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Election integrity, immigration, and inflation are the issues that matter most to the people of Alabama, and there are folks in Montgomery making decisions on those things right now.This week we're bringing one of them on the podcast: Rep. Jamie Kiel.Kiel has been a conservative stalwart in the Alabama House for seven years now, consistently voting against tax increases, medica

This week's podcast is another Alabama business spotlight, this time on Nathan Cox, the dynamic founder of 68 Ventures. Cox, a seasoned entrepreneur and storyteller, dives deep into his remarkable journey, tracing his path from humble beginnings to building a powerhouse development and investment company along Alabama’s Gulf Coast. The podcast blends inspiration, practical in

Richard Scrushy is back in the news and is asserting that exculpatory evidence was intentionally withheld which would have exonerated him from an unjust conviction back in 2006.In the early 2000s, Scrushy, the CEO of HealthSouth Corporation, was hit with charges of fraud and bribery. Acquitted of the fraud charges, he was eventually found guilty of paying $500K into then Gov. Don S

Talk radio has been the one bastion for truth conservatives have relied upon for decades. While it may be true that nationally syndicated radio shows are going the way of the dodo since Limbaugh's death, that is not true for local, news/talk radio.This week Bryan sits down with Alabama's biggest news/talk radio host, Leland Whaley, of Leland Live on Talk 99.5 in Birmingham

1819 News has no problem calling out both bad actors and bad things in state government. That being said, we think it is just as important to highlight good people doing good things.This week 1819 News CEO Bryan Dawson sits down with State Senator Chris Elliott who has consistently been a strong voice for good in the Alabama Senate. That includes being a “no” vote, despite trem

Join us for an inspiring podcast featuring John McInnis III, the dynamic CEO of McInnis Industries and co-owner of the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge, as he shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey and deeply personal faith walk.This episode dives into the life of a third-generation business leader who transformed a family legacy in construction into a multifaceted empire spanning h

The Department of Government Efficiency has been the primary topic in the national news cycle since Jan. 20th.You may have thought to yourself, Alabama needs a DOGE. Well, you're in luck because the Alabama Policy Institute (API) is working on that exact thing with ALDOGE.API has been around for over 35 years working towards limited government, free markets, and strong families in

In February 2023, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville discovered that the Department of Defense, under the Biden administration, was paying travel and PTO for female employees who desired to kill their unborn children but were prevented from doing so by state law.There were not many options for the Senate minority to stop this, but Tuberville placed holds on the mass promotion of military o

The 2025 Legislative Session has begun and we here at 1819 News have it covered for you! We have more reporters than anyone else covering every aspect of what is happening in Montgomery with a dedicated House reporter and Senate reporter, as well as an Editor who is filling in the gaps and doing a radio show from the statehouse. As citizens of Alabama, each of us has a responsibi

What we have witnessed since the swearing in of President Donald Trump has been nothing short of incredible. Conservatives have never seen what it looks like for one of our people to ascend to power and then wield that power for the objective good. This is new for us, and it’s riveting to watch. This week, Dawson breaks down what he believes led to the steely resolve we are seei