast to focus on news, politics, and public policy in the state of Alabama. 1819 News provides independent and unbiased journalism the way it should be. Tune in to hear important news stories that focus on Alabama.

1819 News: The Podcast is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts 1819 News: The Podcast, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #252

  ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen on Gen Z, Voter Turnout, & Closing the Primaries

  Aug 19, 202633 min

  What does the future of the Alabama Republican Party look like? On this episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, host Bryan Dawson sits down with Alabama Republican Party Chairman Scott Stadthagen for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the GOP, engaging the next generation, voter turnout, election integrity, and the fight to close Alabama’s party primaries. Stadthagen shares the story of his journey from House Majority Leader to ALGOP Chairman and explains why he believes conservatives must focus on creating a generational impact. Dawson and Stadthagen discuss Project Future Generation, an initiative aimed at bringing young Alabamians into the Republican Party and developing the next generation of conservative voters and leaders. They also tackle: • Why Alabama’s voter turnout is far too low • The growing political engagement of Gen Z • Project Future Generation and its plans for young conservatives • Why Stadthagen wants to close Alabama’s party primaries • Election integrity and voter fraud enforcement • Building Republican strength in local races • The importance of sheriffs, school boards, county commissioners and other local offices • The new conservative leadership emerging across Alabama • Bridging the gap between the Alabama Republican Party and Republican legislators • What it will take for Republicans to win—and continue winning—in Alabama With a new generation becoming increasingly engaged in politics, Stadthagen believes the Alabama GOP has an opportunity to build something much bigger than the next election cycle. Watch the full conversation with Bryan Dawson and ALGOP Chairman Scott Stadthagen. Subscribe to 1819 News, like the video, and share this episode with someone who cares about the future of Alabama.

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  Episode #251

  Foxes Guarding the Henhouse: Living in an Upside Down World

  Aug 12, 202643 min

  Who is actually guarding the institutions Americans are supposed to trust? This week, Bryan Dawson takes on what he sees as an upside-down reality across the country—beginning with a bizarre TSA experience in Seattle and expanding into a much bigger conversation about airport security, public schools, immigration, cultural change, and the people entrusted with protecting the public. Dawson also revisits stories reported by 1819 News involving Alabama educators, asks why warning signs are so often ignored by those in authority, and argues that fear of being labeled or criticized has made leaders unwilling to make common-sense decisions. The episode ultimately turns to immigration, the “Great Replacement” debate, Western identity, and Dawson’s argument that Americans need to pay closer attention to the cultural and demographic changes happening around them. In this episode: * Dawson’s bizarre experience with TSA in Seattle * Airport security and who we trust to protect travelers * Alabama schools and controversies involving educators * Why institutional leaders ignore warning signs * Immigration, refugees, and cultural assimilation * The “Great Replacement” debate * Western identity, borders, and America’s future * Why Dawson says Americans need to “wake up” Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama news, commentary, investigations, and conversations.

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  Episode #250

  The Family Is the Front Line: Bryan Dawson on Restoring Christian Civilization

  Aug 5, 202637 min

  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 Rita 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. Like, subscribe, and share to support independent journalism and the pursuit of a free and flourishing Alabama.

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  Episode #249

  Global Zimbabwe and Why It Matters: Peter Hammond Tells the True Story of Rhodesia

  Jul 29, 202659 min

  "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. Like, subscribe, and share to support independent journalism.

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  Episode #248

  Alabama Data Centers, Montgomery’s $375M Bond, & Magic City Academy | Craig Monger

  Jul 22, 20261h 6m

  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. Like, subscribe, comment, and share to support independent journalism and the pursuit of a free and flourishing Alabama.

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