The killing of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, and the arrest of his alleged killer, has been met with online memes, TikTok songs, and even celebration. So how does the response to this brazen murder reflect a wider cultural phenomenon? Audie talks with journalist Samantha Cole, the co-founder of 404 Media, to understand how the reaction to the killing is e ... Show More
Jan 22
Is the U.S. the Villain of the Winter Olympics?
The Winter Olympics kick off Feb. 6 in Northern Italy—and the politics may steal the show. The U.S. may face boos, especially as it squares off with Denmark in hockey amid Trump’s Greenland threats. But there’s joy, too: Lindsey Vonn is back, and the U.S. figure skating team is s ... Show More
22m 5s
Jun 2025
'Is this who we are?' Reaction to political shootings in Minnesota, plus the latest on how the killing spree unfolded
A detailed 20-page complaint filed by federal prosecutors reveals chilling details about the actions by Vance Boelter, the suspect in targeted, political shootings that left former Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark dead, and State Senator John Ho ... Show More
39m 5s
Dec 2024
The Manhunt, the Manifesto and the Murder Charge
<p>Last week, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in Manhattan. A five-day search for the gunman ensued.</p><p>On Monday, a 26-year-old suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania after an employee at a McDonald’s recognized him and called the po ... Show More
22m 10s
Dec 2024
The Suspect in the UnitedHealth Killing
After a manhunt lasting nearly a week, authorities have arrested and charged a suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. WSJ’s Joshua Chaffin unpacks what we know about the alleged killer, his possible motivations, and the public rage that has bubbled up as ... Show More
22m 13s
Jul 2024
The Trump Assassination Attempt: What Now?
<p>Trevor and Christiana are joined by Jody Avirgan, one of What Now?’s Executive Producers. In the wake of the July 13th assassination attempt on Donald Trump, they discuss people’s fascination with how the event “moves the plot forward,” the impact of the media’s need to feed t ... Show More
45m 55s
Sep 2025
From Washington: Manhunt Ends, Suspected Charlie Kirk Assassin Arrested
On Friday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox (R) announced that the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. Tyler Robinson, 22, was identified as the suspect in the killing, bringing the manhunt to an end. FOX News Justice Correspondent David Sp ... Show More
33m 43s