James Murdoch in talks to buy Vox Media's New York Magazine, podcast unit, WSJ reports
The deal could give Lupa Systems control of New York magazine and more than 40 Vox podcasts, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported that James Murdoch is in advanced negotiations to acquire a significant portion of Vox Media's asset portfolio.
- Through his private investment firm, Lupa Systems, Murdoch is seeking to purchase New York Magazine—one of the most prestigious titles in American journalism—along with the expansive Vox Media Podcast Network.
- The deal, which is reportedly in late-stage talks but not yet finalized, would give Murdoch control over a podcast unit that produces more than 40 original shows, including the popular tech and business series Pivot hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway.
- The potential sale comes as digital media companies face extreme pressure to consolidate due to a volatile advertising market; Vox Media previously paid $105 million for New York Magazine in 2019 but has recently been exploring selling off individual units "for parts."
- If successful, the acquisition would further distance James Murdoch from the conservative media empire of his father, Rupert Murdoch; James previously left the News Corp board in 2020 over editorial disagreements and has since focused Lupa Systems on Art Basel and the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Lupa Systems, the company controlled by media mogul James Murdoch, is in talks to acquire major parts of Vox Media, the parent company of New York magazine, it’s being widely reported. According to the Wall Street Journal the Australian Financial Review, the information comes from two sources with knowledge of the discussions. Murdoch is said to be in talks with Vox Media about buying New York magazine and Vox podcast division assets, Rupert Mur…
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