S3E3: Unscripted: The Battle Over a Family-Owned Media Empire with James Stewart

On the latest episode of “The History Factory Podcast,” Jason Dressel hosts New York Times columnist and author James Stewart to discuss his and co-author Rachel Abrams’ new book “Unscripted: The Epic Battle for a Media Empire and the Redstone Family Legacy.” Listen to learn more about how the ViacomCBS empire and Redstone family dynamic are reminiscent of the hit HBO show “Succession.” Beyond boardroom drama, Stewart also traces how this family’s story reflects larger shifts in corporate culture in America, including changes to the media and entertainment landscape, the impact of the #MeToo movement, and trends in corporate governance and succession planning.