Did Luigi Mangione Inspire the Palisades Arsonist?

Did Luigi Mangione Inspire the Palisades Arsonist?

May 5, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 3922

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Jim and Greg discuss Medicaid fraud in Ohio, an arsonist inspired by Luigi Mangione, sexual harassment settlements in Congress, and McDonald's soda machine changes.

Join Jim and Greg for the Tuesday 3 Martini Lunch as they break down shocking new reporting on massive home health Medicaid fraud in Ohio, the Palisades Fire arsonist allegedly admits being inspired by Luigi Mangione, Rep. Nancy Mace exposing taxpayer-funded sexual harassment settlements in Congress, and McDonald’s decision to move soda machines behind the counter. First, they spotlight explosive reporting from The Daily Wire ’s Luke Rosiak detailing more than $1 billion in alleged “home health” Medicaid fraud in Ohio. The scheme reportedly involves fraudulent companies billing Medicaid to pay individuals to care for family members—or in some cases, doing no work at all. Jim and Greg walk through some of the stunning details. Next, after the Left repeatedly blamed last year's devastating LA wildfires on climate change, we later learned it was an arsonist. And now that arsonist reportedly told prosecutors he was inspired to do it by Luigi Mangione murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and wanted to send a warning to the wealthy. Jim and Greg also discuss the latest in the LA mayor's race. Then, they give credit to South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace for revealing that…

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Organizations: UnitedHealthcare, The Daily Wire

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