The gripping new true crime podcast ‘LUIGI’, produced by Law&Crime in collaboration with Wheelhouse’s Twist Media, is set to premiere exclusively on Wondery+ on March 24, 2025. Hosted by legal analyst Jesse Weber, this four-episode series unpacks the controversial and chilling case surrounding Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what authorities claim was a calculated act of protest against America’s skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Luigi Mangione Podcast: True Crime Meets Class Divide in ‘LUIGI’ – Streaming on Wondery+
A Crime That Shook the Nation
In December 2024, Thompson was shot in broad daylight on the streets of New York City, sending shockwaves through corporate America and igniting fierce online debates. According to law enforcement, Mangione—a former Ivy League graduate—orchestrated the attack as a radical statement on the class divide and corporate greed. What followed was a dramatic five-day interstate manhunt, capturing national attention and spawning viral online movements.
