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Bezos, Murdoch, Musk: what drives the men who control our media?

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

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Media Barons: Shaping History Through Power and Influence

This chapter explores the historical impact of major media figures like Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst, highlighting their rise from poverty and understanding of press power. It draws connections to Rupert Murdoch and sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of how these barons influenced politics and democracy.

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