• Rupert Murdoch Declares Culture War

    In your woebegone Wednesday media column: the WSJ takes on the NYT's culture section in a total death match, TV networks not upset they lost $23 in ad money covering MJ, more Hobo New York Times coverage, and newspapers burn.

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    The Wall Street Journal is developing a culture section focused on New York City—which could be rolled out next year—in accordance with Rupert Murdoch's belief that the New York Times' culture coverage is "lightweight." New, more literal 'Culture Wars!' tag here, TK.

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