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Lincoln’s Assassination and the Hunt for John Wilkes Booth | The American Story | Ep 18

In April 1865, victory turns to catastrophe. Just days after Robert E. Lee’s surrender, Abraham Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre, Secretary of State William Seward is nearly murdered in his bed, and Washington erupts into panic. This episode follows John Wilkes Booth’s desperate escape, the massive manhunt that ends at a burning Virginia barn, and the pursuit and capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis. Along the way, uncover the conspiracy, the trials, the executions, and the haunting aftermath for the Lincoln and Seward families. It is the tragic final chapter of the Civil War and the beginning of America’s painful struggle to rebuild. GLENN'S SPONSORS: American Financing: American Financing can show you how to put your hard-earned equity to work and get you out of debt. Dial ⁠800-906-2440⁠, or visit ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net⁠. Chapter: When it comes to Medicare, Chapter puts you first. Dial #250 and say the key word "Chapter". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Accused CEO Killer Luigi Mangione Confesses to WHAT?! | 8/14/26

Pat and Jeffy fill in for Glenn. Vice President JD Vance has a plan for how to counter the socialist propaganda winning over young Americans. Executions are on the rise in America. A conservative Supreme Court justice has a conflict of interest with an upcoming case. A CIA agent was arrested for funneling tens of millions of dollars in gold bars to himself. Minnesota has some interesting voting laws. A caller saw these laws in action years ago, allowing someone to vote in the place of a literal busload of people who didn’t speak English. A Minnesota Senate candidate had some crazy things to say about trans “health care” for kids. Abdul El-Sayed’s sister is an extremely radical professor. Pat and Jeffy review the most likely Democratic presidential candidates, including who Pat thinks it’ll be. Luigi Mangione has pled guilty … but not to murder. Two former NBA players seem pretty serious about trying to join the WNBA. James Talarico thinks it would be terrible to teach children about Christianity in schools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

You Won’t Believe Mamdani’s New 'Favorability Rating' | 8/13/26

Pat and Jeffy fill in for Glenn. A New York City poll says that Mamdani has a 69% favorability rating. There was an “anomaly” with Wisconsin democratic socialist Francesca Hong’s vote count. Who could have guessed?! A “legendary psychic” has allegedly posthumously predicted two of her five prophecies for 2026. President Trump and Pat McAfee walked in together at the inaugural Patriot Games. Trump gave an update to the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz situation. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is gaining traction, despite his insanely radical statements. Jenna Ortega is the latest Hollywood star to become disturbingly skinny. Support for gay marriage has gone down ... could it have anything to do with everything the LGBTQ+ activists are trying to force on us? AOC was asked about her fiancé amid rumors that they called their engagement off.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Democrats REJECT Socialist Candidate in Unexpected Move | 8/12/26

Democratic socialist Francesca Hong has been kicked out of the Wisconsin gubernatorial race. Is this a sign that Democrats are getting tired of socialists? The New Yorker actually asked the co-chair of the DSA hard questions. Why are some on the Right rehabilitating Hunter Biden? Text messages from Dr. Fauci have been released that contradict his public statements about how safe the COVID vaccines were for pregnant women. It has been two months since we last knew the truth about Mitch McConnell’s health status, but he allegedly called Scott Jennings again. Barack Obama is hosting a new book club podcast ... but where is Michelle? A company was forced to relocate an undersea cable to avoid destroying the fictional grave of a Harry Potter character. Is AI answering 911 calls now? A large group of Muslims marched through Chicago just hours before a Jesus march. Marco Rubio made a big statement about UFOs and RFK Jr.’s unusual diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Trump Escaped in a Food Truck?! Incredible Secret Service Operation Revealed | 8/11/26

Pat and Jeffy fill in for Glenn. Iran is now threatening to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed until the end of President Trump’s term. Can Iran really do that, or is the Strait opened? And how will Trump respond? School is starting back up. How will teachers keep students from just using AI to do their homework? The governor of Massachusetts has signed a bill that allows abortions up until birth. Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to have “a personal superintelligence agent” powered by Meta AI. Incredible new details have emerged about why the Secret Service asked reporters to close their windows on Air Force One last month. It involved a food truck and a decoy. Trump signed an executive order changing the recommended child vaccine schedule. Luigi Mangione has returned to court for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and so have his radical leftist fans. The guys look at the biggest arguments for and against Flock cameras. Hunter Biden gives an update on Joe Biden’s fight against cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]