Rupert Murdoch: a retrospective of a media mogul | 283

By Skip Montreux / October 18, 2023 / Free Podcast

Rupert Murdoch, the titan behind global media empire News Corp and Fox Broadcasting, has announced he is stepping down. This marks the end of a staggering 70-year career that has had far-reaching influences in business, entertainment, and politics.

In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take you on a comprehensive retrospective of Murdoch’s illustrious and often polarizing career. Spanning seven decades, his influence has not only shaped the media landscape but also had a profound impact on public opinion worldwide.

Join Skip and Dez and learn the answers to these questions

How did Rupert Murdoch initially get involved in the media industry?
How did Murdoch grow his media empire, expanding from Australia to span the globe?
Who will succeed Murdoch and what potential challenges could arise?

They also explain and give examples of these useful business words and phrases:

A retrospective (noun)
A mogul (noun)
To be interim (adjective)
To be defunct (adjective)
A naysayer (noun)

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