Murdoch resolves succession drama – a win for Lachlan; a loss for public interest journalism
- Written by Andrew Dodd, Professor of Journalism, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
Rupert Murdoch has succeeded in securing his vision for the future of News Corporation, the global media empire he has always thought of as his family business.
To achieve this, he has torn apart his family. He has also ensured his media outlets, especially Fox News, remain committed to his hard right-wing views.
With hindsight, this deal was...