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A Chicago-oriented audio news roundup that won't waste your time.

Charlie Meyerson


    • Mar 31, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 26 EPISODES


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    What hath Trump wrought? / Veggie warning / Chicago reboots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2019


    This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Clarifying Trump / Home-sharing tax / Nuts to nut-'milk'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018


    No one said explaining the president would be an easy job. No one said staying at an Airbnb or other shared home in Chicago would stay cheap. And no one told you you could call “almond milk” milk forever.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast. Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    'Genius' takes it back / Emanuel unsatisfied / Twitter crickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2018


    President Trump says he made a mistake. Mayor Emanuel’s not satisfied. And is Twitter a little less tweety lately?This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Illinois 'red flag' / Trump's 'disgrace' / CVS's apology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018


    Illinois has new gun protections. President Trump has fresh critics. And CVS says it’s sorry. This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast. Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.  * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

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    'A coward' / Cop in trouble again / 24 shoes drop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018


    The woman in the flag T-shirt speaks out. A Chicago cop is in trouble—again. And 24 more shoes drop in the Russia investigation.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

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    An angry defense / Mayor claims 'save' / Fast-food concession

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018


    An FBI agent gets fiery. The mayor claims a win in China. And McDonald's and other fast-food giants are settling a multistate legal issue.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    SCOTUS battle lines / Preckwinkle: Sorry / Peanuts grounded

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2018


    The battle lines are clear in the fight for the Supreme Court. A Facebook video leads to a politician’s apology. And an airline is swearing off an in-flight snack.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    CTA Damen Station plans revealed / Bike-sharing deflation / Plastic straws sucked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2018


    The CTA’s hyping its next new L station, but the city’s bike-sharing biz is suffering a setback. And Starbucks is swearing off plastic straws.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast. Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Trump finally speaks up / A journalist's voicemail / Annapolis aid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2018


    Chicago Public Square will take off the week of July 2. Be here again July 9. Meanwhile: Updates on Facebook and Twitter.The president says something at last about the massacre in Annapolis, a journalist shares his hateful voicemail, and how you can help the survivors and families of the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    SCOTUS shocker / City Council dodge / A real twister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018


    A Supreme Court shocker. A City Council dodge. And, yes, a real tornado.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Trump's victory / 'Meet me at Wells & Wells'? / Toys R Us' end

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018


    President Trump’s big Supreme Court win, Chicago aldermen’s street-renaming compromise, and Toys R Us’ final death knell.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Protest could shut I-94 / Alderman passes up papal audience / Prof tells journalists: Snub the president

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018


    Photo: Daniel X. O'NeilFather Pfleger pflans a pfrotest, an alderman snubs the pope and a journalism prof encourages reporters to snub the president.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Emanuel's changed tune / Chicago's immigrant kids / Navy's ominous plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018


    Karen Lewis is signing off, and Mayor Emanuel seems sad. Dick Durbin visits detained kids. The Navy makes immigrant detention plans. And Square readers click on a story bigtime.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Cue sad trombone / Sales tax holiday ends / Record wetness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2018


    Cue the sad trombone for Corey Lewandowski. And for sales-tax breaks. And for dry weather in Chicago. Check out the latest Chicago Public Square Newscast. Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    A tearful plea / Chicago cops sued / Happy birthday, Divvy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018


    (As the regular Chicago Public Square news update takes a break today, check out the latest Square Newscast. Follow Square on Facebook and Twitter. And be here Thursday.)A tearful plea in Congress. Chicago Police sued. And happy birthday, Divvy. This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.(Photo provided by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, showing people taken into custody in cases of illegal entry into the U.S., held in cages at a McAllen, Texas, facility June 17, 2018.)

    Trump digs in / Best CEOs for women / R.I.P., Tronc

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2018


    Team Trump is digging in on immigration. Big changes atop newspaper companies. And wanna work at a company good for women? Check out the latest Chicago Public Square Newscast. Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Chicago gets Boring / Trump's errant salute / Religion gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018


    Image: The Boring Co.The dark side of that Boring Co. plan for tunnels connecting downtown Chicago and O’Hare International Airport. President Trump seems to have made a mistake. And, (don’t) praise the lord, we have a global religion gap.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    We're sinking / Comcast vs. Disney / The Chief, again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018


    Uh, we're sinking.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Voting rights setback / Chicago gang census / Live long and prosper … but maybe not here

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018


    The losing side sees a Supreme Court ruling as a critical blow to voter turnout.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Sun-Times prognosis / Bourdain's death / Women in charge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018


    How much longer does the Chicago Sun-Times have?This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.[Correction: The following player has been updated to point to the right audio file.]Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Facebook's new oops / Rahm limits? / Conservative powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018


    Another oops from Facebook.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    #HimToo / Schools abuse hotline / Amazon Go coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018


    Illinois Democrats’ #MeToo problems just don’t quit.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Mayor's apology / Blago's pitch / Medicare's plight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018


    Mayor Emanuel says he’s sorry.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player. Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians. * Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Baker's break / Underwater Chicago / iPhone speedup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018


    The Supreme Court’s 7-2 ruling in favor of the Colorado baker who refused to bake a cake for a gay couple’s wedding isn’t a decisive victory for those on his side.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to experiment with the technology.

    Samantha Bee's sorry / Another one bites the Dems / Sears closings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2018


    The outrage arms race keeps escalating. Submitted for your consideration: Samantha Bee.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon’s Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don’t have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to try the technology.

    Child's play for Emanuel / Chicago's demographic boom / Ambien strikes back

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018


    If you're running for reelection, you could do worse than to surround yourself with preschoolers whose words and faces you can share on your Instagram account.This is your Chicago Public Square Newscast.Listen here, or on Amazon's Alexa-powered speakers*, iTunes or your favorite podcast player.Enjoying these newscasts? Keep them coming by joining The Legion of Chicago Public Squarians.* Even if you don't have an Alexa smart speaker, you can turn iOS and Android phones into Alexa devices for free—a low-impact way to try the technology.

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