Media Mogul John Malone to Publish Memoir 'Born to Be Wired' This September

The billionaire behind Liberty Media and transformative cable deals reflects on his career, relationships, and strategies in his first memoir.

John Malone, often called the 'Cable Cowboy,' will release his memoir, 'Born to Be Wired,' on September 2, 2025, through Simon & Schuster.
The memoir offers an insider account of Malone's role in shaping the cable industry, launching networks like Discovery and QVC, and driving major media mergers, including Warner Bros. Discovery.
Malone reflects on the relationships, lessons, and strategies that defined his career, as well as his influence on the evolution of streaming, broadband, and internet services.
The book includes anecdotes about media titans such as Rupert Murdoch, Ted Turner, Barry Diller, Reed Hastings, and Mark Zuckerberg.
Malone, who turns 84 next month, is also known as one of the largest landowners in the U.S. and a key figure in Liberty Media, which owns stakes in SiriusXM, Formula One, and the Atlanta Braves.