What Rupert Murdoch and Succession’s Logan Roy Have in Common (and Don’t)

Publish Date: 2023/4/10

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Today, after Kara and Nayeema discuss what the Dominion defamation lawsuit might mean for Rupert Murdoch and News Corp, we turn to a fictional media story of Logan Roy and HBO’s Succession. Our guests are Brian Cox, series creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod. SPOILER ALERT: there are lots of spoilers in this episode, starting at about 10 mins in so go watch the show first.

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What Rupert Murdoch and Succession’s Logan Roy Have in Common (and Don’t)

On with Kara Swisher

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What does the Dominion defamation lawsuit mean for Rupert Murdoch and News Corp?

How does Succession reflect the dynamics of the Murdoch family?

What is the significance of Logan Roy's death in Succession?

How was Logan Roy's death portrayed and received by the cast and crew?

What are the reactions and dynamics among the Roy siblings post-Logan's death?

How does Brian Cox reflect on his role as Logan Roy and the show's legacy?

What insights does Brian Cox provide about Logan Roy's character and motivations?

How does the show handle the aftermath of Logan Roy's death and the succession?

What are the broader implications of Succession's themes for the media and business worlds?

How does the show's finale set up the future of the Roy family and their empire?

What are the lasting impacts of Succession on its audience and the cultural landscape?

How does the show's conclusion resonate with its themes and the real-world parallels?

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On with Kara Swisher

Chapters

What does the Dominion defamation lawsuit mean for Rupert Murdoch and News Corp?

How does Succession reflect the dynamics of the Murdoch family?

What is the significance of Logan Roy's death in Succession?

How was Logan Roy's death portrayed and received by the cast and crew?

What are the reactions and dynamics among the Roy siblings post-Logan's death?

How does Brian Cox reflect on his role as Logan Roy and the show's legacy?

What insights does Brian Cox provide about Logan Roy's character and motivations?

How does the show handle the aftermath of Logan Roy's death and the succession?

What are the broader implications of Succession's themes for the media and business worlds?

How does the show's finale set up the future of the Roy family and their empire?

What are the lasting impacts of Succession on its audience and the cultural landscape?

How does the show's conclusion resonate with its themes and the real-world parallels?

Shownotes Transcript

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What Rupert Murdoch and Succession’s Logan Roy Have in Common (and Don’t)