Chapter
The Motivations of Power-Playing Business Leaders
08:06 - 13:43 (05:37)
The writer of Succession, Tony Roach, explains how the character of Logan may have wanted to reinvigorate himself by returning to television before selling his business, and how business leaders like Murdoch want to get into the details and management of their newsrooms.
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The writer's room for "Succession" had discussed the possibility of Logan returning to his roots in television, and his desire to stay connected with the newsroom mirrors figures like Maxwell and Murdoch.
08:06 - 11:04 (02:58)
Summary
The writer's room for "Succession" had discussed the possibility of Logan returning to his roots in television, and his desire to stay connected with the newsroom mirrors figures like Maxwell and Murdoch. Despite Logan's violent language, his speech revealed a desire to reinvigorate himself towards where he started.
ChapterThe Motivations of Power-Playing Business Leaders
Episode“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
In this episode, the host and guest discuss the use of sunglasses and their psychological effects on oneself and others, and why people wear them indoors.
11:04 - 11:40 (00:36)
Summary
In this episode, the host and guest discuss the use of sunglasses and their psychological effects on oneself and others, and why people wear them indoors.
ChapterThe Motivations of Power-Playing Business Leaders
Episode“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
The 24-hour news cycle, particularly establishments like ATN, had a significant political impact on the generation of Americans who grew up with it.
11:40 - 13:04 (01:23)
Summary
The 24-hour news cycle, particularly establishments like ATN, had a significant political impact on the generation of Americans who grew up with it. Logan Roy thinks of himself as a man of the people and the impact of television news cannot be overstated, even more so than the newspaper world.
ChapterThe Motivations of Power-Playing Business Leaders
Episode“Rehearsal” with Lucy Prebble and Laura Wasser
PodcastHBO's Succession Podcast
Many aging billionaires have a "Carrie," or a younger woman who is seen with him at events and social gatherings.
13:04 - 13:43 (00:39)
Summary
Many aging billionaires have a "Carrie," or a younger woman who is seen with him at events and social gatherings. This pattern is particularly prevalent among billionaires such as Redstone, Murdoch, Brin, and Musk, and may stem from a desire to maintain a sense of youthfulness and vivacity.