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.
Monday, December 30, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The stabbing of five Jewish congregants Saturday at a rabbi’s home in Monsey, New York, occurred on the seventh night of Hanukkah. That followed a string of recent incidents – more than a dozen this month – in which Jews were targeted. Also: our five stories, including a look at what Brexit doesn’t solve, why a Palestinian election seems more real, and how human habitation is being rethought. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Kim Campbell for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, December 20, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Around the country, dialogues aimed at understanding the “red-blue divide” are springing up. Also: today’s five stories, including the ethics of alien life, a chat about the values of “Star Wars,” and finding meaning in Tuba Christmas. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Dwight Weingarten for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, December 19, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Have you heard about the startup that’s offering people $10,000 to leave the Bay Area? Also: today’s five stories, including the state of Michael Bloomberg’s election campaign, a Bahamian Christmas tradition, and why each generation gets its own adaptation of “Little Women.” Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Lindsey McGinnis for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
With an impeachment vote today and a presidential debate tomorrow, now might seem like a good time to brush up on your understanding of the vision of America’s founders. Also: today’s five stories, including a dilemma cities face in preparing for a cyberattack, an undertold story of injustice in South Africa, and our favorite fiction of 2019. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Riley Robinson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In Aberdeen, Maryland, some Grinch tried to steal the joy of Christmas. But that’s not going to happen on Officer Cynthia Mowery’s watch. Also: today’s five stories, including the Republican party’s innovative edge in messaging U.S. voters, the moral debate over safe injection sites, and our picks for the best nonfiction books of 2019. Join the Monitor's David Clark Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, December 16, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
There’s been a lot of intergenerational sparring in the public square of late, especially between millennials and boomers. Maybe that’s why a week in which a lot of intergenerational harmony was on display was heartening. Also: a look at a presidential campaign that could be more about the past than the future, the story of one city’s bid to engage people positively around climate-friendly behavior, and a look at what’s spurring the ire over the movie “Richard Jewell.” Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, December 13, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The House of Representatives impeachment inquiry is sweeping toward its conclusion. Also: today’s five stories, including why Pete Buttigieg’s thin résumé doesn’t bother New Hampshire voters, whether internet access is a human right, and how much one person can do to limit climate change. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Lindsey McGinnis for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Impeachment may not sway votes in swing districts. Also: why Russian athletes are fed up with their government; why U.S. students are suing for the right to learn civics; and our film critic’s 10 best movies of the year. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Timmy Broderick for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, December 11, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The view from Wall Street is that change is happening. And, climate scientists say, it’s not too late for such changes to make a difference. Also: today’s five stories, including Pensacola’s battle with a betrayal of trust, Germany’s balancing act with China, and a cloud of uncertainty around vaping. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Rebecca Asoulin for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Tennessee Aquarium has a display that uses an electric eel to light up a Christmas tree. Also: Did FBI try to take down Trump? A NATO in search of common purpose. And the boom in college courses on coping. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
