(Part 1 of 3)

Today I'm joined by Marcus from 'the Return of the Repressed' podcast to discuss Jim Jones and Jonestown. We discuss the 'known unknowns' with regards to Jonestown. Marcus walks us through the many early reactions to Jonestown which seem to nail it on the head, including those near to Representative Leo Ryan. We talk about the 'mystery tape'. Then, we lay the groundwork for understanding Jonestown by delving into the religious background of the Jones church including the Branhamites, the Latter Rain movement, and the curious crossover between these religious groups and cults across the world, especially in Africa. 

Links:

https://anchor.fm/thereturnoftherepressed

https://www.patreon.com/TheReturnOfTheRepressed/posts

Songs:

You’re Gonna Miss Me by the 13th Floor Elevators

Tried to Hide by the 13th Floor Elevators

Merch:

https://programmed-to-chill.myshopify.com/