The Slow Newscast
Murdoch: The other hacking story
Jan 23, 2024
Paul Caruana Galizia investigates a new dimension to the phone hacking story, exploring the scandal's impact on British democracy and the connection between corporate interests and tabloid abuse of power. The podcast explores suspicious calls and communications surrounding Rupert Murdoch's bid for B-Sky B, the influence on elected officials, and the eventual abandonment of the bid due to public outrage. It highlights the consequences on British democracy and the importance of public engagement.
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- The phone hacking scandal involving Rupert Murdoch's media group revealed a coordinated effort to hack government ministers' phones to remove obstacles and secure a corporate takeover.
- News Group Newspapers orchestrated a targeted campaign against a former cabinet minister, exposing his personal life to gain leverage and influence political decisions related to Murdoch's bid for B Sky B.
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Phone hacking and political influence
In this podcast episode, the story of phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch's media conglomerate and its connection to political influence is explored. The scandal involves not only the reporting on private lives but also the use of illegal information gathering techniques for political and corporate interests. The focus is on a former cabinet minister, Vince Cable, who was targeted to influence his decision on Rupert Murdoch's bid to acquire B Sky B. The evidence suggests a coordinated effort to remove obstacles to the corporate deal and highlights the extent of phone hacking of government ministers. The scandal reveals the abuse of power and its impact on British democracy.
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