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Join us tonight at 7 p.m. EDT for the livestream of Murdoch’s World: The empire that changed news. Rupert Murdoch is one of the most influential media magnates in modern history. Through his distinctive character and unparalleled command of conservative media, he has shaped the political narratives through which millions understand the world. But how did he reach a position of such unprecedented influence? What did Murdoch see that others didn’t? And has he changed journalism in ways that will endure?

The Spectator held its first event in Manhattan on Wednesday September 30 — and you can watch the full discussion above. Known to many as “Tricky Dick,” Richard Nixon has often had his legacy reduced to the scandal that brought his presidency crashing down: a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters, a criminal cover-up, then his resignation. But what if his story is far more complicated? Why has J.D. Vance described Nixon as a “new icon” for young conservatives? And why do some Gen Zers now see him as an “America First” populist pioneer?