6. The truth behind Murdoch's succession

What is it about Trump’s second term that’s made big money business men capitulate? Are Jeff Besos and Stephen Schwarzman part of a herd of cowards? Will the mid terms bring them some back bone? And who in business is standing up to Trump? Robert and Steph talk to US journalist J ...  Show more

Are banks making excessive profits? How do UK taxes on banks compare to other countries? Should the bank surcharge be increased? What about reducing the interest the banks get from the Bank of England for their cash reserves? Ahead of the October budget, Robert and Steph discuss ...  Show more

What was the phone-hacking scandal and how did it escalate into a major crisis? How was Alastair himself implicated? What did Rupert Murdoch's marriage to Wendi Deng mean for his family's fortune? Alastair is joined by two-time Rupert Murdoch biographer, Michael Wolff, to discuss ...  Show more

As Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement, Kara and Scott discuss the future of the media mogul's empire and his legacy. They also react to the Russell Brand controversy, and Elon's plan for a Twitter paywall. Then, there's chaos in Congress as a shutdown approaches, so why is e ...  Show more

Episode 153: Neal and Toby discuss Rupert Murdoch stepping down as chair at Fox and handing over power to his son Lachlan. Talk about 'Succession' lore. Plus, they get into the biggest business headlines from a week filled with geopolitical news. And also Florida's new high speed ...  Show more