The article delves into the tumultuous dynamics within the Murdoch family, highlighted by a recent court trial regarding News Corp's future. Journalist McKay Coppins interviews James Murdoch, the second-eldest son, about his complicated relationship with his father, Rupert, and brother Lachlan. Amid a private family conflict fueled by Rupert's decision to favor Lachlan as his successor, James expresses his discomfort with the company's direction, particularly regarding climate reporting and political bias. This situation exemplifies the family's volatile legacy and ongoing struggles for dominance.
For years, as power and control waxed and waned between the male Murdochs over various parts of the organisation, there had been reports of James' unease with News Corp's reporting of the climate crisis and Fox News' apparent embrace of right-wing conspiracy theories.
Coppins writes that one former News Corp employee claimed Lachlan had referred to the media side of the business as ShitCo, a claim a spokesperson for Lachlan denied.
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