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Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway on James Murdoch's Deal with Vox Media

May 22, 2026 / 01:14

This episode features discussions about James Murdoch, his relationship with his father Rupert Murdoch, and the hosts' perspectives on ownership and creative freedom in podcasting.

The hosts express positive feelings towards James and Katherine Murdoch, emphasizing their independence from Rupert Murdoch. They highlight their ability to maintain creative control over their podcasts.

There is a humorous exchange about the nature of their content, including references to jokes and the dynamics of their partnership.

The conversation touches on the balance between personal expression and audience expectations, showcasing the hosts' camaraderie and playful banter.

TLDR

The hosts discuss James Murdoch's independence and creative freedom in podcasting, mixing humor with serious topics.

Episode

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a bald man with erectile dysfunction and James Murdoch. It just all makes sense.
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Life is so rich, isn't it? How did this happen? >> I would say for people to understand, I
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have met with James Murdoch and his wife Katherine, who is also very involved in
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this, and nothing but good feelings for them. I don't have good feelings for his
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father. Neither does he, which has been well documented. And so, we have complete freedom to do what we want. We
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own these podcasts that we have. God owns his. I own mine and we own pivot together in a death grip to the end for
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whoever which one of us survives. And so we'll be keep doing what we want. James
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Murdoch has always been very smart digitally. I like him. He's not You can't just put Murdoch on it and say
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they suck. I would agree about Rupert Murdoch. I would not be owned by Murdoch and we're not owned by anyone.
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>> I mean, it was going to sound self-absorbed. We could have killed this deal and we didn't. And we just we
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didn't ask for anything extra. We just said, "Yeah, we just want things to stay
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the way they are." And Jim Brooff has never once asked me to tone it down, to
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stop the dick jokes. >> I have. >> No, you have. But you're you're trying
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to save me from myself, and you're also posing for your woke friends. >> Oh, stop it. You're so much woker than
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mine. >> I'm the wokest.

Episode Highlights

  • James Murdoch's Influence
    The speaker shares their positive feelings about James Murdoch, contrasting it with his father's reputation.
    “I don’t have good feelings for his father.”
    @ 00m 16s
    May 22, 2026
  • Freedom in Podcasting
    The speaker emphasizes their independence in podcasting, free from Murdoch's influence.
    “We’re not owned by anyone.”
    @ 00m 41s
    May 22, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • Life is so rich, isn't it?
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway on James Murdoch's Deal with Vox Media
  • I would not be owned by Murdoch and we're not owned by anyone.
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway on James Murdoch's Deal with Vox Media
  • I'm the wokest.
    Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway on James Murdoch's Deal with Vox Media

Key Moments

  • Good Feelings00:14
  • Digital Savvy00:33
  • Woke Banter01:07