byuradio Conning Their Way to Freedom
home shows schedule my byuradio
Sign In
Conning Their Way to Freedom

Conning Their Way to Freedom

Constant Wonder - Radio Archive, Episode 1066

  • Jun 29, 2021 7:00 pm
  • 52:48 mins
Like
Share
Add To My Playlist

For two POWs in WWI, a con was the only way to secure their freedom. And, Gregor MacGregor fooled hundreds into believing in a nonexistent promised land.

  • Episode Segments

Episode Segments

Play

How Two POWs Engineered the Most Remarkable Escape in History

43 MINS

Feigning madness, these two POWs conned their way to freedom.

Feigning madness, these two POWs conned their way to freedom.

Play

The Land That Never Was

10 MINS

Gregor MacGregor fooled hundreds into believing in a nonexistent promised land.

Gregor MacGregor fooled hundreds into believing in a nonexistent promised land.

listen together

The mission of BYUradio is to create purposeful, engaging listening and viewing experiences that entertain, inspire, uplift, and improve families and communities. Our vision is to be the destination for compelling and entertaining audio content that inspires parents, strengthens families and brings communities together.

© 2023 BYU Broadcasting. All rights reserved.

A Service of Brigham Young University.

5.33.39

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Donate
  • Files & Reports
  • FCC Applications
  • Home
  • Shows
  • Schedule
  • Favorites
  • Newsletter
  • Download the App
  • byutv.org
  • classical89.org
  • byu.edu
home shows schedule my byuradio Sign In