William Randolph Hearst Part 1
May 05, 2025•2 hr 37 min
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Episode description
How did William Randolph Hearst become a media giant who shaped public opinion through yellow journalism? The short answer? A silver spoon; AKA silver and gold mines owned by his parents. Join us as we follow “Willy the Worst” on his way to untold riches and influence!
Sources:
Thomas Lennon and Michael Epstein. “The Battle over Citizen Kane.” PBS, 1996.
Nasaw, David. The Chief. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 12 Aug. 2013.
Randolph, William, and Jack Casserly. The Hearsts : Father and Son. Niwot, Colo., Roberts Rinehart, 1991.
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