1819 News: The Podcast Jerry Carl on D.C. Chaos, Immigration Crisis, Faith, and Fighting for Alabama
Mar 18, 2026
Jerry Carl, former U.S. representative and Alabama political leader, reflects on returning to Congress and the state’s priorities. He discusses immigration and border enforcement, appropriations and cutting waste, China as a top foreign threat, infrastructure wins for southern Alabama, faith shaping public service, and plans to defend pro‑life and Second Amendment positions.
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Six Months Of Brush Cutting Changed His Perspective
- Jerry Carl used six months of manual labor chopping brush to process losing his reelection and deepen his faith.
- He lost 30 pounds, had long conversations with God, and calls that time more beneficial than winning.
Relationships Are The Currency In Congress
- Relationships in Congress are the mechanism for solving constituent problems quickly.
- Jerry emphasizes calling colleagues and staff across offices to remove passport and case-level roadblocks that can't be fixed alone.
Cut Waste By Targeting Appropriations Packages
- Audit appropriations to cut waste and control affordability pressures.
- Jerry plans to serve on Appropriations and Natural Resources to dig through bills and remove unnecessary spending even if it angers colleagues.