Getting Murdoched

In Getting Murdoched, Justin Schlosberg unpacks how Rupert Murdoch’s media machine rewards loyalty, punishes dissent, and reshapes public debate — a sharp, unsettling work of **investigative journalism** that will grip anyone curious about how power really operates in the news.

Drawing on insider accounts, interviews and closely argued case studies across Australia, the UK and the US, Schlosberg traces patterns of targeted campaigns and strategic outrage. He looks at the way certain groups and individuals — from LGBTQI communities and women’s rights advocates to progressive politicians, human rights defenders and even conservatives judged “not right enough” — can find themselves framed as enemies, with real-world consequences for reputations, careers and civic trust.

Perfect for readers of media politics, democracy-watch nonfiction, and anyone seeking clear-eyed analysis of News Corp’s influence on modern elections and culture wars.

Add it to your shelf if you want a bold, well-sourced look at media power — and what it costs.