On December 14, Chris Rock hosted Saturday Night Live, addressing the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of suspect Luigi Nicholas Mangione. Following a five-day manhunt, Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was charged with second-degree murder. Rock's sketches, including a notable satire on the healthcare crisis, explored themes of race and societal expectations of political humor. The episode featured Adam Sandler's surprise appearance, juxtaposing humor with the somber current events. Additionally, discussions around radicalization within elite educational systems were highlighted, given Mangione's background.