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It’s June 27th. This day in 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith was killed by a mob that stormed a jail in Carthage, Illinois. Earlier that spring, Smith had announced his candidacy for president.

Jody, NIki, and Kellie are joined by Spencer W McBride to talk about Smith’s political ambitions, his surprisingly progressive platform, and his assassination.

Spencer W. McBride’s latest book is “Joseph Smith for President.” You can find his work at spencerwmcbride.com

Find a transcript of this episode at: https://tinyurl.com/esoterichistory

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