This episode is part 1 in a series going through the life of Joseph Smith. Joseph Smith, Jr. founded what became known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (a.k.a. the Mormon church). As we walk through this natural born leader with aspects of his life shrouded in mystery to this day, let’s answer the question: was Joseph Smith a true prophet or a poser? In part 1 we look at brief summaries of the lives of some of Joseph Smith’s family to see how their different personalities and beliefs shaped Joseph’s own beliefs and experiences: Asael Smith – grandfather Jesse Smith – uncle Joseph Smith, Sr. – father Lucy Mack Smith – mother Further research: Book of
Did Trump Really Say That?! (part 7)
This episode is part 7 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said. As we examine each trope let’s ask ourselves “Did Trump really say that?!” Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe. In part 7 we dissect one hoax from Donald Trump’s rally in Nebraska on October 5, 2026 (and his rally in Texas on October 7): The “Let Iran attack two California cities” hoax Sources Cited: “Trump invites Iran to ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego” [YouTube video], The Independent, October 6, 2026. “Joe Biden says a vital part of preparing for hurricanes is to get vaccinated” [YouTube video], Biden’s Buddy, April 29, 2024.