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The Media Show - Bonfire of the Murdochs

Gabriel Sherman on Murdoch power; Debate over political journalism and Keir Starmer's coverage; Washington Post job cuts with Marissa Lang and Cameron Barr.

Duration26 mins
First shown3:30am 14 Feb 2026
Available for 11 months

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