Rupert Murdoch's Move To Control The Empire Even After He's Gone

You've heard the comparisons to much-loved television series Succession, but the Murdoch family drama is now playing out in a courtroom in real-time.  The battle over who will inherit power and control of the media dynasty is still up for debate, with a decision set to be handed down any day now as to who will have the controlling vote in the family trust. So, will Rupert and his son Lachlan prove triumphant in their plan for succession? Or will Lachlan's three siblings pip him at the post? THE END BITS Subscribe to Mamamia Check out The Quicky Instagram here Liked this episode? Listen to these: What TV Show Succession Teaches Us About The Murdoch Family Empire Just How Powerful Is Rupert Murdoch? What Did Prince Harry Just Win? Want to try MOVE by Mamamia?Click here to start a seven-day free trial of our exercise app. GET IN TOUCH Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. If you’re looking for something else to listen to why not check out our award winning parenting podcast How To Build A Human.Or click here to listen to the hosts of Mamamia Out Loud open up about creativity and how they stay inspired. CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Paddy Manning, Journalist & Author of The Successor: The High-Stakes Life of Lachlan Murdoch Senior Producer: Taylah StranoAudio Producer: Thom LionBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.