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‘Getting Murdoched’: How the Murdoch media attacks its targets
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- 7am
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- Aug 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1060
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Summary
For decades, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire has helped shape politics and public debate, and in doing so, has often left lasting consequences for some of the people caught in its sights, from politicians, to public figures to everyday people. The consequences can be devastating. Journalists Matthew Ricketson and Andrew Dodd have a name for what happens when that attention becomes a campaign, they call it ‘getting Murdoched’. Today, co-author of their new book Getting Murdoched , Matthew Ricketson on the people who’ve found themselves on the receiving end, and the media culture that could outlast Rupert Murdoch himself. If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support . Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Co-author of Getting Murdoched Matthew Ricketson Photo: AP Photo/Jason Reed, Pool, File See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.