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, March 26, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The ethical quandaries of weighing the global economy against public health amid the coronavirus pandemic. Also: who governs U.S. lockdown conditions, El Salvador’s preemptive quarantine, and a new installment of comfort films. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Timmy Broderick for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The coronavirus crisis has made one thing clear: The world needs a pause button. We are shutting down economies because it is the kind thing to do. Also: the qualities of leadership in crisis, how the coronavirus has changed thinking about those in prison, and simple science experiments for the house-bound. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The coronavirus has forced our editor’s nephew to move his wedding reception online. But love conquers – amid jokes and tales, laughter and tears of joy, there was everything you could want in a wedding. Also: testing democratic boundaries in Israel, a new twist on juvenile justice in New Orleans, and building a sense of community in a Romanian village. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, March 23, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Olympic cauldron was lit Friday in Japan, but the 2020 summer games may be postponed till next year. Still, the games are a recurring celebration of humankind’s oneness, a spirit deeply needed at this moment. Also: how people are recalibrating capitalism, optimizing governmental (and parental) responses to pandemic, and expanding the climate conversation. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, March 20, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Even before the COVID-19 outbreak, these were bleak times for local and regional print outlets, increasingly online, that are struggling to stay afloat financially. But at this time of profound need, readers of many publications are now getting paywall-free access to coverage of the pandemic – not only the bad news but also stories of generosity and courage. Also:our five stories, which include a look at the challenge of delivering humanitarian aid amid a pandemic, Seattle’s no-nonsense mayor, and the “must show up” workforce. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Peter Grier for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, March 19, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When was the last time you read a book out loud? Or had one read to you? A staple of grade school classrooms, the read aloud is taking on a new role: balm in a crisis. Also: our five stories, which include efforts to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus around the world, the dilemma that social distancing presents for those who serve the homeless and elderly, and feel-good movies from the Monitor’s film critic. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Mark Sappenfield for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What if Tom Brady is not who we think he is? Today, we learned that the most successful quarterback in National Football League history is leaving the New England Patriots, with whom he won a record six Super Bowls. The chatter has begun: Who will fare better, Brady or the legendary coach he is leaving behind, Bill Belichick? Also: our five stories, which include how to handle the virus of misinformation, the challenges of one-party rule in Oregon, and the scientific wonders of an prehistoric “chicken.” Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
If you are among the millions of people under lockdown, you could binge on all five seasons of “Jane The Virgin.” Or watch Fiona the Hippo on Facebook Live at the Cincinnati Zoo. Or, as actor Rita Wilson did, create a Spotify playlist, “Quarantunes.” Creativity is irrepressible. Also: our five stories, including a trip to obscure Russian territories, a U.S. military effort to address racial inequality, and global points of progress. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, March 16, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Reassuring gestures offer balm for anxious times. There are the dramatic ones, as when Italian air force planes took to the skies in a roaring call for national unity, streaming the green, white, and red national colors behind them. Also: our five stories, including trust in government and greater neighborliness amid the coronavirus crisis, deliberative democracy in the U.K., and the connection between Quidditch and more opportunities for women in Uganda. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Clay Collins for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, March 13, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Daily life is being upended on an unprecedented scale to help slow COVID-19 down. Offices, schools, and stadiums are closing. This recalibration is a massive experiment in society adapting new habits. Might it lead to some permanent change? Also: our five stories, which include a look at how closing schools for coronavirus containment affects communities, a piece detailing Guatemala’s role in U.S. asylum law, and a report from South Carolina on ecotourism. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
