In which we summon the news and weather out of thin air by with a wave of the hand. Happens all the time in Italy, apparently, not to mention all across the Internet.
Random
In which we talk with one great newsman on the radio, talk to the son of another great newsman in a podcast, and take time to look optimistically forward by leveraging what I know of the past.
Radio (or, more properly, audio) days
In which we briefly review a summer's reading as the first day of classes hoves into view (it's September 27 at Medill). Recommendations ensue.