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Home » Rupert Murdoch

Tag: Rupert Murdoch

Posted inBlogs

Who’s that speaking for the Sun-Times this time?

by Michael Miner November 5, 2018August 18, 2021

The legacy of the Sun-Times—what’s that?

Posted inBlogs

The Sun-Times speaks with a new voice, as the Reader moves out

by Michael Miner October 11, 2018January 31, 2023

New owners at the Reader; a new editorial “we” at the Sun-Times.

Posted inBlogs

Has Tribune Publishing left the morons behind?

by Michael Miner August 7, 2014August 18, 2021

Staffers wonder whether the Hartford Courant will survive the breakup of the Tribune Company.

Posted inBlogs

Will two too many Kochs spoil the Tribune?

by Michael Miner May 1, 2013August 19, 2021

If the Koch brothers buy the Tribune Company, then what?

Posted inBlogs

On the Tribune covering the Tribune

by Michael Miner January 17, 2013August 18, 2021

The Chicago Tribune‘s terrific series on itself deserves book, HBO treatments.

Posted inBlogs

Murdoch, McCarthy—who’s the greater menace to the dignity of Chicago journalism?

by Michael Miner October 22, 2012August 19, 2021

Trouble in Chicago: Sun-Times adds Jenny McCarthy while Murdoch reported kicking tires of Tribune

Posted inBlogs

Gregory Miskiw — Brit tab vet plays roles in scandals in London, Chicago

by Michael Miner July 27, 2011August 19, 2021

Gregory Miskiw has turned up in scandals in London and Chicago

Posted inBlogs

The Fox and the hounding

by Michael Miner July 20, 2011August 19, 2021

Fox News hasn’t rushed to cover the phone-hacking scandal in Britain

Posted inBlogs

Cameron’s scandal — and Nixon’s

by Michael Miner July 19, 2011August 19, 2021

Is Britain’s scandal a little like Watergate?

Posted inBlogs

Schadenfreude? Yes or No? Discuss

by Michael Miner July 18, 2011August 19, 2021

The Murdoch empire snaps back

Posted inBlogs

Rupert Murdoch —- Ink-Stained Wretch

by Michael Miner July 14, 2011August 19, 2021

On not feeling very sorry for Rupert Murdoch

Posted inBlogs

Chicago is only the fourth most expensive place to park

by Alex Parker July 8, 2011August 19, 2021

Parking rates in Chicago are the nation’s fourth highest. The median rate to park all day downtown is $32, according to a new survey. It costs $41 to park all day in Manhattan, the most expensive place in the country. (Sun-Times) Police say a Minnesota city councilman, in an attempt to gain sympathy from voters, […]

Posted inNews & Politics

1984

by Michael Miner April 7, 2011August 19, 2021

Forty Years: A weekly series in which we take a look at a specific year in Chicago history via the pages of the Reader.

Posted inNews & Politics

The News Wars Are Coming

by Michael Miner August 13, 2009August 19, 2021

If it’s fight or die on the new media landscape, does anyone think traditional media won’t fight?

Posted inBlogs

Nick Shuman

by Michael Miner March 18, 2009August 19, 2021

When Marshall Field sold the Chicago Sun-Times, Nick Shuman was the editorial writer who called him out.

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