This episode dives into the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by actor John Wilkes Booth. Hosts Jen, Ashley, and Olivia explore how Booth's Confederate sympathies led him to kill Lincoln, detailing his failed plan to also assassinate other government leaders. They highlight Booth's methodical approach, his escape, and eventual capture, while juxtaposing this with Edwin Booth's life and career. Through an in-depth discussion, they reveal the intertwining of art, history, and crime, ultimately reflecting on Booth's perceived and historical legacy.
00:00 Listener Discretion Advised
00:15 Meet the Hosts
00:36 Act Two: The Assassination Plot
01:21 John Wilkes Booth's Plan
06:13 The Assassination Night
19:38 Booth's Escape and Pursuit
38:27 The Aftermath and Legacy
42:07 Living in an Echo Chamber
43:30 The Turning Point: Lincoln's Decision
47:17 Booth's Final Days on the Run
53:28 The Capture and Death of John Wilkes Booth
01:02:41 The Aftermath and Legacy
01:21:35 Season Two Teasers and Wrap-Up