The Mangione Trial30 Apr 2025

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 TikTok and Reddit. Over three million posts went up on social media the week after the shooting of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione in December 2024. While the many posts expressed horror at a cold blooded murder, some shared theories about the case. Luigi Mangione denies the charges against him. This episode will explore why this case has engrossed so many different people around the world and ask why conspiracies have become so popular in online culture. Jordan Dunbar speaks to disinformation journalist David Gilbert of Wired magazine and clinical psychologist Dr Shauna Bowes. They examine why this case garnered such attention online. The Mangione Trial podcast takes a step back to unpick and understand the facts and conspiracies surrounding this case. We explore why this story has engrossed so many different people around the world and bring you news updates as they happen. Got a claim you want us to fact check? Email: themangionetrial@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp: +44 330 678 33 63 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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Mangione won’t face death penalty

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30 Jan 21min

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 Des 202520min

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