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.