The History of Populism in Alabama and the Rise of Populism on the National Political Stage

In the 2016 Presidential election there was much discussion of a populist uprising. They tried to throw negative connotations towards the term, like they do every other thing that threatens their power.

In this monologue episode of 1819 News: The Podcast, Bryan defines populism as the combined political force of the working class and goes into the history of how the working class ended up in the Republican Party. He also discusses the meteoric rise of populism on the national stage under Donald Trump and why his commitment to actually serve the forgotten American worker was the secret sauce to the 2024 landslide victory, as well as what that means for America, and Alabama.

Before jumping into the meat and potatoes portion of the podcast, Bryan gives an update on state politics, including why he thinks Garlan Gudger could make a real difference as the new Senate Pro Tem. Will there be another huge gambling push in the next legislative session that distracts the legislature from much more important bills that reflect the will of the people? Or will the gambling sycophants lick their wounds from last year's loss and move on to some other money grab?

All that and more on 1819 News: The Podcast