What Rupert Murdoch’s Exit Means for His Media Empire: QuickTake

Thanks to Rupert Murdoch’s outsize personality, his vast sway within the news industry and his role as a kingmaker in conservative politics, there’s long been heightened interest in his mega deals, his complicated family dynamics and the uncertain future of his media empire. The intrigue has only ratcheted up in recent years thanks to HBO’s popular show, Succession, which was partially inspired by the Murdoch family. In real life, the drama surrounding the Murdochs has played out over several decades and across multiple continents, and it’s hardly done yet.

1. What’s going on with the Murdochs?

On Sept. ...