Joe Rogan Critiques Healthcare After CEO's Murder

Podcast host Joe Rogan criticized the health insurance industry following the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was fatally shot in Manhattan. Rogan described the insurance business as 'dirty' and 'gross,' suggesting that public sympathy for Thompson's death is low due to the industry's reputation for denying claims, with reports indicating UnitedHealthcare has a high denial rate. The suspected shooter, Luigi Mangione, was apprehended after a manhunt and found with a manifesto criticizing health insurance companies, which he described as 'parasitic.' Rogan inferred that Mangione's motivations stemmed from personal grievances with the company. Social media reactions have been mixed, with some expressing support for Mangione, reflecting widespread frustration with the American healthcare system. However, officials, including Pennsylvania's governor, condemned the celebration of the crime, emphasizing its disturbing nature.