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