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Who we are: Stories from the Open Gov is produced by www.reopengov.org and is dedicated to telling stories about the people who are modernizing your government. What we do: There are many intelligent people designing and implementing initiatives whose work are all too often buried behind white papers and policy documents. We give these tireless public servants and community change-makers the recognition they deserve.
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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.
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Round 2 with the Center for Security Policy’s Tommy Waller and Kyle Shideler! With the border crisis raging and threats of WWIII looming, national security is once again becoming a front and center issue. Americans have realized we are not secure abroad or at home, and they want strong, wise leadership to take action. This week Bryan sits down with…
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With the border crisis raging and threats of WWIII looming, national security is once again becoming a front and center issue. Everyday Americans have realized we are not secure abroad or at home and they want strong, wise leadership to take action. This week Bryan sits down with two gentlemen who devote much of their lives to keeping America safe …
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You’ve probably noticed the rapid decline of legacy journalism in recent years. It’s almost on life support. Over the last few decades mainstream journalism devolved into radical, leftist political activism. The fastest way to become a Marxist in America is by going to a “J School” at a major university. Unfortunately, what you traditionally saw wi…
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Tim Harry was born in a rural Alabama town and the thought of running a multimillion-dollar, executive security firm never crossed his mind as a child, but that is exactly where he's landed as the Founder and CEO of Severance Security. Going to foreign countries to rescue children from slavery was also not something he saw in his future, but as an …
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If you had any doubt that evil forces intervened in the 2020 election in favor of Joe Biden, the Twitter Files should have rid you of those doubts. The fact that big tech worked overtime to protect Biden from negative coverage and increase false accusations and narratives about Trump was plain for all to see in the evidence Elon Musk provided indep…
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“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free.” Th…
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Alabama's Lieutenant Governor, Will Ainsworth, recently returned from his trip to the Farnborough International Airshow in London and he has some exciting reports of what folks there were saying about Alabama and our potential to be THE destination state for aerospace companies looking to move or expand. Dawson and Ainsworth also talk about the imp…
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The last four to five weeks could be the most monumental in American politics. During the first 2024 presidential debate, the whole world was confronted with the undeniable reality of a sitting president with very serious health problems. Two weeks later, there was an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. The next day Republicans from …
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With the level of incompetence we see in governing bodies across our state and nation, it becomes challenging to tell if the insidious things taking place are coming from a place of malicious intent or the result of the government being run by complete idiots. Both are scary prospects, but the ladies from Moms for Liberty really believe it is the f…
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Christian Nationalism is one of the most hotly debated subjects in America right now with liberals using the term to demonize any form of government that reflects Christian values and mores. This week, 1819 News: The Podcast is publishing the Overtime segment our CEO Bryan Dawson recorded with Pastor Douglas Wilson that digs right into the topic. I…
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From ads to political rhetoric and real violence, you’ve probably noticed racism is in vogue these days so long as it's hatred and intolerance towards white people, specifically white males. This week, 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson sits down with Jeremy Carl, a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute and author of the hit book The Unprotected Class: …
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As technology continues to rapidly advance in its power and abilities, the need to think critically about moral ramifications of these advancements is key. IVF is one of those advancements that needs more discussion, particularly for those individuals and families who desire to have children but also want to honor God and do what is right by Him. T…
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If you’re following 1819 News, you’ve heard the horror stories of pornographic books placed in the children's section of public libraries across Alabama. You’ve probably asked yourself if this is really happening, too. It is. Deviant ideologues are pushing books containing explicit writing and images that encourage children to question their gender…
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When people think of missions, the images that usually come to mind are romanticized versions of what really takes place. Ministry is messy and missions even more so. Giving yourself wholly to the service of others always comes with perils. But now imagine a ministry that sees your family sacrificing for and growing close to people who end up shot …
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The Great Commission given by Jesus in the New Testament states: "All authority in Heaven and Earth has been given to me, go therefore and make disciples of all nations and baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded.” Have you ever thought about what things would look lik…
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Have you ever wished you could sue Joe Biden? Well, Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has done it more than a few times. This week, Marshall sits down with Bryan to discuss what his office has been doing since his last quarterly appearance. They touch on the Ethics Reform Legislation, Title IX, Energy/Electric Cars, and the Legislative sessio…
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Another year, another session and gambling is still illegal in Alabama, but just barely. This week Bryan sits down with 1819 News’ Editor in Chief Jeff Poor to dive into Alabama’s 2024 legislative session. Looming large in the conversation is the massive push for gambling and why it failed. Unfortunately, plenty of good legislation didn't pass due …
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Lies are the native language of feminists, whether they call abortion healthcare or tell women they can't be fulfilled unless they’re stuffed in office cubicles, climbing the corporate ladder. On this episode, Bryan is joined by The Ladies of Liberty (Dixie & Trixie, aka Amie Beth Shaver and Allison Sinclair of Alabama Unfiltered Radio) to dive int…
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Much of the cultural decadence in our land can be placed at the foot of those in authority who have failed to act. That could be pastors or elected officials. Pastor John Amanchukwu of Turning Point Faith has some strong language for those in authority that are failing to protect children, specifically in public school libraries. Anyone in authorit…
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From the locker room speech in Coach Bryant's last game to ""The Fumble"" in the 1987 AFC Championship games, Jeremiah Castille had an incredible career filled with some memorable moments. He comes on the podcast this week to share his incredible life story of growing up in Phenix City to coming to know Jesus, playing for Bear Bryant, and even play…
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The COVID lockdowns pulled back the curtain on every level of our society. We quickly found out who has the courage to stand on principle and who caved to the tyrannical forces of power. In a deeper way, we came to see what our leaders, friends, and family really valued. The results were deeply troubling. For many of us, our faith is our core stren…
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Imagine at any moment you are expected to give your life for another man and that man is the president of the United States. That was the experience of United States Secret Service Agent Ken Valentine who served not just one president, but three: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama. As Bryan Dawson’s guest this week, Valentine shares inc…
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In the last few years, you’ve probably seen at least one viral tweet questioning Taylor Swift as a role model for young girls or calling out effeminate church leaders. Odds are that tweet probably came from social-media flamethrower Eric Conn. This week Bryan and Eric, who hosts Hard Men Podcast and co-hosts The Kings Hall Podcast, discuss how desp…
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Another congressional royal rumble is taking place due to the absurd redistricting last year. This time it's in the 2nd Congressional District of Alabama. Caroleene Dobson is the definition of a dark horse candidate, she has gone from unknown to prominence by traveling the state, speaking, and doing media hits. What everyone is noticing is that she…
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It's not hyperbole to state there is a very real group of people who want to enculturate your children into a culture of decadence and wickedness. The need for parents to protect and shield their children from these forces of evil has never been greater. Chris McKenna, the Founder of Protect Young Eyes, comes on to talk about recommended legislatio…
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Despite having a Republican governor and Republican supermajority in theAlabama House and Senate for over a decade, there had been no movement on school choice and education freedom. In fact, Gov Ivey had been diametrically opposed to it, as has state House and Senate leadership, despite parental rights and education freedom being part of the ALGOP…
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Should children in the womb be granted the same protections as those living outside the womb? That is the question we ask Attorney Bradley Pierce who has authored the vast majority of the 'Equal Protection' bills filed across the country. Bradley lays out the legal argument for why he believes the unborn should be protected from homicide the same w…
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Imagine being told that Alabama was the gold standard of elections and election integrity only to find out that the “state of the art” voting tabulators take scissor cut reprinted absentee ballots. Like so many of us after the 2020 election, Angela Shepherd began to have questions surrounding the election process. Rather than becoming a keyboard wa…
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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 w…
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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 …
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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 Beas…
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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 forwar…
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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 demo…
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This week Bryan sits down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Renew Birmingham, Gerrel Jones, to hear his incredible story of redemption. Gerrel was convicted of murder and given a life sentence. God saved him while he was in prison and he began to mentor other inmates, giving him a sense of purpose in what appeared to be a never ending prison sentence.…
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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 i…
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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 We…
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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 s…
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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. To join the fight and become an 1819 News Member and have access to all of our behind the scenes content, click here: https://1819news.com/membership…
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This week Bryan sits down with Huntsville chemical engineering specialist and Chief Technology Officer of GeneCapture. Dr. Krishnan Chittur to hear his story of growing up near Bombay India and the deleterious effects that having limited access to energy can have on a society. Most limited access comes from government regulations that Chittur belie…
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The process is the punishment when it comes to lawfare. This week Bryan sits down with 2000 Mules Producer, Gregg Phillips, to hear about the latest in their fight with the regime. They discuss Gregg's incarceration and what has happened since then as well as the case they are fighting in Georgia. Gregg also goes on to share about the fact that des…
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State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, our first ever guest on 1819 News: The Podcast, joins us this week on our 100th episode. Listen as Alabama State Auditor, Andrew Sorrell, tells his personal story as well as what it is that he does in the Auditor's Office. Andrew is arguably the most conservative person in state government as evidenced by his time in t…
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This week Bryan sits down with Jaden Heard to hear his amazing story of coming to faith in Christ as well as how he came to conservative convictions in the political realm in the process. This is an incredible story from an incredible young man you don't want to miss. Overtime Segment: In this week's overtime segment, Bryan and Jaden discuss what e…
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This week Bryan sits down with Crimson Tide legend John Croyle to hear about his time playing for Bear Bryant as well as the story of how Big Oak Ranch got started. There are few folks who tell stories better than John Croyle, you'll want to tune in and hear what he has to say. The Big Oak Ranch in one of the most incredible ministries in the world…
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This week Bryan sits down with ALGOP Chairman John Wahl to hear his story and how he got into politics. They also talk about the DeSantis and Trump events and how those caliber of headline speakers can actually cause the state's leaders to become more conservative. John discusses legislative victories in the state as well as things that will be a p…
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In this episode, 1819 News CEO and Editor-in-Chief explain the decision making process that went into publishing the stories about the late Mayor and Pastor Bubba Copeland. On Nov 1st, 2023, 1819 News published a story about a small town Alabama Mayor who was also a pastor. The story exposed that this elected official and Baptist preacher was leadi…
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This week's episode will travel the full gamut of emotions as Rick Burgess sits down with Bryan to share a message they hope will challenge men to take their responsibility as husbands, fathers, and spiritual leaders serious. Rick shares the story of how God used the near death experience of his wife while she was giving birth to get his attention …
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Kids to Love CEO, Lee Marshall, has been in the news recently regarding their battle with DHR. This week Bryan sits down with Lee to hear her story and about the incredible services that Kids to Love provides. Kids to Love also operates Davidson Farms, a foster home for girls, the Whitaker Cottage Community for girls aging out of foster care, and o…
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To celebrate 1819 News' 2 year anniversary Bryan and Jeff sit down to discuss the most impactful stories to date as well as giving a State of the State address. From drag queen teachers being forced into retirement and the former Speaker of the House being embroiled in a Hunter Biden style scandal with his son, 1819 News has had some hard hitting s…
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This week Bryan sits down with Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen to hear his story and what his plan is to keep from outsourcing the important job of maintaining our voter rolls. Wes Allen's first order of business when becoming Secretary of State was to get us out of ERIC, a voter integrity database with questionable ties to George Soros funded…
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This week Bryan sits down with Lt. Gov Will Ainsworth to talk about two very important topics. First up they discuss Economic Incentives and Workforce Development, how those two things are connected, and what the state is doing in these areas. Economic Incentives seem to be the Holy Grail of Alabama politics so we ask some clarifying questions. How…
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