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Aug 2022
1h 4m

The Donner Party with Chelsey Weber-Smit...

Sarah Marshall
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You may: 1. Travel on the established trail2. Take the Hastings Cutoff What is your choice? Chelsey Weber-Smith (American Hysteria) tells Sarah about the Donner Party.  Here's where to find Chelsey:WebsiteTwitter Support us: Bonus Episodes on PatreonBonus Episodes on Apple Podcasts Donate on Paypal Buy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, ... Show More
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