Gabriel Sherman
Investigative journalist and author of Bonfire of the Murdochs, with extensive reporting on the conservative media ecosystem and the Murdoch family.
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Feb 3, 2026 • 44min
How Rupert Murdoch built an empire and broke his family
Sam Fragoso, interviewer and podcaster, talks with Gabriel Sherman, investigative journalist and author of Bonfire of the Murdochs. They trace Rupert Murdoch’s succession choice, the $1.1 billion buyouts that split his children, and how one man’s drive to build a family business reshaped media, politics, and his own family.
Mar 21, 2026 • 25min
Gabfest Reads | The Real Succession
Gabriel Sherman, investigative journalist and author of Bonfire of the Murdochs, digs into the Murdoch family’s rivalries and power plays. Short scenes cover Rupert’s manipulation of his children, the Nevada trust battle that reshaped control, and sketches of Elisabeth, Lachlan, and James. They compare Murdoch and Trump dynasties and debate whether the empire can survive Rupert’s exit.
Feb 12, 2026 • 42min
Revelations about the Murdoch dynasty in new book, Reporting on the Starmer crisis, Washington Post cuts, Ofcom under scrutiny
Gabriel Sherman, investigative author of Bonfire of the Murdochs, outlines the Murdoch family succession battle and media influence. Simon Nixon, journalist and newsletter writer, critiques political coverage and anonymous sourcing. Marissa Lang, former Washington Post reporter who was laid off, reflects on newsroom cuts and local journalism losses. They discuss Westminster turmoil, newsroom economics, regulatory scrutiny, and media power.
