The Daily Detail The Daily Detail for 3.16.26
Mar 16, 2026
Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News and conservative commentator, led a Pick Up the Mic event at Montevallo University and faced tough student questions. Topics include a campus debate on abortion and poverty, a heated on-campus appearance that was canceled then held despite threats, and local legal and public-safety stories that shaped the conversation.
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Birmingham Airmen Killed In KC-135 Crash
- Three of six air tanker crew killed in the Middle East crash were members of Birmingham's 99th Air Refueling Squadron.
- The KC-135 collided with another U.S. aircraft; the other plane made an emergency landing in Tel Aviv while the tanker crashed.
Brian Dawson's Rescheduled Campus Discussion
- Bryan Dawson held a Pick Up the Mic event at Montevallo University after the campus previously canceled it due to threats.
- The event was hours long and followed the Turning Point USA-style format of public Q&A with students.
Heated Abortion Exchange At Montevallo
- During the Montevallo event Bryan Dawson engaged students in a heated abortion debate covering pain, poverty, rape, and moral views.
- The dialogue included sharp back-and-forths about whether rape survivors should carry pregnancies and real-life poverty experiences.