We’re all familiar with the names and faces of the anchors on our local news stations. They provide us with the top stories in the area, the weather, sports, and all the while, intentionally staying (mostly) politically neutral.  Then, there are the cable news stations.  We’re all familiar with their anchor’s names and faces as well, but their agendas are clearly catered to one side of the aisle or the other.  But who is it running the show and determining the message behind the scenes?  How did all this get started anyway?  Rupert Murdoch is one of the pioneers in the cable and TV industry, and the empire he has been able to amass over the years is astounding.  His reach is literally around the globe and in so many different mediums.  But, is the pioneer of political posturing nearing the end of his time?  What is the succession plan for his empire after he kicks his golden bucket?  We’ll dive into this and more in this episode of AHC Podcast.

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