7am Rupert: The last mogul: There’s only one Rupert
Dec 8, 2023
Global media mogul, Rupert Murdoch, is in decline but still wields great power. Topics include his relationship with Donald Trump, impact on democracies, downfall of Turnbull, influence on politics and media, promotion of conspiracy theories by Fox News, passion for journalism, political connections, and the future of his empire under Lachlan's control.
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Turnbull's Last Murdoch Encounter
- Malcolm Turnbull's last talk with Rupert Murdoch was in 2018, centered on Murdoch's media's role in Turnbull's ousting.
- Turnbull believes Murdoch could have stopped the coup, highlighting his influence.
Murdoch's Disastrous Legacy
- Turnbull criticizes Murdoch's impact, linking him to delayed climate action, Trump, Brexit, and the Iraq War.
- He observes Murdoch's declining general influence but increased sway over right-wing politics.
Murdoch's Polarizing Power
- Murdoch's power is not absolute but polarizing, diminishing broadly while intensifying within right-wing circles.
- Turnbull asserts Murdoch's primary motivation isn't ideology but a deep-seated love of power itself.