Cults Summer Road Trip: House of David

In 1903 a traveling preacher put down roots in Benton Harbor, Michigan to prepare for the end times. Then he built a sprawling amusement park. A traveling baseball team came next. “King Ben” charmed locals with his hugely successful endeavors, until accusations from his followers sent him into hiding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices