Janus in New York: Penny + Luigi + News of the Fortnight

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Janus in New York: Penny + Luigi + News of the Fortnight

The two faced Roman god found an expression this fortnight in two Italians Americans.

Imperial Twilight

Dec 15, 2024

Transcript

This week’s episode of News of the Fortnight covers the verdict in the Daniel Penny trial and the arrest of Luigi Mangione for the murder of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Both were in New York City, both were Italian men, and can act as the Roman god Janus for our current imperial moment. We discuss health insurance South Korea’s aborted coup, France’s no confidence government, Bitcoin hitting $100,000, deportation procedures and end with President Biden pardoning his son.

Intro Music: Home - Resonance

Host: Matt McInnis

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