Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained
Who are Luigi Mangione鈥檚 supporters, and how might this case have influenced public attitudes towards political violence?
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.
成人快手 World Service Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield joins us to discuss why some people around the world have taken to this case so passionately.
We鈥檙e also joined by Joel Finkelstein, from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) and Ioana Literat, a communications specialist from Columbia University Teacher鈥檚 College.
While the murder may have taken place in the US, the reaction was truly global.
Some of the posts and opinions normally associated with the extremes of the internet moved into the mainstream with some people on TikTok, Instagram and X getting involved.
From healthcare reform to anti-capitalist sentiment, the reasons behind the online support toward murder suspect Luigi Mangione are incredibly varied.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of murder, firearms offences and stalking. The 27-year-old may face two trials, as he has also pleaded not guilty to state charges for murder.
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 major news updates as they happen.
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The Mangione Trial
Accused of murder, Luigi Mangione went viral. We ask why and bring you major news updates