This year Rupert Murdoch turned 90, and that milestone has focused discussion on who will take over the world’s largest media empire.




Now, Murdoch’s son Lachlan is making major strategic moves in his role as News Corp’s co-chair.




He’s also changing the way the company is structured - signalling that power is finally shifting in the media dynasty. 




Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Paddy Manning on Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan, and what the media empire will look like under Lachlan’s control.




Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paddy Manning.




Background reading:Lachlanland: the power shifts in the Murdoch dynasty in The Saturday Paper




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This year Rupert Murdoch turned 90, and that milestone has focused discussion on who will take over the world’s largest media empire. Now, Murdoch’s son Lachlan is making major strategic moves in his role as News Corp’s co-chair. He’s also changing the way the company is structured - signalling that power is finally shifting in the media dynasty.  Today, contributor to The Saturday Paper Paddy Manning on Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan, and what the media empire will look like under Lachlan’s control. Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paddy Manning. Background reading: <a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2021/10/02/lachlanland-the-power-shifts-the-murdoch-dynasty/163309680012586">Lachlanland: the power shifts in the Murdoch dynasty</a> in The Saturday Paper Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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This year Rupert Murdoch turned 90, and that milestone has focused discussion on who will take over the world’s largest media empire.Now, Murdoch’s son Lachlan is making major strategic moves in his role as News Corp’s co-chair.He’s also changing...

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