Who is Luigi Mangione and what’s he accused of?
The Mangione Trial18 Helmi 2025

Who is Luigi Mangione and what’s he accused of?

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates.

Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione’s case went viral. Jordan Dunbar presents a timeline of events, and with the help of guests Terri Austin and Joel Finkelstein, he examines the response to what happened. Brian Thompson was a father of two and in December 2024 he was shot dead on the streets of New York, America’s biggest city. He left behind a shattered, grieving family. He was CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurer in the United States. The Mangione Trial podcast unpicks the conspiracies around Luigi Mangione and considers the facts. The reaction to the murder of Brian Thompson and his suspected killer has been unprecedented. We will look at how such a shocking case set social media alight. Luigi Mangione denies the charges he faces. If you want to watch this podcast, it is also available on the BBC World Service's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/p-TntofsVfY

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How the Mangione case changed corporate security

How the Mangione case changed corporate security

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocked corporate America and triggered a major rethink of how business leaders are protected. But has the shooting fundamentally changed the corpora...

14 Syys 27min

Double jeopardy: Will Mangione avoid a New York trial?

Double jeopardy: Will Mangione avoid a New York trial?

Luigi Mangione's federal guilty plea has triggered a new legal battle: can New York state still put him on trial?In this episode, Jordan Dunbar speaks to former assistant district attorney Gary Galper...

25 Elo 30min

'Pretty privilege': Is it real?

'Pretty privilege': Is it real?

Along with an update on the latest developments in the Mangione case, in this episode Jordan Dunbar explores the idea of "pretty privilege" and the role appearance may play in shaping public perceptio...

18 Elo 29min

Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss

Luigi Mangione admits killing healthcare boss

Luigi Mangione appears in federal court to plead guilty to killing health insurance CEO Brian Thompson. Jordan Dunbar has the latest developments after a last minute hearing was called in New York. W...

14 Elo 18min

How a murder case fuelled a culture war

How a murder case fuelled a culture war

Since the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the case against Luigi Mangione has become about more than just the evidence that will be tested in court. Across politics, social media and ...

11 Elo 27min

Brand new episodes launch ahead of trial

Brand new episodes launch ahead of trial

Jordan Dunbar will be back with new episodes dropping from tomorrow leading up to trial, looking at issues surrounding the Luigi Mangione case.

10 Elo 1min

Mangione won’t face death penalty

Mangione won’t face death penalty

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty if convicted of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a federal judge has ruled. US District Judge Margaret Garnett dismissed the federal firear...

30 Tammi 21min

Court update: The battle over evidence

Court update: The battle over evidence

A marathon three weeks of pre-trial hearing has just ended in Luigi Mangione’s New York state trial - what have we learnt?The defence have been arguing over what evidence should be kept out of the upc...

19 Joulu 202520min

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