
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 28, 2024 • 48min
Gambling, Trump, and the Climate Cabal with Alabama AG Steve Marshall
This week Bryan sits down with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall to discuss the most pressing items of the day.
The discussion begins with a frank conversation about the current gambling legislation before the Senate – AG Marshall doesn’t hold back as he details the absurdity of the bill.
The conversation doesn’t stop there as Bryan engages with AG Marshall on his recent Amicus supporting President Trump’s stay application before the United States Supreme Court; some big wins against ESG and the Climate Cabal; legislation surrounding Carlee Russell’s fake abduction; and the issue of AI-generated, child and deep-fake pornography.
AG Marshall wraps it up with an update on the VCAP legislation passed several years ago restricting the use of cross sex hormones and gender transitioning surgeries in the state of Alabama.
OVERTIME: This week's overtime segment is one for the ages as Bryan and AG Marshall discuss the death penalty and the use of Nitrogen Hypoxia, concluding with a brief history of public executions and how we got to where we are today.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 48min
Combatting Cartels and Breaking Generational Curses w/ Angelo Fermo
This week we have an incredible story of a Baldwin County man who spent decades in federal law enforcement working to combat the flow of drugs and human trafficking into our country. Angelo Fermo wasn't necessarily headed down that path as a youth. His father was a big time drug dealer who had been in and out of prison his whole life and all Fermo had ever seen was a life of crime. As he approached adulthood the fork in the road became clear.
Angelo comes on to tell us the story of how he was able to break free from heading down the path of his father. He also tells us some incredible tales of his days as a narcotics officer that you won't want to miss.
OVERTIME: Angelo gives us an inside look at what is actually happening at the border.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h
Bama Beef with ACA Executive Director Erin Beasley
This week we dive into the world of the independent cattle farmer in Alabama. 1819 has reported on what has happened to poultry farmers because of a heavy regulatory environment and the damage that has caused with the corporate centralization of chicken processing and crippling of the independent poultry farmer. This week we sat down with Erin Beaseley to see what their association is doing to make sure the beef industry in Alabama stays free. We hear a little of Erin's story and why she is so passionate about the cattle industry and then the conversation shifts to policy questions submitted by independent cattlemen.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 33min
Workforce Development and Legislative Predictions w/ Will Ainsworth
This week Bryan sits down with Lt. Gov Will Ainsworth to hear his predictions on this legislative session. According to Ainsworth, the number one issue plaguing businesses in Alabama is not taxes or regulations, but a shortage of qualified workers. He discusses his plans for workforce development and some legislation that will help move that forward.
Bryan also asks Ainsworth what his prediction is on school choice, gambling, and prisons.
You'll want to tune in to hear this conversation so you are aware of what the 2024 legislative session could have in store.
OVERTIME: Military age male migrants are crossing our border by the tens of thousands every day and the federal government isn't doing anything to stop it. Worse than that, the federal government is preventing state's from stopping it and it looks like there will be a showdown in the Lone Star state with the Alabama National Guard being sent in to help Texas. We ask Will what his thoughts are on how this mass immigration is affecting Alabama and why it appears that the federal government is intentionally trying to destroy our nation.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 27min
The Slayer of Demon Statues in the Iowa State House, Michael Cassidy
This week Bryan sits down with the man, the myth, the legend, Michael Cassidy who reached fame recently for going into the Iowa State House and destroying a satanic display that was put up.
We ask Michael what prompted him to respond to the satanic alter in this way and hear the story of him flying into Iowa for the sole purpose of slaying the demon statue as well as the fallout and consequences that followed.
In this week's overtime Bryan and Michael discuss the Christian's role to act versus complain and sit idly by as wickedness reigns in our land.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 6min
Putting the Neighbor back in Neighborhood w/ Gerrel Jones
Formerly convicted of murder, Gerrel Jones shares his redemption story and the ministry he started in Birmingham. Talking about helping inmates, a white supremacist's family aiding him, and empowering residents for revitalization, this podcast will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Jan 17, 2024 • 49min
On COVID and Governmental Genocide featuring Dr. Stewart Tankersley
This week Bryan sits down for a very important conversation with Dr. Stewart Tankersley regarding the experimental gene therapy shots that were labeled vaccines and what our state government is or isn't doing about it. Dr. Tankersley is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of Concerned Doctors, a third generation family doctor, former Colonel in the Army National Guard, and former member of the Alabama Ethics Commission. He is arguably Alabama's leading voice on all things pertaining to the Wu Flu and the gene therapy ""remedy"" that was foisted upon us.
The Florida Surgeon General is doing everything in his power to halt the distribution and use of these shots in his state, meanwhile Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is doing everything they can to promote the shots and give them to children.
Bryan and Dr. Tankersley also discuss one of the most important interviews of our lifetime that was recently had between Brett Weinstein and Tucker Carlson.
You can find that interview here: https://tuckercarlson.com/the-tucker-carlson-encounter-bret-weinstein/
Overtime: In this week's overtime Bryan asks Dr. Tankersley what the solution is. Tankersley's response... REPENTANCE
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Jan 10, 2024 • 37min
Kanye West, Tornadoes, and Evangelism with Scott Dawson
This week Bryan sits down with another Dawson, though not related. Scott Dawson is the founder and Executive Director of The Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association and also a former Alabama Gubernatorial candidate. Scott tells his story and talks about the amazing work his ministry is doing. You'll hear about everything from Rick Burgess to Kanye West, how his new building was hit by a tornado recently, and also how Pastor Chris Hodges teaching on the Prayer of Jabez changed Scott's life. You'll definitely want to listen and hear Scott's passion for sharing the message of Christ's life, death, and resurrection with the youth of our nation.
Overtime Segment: In the overtime segment Bryan asks Scott what in the world would cause an evangelist to run for governor and what was that experience like.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 39min
The American Dream is Alive in Alabama w/ JR Rivas
We love to tell stories on this podcast and this week we have an incredible story for you. Bryan sits down with JR Rivas, Father of 10, Founder of Personal Touch, Inc and Owner of Soggy Bottom Lodge in West Alabama.
JR was born in Honduras and served in the military at 14 years old during a tumultuous time in Honduras' history. After his military stint, he came to America and through his service with law enforcement earned his citizenship. After a career in law enforcement he struck out into business and is now a direct competitor with Asplundh. The story of how this all came to be, right here in Alabama, is one you'll want to tune in for.
OVERTIME: In this week's overtime segment, Bryan asks JR Rivas why it is that folks who come to America from 3rd world countries love this nation so much more than many ungrateful natural born citizens.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 31min
Merry Christmas! Please take a moment to enjoy one of our favorite interviews as you enjoy time with family this holiday season. A Quick Conversation with Coach Gene Stallings
Bryan has a conversation with Coach Gene Stallings.
Listen as they talk about the Juction Boys, life lessons from
Coach Bear Bryant, John Mark Stallings and the pitfalls of NIL.
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