The Mangione Trial

Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione went viral. We explore why, and will bring you news updates on major developments in the case, from our BBC reporters. Mangione was charged with killing health insurance chief executive Brian Thompson. The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot in New York in December 2024, leaving behind a grieving family. Luigi Mangione was eventually arrested at a McDonald's in the town of Altoona in Pennsylvania, kickstarting countless conspiracy theories online.

He later admitted killing Brian Thompson, pleading guilty to two federal charges related to the shooting. Mangione is still facing charges at state level, in New York and Pennsylvania.

The Mangione Trial podcast from the BBC World Service is taking a step back to unpick the conspiracies and examine the facts. BBC reporters will explain and analyse major developments in the case. You can watch this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4dqQA7wr_EnhoqLNVKsFBtE We explore how this shocking case set social media alight. Why was there such a reaction to Mangione on TikTok and Reddit? Why is there fascination with people who are accused of such serious crimes? We also consider the US health industry and wider attitudes to capitalism and corporations. Presented by Jordan Dunbar.

Got a claim you want us to fact check? Email: themangionetrial@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: +44 330 678 33 63

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Episoder(19)

Court update: Mangione terror charges dropped

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates. A judge in New York state has dismissed two terrorism charges against Lui...

16 Sep 202511min

Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained

A deep dive into the supporters of Luigi Mangione, featuring some exclusive new data, and considering how this case might be influencing US social attitudes to political violence. BBC World Service Di...

14 Mai 202527min

Behind the memes: Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson

A deep dive into the lives of Luigi Mangione and the man he is accused of murdering – healthcare executive Brian Thompson. Who is the real Luigi Mangione and what do we know about his alleged victim?...

7 Mai 202525min

The Mangione conspiracy theories

Pokemon, number 286, eyebrow length – we explore the popularity of conspiracy theories and where they come from. This episode unpicks some of these theories and why they spread on platforms like TikTo...

30 Apr 202533min

Court update: Mangione’s plea

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates. Luigi Mangione enters his pleas to all federal charges over the killing of ...

25 Apr 202516min

How US healthcare works

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates.The murder of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson shocked America but also l...

22 Apr 202532min

What's coming next

We just want to give you a quick update – a heads up that we have some new episodes on the way. With this podcast, we are bringing you episodes when there are developments in the case but are also ...

17 Apr 20253min

News update: US prosecutors seek death penalty

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates. US attorney general Pam Bondi has announced prosecutors will seek the death...

1 Apr 202512min