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Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione

Podcast · abcaudio.com/podcasts · EN
Hosted by Brian Buckmire

Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione, from ABC News, is a five-part true crime series hosted by ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire. It examines the murder case against Luigi Mangione and its effect on healthcare debate in America. The feed holds 38 episodes, released roughly every four days, with a median length of about 25 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode, implying an estimated host-read rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione

Reach engaged true crime listeners following a high-profile ABC News case

  • ABC News publishes the series and the Apple Podcasts rating average is 4.7 from 1,233 ratings
  • Episodes run around 25 minutes, long enough for a host-read mid-roll
  • Release cadence is steady, about one episode every four days, across 38 episodes
Best fornews-aware consumer brandslegal and financial servicessubscription apps
Watch forViolent subject matter and a case-driven audience may limit brand fit.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
True Crime80%
News & Politics20%
Formats
narrative, interview, solo monologue
Tone
serious, analytical
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
25 to 45 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent15/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode20k–80k
Estimated, confidence 60%: The 1,233 Apple ratings fall in the 1,000 to 5,000 band, and the show is under two years old, which shifts the estimate one band up; the ABC News publisher and Megaphone hosting add weight.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the evidence in the Luigi Mangione case?What happens at the trial?How does the case connect to healthcare costs?
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
45%women
55%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
Yes

The description promotes the 20/20 True Crime+ subscription with an apple.co link, which is a funding link rather than a sponsor.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicslow

The subject is a fatal shooting, as stated in the description, so violence is flagged as medium; the feed carries no explicit flag.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence0 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks14 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks20 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
"The Gambit"2026-09-0730 min
"Free Luigi"2026-08-3139 min
"Mister Cactus"2026-08-2443 min
"B.T."2026-08-1737 min
Christmastime in Altoona2026-08-1041 min
Coming Soon: 'Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione'2026-07-282 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 42 days ago, a new one about every 4 days.

Luigi Mangione will soon be in a Manhattan courtroom, standing trial for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot dead on a New York City sidewalk in December 2024. In this five-part series, ABC News Legal Analyst Brian Buckmire examines a case that has captivated the country – and explores how Brian Thompson’s murder affected the conversation about healthcare in America.…
Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione

Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione is a five-part true crime series from ABC News, hosted by ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire according to the feed and show description. It examines the case against Luigi Mangione over the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and how the killing shifted conversation about healthcare in America. The feed lists 38 episodes, with new episodes roughly every four days and a median running time of about 25 minutes.

The show has an Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 1,233 ratings, per Apple Podcasts. The audience is estimated rather than reported, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, and it is likely concentrated among US adult true crime listeners. The feed shows no sponsor mentions, only a link to the ABC 20/20 True Crime+ subscription.

At the estimated audience, a host-read mid-roll would be priced at roughly $360 to $2,000 per episode. The show suits legal, financial and subscription brands that can accept a violent subject.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione

How much does Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Estimated rates are about $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. Actual pricing is set by the show and its publisher.

What is Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione about?

It is a five-part true crime series from ABC News that covers the Luigi Mangione murder case and its effect on healthcare debate, presented by legal analyst Brian Buckmire.

How do I contact Burden of Proof: Luigi Mangione about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.

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