A two-week blockbuster trial with Rupert Murdoch is getting underway in Nevada today. It’s set to decide the fate of some of the world’s most famous news brands, and who gets to control them.

The 93-year-old media mogul, wants to give his voting power in News Corporation and Fox Corp to his oldest son Lachlan, stripping that power from his three other children.

In scenes reminiscent of the hit tv drama Succession, Elisabeth, Prudence and James are fighting this move in court.

In this episode of The Briefing, we’re speaking with award winning journalist and author Paddy Manning to break down everything you need to know.

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