The Powers That Be: Daily The Murdoch Inheritance
Sep 10, 2025
Dylan Byers, a media reporter at Puck and author of "In the Room," joins to delve into the dramatic saga of the Murdoch family's succession. He reveals how Lachlan Murdoch inherits the media empire while his siblings walk away with substantial payouts. The conversation navigates the implications for Fox’s future and Rupert’s continued influence at 94. They even draw parallels between the family’s dynamics and Shakespearean drama, pondering if James and Liz will emerge to challenge their family's stronghold in media.
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U.S. Open As A Media Networking Hub
- Dylan described the U.S. Open as both personally enjoyable and professionally valuable because many people he covers attend.
- He called it a
Rupert Kept Control By Buying Out Heirs
- Rupert ultimately retained leverage by pricing out his children rather than letting control slip to probate fights.
- The settlement turned succession risk into a financial exit that preserved the empire under Lachlan.
Spotting James Murdoch Courtside
- Dylan spotted James Murdoch at the U.S. Open when he went for a honey deuce and considered asking him about the family deal.
- James and his wife left before Dylan could pose the question, so he never got an answer.