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.
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Hate can fade, but tattoos are permanent. That’s where Zanesville, Ohio, tattoo artist Billy Joe White comes in. Also: Our five stories, including the politics of impeachment, a court case on the separation of church and state, and France’s role in African security. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, January 17, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
We can think of President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as a learning opportunity — a process that will test the system of self-governance the Founding Fathers laid out. Also: a recurring thread in U.S. Mideast strategy, a new battlefront in the gun-rights debate, and a power struggle between two factions within Shia Islam. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Jingnan Peng for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The first woman to step on the moon could be an Iranian American. Also: a look at President Vladimir Putin’s leadership transition plan, talking about faith with Democratic presidential candidates, and a delightful film about “The Woman Who Loves Giraffes.” Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Political polarization, it turns out, might not really be what we think it is. Also: why the U.S.-China trade war is thawing, a new bid to protect wild horses, and the remarkable language being invented by the deaf-blind community. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, January 14, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What role should politics play in the lives of children? Across the United States, parents are grappling with how to shepherd their children through the contentious 2020 election cycle. Also: our five stories, including China’s emerging role in the Middle East, Quebec’s ban on religious symbols, and how offbeat science leads to new thinking. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Dave Scott for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, January 13, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When news came Saturday that Oman’s Sultan Qaboos bin Said, the Gulf nation’s ruler since 1970, had died, Monitor editors began trading messages. At a time of great regional polarization, the sultan’s decades of quiet mediation deserve notice. Also: our five stories, including Israel’s Iran dilemma, the fallout of Latin American protests, a city’s reach to save its schools, and a deeper take on women’s self-defense. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, January 10, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
“Megxit” will remain an irresistible U.K. story. Also: a deep look at America’s political tribalism, what Saturday’s election means for Taiwan, and a profile of a would-be Steve Irwin who wants to save Thailand’s snakes. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, January 9, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Democracy worked better in the recent past because governments could largely control narratives, a former CIA analyst argued in his book. Also: what French strikes say about trust in government, the stunning scope of the Australian wildfires, and a firsthand glimpse of homebuying in California. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
An 8-year-old girl from New Zealand and her mother made 200 pairs of mittens for koalas with burned paws. Also: the diplomatic ripple effects of the Soleimani assassination, a search for solutions in California’s housing crisis, and a foray into ethical fashion design. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Timmy Broderick for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
On Monday night, 60 satellites were launched into orbit – the next step in Elon Musk’s plan for high-speed internet access around the world. Also: security in Iraq, a shift in how U.S. colleges measure merit, and challenging injustice in South Africa. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
