A&E’s “Secrets of Polygamy” is one of the most interesting investigative shows on TV because it digs into the secret truths of polygamist societies. The show takes a look behind the scenes of religious groups like the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB), the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), and the Kingston clan (The Order). One investigator, Matt Browning, stands out in the unexplored realms of polygamist communities and the nebulous realm of white supremacists. tvacute learns more about Matt Browning, the man who is at the center of the study.
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Who is Matt Browning?
Meet Matson Matt Browning, the man who brings the dark truths in “Secrets of Polygamy” to light. He is one of the most important people in the fight against the secret abuses in polygamist communities because he is so dedicated to telling these stories. He has infiltrated, documented, and disrupted White supremacy movements for over 25 years.
Matt was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS). His journey is very different from the ways his ancestors lived. In the first episode of A&E’s “Secrets of Polygamy,” Browning uses his past and experiences to show how shockingly real polygamist communities are. His great-aunt Ann Eliza Young went against the group and became a harsh critic. She used to be married to religious leader Brigham Young’s 55 wives.
Who is Matt Browning’s Wife?
Matt Browning is married to Tawni who is a casting producer. Their long-lasting romance began in high school for more than 30 years and they have five children together. They both come from families with many wives. Tawni said about her faith, “I mean, all the way back to our ancestors—five generations ago, but still…” My grandpa was in the Mormon battalion and had many wives.
When Matt’s work as a spy against white racists became public in 2007, the couple’s life took a sudden turn for the worse. Neo-Nazis started to threaten them after they told the truth, making their lives a fight against hate. Attacks like these on her family made Tawni get engaged. She started to learn about white nationalist groups online.
Their constant work to uncover and stop hate groups has saved many lives and brought justice. They used fake names and beliefs to try to get hate group members arrested. She made a fake account on NewSaxon.org, which used to be Facebook for fascists and started talking to the would-be Schutzstaffel. She was setting the stage for them to continue working together after Matt retired in 2011.
