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, October 8, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A tweet by the Houston Rockets’ general manager put the National Basketball Association in the middle of a global values clash. Also: our five selected stories, including the U.S. high court’s approach to LGBTQ rights, the future of innovation in Detroit, and a musical symbol of rebirth in New Orleans. Join the Monitor's David Clark Scott and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, October 7, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
From Hong Kong to Iraq to the U.S., the world seems ablaze in clashing interests. Meanwhile, quieter acts of compassion support a more hopeful view. Also: a look at Cory Booker’s love-forward candidacy, a big moment for separatists in Spain, and an effort to help both birds and big cities. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, October 4, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As our Washington bureau chief watched President Donald Trump battle reporters on Wednesday, her thoughts turned to the baseball player Juan Soto. Also: how impeachment resonates in a Virginia battleground district, an interview with the Ugandan rapper who would be president, and the decline of the hockey “goon.” Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Clay Collins for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, October 3, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The woman in front of Brandt Jean had killed his brother. Outside the courtroom came chants of “no justice, no peace” over the 10-year sentence given to the white, off-duty police officer. But Mr. Jean asked to give Amber Guyger a hug. Also: our five stories, including a broader perspective on President Trump’s Ukraine dealings, rust belt puzzlement at talk of an economic slowdown, and an examination of what political contrition truly looks like. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
One year ago, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi embassy in Istanbul to get documents for his wedding. He never emerged. The journalist’s murder by an assassination squad – and its blatant daylight circumstances – shocked the world. Also: our five stories, including a look at diverging views of democracy, fairness in college admissions, and the equalizing effect of cafe culture. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, October 1, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
California is famous for its earthquakes. On Monday, we saw the first cracks of a seismic shift in college sports: fair pay for athletes. Also: our five stories, which explore what’s driving change in Hong Kong, Trump’s influence over his party, how gun-control politics shifted in one state. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, September 30, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Is there a kinder, gentler capitalism to be had? The Business Roundtable recently caused a stir by asking firms to “continue to push for an economy that serves all Americans.” Also: our five stories, which tackle solutions to a decline in local news, questions about Ukraine and the Biden family, and assumptions linked to identity politics. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, September 27, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Our lead story today explores sentiments around the country on the impeachment inquiry. Also: a civil debate over an old Moscow beer plant, and how culture shapes our perception of music. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The first impeachment of a US President in 1868 sheds light on the present impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Also: how the Taliban see peace, new models of change emerging in Mexico's feminist protests, and goodness on the silver screen. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Do societies value married people more than those who are single? Research is documenting the strengths of single people and the benefits of single life, according to experts. Also: the role of moderate Democrats in impeachment, President Donald Trump’s multilateral approach at the U.N., corruption’s shadow over auto workers, and how climate change is altering the oceans. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
