How Rupert Murdoch built an empire and broke his family

The podcast explores the Murdoch family's dynamics, succession battles, and influence on global politics, focusing on Gabriel Sherman's book, "Bonfire of the Murdochs." It examines Rupert Murdoch's ambition to build a family business and how it ultimately led to familial strife, highlighting the competition among his children for his attention and approval. The discussion covers Murdoch's conservative media empire, his relationship with Donald Trump, and his impact on the political landscape. Sherman argues that Murdoch, despite his initial goals, has become a captive of the outrage machine he helped create, losing control of the populist forces he unleashed. The podcast also touches on the moral compromises made by Murdoch's children, particularly James, in the face of financial gain.