Charlie Meyerson
@charliemeyerson.com
Chicago news guy, itinerant flutist
Two quizzes and a Dingus
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January 9, 2026 at 3:44 PM
“Raises questions”? “Raises questions”?? “Raises questions”???
Video shows ICE agent in Minneapolis fired at driver as vehicle veered past him
An analysis of video footage raises questions about claims by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.
wapo.st
January 9, 2026 at 1:15 AM
“Raises questions”? “Raises questions”?? “Raises questions”???
Reposted by Charlie Meyerson
A long read, but fascinating—and hopeful.
“This is a near-miraculous turn of affairs. All over the world, governments are declaring war on monopolies, the source of billionaires' wealth and power.”
“This is a near-miraculous turn of affairs. All over the world, governments are declaring war on monopolies, the source of billionaires' wealth and power.”
Pluralistic: The Post-American Internet (01 Jan 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM
A long read, but fascinating—and hopeful.
“This is a near-miraculous turn of affairs. All over the world, governments are declaring war on monopolies, the source of billionaires' wealth and power.”
“This is a near-miraculous turn of affairs. All over the world, governments are declaring war on monopolies, the source of billionaires' wealth and power.”
Elites? Maybe, depending on how you define that word. (Was Jeffrey Epstein one?) Academics? Heaven forbid we pay any heed to smart people.
New CBS Evening News Anchor Tony Dokoupil Says News Has ‘Put Too Much Weight’ on Academics and Elites: ‘The Press Has Missed the Story’
Tony Dokoupil, who starts Monday as anchor of the "CBS Evening News," said in a video, 'On too many stories, the press has missed the story.'
variety.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Elites? Maybe, depending on how you define that word. (Was Jeffrey Epstein one?) Academics? Heaven forbid we pay any heed to smart people.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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December 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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I’m late to the party, but for the record:
The Sunday editions of the @chicagotribune.com and the @chicago.suntimes.com are outstanding—making clear how lucky we are to have them both.
Especially now.
The Sunday editions of the @chicagotribune.com and the @chicago.suntimes.com are outstanding—making clear how lucky we are to have them both.
Especially now.
December 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I’m late to the party, but for the record:
The Sunday editions of the @chicagotribune.com and the @chicago.suntimes.com are outstanding—making clear how lucky we are to have them both.
Especially now.
The Sunday editions of the @chicagotribune.com and the @chicago.suntimes.com are outstanding—making clear how lucky we are to have them both.
Especially now.
Much justifiable debate continues over just how much credit Stan Lee deserves for the creative work at Marvel Comics. But I can say with certainty—as a journalist and as a fan—that Marvel Comics would not have been the phenomenon we know as Marvel Comics without him.
Stan Lee interviewed in 1998 (raw audio)
Journalist, editor and content strategist Charlie Meyerson shares stuff worth knowing.
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December 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Much justifiable debate continues over just how much credit Stan Lee deserves for the creative work at Marvel Comics. But I can say with certainty—as a journalist and as a fan—that Marvel Comics would not have been the phenomenon we know as Marvel Comics without him.
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Another mayor, another night before Christmas …
Mayor Harold Washington reads ‘Night Before Christmas’ (<i>A Visit From St. Nicholas</i>)
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December 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Another mayor, another night before Christmas …
Reposted by Charlie Meyerson
Y’know, I haven’t watched this much of “60 Minutes” in years. But now …
BREAKING: Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See
Hours before it was set to air last night, CBS News executives pulled the segment, but Canada’s Global TV app received it prior to broadcast.
www.thereset.news
December 23, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Y’know, I haven’t watched this much of “60 Minutes” in years. But now …
This man’s ego knows no bounds.
Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
The White House says President Donald Trump’s handpicked board has voted to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center.
apnews.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This man’s ego knows no bounds.
Reposted by Charlie Meyerson
Not surprising that this is today’s most-clicked link:
■ California Gov. Gavin Newsom paraphrased [Trump’s speech] with one word repeated 731 times.
■ California Gov. Gavin Newsom paraphrased [Trump’s speech] with one word repeated 731 times.
‘He lied and lied and lied’ / Bissed off / ‘Hitler did it, too’
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Not surprising that this is today’s most-clicked link:
■ California Gov. Gavin Newsom paraphrased [Trump’s speech] with one word repeated 731 times.
■ California Gov. Gavin Newsom paraphrased [Trump’s speech] with one word repeated 731 times.
Tonight’s vocabulary phrase:
Gish gallop - Wikipedia
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December 18, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Tonight’s vocabulary phrase:
Well, at least he didn’t declare war.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Well, at least he didn’t declare war.
Nice of the president to take some time to yell at the nation this evening.
(Which medication is he on tonight?)
(Which medication is he on tonight?)
December 18, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Nice of the president to take some time to yell at the nation this evening.
(Which medication is he on tonight?)
(Which medication is he on tonight?)