Promised Land podcast

Promised Land

On November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to their deaths at the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project settlement - better known as Jonestown. This series will detail the story from the beginning in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the tragic end in the jungle of Guyana.

On November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to their deaths at the Peoples Temple Agricultural Project settlement - better known as Jonestown. This series will detail the story from the beginning in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the tragic end in the jungle of Guyana.

 

#9

Some Place That Hope Runs Out

In the final episode of Promised Land, we begin with the infamous "death tape," a chilling... more

12 Jul 2024

51 MINS

51:21

12 Jul 2024


#8

The Congressman

In episode seven Congressman Leo Ryan gives up being cordial in his attempts to visit Jone... more

06 Jul 2024

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:15

06 Jul 2024


#7

I Will Fight

In episode six Jim Jones officially arrived in Jonestown, and the mood of everything turne... more

28 Jun 2024

1 HR 27 MINS

1:27:34

28 Jun 2024


#6

The New West Article

In episode five Jim Jones finds a place to start building Jonestown. Jones has another run... more

21 Jun 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:27

21 Jun 2024


#5

Lester Kinsolving and the Gang of Eight

Jim Jones faces bad publicity for the first time, when Lester Kinsolving writes an eight p... more

14 Jun 2024

48 MINS

48:23

14 Jun 2024


#4

Show Me a Capitalist, and I'll Show You a Bloodsucker

Jim Jones starts to ask more from his followers financially. He experienced failures in re... more

07 Jun 2024

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:53

07 Jun 2024


#3

A Revolutionary Cause

Episode two looks at Father Devine, his Peace Mission, and the impact he had on Jim Jones.... more

31 May 2024

48 MINS

48:04

31 May 2024


#2

Born On The Wrong Side Of The Tracks

In this episode, we delve into the early life of Jim Jones, exploring his upbringing in ru... more

24 May 2024

42 MINS

42:07

24 May 2024


#1

Promised Land Trailer

On November 18, 1978 Jim Jones led 918 people to their deaths at the Peoples Temple Agricu... more

19 Feb 2020

01 MINS

01:50

19 Feb 2020