The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast
The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonitor.com. Send your comments, suggestions or thoughts to podcast@csmonitor.com.
Thursday, October 31, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The front-line facilitators of democracy, poll workers are trained problem-solvers. Today, Sophie Hills and Caitlin Babcock help us understand their critical, sometimes underappreciated election-time role in the United States. Our stories also include who controls the US House may hinge on two blue states, how Putin has managed to stay in power for 25 years, and the ways Harris and Trump diverge on family issues.
Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Nate Iglehart for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Perceptions of the economy loom large as the Harris and Trump campaigns compete for every last vote. Simon Montlake takes a look at how Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley is a window on Americans’ lingering anxiety around inflation, and could be a bellwether for the election. Also in today’s package, China’s growing space program, Wall Street’s surprising calm one week ahead of the election, and the fight between Tanzania’s government Maasai pastoralists over land conservation. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As Lebanese citizens grapple with surviving a war that isn’t theirs, they seek answers in the senseless killing of family and friends.
Also: today’s stories, including U.S. housing cost concerns, United Nation schools in Gaza, and a review of Fantastic Negrito’s latest album.
Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, October 28, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In the homestretch before the United States presidential election, you’ll see us focusing on many stories that set the scene for next Tuesday. The hope is to help keep you focused on what’s going on beneath the noise. Today's top story: how election week could be just as long, and fraught, as 2020. Our stories also include how Iran will respond to Israeli strikes, how Trump’s abortion policies could be felt around the world, and, with Senate hopes dwindling, how Democrats are looking to Texas. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Troy Sambajon for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, October 25, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As Israel presses on with their deadly siege of Gaza, the question remains: Where can one find safety in the war?
Also: today’s stories, including how Nikki Haley voters could shift the election, families fleeing war in Sudan, and Garifuna descendants returning to the islands their family was exiled from.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, October 24, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Wrestling with issues of class and race, and with a predominantly rural makeup, Simon Montlake dives into how North Carolina is in some ways a microcosm of the United States, and the demographics at the heart of both election campaigns’ messaging. Also in today’s package, the risk that North Korean troops bring by being in Ukraine, Netanyahu’s potentially misplaced high hopes of a Trump presidency, and Russia’s BRICS conference. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Brooke Holder for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Libertarian President Javier Milei is undertaking a far-reaching overhaul of Argentina’s economy. Howard LaFranchi and Alfredo Sosa look into if people will accept the pain and give him time to do it. Also in today's package we explore how likely a ceasefire in Gaza is after Yahya Sinwar's death, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's energy plans, and community aid groups in Sudan. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
On Arizona’s southern border, a rancher and a humanitarian reveal both the public divisions and the common ground over immigration. Today’s top story explores how border policy could be pivotal in this election swing state. Our stories also include European law upending Italy’s hard line on migration, high school classes about the election engaging students, and mentors helping Nigerian girls return to school.
Monday, October 21, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
This week, the Monitor shares three Sudan stories, exploring how people are surviving the war and asking the world to bring this crisis into the light. In the first, a journalist recounts his daughter’s miraculous birth. Also: today’s stories, including China’s military practicing putting a choke hold on Taiwan, Gazans empathizing yet feeling forgotten, and a senior Washington reporter speaking on our “Why We Wrote This” podcast about the rapidly approaching U.S. presidential election. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, October 18, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has shaken the world. Will it allow for finally reaching the Gaza cease-fire and hostages release deal the Biden administration has promoted for months? Also: today’s stories, including Elon Musk throwing last-minute money into the Trump campaign, having the courage and tools to reach out to people who hold different views, and a New York Botanical Garden “Wonderland: Curious Nature” exhibit inspired by Lewis Caroll’s beloved children’s books. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
