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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Murdoch Stepping Down From 21st Century Fox

    Rupert Murdoch is reportedly handing over the control of 21st Century Fox to his younger son, James. He will keep control of News Corp. James will oversee the movie studio and the TV business. What could this mean for the company?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 11, 2015 • 1 min read

    Rupert Murdoch is reportedly handing over the control of 21st Century Fox to his younger son, James. He will keep control of News Corp. James will oversee the movie studio and the TV business. What could this mean for the company?

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    Policing in L.A., Tom Bradley’s Legacy, Murdoch Steps Down and SpaceX
    1. 0:00Policing in Los Angeles
    2. 14:23'Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race'
    3. 28:55Murdoch Stepping Down From 21st Century FoxYou’re reading this
    4. 39:13Internet Roundup: SpaceX, Apple and More
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Jolie Myers

      Managing Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Matt Holzman

      Producer, 'The Document'

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Kim Masters

      partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    Policing in L.A., Tom Bradley’s Legacy, Murdoch Steps Down and SpaceX
    1. 0:00Policing in Los Angeles
    2. 14:23'Bridging the Divide: Tom Bradley and the Politics of Race'
    3. 28:55Murdoch Stepping Down From 21st Century FoxYou’re reading this
    4. 39:13Internet Roundup: SpaceX, Apple and More
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand