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May 5, 2025 2 hr 37 min

William Randolph Hearst Part 1

from History Boiz Hosted by Jerry Nash, Christopher Wheadon, Zach Mech, Madi Moon

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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