This podcast is hosted by political journalist, Paddy Manning, and features a panel of various key figures from throughout Murdoch’s life.
It focuses on his insatiable drive for business and power that has allowed him to hold control over the public’s perception of the world’s politicians and people of importance, and the subsequent and rapid success that he has garnered from publishing scathing and controversial media. However, despite this influence, lies and scandal undeniably remain central to the Murdoch legacy; all of which is unearthed and dissected episode by episode.
This podcast provides a compelling insight into the depth of corruption, manipulation, and uncertainty Murdoch has instilled in both the public and global powers through fearmongering, misconstruing information, and presenting subjective views that prioritise the right-wing ethos in favour of factual reporting.
It all comes back to power: who wields it and who wants it.
The Murdoch media has caused considerable damage to the union movement world-wide, especially in Australia. The political ties and agendas revealed in this podcast stitches together the bigger picture of why; why Murdoch abuses the public’s trust, why Murdoch media appeals to conservatives, and why
he has been able to act this way for so long.
Rupert: The Last Mogul compels the audience to consider what it truly means to blindly pursue power, and to critically evaluate what media they consume in order to build an individual and nuanced understanding of the world of politics.