In the inaugural episode of the pod, Jake and Justin discuss the first two episodes of the Apple TV+ limited series "Manhunt." This show, based on James Swanson's book of the same name, follows the hunt for John Wilkes Booth following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in April 1865. 

 

In the show, you'll hear about: 

A beardless, not grumpy enough Edwin Stanton

Attempts to steal Daniel Day-Lewis's Lincoln voice 

John Wilkes Booth's fame level - before the assassination

Centering the narrative of race and Reconstruction in the story of Lincoln's assassination 

And more! 

 

We also introduce our closing segment - the Postscript

Justin's Postscript

Smarter Everyday - Day 293: https://youtu.be/OoJsPvmFixU?si=wWiOmfT7YZxtVm3q

 

Jake's Postscript

Takeover by Timothy Rybeck: https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9780593824740-takeover