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PBS NewsHour

Murdoch’s succession and the future of right-wing media

Season 2023 Episode 275 | 5m 06s

Over seven decades, Rupert Murdoch assembled a global media empire that includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post. Now, the 92-year-old mogul is stepping down, with his eldest son set to take over in November. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins John Yang to discuss Murdoch’s legacy and successor.

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