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, June 11, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
On Wednesday, thousands of scientists went on a 24-hour strike to join the Black Lives Matter movement. They stopped their experiments and calculations, canceled classes, and shifted their attention to educating themselves on the inequities perpetuated in STEM and academia. Some major research journals joined in, too, delaying the announcement and publication of papers (with exceptions for COVID-19 research). Also in today’s news: how China is reacting to US protests, life after COVID-19, and how international students are dealing with the pandemic. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Dave Scott for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
An indelible image from the protests has been police kneeling with protesters. A significant development has been a rise in calls to “defund the police” – with Minneapolis, the city where George Floyd was killed by police – considering just that. Underlying both of these developments is a more fundamental question: What is our view of power and its influence on American policing? Also in today’s news: international racism protests, summer school, and love in the age of coronavirus. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Rebecca Asoulin for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In the past week, the Monitor’s Dave Scott has had the privilege of watching the NFL response to the George Floyd protests through the eyes of an 11-year-old friend. Also: today’s stories, including remembering George Floyd, why gig workers are struggling during the pandemic, and how coronavirus shortages are giving the Russian charity sector a new spark. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, June 8, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In the two weeks since the killing of George Floyd, a yearning for social justice has overpowered calls for social distancing. Also: today’s stories, including who should judge what’s true, one reporter’s story of finding hope in the Mideast, and why coronavirus modeling is so hard to pin down. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, June 5, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In Minneapolis, a school principal asked for food kits to help her students. Traffic was backed up for 14 blocks as cars from as far as Wisconsin pulled up to unload food. Also: today’s stories, including the promise – and limits – of police taking a knee, businesses surging during the crisis (no – it’s not just Zoom), and commentary on protest, race, and Martin Luther King Jr. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Noelle Swan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, June 4, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
“I won’t be silenced.” For one Massachusetts teen, protesting doesn't feel optional. Also: the history of resorting to active duty soldiers for domestic duty in the United States, the question of if outside agitators are exploiting Floyd protests, and how recent grads are coping with entering the workforce at a time of Great Depression-level unemployment rates. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Mark Sappenfield for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The death of George Floyd is, often for the first time, compelling white athletes to join their black colleagues in calling for racial change. Also: President Donald Trump eschews unity-building as nation remains on edge, resourceful artists adapt to produce face masks, and a Congressional commission explores mandatory national service. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Rebecca Asoulin for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, June 2, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Excessive force by police and destructive protests have deeply shaken America. But two bystander videos posted Sunday may hint at how to deal with both problems. Also: today’s stories, including how food pantries are meeting demand, mail-in voting during the pandemic, and the rediscovery of video games. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, June 1, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Earlier this year, they eased fear and isolation as the pandemic crescendoed. Now, as Americans absorb the killing of George Floyd, an African American, as he was detained by Minneapolis police officers, they are again offering a salve. Peaceful protests have been punctuated by nights of looting and violence, as well as police brutality. But alongside those images is another narrative: of people hearing each other. Also in today’s news: Nuclear arms control, Ohio’s popular governor, and Suadi Arabia’s archeology. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Clay Collins and for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, May 29, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
At a time of heightened racial tensions around the country, consider the case of Cooper vs. Cooper – an incident that ended with no physical harm, but which raised questions on race, danger, and reconciliation. Also: How long can Americans live in a state of emergency; how idle restaurants fire up to feed the hungry; and 10 books to enrich your May. Join the Monitor's Samantha Laine Perfas and Peter Grier for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
