This week we examine the ways that Joseph Smith, Brigham Young, and many of the early leaders of the church contorted disenfranchising non-pale Europeans into the holiest of scriptures. We also side-eye the efforts that modern leadership has taken to try to rewrite that history, while considering the cultural impact that this blatant "race ranking" has on the greater United States.

Know of a missing woman's case that needs attention? Contact us at [email protected].

Some Place Under Neith produced and edited by Adam Wirtz and Last Podcast Network. Artwork by Kevin Conor Keller, intro song "Subway" by Lunachicks, remixed by Devin Castaldi-Micca.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Some Place Under Neith ad-free.
Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.