What happens when someone spends a lifetime not chasing the spotlight, but learning how to listen?

In this episode of Misfits Among Us, Joey Marcus sits down with veteran Chicago journalist Charlie Meyerson—a longtime voice in news who has watched media evolve from radio to the internet to AI.

This conversation is about more than journalism. It’s about how stories are chosen, how truth gets shaped, and what happens when trust erodes in a world where everyone has a platform.

Charlie reflects on traditional media, the pressures inside newsrooms, the rise of influencers, and the blurred line between storytelling and selling. He also shares stories from his own career and the thinking behind Chicago Public Square, his independent newsletter built for a noisier, faster world.

At its core, this episode is about identity, trust, and responsibility in a time where anyone can speak—but not everyone is heard.

Because in a world full of voices, the real question is: Who gets to tell the story?

Charlie Meyerson:

• Chicago Public Square
• Charlie Mayerson Strategy
• Beany Copter Paper
• Jim Lovell Interview
• The Glass Desk Investigation
• Who is Emanuel ridiculing Now?
• School Board Investigation
• Linkedin

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Misfits Among Us is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how people develop their beliefs, identities, and worldviews through life experiences. Each episode focuses on real conversations about identity, reinvention, trauma, success, and personal growth. No talking points. No safe lanes. No topics off limits. Because the misfits aren’t rare. They’re among us. If you are if you know someone who has a great story and lived a great life, please reach out.

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