This week, David Christopher Kaufman explains why Trump’s first shot in the war on woke could backfire. Then, it was a cold-blooded murder that shocked the country when Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down Brian Thompson, the C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare. Bethany McLean will join us with her perspective on the case that’s riveted the nation. And finally, Nick Turse will tell us why a shot of a certain bourbon costs $300 and bottles of it trade for $100,000 on the black market. Listen by clicking Play below. And be sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you don’t miss an episode.

Episode 228: Is Capitalism to Blame for Luigi Mangione?

Plus: David Christopher Kaufman on Trump and D.E.I.; Nick Turse on Pappy Van Winkle; and more