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4PR - Voice of the PeopleMass Murdoch and Israeli genocideMichelle McDonald criticizes the Australian media's bias towards Israel, highlighting a commercial radio report that omitted key details about the Israel-Iran conflict and Israel's nuclear arsenal. She points to the influence of Lachlan Murdoch and News Corp, which owns a significant portion of Australia's newspapers, and accuses them of promoting pro-Israel narratives. McDonald cites a 2013 Business Insider story about Genie Energy's exclusive rights in Syrian territory and a 2021 book by John Lyons on the pro-Israel lobby's impact on Murdoch media. She also mentions the ABC's termination of journalist Antoinette Latouf for sharing a Human Rights Watch post critical of Israel...2025-07-0408 min
On the MediaTrump’s Executive Order on Public Media Is Here. Plus, the Murdoch’s Real Succession DramaTo mark his first hundred days in office, President Trump signed three executive orders related to immigration. On this week’s On the Media, the powerful database that can help I.C.E. track down and deport people. Plus, the dramatic fight for power over Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.[01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone talks with Jason Koebler, co-founder of 404 Media, about how a surveillance company is supplying ICE with a powerful database to identify and deport people with minor infractions or certain characteristics.[20:57] Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Jason Leopold, a senior investigative reporter at Bloo...2025-05-0350 min
The Chuck ToddCastTrump's Tariff Changes + Predicting Future of Fox News & The Murdoch EmpireFirst, Chuck reacts to President Trump’s announcement that smartphones, computers, and other electronics will be exempt from tariffs. He also previews what we can expect this week in political news, and breaks down what all these developments mean for our democracy as a whole.Then, Chuck is joined by The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins to discuss his latest story, “Growing Up Murdoch,” which delves into the Succession-style drama surrounding Rupert Murdoch, his children, and the future of their media empire.They examine Fox News’ enormous influence on American politics, how the network evolved during t...2025-04-141h 06
The FinSuccession battle: How Trump could cost Lachlan Murdoch billionsThis week on The Fin podcast, senior writer Myriam Robin and author Neil Chenoweth on the bitter fight for control of the Murdoch empire and why the election of Donald Trump couldn’t have come at a worse time for Rupert’s succession plans. Further reading:The Murdochs go to war – through the mediaRupert and Lachlan have failed, for now, to take control of the family trust. But that outcome is by no means the end to hostilities between the media scions.‘Self-interested people’: Why Murdoch and Trump are back in businessRupert Murdo...2025-02-2627 min
7amPart 1: James and Rupert Murdoch’s ‘bitter meltdown’Last year, one of the world’s most powerful families converged in a Nevada court room to fight over the future of their empire. Rupert Murdoch was attempting to change a decades-old family trust in order to install his chosen son, Lachlan, as heir apparent when he dies. Exactly what happened in that court room was a tightly guarded secret. But then, in a rare interview with The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins, James Murdoch gave his account of the case and how it tore his family apart. Today, Coppins tells us why Ja...2025-02-2316 min
The Elevated Athlete PodcastEPISODE 15 - Lachlan Wilmot. Lessons learnt from pro sport to private sector.2025-01-261h 05
Background BriefingMore to the story... Who controls the Murdoch empire?Lachlan Murdoch is caught in an ongoing court battle with his siblings to maintain control of the family empire when Rupert Murdoch dies. Now there’s been a judgement.2024-12-2912 min
Australian Political discussionsNuked! The LNP's Nuclear Power Play: Spin vs. RealityIs the LNP's nuclear energy policy a stroke of genius or just a Trump-style political stunt? Join us as we unpack the Coalition's controversial plan, from the shaky costings provided by economic modeller Danny Price to the bold claims of 44 per cent reductions in power bills by Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.
We delve into how the LNP, led by Peter Dutton, has used the nuclear promise as a means of grabbing headlines and creating a strong impression of leadership, despite widespread criticism from experts.
We explore:
●The LNP's strategy to create massive media co...2024-12-2313 min
Confessions of a Reality StarAmanda Ware: Unpacking THAT Australia's Next Top Model ControversyAmanda Ware was a teenager when she was thrust into the spotlight of one of Australian reality TV’s biggest bungle-ups – when Sarah Murdoch announced the wrong winner of Australia’s Next Top Model on live TV. 14 years on, Amanda is ready to unpack what really happened, how the incident changed her life forever, and why she would like to host the show's reboot. Amanda Ware, it’s time to confess.Confessions of a Reality Star is hosted by Lachlan Guertin and Tahlia Pritchard, with audio produc...2024-12-1546 min
7amWhy the Murdoch succession drama isn’t overAfter a scathing ruling from a Nevada probate commissioner, Rupert Murdoch and his eldest son Lachlan’s attempt to amend a family trust may have backfired spectacularly, with the commissioner concluding the two acted in “bad faith”.Rupert was attempting to give permanent control of his conservative media empire, comprising Fox and News Corp, to his designated successor Lachlan after Rupert dies.The initial attempt to amend the trust was also kept secret from Lachlan’s three eldest siblings – Prudence, Elisabeth and James – the other beneficiaries with equal voting rights on the trust.The ruling h...2024-12-1214 min
Business DailyThe Murdoch succession sagaIt has already inspired the hit HBO television series Succession, but now Rupert Murdoch’s family drama is playing out in real life in a courtroom in the US state of Nevada. The 93-year-old media mogul is trying to change the terms of a family trust he made years ago that states that after his death, his four eldest children should get equal voting rights in his empire. Murdoch wants to alter it to give his eldest son Lachlan greater control. We hear from outside the courtroom, look back at Murdoch’s extraordinary career, and talk...2024-10-2917 min
Background Briefing03 | Murdoch's EndgameWill Lachlan Murdoch succeed in brushing his rival siblings aside to command control over the future of his family’s media empire? Or could we be looking at the end of the century-old family dynasty that runs the world's most powerful conservative news organisation?2024-10-2533 min
Background Briefing02 | Murdoch's EndgameFor much of his youth, Lachlan Murdoch seemed ambivalent about being next in line to control the family’s global media empire. So why is his father Rupert now fighting a high stakes battle against three of his other children to ensure Lachlan becomes his successor?2024-10-1834 min
The InquiryWhat’s the succession plan for Murdoch’s empire?A court room in the US State of Nevada provided the setting for the recent hearing between media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his children, over who will inherit his empire on the 93 year old’s death. The succession battle, worthy of the TV drama Succession, which was partly inspired by the Murdoch dynasty, was played out behind closed doors and it’s unlikely that the decision, when it comes, will be made available to the public. Murdoch’s News Corp owns hundreds of newspapers and media outlets around the world. It includes the right-leaning Fox News i...2024-10-1522 min
The QuickyRupert Murdoch's Move To Control The Empire Even After He's GoneYou've heard the comparisons to much-loved television series Succession, but the Murdoch family drama is now playing out in a courtroom in real-time. The battle over who will inherit power and control of the media dynasty is still up for debate, with a decision set to be handed down any day now as to who will have the controlling vote in the family trust. So, will Rupert and his son Lachlan prove triumphant in their plan for succession? Or will Lachlan's three siblings pip him at the post? THE END BITS Su...2024-09-2524 min
Dear Australia, from Hong Kong, ChinaAFL Grand Final preview; Albo and Biden, Chalmers in Beijing; Rupert vs the Murdoch kidsWith the AFL Grand Final coming up, a look at the historic match-up between two teams whose last Grand Final together was the year 1899, as well as the Cantonese connection of one of the Brisbane Lions' star players; Aussie PM Anthony Albanese meets with Biden for a Quad meeting which announces a "moon shot" to cure cervical cancer, and why Australia's experience eradicating HPV is important; Aussie Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads to Beijing this week, just as the US announces a plan to ban all Chinese-made navigation software from cars, which may be cause for concern in Australia where 80...2024-09-2418 min
Good Weekend TalksEric Beecher on media, moguls and what it's like to be sued by a MurdochThe youngest ever editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, now owner of Private Media, publisher of Crikey, Eric Beecher has spent decades in and observing the media. In today's episode he discusses his conclusions on when it works best, and when it fails democracy, with his longtime friend, journalist David Leser. Beecher also discusses what it was like to work for Rupert Murdoch during his two year stint as editor-in-chief of The Herald and Weekly Times Group, and whether he was scared when, decades later, Lachlan Murdoch sued him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...2024-09-2049 min
The FinSuccession part 1: The MurdochsThis week on The Fin podcast, senior writer Neil Chenoweth and media and marketing reporter Sam Buckingham Jones on why Lachlan’s position as successor is in doubt, what Rupert is trying to do about it and whether he can win. This podcast is sponsored by IG Further reading:The three headaches of Rupert Murdoch in his battle for controlA bombshell lawsuit between Rupert, Lachlan and his other children begins in Reno, Nevada, next week. Meanwhile, shareholders want change and Foxtel’s for sale.The Murdoch succession saga is far from over2024-09-1827 min
The Journal.Rupert Murdoch’s Succession Drama Goes to CourtThis week, a trial got under way to determine whether Rupert Murdoch can change a trust holding the family’s assets for his children. Murdoch wants to ensure that when he dies control of the trust passes to his oldest son, Lachlan. Three of his other children, James, Elisabeth and Prudence, oppose the change because they would stand to lose voting power. Amol Sharma reports.
Further Listening:
- Media Giant Rupert Murdoch Is Stepping Down
- Behind the Breakup of Fox and Tucker Carlson
Further Readi...2024-09-1718 min
The Daily AusRupert Murdoch's successor: Who is he?The most powerful media family in the world are facing off in a secret courtroom battle in the U.S. Media mogul Rupert Murdoch wants his son Lachlan to have control over the vast media empire’s future, but his other children are trying to block that from happening. In today’s TDA deep dive, we look at who Lachlan Murdoch is, why his family are engaged in a real-life succession drama, and why it matters for democracy. Hosts: Harry Sekulich and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher The Daily A...2024-09-1720 min
News ClubWeekly Wrap: The US presidential debate (ft. Taylor Swift), age limits for social media, and the Murdoch's showdownThis week's biggest headline is a toss-up between Taylor Swift’s US Open appearance, her endorsement of Kamala Harris, and her wins at the VMA's. We also break down the US presidential debate, the government's move to set social media age limits, and what’s going on with the protests in Melbourne. And we get you prepped for the footy finals and the Murdoch family's showdown in court.Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking poin...2024-09-1332 min
ABC News DailyThe secret battle for the Murdoch empireThe Murdoch family will head to court in Nevada in the US next week in a fight over the future of the media empire. It’s a real-life succession drama, as Rupert Murdoch seeks to ensure his son Lachlan has full control of the editorial policy of the businesses once he dies. To do that, he’s got to beat three of his other children in court and he’s reportedly arguing that making the change is in good faith and would prevent power struggles resulting from the lack of consensus between the children. Today...2024-09-1214 min
Trump on TrialTrump Trials update for 09-10-2024As the 93-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch inches towards retirement, a controversial initiative to amend his family trust has grabbed public attention. Rupert Murdoch's courtroom battle has all the makings of a bigger spectacle than HBO's hit drama 'Succession.' Murdoch's family dispute that is primarily concentrated on the distribution of the Rupert Murdoch Family Trust has engendered lively debate and speculation.The eye of the storm revolves around Murdoch's intention to give sole control of the family trust to his son, Lachlan Murdoch. This has caused a stir within the inner family dynamic, leading to an intense...2024-09-1002 min
Don't Shoot The MessengerEp 327 - Live from Red Energy HQON TODAY’S SHOW- Live from Red Energy!- Date night at the footy – Caro and Corrie went to watch the Hawks- Our wrap of the first week of finals footy - James Packer and Lachlan Murdoch discussion - Has Sydney become the cultural capital of Australia? THANKS TO RED ENERGY - owned by Snowy Hydro, a renewable energy leader. Email us at feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Facebook.com/dontshootpodInstagram @dontshootpodTwitter @dontshootpod Item 1: Foot...2024-09-101h 00
Unmade: media and marketing analysis'The loophole in democracy': Crikey boss Eric Beecher on the power of (mostly) unregulated media proprietorsWelcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade. Today we talk to author and Crikey proprietor Eric Beecher as he publishes a book condemning the power of media moguls. And further down, the Unmade Index bounces back a little after slumping on Monday and then losing some more on Tuesday.If you’ve been thinking about upgrading to an Unmade membership, this is the perfect time. Your membership includes:* Member-only pricing for our HumAIn and REmade (October 1) conferences;* A complimentary invitation to Unmade’s Compass event (November);* Member-only content and our paywalled arch...2024-08-0836 min
7amLachlan Murdoch’s first big moveAt the shareholders meetings for News Corp and Fox Corporation this month, for the first time, Rupert Murdoch wasn’t the star of the show. The meetings signified that the transition of power from the 92-year old mogul to his eldest son, Lachlan, is complete. So, how has Lachlan used his first moments of power? And what were Rupert Murdoch’s parting words to end his 70-year-long media career?Today, host of Schwartz Media podcast Rupert: The Last Mogul and contributor to The Saturday Paper, Paddy Manning, on what’s in store for the next...2023-11-2617 min
Astrology TalkAstrology Talk Investigate: Why did Rupert Murdoch choose his successor?In this November episode of Astrology Talk Investigates, hosts Christina Rodenbeck and Sally Kirkman, take a deep dive into the astrological charts of one of the world's most powerful media families: the Murdochs.
This familial dynasty, with hit show Succession said to be based on them, has Australian-born Rupert Murdoch at its core, and is dissected, analysed and discussed in a fascinating interplay of astrology and family dynamics. Under our astrological microscope is the formidable Piscean, Rupert Murdoch, under his company News Corp, owns hundreds of local and international publishing outlets including The Sun and...2023-11-0818 min
Prácticas EmpresarialesEpisodio #148: “El Legado de Rupert Murdoch: Imperio, Influencia y Futuro Incierto”.· ¿Cuál será el futuro del imperio mediático de Rupert Murdoch tras su retiro? ¿Podrá su hijo Lachlan lidiar con su complejo legado?
· Rupert Murdoch deja su imperio mediático global en manos de su hijo. Pero, ¿qué tan tóxico es el legado que hereda Lachlan Murdoch?
Cuando un personaje ha estado bajo los reflectores durante siete décadas y ha sido capaz de erigir un imperio mediático que inicia en Australia, luego se amplía al Reino Unido y posteriormente llega al mercado estadounidense, es inevitable que los distintos medios del mundo difundan y dediquen e...2023-11-0616 min
The Dive | Business NewsWhat’s Lachlan Murdoch’s plans for News Corp & Fox? Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from his media empire, handing over the reigns to his son Lachlan Murdoch. While a lot has been written about what Rupert Murdoch built, far less has been written about Lachlan’s thoughts on what to do with it. So we wanted to take a look. Today Sascha and Alec ask - what are Lachlan Murdoch’s plans for Fox Corp and News Corp?Want more Equity Mates? Click here. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of co...2023-10-1019 min
The FinHas Lachlan Murdoch won the battle to succeed Rupert?This week on The Fin, senior writer Neil Chenoweth and Chanticleer columnist James Thomson explain how family politics within the Murdoch empire could shape politics at large in some of the world's major democracies. This podcast is sponsored by Superloop Further reading:https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/the-murdoch-succession-saga-is-far-from-over-20230922-p5e6r5https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/what-lachlan-murdoch-told-fundies-in-sydney-two-weeks-ago-20230922-p5e6t1https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/there-may-not-be-another-mogul-like-rupert-murdoch-20230920-p5e6c3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2023-10-0426 min
Minute Papillon!La guerre de succession chez les Murdoch aura-t-elle lieu ?À 92 ans, le magnat médiatique australo-américain Rupert Murdoch vient de passer la main et de nommer un de ses fils, Lachlan Murdoch à la tête de ses deux plus importantes entreprises. D'un côté News Corporation, groupe de presse qui héberge le New York Post, le Wall Street Journal ou encore The Sun notamment. De l'autre, Fox Corporation, maison mère de la chaîne d’information Fox News. Mais cette succession familiale reste assez incertaine. Dans ce nouvel épisode, notre correspondant aux Etats-Unis Philippe Berry, nous fait le récit de cette guerre de succession et de ses conséqu...2023-10-0417 min
ProfileLachlan MurdochLachlan Murdoch will become the boss of one of the world's most powerful media empires. His father, Rupert, has said his eldest son will succeed him as chairman of Fox and News Corp. Lachlan's appointment ends years of speculation over which one of the siblings will take control of the businesses their father built. At one point Lachlan's younger brother James was favourite for the top job but it didn't go his way. So, who is Lachlan Murdoch, how did he win his father's approval and what impact will he make? Timandra Harkness pieces together what we...2023-09-3015 min
The Listening PostRupert Murdoch steps down, Lachlan Murdoch steps up | The Listening PostThe resignation of 92-year-old media magnate Rupert Murdoch has set in motion the long-awaited succession of his empire. What effect will his son Lachlan’s leadership have on media - and politics - worldwide?Contributors:Kerry Flynn - Media Reporter, AxiosDes Freedman - Professor, Goldsmiths, University of LondonMatt Gertz - Senior Fellow, Media Matters for AmericaPaddy Manning - Author, The SuccessorOn our radar:With a general election just two weeks away, a Polish film telling the story of Syrian and Afghan refugees has drawn the ire of th...2023-09-3025 min
SensemakerEp 693: Murdoch’s succession: how much power will Lachlan have?When Rupert Murdoch announced that he was stepping down as chairman of News Corp and Fox he appointed his eldest son as his successor. Who is Lachlan Murdoch and how much power will he actually have?For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app.For early and ad-free access, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us....2023-09-2806 min
Power PlayFoxed: Michael Wolff on politics and media after Rupert MurdochThe exit of the most powerful player at News Corp has made headlines on both sides of the Atlantic. At 92, Rupert Murdoch has decided to step down as executive chairman, making way for his son Lachlan. But will much change, given Rupert Murdoch's reputation for being close to the action?In this week's episode of Power Play, host Anne McElvoy talks to Michael Wolff, long-time chronicler of the Murdoch empire and biographer. His latest book, "The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty," is published this week.They discuss what's at stake f...2023-09-2836 min
Media ConfidentialRupert Murdoch steps back: politics and succession, with Malcolm Turnbull and Michael WolffAlan and Lionel discuss the Murdoch family ‘succession’, after Rupert Murdoch handed control of Fox and News Corp to his eldest son, Lachlan.They analyse the potential implications for media and politics, helped by Malcolm Turnbull, former prime minster of Australia, who tells them that Murdoch Sr has done “enormous damage" to democracy in the US, the UK and his own country.There’s insight too from American journalist Michael Wolff, whose new book is The Fall: The End of Fox News and the Murdoch Dynasty.Alan and Lionel also consider the media angles a...2023-09-2858 min
Crónica Estéreo LTRupert Murdoch: el retiro del polémico magnate de los mediosQue un ejecutivo de 92 años anuncie su retiro difícilmente podría resultar una sorpresa, pero cuando ese ejecutivo se llama Rupert Murdoch lo predecible no resta impacto a la noticia. El magnate de medios de comunicación ha sido uno de los hombres más influyentes de las últimas décadas, desde sus inicios como heredero del negocio de periódicos de su padre en Australia hasta su innegable peso político en los Estados Unidos de hoy. En concreto, Murdoch anunció el jueves pasado que dejaría su puesto de presidente ejecutivo de NewsCorp, dejando en su lugar...2023-09-2723 min
Van Bekhovens Britten | BNRHoe Rupert Murdoch de Britse media en politiek domineerdeRupert Murdoch, de machtigste en meest invloedrijke mediamagnaat van zijn generatie, doet een stapje terug bij Fox en News Corp. Murdoch veranderde de Britse tabloidmarkt voorgoed in zijn gevechten met de vakbonden, veranderde Britse televisie met de oprichting van Sky News, en heeft nog altijd een opzienbarend kort lijntje met Downing Street. Zijn Britse kranten zijn ongelooflijk duur en verlieslijdend, dus de vraag of opvolger Lachlan Murdoch, zijn oudste zoon, met de tabloids door wil, dat is een spannende. Nigel Farage twijfelde openlijk over de vraag: was er zonder Murdoch een Brexit mogelijk geweest? Ook i...2023-09-2724 min7amInside Lachlan's plans for the Murdoch empireRupert Murdoch changed the face of global media – and now he’s stepping down from his empire and giving it to his son, Lachlan. Only a few years ago, it would have been an unthinkable succession, as father and son were estranged. But those deep wounds healed, and at 92, Rupert is ready to let his son’s vision take shape.So, what is that vision? And how will Lachlan’s views influence the media in Australia? Today, Lachlan Murdoch biographer, Paddy Manning, on why Rupert chose Lachlan, and what the empire will look like under...2023-09-2617 min
TrendiAmazon Adds Ads, Fox Corp CEO-less, and Hollywood StrikesAmazon Prime Video to Add Ad-Tier Version
Amazon Prime Video is adding an ad-tier version in early 2024.
Existing users will automatically be on the ad tier, with the option to pay an extra $2.99 monthly for the ad-free plan.
The roll-out will start in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada, with France, Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Australia to follow later in the year.
Rupert Murdoch Steps Down from Fox Corp
Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chairman of Fox Corp on September 22, 2023.
He will remain CEO and chairman of News Corp, the parent company of Fox News and The Wall Street Journal.
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News ClubYour Shortcut to... Rupert Murdoch's empireRupert Murdoch has named his successor: his eldest son Lachlan Murdoch. The announcement comes as Rupert gets set to step down from his management roles with his global media empire in mid-November at the age of 92. In this Squiz Shortcut, we’re going to look back at the power Murdoch accumulated as one of the biggest news proprietors in the world; plus the challenges Lachlan faces as he leads the businesses into their next chapters.Squiz recommends:Journalist Paddy Manning's biography of Lachlan Murdoch, The SuccessorWondery's podcast British Scandal on 'The Murdoch Ph...2023-09-2516 min
What Next | Daily News and AnalysisRupert Murdoch and the Future of FoxAt 92, Rupert Murdoch is retiring and handing the reins over to his son. Will Lachlan Murdoch watch over a period of managed decline—or will he chase the audience Fox News has been losing to the even-more extreme right?Guest: Nicole Hemmer, Director of the Roger Center for the American Presidency at Vanderbilt University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-09-2528 min
En la sabanaEl fin de una era: 'Succession' en el imperio Murdoch.Ha llegado el momento de la sucesión. A los 92 años, magnate de la comunicación Rupert Murdoch ha dado un paso atrás inaugurando la presidencia emérita de News Corp y Fox, un imperio mediático que comenzó a tejerse cuando su padre falleció de cáncer y Murdoch se puso al frente de la empresa familiar. Ahora, 72 años después, su hijo Lachlan recibe el testigo y la tarea de liderar el legado del último magnate de la comunicación. En el pódcast En la Sabana analizaremos los paralelismos entre la serie exitosa 'Successión' y la vida de...2023-09-2531 min
The GrapevineHousing policy shake-up, Murdoch succession, dating app safety and Collingwood prideDylan is joined by Benita Kolovos, Victorian state correspondent for The Guardian, who rounds up the state government’s changes to housing policy regarding short-stay rentals, planning scheme reforms and public housing redevelopments.Journalist Stephen Mayne joins to discuss Rupert Murdoch stepping down from Fox and NewsCorp, with his son Lachlan Murdoch rising as his successor at the two companies.Kath Albury, Professor at Swinburne University, talks about dating app safety in light of the federal government's call for an industry code of practice.Plus, Collingwood Football Club mega fans Antoun Issa and ‘Swoo...2023-09-251h 07
The Daily AusThe Murdoch ‘real life Succession’ legacyThe TV show Succession is playing out in real life after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as chair of News Corp and Fox Corporation. The 92-year-old’s eldest son, Lachlan, has been named as his successor, but three of his siblings will eventually inherit a share in the family business. Is Lachlan’s legacy set in stone? What impact will this decision have on the Murdoch legacy? CreditsHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah Kopel Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSe...2023-09-2412 min
Finanza, Pizza e MandolinoE74: Cottarelli propone il modello Australiano per l'immigrazione, Rupert Murdoch si ritira da Fox e News Corp, e Trudeau accusa l'India di un omicidio in CanadaNell'episodio di questa settimana di Finanza, Pizza, e Mandolino, Carlo Giannone e Francesco Rassu esplorano alcuni dei temi più caldi del momento:1. Il Cambio della Guardia: L’Era Murdoch 2.0 Rupert Murdoch si ritira a 92 anni, lasciando il ruolo di presidente di Fox e News Corp al figlio, Lachlan. Con $800 milioni spesi per risolvere una causa legale, la famiglia Murdoch detiene circa il 40% delle azioni con diritto di voto di Fox e News Corp. Che cosa questo passaggio significherà per la libertà di parola e le future cause legali?
2. Scandalo Diplomatico: Trudeau contro Modi 2023-09-2419 min
The Women's Agenda PodcastFarewell, Rupert MurdochGlobal media mogul Rupert Murdoch has stepped down as the head of News Corp and Fox News. His successor? His son, Lachlan. The Murdoch media empire continues…In this episode, we discuss the damning allegations against British comedian Russell Brand, plus the moment Jann Wenner from Rolling Stone said women and POC were not “articulate” enough to feature in his book celebrating Rock n Roll Hall of Fame legends.Stories discussed this week include:Rupert Murdoch steps down but wretched legacy remains‘I’m voting yes’: Cathy Freeman offers her support for...2023-09-2229 min
Million VoicesTrue The Vote, 2000 Mules & Interceding for AmericaRupert Murdoch Hands Over Control Of Fox, News Corp. To Son Media mogul Rupert Murdoch announced Thursday that he is retiring his positions on the boards of Fox Corp. and News Corp. and handing control over to his eldest son, Lachlan Murdoch. Murdoch, 92, started his media career 70 years
The post Rupert Murdoch Hands Over Control Of Fox, News Corp. To Son appeared first on Million Voices.2023-09-2241 min
House of CommentsSunak Drops Green Policies, Murdoch Drops ChairmanshipThis week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Rishi Sunak pushing back on a number of green policies, including extending a ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars until 2035. However, some of the other policies he supposedly dropped were... never going to be enacted...
Elsewhere on the show, they discuss the allegations against Russell Brand. All are denied by the actor and comedian, but what does it feel like when someone you like is less than you want them to be? And what was the effect of '90s and '00s culture?
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Narativ with Zev Shalev (Audio)From The Archive: Exploring The Alliance Between Roy Cohn, Rupert Murdoch and Ronald Reagan and The Origin of Fox NewsRupert Murdoch’s Australian newspapers hit the streets on Friday morning without the news that the media mogul was stepping down and his son Lachlan would become sole chair of News Corp and Fox Corp. The news was broken – after the print deadline in Australia – by one of Murdoch’s US mastheads, the Wall Street Journal. This episode of Narativ is from the Narativ archive - Part 1 of Spy Murdoch: The Story Rupert Murdoch Doesn't Want You to Know about the Beginnings of Fox News. My guest is Pulitzer award winner David L. Marcus, Roy Cohn's cousin. This e...2023-09-2232 min
What A DayMake Way For A New MurdochUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington D.C. on Thursday to meet with President Biden and Senate leaders. Zelensky is trying to secure additional funding from the U.S. to help in the fight against Russian forces. But some Republican lawmakers are reluctant to continue financial support for Ukraine.Billionaire right-wing media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of News Corp. and Fox. His son, Lachlan, will come in to lead both companies. Murdoch’s exit caps a controversial, decades-long career that ultimately gave rise to the far-right discourse we see today.And in...2023-09-2219 min
Morning AnnouncementsFriday, September 22nd, 2023Today’s Headlines: Electoral trends appear to favor Democrats after two key special elections this week. In the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, former congressional aide Lindsay Powell's victory ensures Democrats retain a 1-vote majority. Meanwhile, in New Hampshire, Democrat Hal Rafter won a special election in a traditionally Republican-leaning district, potentially ending full Republican control of the state government if they win another upcoming special election. Rupert Murdoch has stepped down, with his son Lachlan Murdoch taking over leadership roles in their media companies. Talks have resumed between Hollywood guilds and studios, aiming to avoid a strike. Congress faces ch...2023-09-2208 min
Peter Ryan_ABC News SoundcloudRupert Murdoch retires, hands over the son Lachlan. I speak to the BBC World Service.Rupert Murdoch retires, hands over the son Lachlan. I speak to the BBC World Service. by Peter Ryan2023-09-2204 min
The Warning with Steve SchmidtSteve Schmidt explains why Rupert Murdoch's retirement could mean the end for Fox NewsSteve Schmidt reacts to Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp. He discusses how Rupert harmed American democracy and why Fox News could be in trouble under Lachlan Murdoch's reign.To become a The Warning Premium Member with access to premium content visit: https://thewarning.supercast.com/Subscribe for more and follow me here:Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribeTwitter: https://twitter.com/SteveSchmidtSESFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningsesI...2023-09-2208 min
ARN StoriesFox News leadership changes as Rupert Murdoch steps downRupert Murdoch transitions to role of Chairman Emeritus after handing the reins over to son Lachlan Murdoch2023-09-2202 min
Inside the HiveWith Rupert Murdoch Out, Is a Fox Sale Possible?On a special episode, host Brian Stelter talks to Vanity Fair’s Gabriel Sherman about Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chairman of News Corp and Fox, the 92-year-old media mogul’s legacy, and the future of his sprawling empire. Theories are flying as to why Murdoch officially passed the reins now to his oldest son, Lachlan, including that it might help the family patriarch avoid testifying in another 2020 election case.Share your thoughts via our Listener Survey here: https://selfserve.decipherinc.com/survey/selfserve/222b/75187?pin=1&uBRANDLINK=5&uCHANNELLINK=2
Learn about your ad c...2023-09-2121 minPeter Ryan_ABC News SoundcloudRupert Murdoch retiring, hands over to son Lachlan. I speak with author Paddy Manning.Rupert Murdoch retiring, hands over to son Lachlan. I speak with author Paddy Manning. by Peter Ryan2023-09-2103 min
Channels with Peter KafkaWhy did Rupert Murdoch just leave his media empire?One of the most powerful people of the 21st century says he’s retiring. Rupert Murdoch, 92, will hand over control of News Corp. and Fox Corp. to his son Lachlan, in November. What does that actually mean? And what happens next?Here to offer some very informed speculation is longtime Murdoch family watcher Brian Stelter, who wrote one book on Murdoch and Fox News and has another one on the way. Up for discussion with Vox’s Peter Kafka: How active has Rupert been at the top of his company? Why is this happening now? What happens to t...2023-09-2118 minPeter Ryan_ABC News SoundcloudRupert Murdoch retires, hands over to son Lachlan after 70 year reignRupert Murdoch retires, hands over to son Lachlan after 70 year reign by Peter Ryan2023-09-2103 min
L’Heure du MondeMurdoch : le magnat des médias qui a inspiré la série “Succession”A 92 ans, Rupert Murdoch ne connaît pas le mot "retraite". Le patriarche propriétaire d’un empire médiatique à l’influence colossale – de "Fox News" au "Wall Street Journal", aux Etats-Unis, en passant par le "Sun" et le "Times" au Royaume Uni – n’a toujours pas raccroché. Et depuis environ trente ans, les "murdochologues" suivent les moindres faits et gestes de Lachlan, Elisabeth et James, les trois enfants en lice pour la succession, afin de déterminer qui est le mieux placé aux yeux du père.Cela vous rappelle quelque chose ? La série Succession qui a passionné les t...2023-09-1122 min
Unmade: media and marketing analysisPrivate Media's Will Hayward on the chase for growth, information niches and the mental health cost of fighting Lachlan MurdochWelcome to an audio-led edition of Unmade.In today’s podcast conversation with Unmade’s Tim Burrowes, Will Hayward, CEO of Private Media, discusses innovating within the confines of a challenging media landscape; where the company plans to take Private Media’s business model; the economics of publishing; and the personal toll of the company’s defamation battle with Lachlan Murdoch.Private Media runs four publications in Australia: news and investigations platform Crikey, small business masthead SmartCompany (which Hayward describes as the ‘reverse of Crikey’), Inc. Australia and public sector-focused The Mandarin.While Crikey might...2023-07-2755 min
Newcastle Writers FestivalPaddy Manning - The Son Also Rises: Lachlan MurdochIn this session recorded at the 2023 festival, investigative journalist Paddy Manning turns his attention to Lachlan Murdoch, one of the world’s most influential – and enigmatic – people. In his compelling biography The Successor, Manning explores Murdoch’s upbringing and political beliefs. He shares with host Antony Loewenstein what he has learnt about the head of Fox Corporation and how power and politics continue to shape him. The Stories to You podcast series is supported by Create NSW. If you would like to contribute to the valuable work of Newcastle Writers Festival in fostering a culture of reading...2023-07-111h 00
Bo Dietl's True CrimeThe Real Truth Behind Bo's Political Background & Battling Lachlan MurdochOn the latest episode of Bo Dietl's True Crime, Bo dives deep into delivering the real facts behind his run in the political world, ranging from his New York City mayoral campaign, meeting Ronald Reagan, being a Fox New contributor, and putting Lachlan Murdoch on notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-06-2221 min
The Geopolitics & Power PodcastPaddy Manning | The Unauthorised Biography Of Lachlan Murdoch - The Real Life 'Roman Roy'✍︎: https://curiousworldview.beehiiv.com/subscribe🎙️: A Curious Worldview Podcast - https://curiousworldview.buzzsprout.com/1485736The following is with Paddy Manning an Australian journalist who has just published an unauthorised biography of Rupert Murdochs oldest son – Lachlan MurdochThis is such a good book. The story of the Murdochs is even better and more dramatic than succession would have you believe. The drama of the deals, the personalities, the extravagances of wealth, the politics...2023-06-131h 00
The ABR PodcastDavid Rolph on Lachlan Murdoch v CrikeyIn this week’s ABR podcast, David Rolph, Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, analyses the implications of the aborted Murdoch v Crikey defamation case concerning the January 6 attacks on the Capital building. Rolph argues that it was set to be an early test of the new public interest defence within federal defamation law but that Lachlan Murdoch likely dropped the action because of its implications for legal proceedings in the US involving his media company. Listen to David Rolph, the author of books including Reputation, Celebrity and Defamation Law, read ‘Who blinks first: Lachlan Murdoch v Crik...2023-05-2510 min
Curious Worldview138: Paddy Manning | Biography Of Lachlan Murdoch - The Real Life 'Roman Roy'🎙️: https://atlasgeographica.com/paddy-manning/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryanfhogg/The following is with Paddy Manning an Australian journalist who has just published an unauthorised biography of Rupert Murdochs oldest son – Lachlan MurdochThis is such a good book. The story of the Murdochs is even better and more dramatic than succession would have you believe. The drama of the deals, the personalities, the extravagances of wealth, the politics. The Murdoch empire is one of the most fascinating group of companies ever assembled and…. the subject of this podcast Lachlan Murdoch – is supposedly...2023-05-2359 min
The Rebooting ShowPrivate Media's Will Hayward on battling MurdochWill Hayward, the CEO of Private Media, an independent publishing company in Australia that publishes several titles, including politics-focused Crikey, recently faced the intriguing and likely slightly terrifying experience of being the subject of a defamation lawsuit filed by Lachlan Murdoch over a Crikey opinion column that held the Murdochs were “unindicted co-conspirators” of the Jan 6 attack on the US Capitol. Murdoch withdrew the lawsuit in the aftermath of Fox settling its case with Dominion, much to Will’s relief. We discussed the case, the decision to stand firm against a powerful and angry individual, and how Crikey...2023-05-1643 min
New Politics: Australian PoliticsMurdoch’s end, wasteful defence spending, nothing for Jobseeker, and the No-alitionIn this episode: a boost in military spending, but what does it mean for funding of other important areas; The Dominion case in the United States is the beginning of the end of News Corporation; And the continuing federal “No-alition”: is it a recipe for success or a disaster in the making?ANZAC Day was held this week and what better way to commemorate this than the federal government announcing an extra $19 billion as part of the review of the Australian Defence Force. The military industry is like a beast that keeps needing to be fed: there will also...2023-04-2947 min
Law ReportMurdoch, Dominion & Crikey; the secret trial of 'Witness J'Is there a connection between the Fox News defamation settlement with US voting technology company Dominion and Lachlan Murdoch's withdrawal of legal action against the publisher of Crikey? And what do the sentencing remarks reveal about the secret trial of 'Witness J'?2023-04-2528 minThe Dive | Business NewsCrikey V Lachlan Murdoch: What does it mean for the Murdochs?Still catching your breath from Succession this week? If you’re joining us for the first time - welcome! This is the second episode of a two part series we’re releasing on The Dive. Last episode, Sascha spoke with Sarah Ellison - staff writer at The Washington Post - about the case beginning on the 17th April - Fox News v Dominion Voting Systems. Closer to home, there’s another defamation case playing out. Lachlan Murdoch personally filed defamation proceedings against Crikey, an online news outlet, in response to an article published on 29th June 2022. Lachlan...2023-04-1121 minThe Dive | Business NewsFox News V Dominion Voting Systems: What does it mean for the Murdochs?Are you also obsessed with Succession? The HBO drama is the topic of choice around the office watercooler, and we can't get enough of the show loosely based on the Murdoch dynasty. At the same time this show is all over our television screens, the real life family are facing two very high profile court cases, on two different continents. One that's scheduled to take place at the end of the month in the USA, is Fox News V Dominion Voting Systems. The other is here in Australia - where Lachlan Murdoch’s has lodged a de...2023-04-0913 min
Countdown with Keith OlbermannFIRE THE FBI DIRECTOR; HOLD HEARINGS INTO FOX "NEWS" - 3.2.23EPISODE 145: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:42) SPECIAL COMMENT: The President must fire FBI Director Christopher Wray, and the Senate must conduct hearings into Fox "News" to see if it can be stopped and if the citizenships of Rupert Murdoch, Lachlan Murdoch, and the others, can be revoked. The FBI: The Washington Post's reporting on the FBI's attempt to shut down the investigation, then the search, and finally the prosecution in the Trump case requires nothing less than the immediate dismissal of the director - if we can get him off Fox Non-News for a moment...2023-03-0239 min7amHas Rupert Murdoch actually given up on his legacy deal?Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation is cutting 5% of its jobs around the world, with over a thousand employees in the newspaper business about to be let go.But it’s not the only upheaval within the Murdoch media empire. Plans to merge Fox Corporation with the newspaper side of the business have recently been shelved.So what does that mean for Rupert’s successor, eldest son Lachlan?Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper and author of the biography of Lachlan Murdoch The Successor – Paddy Manning, on the merger that could define Rupert Murdoch’s legacy a...2023-02-1518 min
The Daily Beast PodcastWhy Lachlan Murdoch Is Even Scarier Than His Father RupertAs 91-year-old Fox News mogul Rupert Murdoch carves his final deals before heading to the big newsroom in the sky, the world’s focus is beginning to turn to his son and heir apparent, Lachlan. And according to The Daily Beast’s Editor At Large Lachlan Cartwright, there’s more to Murdoch junior than meets the eye. He explains on this week’s episode of The New Abnormal: “It's important to note that Lachlan’s politics are far more conservative than his father’s.” Then, Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development and Dean of the National Sch...2023-01-1358 min7amLachlan Murdoch: The successor, with Paddy ManningLachlan Murdoch is the presumptive heir to the global Murdoch media fortune – and with his father, Rupert, now aged 91, Lachlan’s time could be imminent.But Lachlan’s rise to the top has not been smooth. After a bright start, the first-born son fell out of grace with his father and was exiled to Australia, only to return to favour when the family was in crisis. Now it seems that Lachlan could be the successor to the empire after all. So what does Lachlan Murdoch stand for?Journalist Paddy Manning has long chronicled the Murdo...2023-01-0120 min
Life Sentences PodcastFavourite SonHow has Lachlan Murdoch managed to live comparatively below the radar given his immense power and influence as a media player? And why is it so important to him that he identifies strongly as an Australian ? Journalist biographer Paddy Manning answers these and many other questions about the heir to Rupert Murdoch’s dynasty and the threat posed by his siblings in The Successor, a biography whose title winks knowingly at the TV drama Succession. Providing a balanced portrait based on interviews with more than sixty people close to Lachlan, this is more than a busine...2022-12-2947 min
Spin CyclePaddy Manning on what's up with Lachlan Murdoch?In this episode, Najma, Charlie and Jess debrief on the erratic media coverage of the Victorian State Election before Jess and Najma have an in depth conversation with author and journalist, Paddy Manning, about his unauthorised biography of Lachlan Murdoch, The Successor. The team wrap the show with a chat about the guilty pleasure that is having Scott Morrison back in the media glare doing very Scott Morrison-like things. 2022-12-0153 min
Stories Behind the Story with Better ReadingPaddy Manning: on the high-stakes life of Lachlan MurdochPaddy Manning talks to Cheryl Akle about his research into Lachlan Murdoch, the man and the empire. The Successor, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2834 minStories Behind the Story with Better ReadingPaddy Manning: on the high-stakes life of Lachlan MurdochPaddy Manning talks to Cheryl Akle about his research into Lachlan Murdoch, the man and the empire. The Successor, is out now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-11-2834 min
Newcastle in the MorningAussie author unveils first biography of Lachlan MurdochPaddy Manning is an experienced, awarded journalist whose work includes the ABC, Crikey and The Sydney Morning Herald. He is already the author of three books: Born To Rule: The Unauthorised Biography Of Malcolm Turnbull, Boganaire: The Rise And Fall Of Nathan Tinkler, and What the Frack: Everything You Need to Know About Coal Seam Gas but in his new book; "The Successor" - he takes it a step further!Paddy joined Newcastle Live to chat about the heir-apparent to the Murdoch dynasty.2022-11-1516 min
Fourth EstatePaddy Manning on The SuccessorWho is Lachlan Murdoch? In any given discussion about the Australian media, the word 'Murdoch' will inevitably arise but what do you actually know about him?Anthony Dockrill spoke with journalist and author Paddy Manning about his new unauthorised biography of Lachlan Murdoch called 'The Successor'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-11-0350 min
Good Reading PodcastPaddy Manning on the high-stakes life of Lachlan Murdoch in 'The Successor'As heir apparent to his father’s global media empire, Lachlan Murdoch is one of the world’s most powerful people. Yet despite a life in the spotlight, Lachlan’s personality, politics and business acumen remain enigmatic. In this compelling biography, acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning explores Lachlan Murdoch’s upbringing, political beliefs and role as head of Fox Corporation – the man ultimately responsible for Fox News. This is a book about power, apprenticeship, politics and succession in a high-stakes world.
In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Paddy Manning about Lachlan Murdoch's early life in a family where business and family wer...2022-11-0126 min
Good Reading PodcastPaddy Manning on the high-stakes life of Lachlan Murdoch in 'The Successor'As heir apparent to his father’s global media empire, Lachlan Murdoch is one of the world’s most powerful people. Yet despite a life in the spotlight, Lachlan’s personality, politics and business acumen remain enigmatic. In this compelling biography, acclaimed journalist Paddy Manning explores Lachlan Murdoch’s upbringing, political beliefs and role as head of Fox Corporation – the man ultimately responsible for Fox News. This is a book about power, apprenticeship, politics and succession in a high-stakes world.In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Paddy Manning about Lachlan Murdoch's early life in a family where busi...2022-11-0126 min
Clear as Mud15. Crikey! It's Murdoch vs Streisand, news for the un-newsed, Go Ask Beatrice and going viral on LinkedInIn which we explore what Lachlan Murdoch has in common with Barbara Streisand, why Channel 5 is both the past and the future of news and how a middle-aged Mormon housewife channelled her inner drug-addicted teenager to become a publishing sensation. Served with a chaser of LinkedIn self-congratulation!2022-09-1423 min7amWill Lachlan Murdoch beat Crikey in court?Rupert Murdoch’s son, co-chair of News Corp, Lachlan Murdoch is suing a small independent publisher in Australia over an article it published on its website.The defamation suit, filed against Crikey a couple of weeks ago, could test Australia’s new public interest laws.Crikey says it wants to defend it, and force Lachlan Murdoch to prove his claims in court. But, the stakes couldn't be higher for the media company, which stands to lose three million dollars.Today, journalist and author, Paddy Manning on the likely successor to News Corp’s global...2022-09-0715 minFourth EstateCrikey vs Lachlan MurdochThe media are nicknaming the Crikey V. Lachlan Murdoch defamation case a ‘David and Goliath’ battle. Anthony Dockrill spoke with Crikey’s editor-in-chief Peter Fray and journalist Janine Perrett about the case and Australia’s defamation law broadly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-09-0136 min