OPINION - Michael Wolff joins the Standard: ‘Lachlan is inheriting a media empire and a poisoned chalice’ Michael Wolff, the foremost political journalist in America, exclusively joins the Standard Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2023
‘Lachlan Murdoch is a Hamlet figure’: Michael Wolff unpicks the real-life succession drama The author has returned to the Murdoch empire for his latest book, after a bestselling trilogy on Trump. He discusses power, politics, the media and why a person can be a moron and a genius The Guardian - UK · Sep 27, 2023
MAGA media is more depraved than Murdoch Joe Rogan, Steve Bannon, and Charlie Kirk are ready to rot the brains of GOP voters even more Salon · Sep 26, 2023
‘Succession’ star Brian Cox slams Rupert Murdoch’s claim that his media empire is committed to ‘freedom’: ‘Freedom for what? Freedom to manipulate?’ Murdoch said his eldest son, who he named his successor last week, was “committed to the cause” of championing free speech. Fortune · Sep 25, 2023
Brian Cox jokes Rupert Murdoch has been ‘watching too much Succession’ as son Lachlan takes over Scottish actor played Murdoch-inspired character of Logan Roy on HBO drama The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023
Afternoon Update: Michael Pezzullo stands aside after leaked texts; Collingwood anger over grand final tickets; and Qantas flags higher air fares Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter. The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
The Murdoch story is the endless pursuit of control, power and profit – Rupert’s resignation is unlikely to change that Despite being deeply ensconced in global media, business and political circles, Rupert Murdoch likes to portray himself as an outsider ‘sticking it’ to the elites The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
Morning Mail: Wallabies mauled in Rugby World Cup, youth crime abuse link revealed, asteroid sample returns Australia has suffered a heavy defeat to Wales to end its Rugby World Cup campaign in the first round The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2023
Job for Australian ex-PM fuels fears over direction of Murdoch media empire under son Lachlan Dismay as mogul’s successor nominates Tony Abbott, a climate change sceptic, to board of Fox Corporation The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
Why Is Rupert Murdoch The ‘Most Dangerous Man In The World’ And Why Does His Retirement Matter? Rupert Murdoch has announced he is stepping down from his head roles at Fox and News Corp, but why does it matter so much to everyone? Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2023
‘Rupert Murdoch is a symptom’: Fox’s future politics look the same as past Little will change at Fox News under new leadership, analysts say, as Republicans can rely on yet more outrage and division The Guardian - US · Sep 23, 2023
Rupert Murdoch is hardly the only leader who has recently raised an awkward question How old is too old to lead? It’s an awkward question to ask when CEOs and founders identify so closely with their jobs. But as people live longer lives, we need to find the words to have this conversation. Fortune · Sep 23, 2023
Coming soon to Fox? Tony Abbott, the Australian former PM who said climate crisis was ‘absolute crap’ Rupert Murdoch hailed him as a ‘conviction politician’ but in Australia he is well known for accusations of misogyny and climate scepticism The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
Meet Lachlan Murdoch, soon to be the new power behind Fox News and the Murdoch empire For Lachlan Murdoch, this has been a long time coming — assuming, that is, his moment has actually arrived The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 23, 2023 A Day After Rupert Murdoch’s Exit, Guess Who Just Got Nominated To Fox’s Board Of Directors Just one day after Rupert Murdoch stepped down as the chairman of Fox , Tony Abbott has been recommended to join the board of directors.
AAP · Sep 22, 2023 Tony Abbott nominated to Fox Corp board of directors Tony Abbott has been nominated to sit on Fox Corporation's board of directors, a day after media mogul Rupert Murdoch's retirement plans were unveiled.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 The Guardian view on the Murdoch handover: Lachlan inherits a dark legacy Editorial: Through his businesses, Rupert Murdoch pushed a world view with the pursuit of money at its heart
Salon · Sep 22, 2023 Will Rupert's retirement break Fox News? "Succession" was inspired by the Murdochs, but in real life, the drama is far from over
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 Hero or villain? Rupert Murdoch’s exit stirs strong feelings in Britain, where he upended the media Rupert Murdoch stirs mixed feelings in Britain, where he transformed the media over half a century
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 Coming up for heir: News Corp in uncharted waters with Lachlan Murdoch at the helm Murdoch Jr does not have the same love for print as father Rupert but newspapers’ influence remains a drawcard for the new boss
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 Rupert Murdoch retires from News Corp with the media world he ruled ebbing away Digital and social media altered the way power worked – the advent of artificial intelligence may herald yet another era
Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2023 Lachlan Murdoch: how Rupert Murdoch’s 'laid back' eldest son went from exile to successor Known as the ‘Kendall Roy’ of the Murdoch family, Lachlan Murdoch has become Rupert Murdoch’s definite successor. But how did he get here?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 ‘Hail Rupe!’: how the Murdoch press reported on his reduced role While one Times headline read like an obituary, the Sun focused on a new job rather than an ending
The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023 CNN host gives scathing obituary of Rupert Murdoch’s career and the ‘mess left behind’ Abby Phillip slammed Mr Murdoch’s legacy at Fox News, accusing him of enabling the creation of ‘outrage porn’ and ‘partisan red meat’
The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023 First Thing: Zelenskiy secures $325m in new US aid on whirlwind Washington visit Ukraine president delivers upbeat message on war progress. Plus, how Murdoch drove the UK, US and Australia to the right