Don Wildman

And then when they reunite, it's a different kind of practice altogether.

Nice to not have the federal government after you every day of your life.

Although those fundamentals don't have an opinion on the federal forces coming in any given day.

Yeah.

It's interesting.

It's been a joy to talk to you.

Peter Coviello is a professor of history at the University of Illinois, and we have been discussing his book, Make Yourselves Gods, Mormons, and the Unfinished Business of American Secularism.

What a fascinating book that is to get.

There'll be a line outside your office, Peter.

No.

Thank you.

What a pleasure.

I appreciate it so much.

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