What Rupert Murdoch’s succession means for the future of right-wing media

What Rupert Murdoch’s succession means for the future of right-wing media

Over seven decades, Rupert Murdoch assembled a global media empire that includes Fox News, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Post. Now, the 92-year-old mogul is stepping down, with his eldest son set to take over in November. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik joins John Yang to discuss Murdoch's legacy and successor.

What does Rupert Murdoch’s resignation mean for his UK media outlets?

Lachlan Murdoch doesn’t share his father’s interest in Britain but Rupert is still deemed ‘very much in control’Rupert Murdoch’s decision to put his son Lachlan in sole charge of his media business was met with surprise by staff at his company’s London Bridge headquarters, who had expected the 92-year-old to be carried out of the building in a coffin.As a result, two questions are being asked: is Lachlan committed to the company’s British media …