 A 12-foot grim reaper becomes a neighborhood war cry, and the preacher-podcaster crosses the street.

&nbsp;A 12-foot grim reaper becomes a neighborhood war cry, and the preacher-podcaster crosses the street.

Chapter 4: All Metal Mode

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Backers of the venture are big fans of a town in Idaho where a preacher with a flamethrower tells our reporters how much he hates feminism.

Backers of the venture are big fans of a town in Idaho where a preacher with a flamethrower tells our reporters how much he hates feminism.

Chapter 3: One Little Bacon-Wrapped Sausage

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Diana looks into the town’s newest arrivals: What’s their deal — and who are their friends?

Diana looks into the town&rsquo;s newest arrivals: What&rsquo;s their deal &mdash; and who are their friends?

Chapter 2: This Dangerous Venture of Yours

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Oh, the things you can find with an inquisitive mind – and a metal detector.

Oh, the things you can find with an inquisitive mind &ndash; and a metal detector.

Chapter 1: Sometimes You Find Silver

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Our Town from Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast follows residents of Gainesboro, Tennessee, after a group of far-right Christians moves in with plans for a radical social experiment.

Our Town from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Big Take podcast follows residents of Gainesboro, Tennessee, after a group of far-right Christians moves in with plans for a radical social experiment.

Introducing: Our Town

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&ldquo;This is what happens with spies.&rdquo;

6. Nothing Is Holy

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The plan gets more complicated. Will Xu Yanjun walk away?

The plan gets more complicated. Will Xu Yanjun walk away?

5. One Way In, One Way Out 

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A new asset, a once-in-a-career chance and a very delicate operation.

A new asset, a once-in-a-career chance and a very delicate operation.

 4. The Duck Analogy

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Stealing the world’s most closely guarded technology secrets is really hard. Especially when your boss keeps rejecting your expenses. 

Stealing the world&rsquo;s most closely guarded technology secrets is really hard. Especially when your boss keeps rejecting your expenses.&nbsp;

3. Suck, Squeeze, Burn, Blow

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Intelligence officers shouldn’t keep their secrets backed up to the cloud: Xu Yanjun did.

Intelligence officers shouldn&rsquo;t keep their secrets backed up to the cloud: Xu Yanjun did.

2. The Spy’s Diary

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When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little town?

Locals soon discover the new arrivals are connected to something much larger: A network of far-right Christians who have ties to Washington and are backed by venture capital. 

This is a story about a battle over identity fought on small town soil with small town spunk. Where acreage, heritage, and what it means to be an American are all up for grabs.

When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little town? Locals soon discover the new arrivals are connected to something much larger: A network of far-right Christians who have ties to Washington and are backed by venture capital. This is a story about a battle over identity fought on small town soil with small town spunk. Where acreage, heritage, and what it means to be an American are all up for grabs.

Our Town

When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little town?

Locals soon discover the new arrivals are connected to something much larger: A network of far-right Christians who have ties to Washington and are backed by venture capital. 

This is a story about a battle over identity fought on small town soil with small town spunk. Where acreage, heritage, and what it means to be an American are all up for grabs.

New episodes are available every Monday right here. For a sneak peak of the episode, visit the Big Take feed on Fridays. 

When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little town? Locals soon discover the new arrivals are connected to something much larger: A network of far-right Christians who have ties to Washington and are backed by venture capital. This is a story about a battle over identity fought on small town soil with small town spunk. Where acreage, heritage, and what it means to be an American are all up for grabs. New episodes are available every Monday right here. For a sneak peak of the episode, visit the <a href="swap.fm/l/uFImCuAsS2OCcdH4qhc2">Big Take</a> feed on Fridays.&nbsp;

Our Town

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