In this episode, Jenn takes the mic to unpack the harrowing tale of the Donner Party—a group of pioneers whose journey to California turned into a nightmare of starvation, survival, and desperation. What led them to take the treacherous route that sealed their fate? And how did they endure one of the most infamous survival stories in history? Jenn dives into the grim details, unraveling the shocking twists behind this wild chapter of American history.

Sources:

• Desperate Passage: The Doner Party's Perilous Journey West by Ethan Rarick
• American Experience: The Donner Party with Ric Burns