Murdocracy - a podcast about Rupert Murdoch's News Corp

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about regional news coverage during the floods, who ISN'T listening to the news, stolen passwords, and Tony Abbott's latest culture war

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Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/03/nsw-flood-affected-towns-turn-to-facebook-and-whatsapp-after-local-news-sources-disappear

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/news-corp-pledges-1m-to-flood-relief-teams-up-with-st-vincent-de-paul/newsstory/5fa2e0d14fdb1f217a67b437802e7a1c

https://mumbrella.com.au/total-news-readership-increases-in-all-states-reaches-97-of-adult-population-726066

https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/sky-news-employees-caught-in-cyber-breach-20220225-p59zqs.html

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/russias-putin-gambles-that-the-west-is-weak/news-story/cd5cce47526087524d869012ab0ac5fd

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Episode 20: Going to the Walkleys

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about the Walkleys, News Corp making Ukraine's invasion because of cancel culture, an ex-Kogan hire, and the ethics of smoking meth at home

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Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

https://twitter.com/cameronwilson/status/1496946273592610831

https://twitter.com/cameronwilson/status/1496956957336358913

https://twitter.com/LaurenBeldi/status/1496750753507164160

https://www.adnews.com.au/news/news-corp-taps-kogan-senior-executive-to-head-ecommerce

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/ice-video-filmed-in-geoff-bainbridges-bedroom/news-story/421098af3c53826e00c079a54de005d9

https://twitter.com/grugstan/status/1495569785656070145

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Episode 19: Google and News Corp teach journalists journalism

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:00:17 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk with Amanda Meade about the new digital journalism school at the Melbourne Business School, set up by Google and News Corp. Plus, election politics heating up, the ethics of investigating a source the survival of regional newspapers, and a new CNN doco on Rupert and his family.

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/chinese-propaganda-outlet-endorses-anthony-albanese-as-better-pm-than-scott-morrison/news-story/e3e26b3a608654854fef7c64f853bfb1

https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/anthony-albanese-urges-closer-ties-with-china-in-unearthed-2018-video/news-story/33b522d3b47c1ed8b020c6cb63bbe160

https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/02/16/coalition-news-corp-china-australia/

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/lark-distilling-ceo-geoff-bainbridge-quits-over-shock-meth-video/news-story/b55ab3b4f088297c398996adb53cb1e0

https://www.theage.com.au/business/companies/the-ice-pipe-and-extortion-threat-behind-bainbridge-resignation-20220216-p59wtw.html

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-17/regional-newspapers-outline-struggles-to-remain-viable/100839448

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/rupert-murdoch-family-documentary-planned-cnn-streaming-service-2022-02-17/

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Episode 18: Sami and Cam are back

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:00:50 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah discuss the a new journalism school at the University of Melbourne, the future of Foxtel and print newspapers, News Corp being hacked by China, and some Lachlan Murdoch goss!

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Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/digital-evolution-news-corp-google-unite-to-train-journalists/news-story/e2e0dfa37dba21b135dccfa02280affa

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/news-corp-posts-record-quarterly-revenues-as-advertising-market-rebounds/news-story/d03319968c96675e399e1cd2412ae307

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-05/china-suspected-in-hack-of-journalists-at-news-corp/100807754

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/anthony-albaneses-historic-battle-cry-in-war-on-family-wealth/news-story/39c66fd0cac6eea9558077f6f6967286

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Episode 17: A brief and non-hyperbolic history of News Corp - part 2

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 23:00:13 GMT

Sami Shah presents the second of a two-part history of News Corp!

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

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Episode 16: A brief and non-hyperbolic history of News Corp - part 1

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 23:00:00 GMT

Sami Shah presents the first of a two-part history of News Corp!

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://theconversation.com/the-secret-history-of-news-corp-a-media-empire-built-on-spreading-propaganda-116992

https://insidestory.org.au/who-owned-the-owners/

https://newscorp.com/about-news-corp/

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Episode 15: A Murdoch Insider Just Got Given An Important Job By Scott Morrison

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 20:00:31 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah discuss the new head of the ACCC, whether gambling belongs in the Murdoch empire, Erin Molan's political prospects, and answer your questions!

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.crikey.com.au/2021/12/16/murdoch-mate-run-accc-very-australian-very-wrong/

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-s-hunt-for-wagering-partner-enters-final-phase-20211212-p59gwr.html

https://www.adnews.com.au/news/news-corp-australia-launches-new-division-to-focus-on-tech-partnerships

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Episode 14: The Media Diversity Report Gave A Full Inquiry The Green Light. Now What?

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 20:00:37 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk with Dr Denis Muller about the judicial inquiry that could result in a royal commission. They also discuss the relationship between journalism and power, whether becoming a cadet at News Corp is a good idea, and what the small talk is like at a Murdoch Christmas party!

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://indaily.com.au/opinion/2021/12/06/richardson-how-to-spin-a-pandemic-and-how-not-to/

https://www.afr.com/rear-window/daily-tele-flubs-china-attack-20211208-p59fza

https://mumbrella.com.au/news-corp-australia-names-30-new-cadets-716648

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10291633/Michael-Wipfli-Murdoch-Christmas-drinks-Ritchie-Joyce-Stefanovic.html

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Episode 13: How is News Corp reacting to 'Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission'?

Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:00:04 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk with Sally Rugg about the campaign to get a royal commission into News Corp. They also discuss science journalism, whether journalists should become politicians, and ideas for a sequel to Miranda Devine's new book.

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/new-faces-and-changes-to-your-favourite-team-at-the-australian/news-story/151b060d03ae8b58afd9a42e11d935be

https://indaily.com.au/news/business/media-week/2021/12/02/premiers-department-hires-news-corp-editor/

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/dec/03/au-revoir-for-abc-luminaries-while-leunig-lays-into-the-age

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Episode 12: Is Rupert Murdoch's News Corp Really A Media Monopoly?

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 23:29:48 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk with RMIT ABC Fact Check's David Campbell about the size and scale of News Corp's empire. They also discuss News Corp going to court, the company giving out awards, and WTF is a stock buyback.

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://mumbrella.com.au/news-corp-takes-isentia-to-court-over-sky-news-copyright-714258

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corp-australias-michael-miller-on-the-diversifying-business-model/

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corp-honours-its-top-journalists-in-the-2021-news-awards/

https://www.afr.com/rear-window/news-corp-sets-snails-pace-on-buyback-20211122-p59b1s

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Episode 11: Rupert Murdoch Says It's Time For Donald Trump To Move On

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 06:04:40 GMT

Cam Wilson and Natalie Sekulovska talk about Rupert Murdoch's swipe at Donald Trump, News Corp looks to makes a strategic purchase, and how the different publications rank among Australian's news media for clicks and views.

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/news-corp-chairman-rupert-murdoch-takes-swings-google-facebook-2021-11-17/

https://twitter.com/meadea/status/1460772844434984961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1460772844434984961%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Fmedia%2F2021%2Fnov%2F19%2Funlikely-allies-rupert-murdoch-and-maria-ressa-take-aim-at-social-medias-virus-of-lies

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-eyes-small-cap-shares-website-stockhead-for-next-digital-play-20211114-p598qh.html

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corp-donates-1-million-to-support-rural-remote-mental-health/

https://www.smh.com.au/national/rupert-murdoch-s-former-right-hand-man-promoted-at-aunty-20211114-p598t7.html

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Episode 10: Why Is News Corp Australia Losing Money? With Tim Burrowes

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:44:04 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah speak to the author of Media Unmade: Australian Media's Most Disruptive Decade Tim Burrowes about why News Corp is losing money in Australia and Lachlan Murdoch's decade in the Australian media. Plus the boys discuss Peta Credlin winning a journalism award, the Australian celebrates 10 years of a paywall and News Corp to launch their own version of The Athletic.

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Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

Articles:

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-australia-lost-60-7-million-last-year-but-subscription-revenue-is-growing-20211104-p595v8.html

https://www.theguardian.com/media/commentisfree/2021/nov/12/kennedy-awards-miss-the-joke-but-peta-credlin-and-john-laws-become-the-punchline

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/a-decade-on-the-australians-digital-strategy-reaps-rewards/news-story/87f1ffef76530ce58044db2156a0f4b4

https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/news-corp-australia-lost-60-7-million-last-year-but-subscription-revenue-is-growing-20211104-p595v8.html

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Episode 9: Kevin Rudd On Meeting Rupert, The Need For A Murdoch Royal Commission & Succession

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:29:34 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah speak to former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on meeting Rupert, the need for a Murdoch Royal Commission & watching Succession. Plus, the boys discuss RIP Alan Jones, News Corp facing a paper shortage & the Cleo Smith coverage.

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Articles:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-04/alan-jones-leaves-sky-news-contract-not-renewed/100593274

https://amp.brisbanetimes.com.au/business/companies/newsprint-price-pressure-sparks-concern-for-local-news-publishers-20211031-p594pw.html

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corps-details-drivers-of-most-profitable-quarter-since-2013-company-split/

https://www.mediaweek.com.au/news-corp-announces-three-new-hires-for-audio-arm-newscast/

Produced by Natalie Sekulovska.

Artwork by Ruby Innes.

Theme music by Kevin Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

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Episode 8: News Corp's Mission To Get Australia Vaccinated

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 01:09:56 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about News Corp's mission to get Australians vaccinated, The Australian's new youth publication, most profitable year ever, Rupert's 90th.

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Articles:

https://mumbrella.com.au/news-corp-cites-foxtel-and-rea-group-as-stand-out-assets-following-record-year-710095

https://www.businessinsider.com/rupert-murdoch-90th-birthday-party-guest-list-2021-10?r=AU&IR=T

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/oct/28/news-corp-australia-to-introduce-covid-vaccine-mandate-for-staff

https://www.theguardian.com/media/commentisfree/2021/oct/29/news-corp-opponents-team-up-to-fight-cancer-on-democracy

Artwork by Ruby Innes, theme music by Kein Macleod featuring archival footage from the ABC.

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Episode 7: The New Campaign For A Murdoch Royal Commission

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:41:41 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about the new campaign for a Murdoch royal commission, a look at the News Corp net zero narratives, global CEO grilled and Sky News Walkleys snub.

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Articles:

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/news-corp-global-boss-discussed-glasgow-climate-summit-with-morrison-20211021-p5923e.html

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/inquirer/us-has-no-right-to-point-the-finger-at-our-handling-of-covid/news-story/0139c98580f91ca9c22819e12e790ef5

https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/opinion/opinion-im-ashamed-to-be-a-queenslander/news-story/9a0a929d3bc0022bd6c881ace88a8401

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/oct/22/the-real-rupert-news-corp-global-chief-says-idea-that-murdoch-influences-elections-is-a-myth

Artwork by Ruby Innes

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Episode 6: How’s News Corp’s Net Zero By 2050 Campaign Going?

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 06:59:19 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about the progress of News Corp’s net zero by 2050 campaign “Mission Zero”, their juicy history with the NRL, News Corp global exec fronts up and why hedge funds are suddenly investing in the media company.

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Articles:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/oct/15/news-corp-is-going-only-positive-on-climate-but-did-gina-rinehart-miss-the-memo

https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/news-corp-global-boss-robert-thomson-to-give-evidence-at-senate-inquiry-into-media-diversity-20211014-p58zx1.html

https://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/climate-change/why-australia-only-has-10-years-to-act-on-climate-change/news-story/bfd315421167ce67c853bef773c7a6b1

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/terry-mccrann/rupert-murdoch-and-his-most-amazing-decade-ever/news-story/0bb500aa274b80cfa2bbfa3f507bf2fb

Artwork by Ruby Innes

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Episode 5: An Ex-News Corp Employee Speaks Out About The Pro Israel Lobby's Influence On The Media

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 04:29:35 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about the influence of the pro-Israel lobby over News Corp and the Australian media, Tucker Carlson slams Australia, News Corp's involvement in the NRL and a new acquisition for the company.

Our guest is former News Corp employee Jennine Khalik.

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Episode 4: News Corp Execs Treated Climate Change As Real For Fifteen Years While Their Hosts Denied It

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:38:24 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah look at how News Corp has believed in climate change for fifteen years, news.com.au's official disinformation ranking, News Corp looking to expand & how they portrayed Jessica Rowe's decision to take down her Pauline Hanson podcast

Our guest is investigative climate journalist Geoff Dembicki @geoffdembicki

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Episode 3: What was News Corp's role in the Melbourne protests?

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 03:05:08 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah look at what role News Corp played in the Melbourne protests, Scott Morrison kissing the News Corp ring, a new Foxtel service, and how the company acted on climate change while also letting its presenters deny that it was happening.

Our guest is the Shot columnist David Milner.

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Episode 2: The Senate's Inquiry Into News Corp And Media Diversity

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 02:43:33 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah discuss the senate's inquiry into News Corp and media diversity, Piers Morgan coming to Sky News Australia, Foxtel going public, and News Corp requiring employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Our guest is Greens senator and chair of the Senate inquiry and media diversity Sarah Hanson-Young.

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Welcome to Murdocracy!

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 02:43:16 GMT

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Episode 1: The Secret Mining Propaganda Origin Story Of News Corp

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 00:00:56 GMT

Cam Wilson and Sami Shah talk about the secret mining propaganda origin story of News Corp, News Corp's net zero by 2050 campaign, Sky News senate hearing appearance, and the Australian's bizarre ABC "gotcha".

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