The Murdoch Family's Real-Life 'Succession' Rivalry

默多克家族的真人版《继承之战》之争

Fresh Air

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2025-02-26

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Rupert Murdoch and his oldest kids are battling over who controls his media empire when the 93-year-old media titan dies. The Atlantic staff writer McKay Coppins explains what's at stake, how it could change Fox News — and what the siblings think about the HBO show Succession. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • If you enjoyed the HBO series Succession

  • about the children of an aging media mogul competing to inherit his business empire,

  • you'll want to read the new article in the Atlantic by my guest, McKay Coppins.

  • It's about the real life drama involving the children of 93 year old Rupert Murdoch

  • and their battle over who will someday lead his business properties,

  • most prominently Fox News.

  • And even if you didn't see Succession, the story is still fascinating,

  • both because of the intense family dynamics and the stakes in this conflict.

  • The outcome could mean big changes for Fox News,

  • which Coppens describes as the most powerful conservative media force in the world.