Jim Bridger - Part 4 - Brigham Young, the Mormons, and various expeditions

The Explorers Podcast

Matt Breen

History, Education, Society & Culture

4.9 • 1.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 32 minutes

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In this episode, we detail the growing conflict between Brigham Young and the United States government - and the effect it had on Bridger. We will also talk about Bridger's time as a guide for several expeditions - including his work with an American survey team heading into the mountains around the Yellowstone River. Sponsors: Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code EXPLORERS at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/explorers Quince. Get free shipping with your order by using code EXPLORERS at quince.com/explorers. The Explorers Podcast is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on the Explorers Podcast? Email us at advertising@airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:28.8	Jim Bridger. Today we are going to cover a big chunk of the 1850s, getting all the way up to,
1:34.7	but not including the 1857 Utah War. I have two notes for today. One, I have put some maps on our
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