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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2025 · 1H 11M

The Dark Side of Brigham Young's Business Dealings

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In this episode, we uncover the lesser-known stories of Brigham Young’s financial ventures, including his use of tithing funds to fund personal business projects, his ownership of distilleries and saloons, and his controversial control of early Utah’s economy.We’ll explore the B.K. Tannery and its ties to church resources, how tithing money funded Young’s personal business empire, his involvement in banking, distilleries, and even alcohol production, and the ethical questions surrounding his dual roles as prophet and businessman.

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