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, July 25, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
People had strong opinions about socialism when our reporter went to Pennsylvania to ask them what they thought. But the more they talked, the more common ground he found. Also: the role of fear in economics, the prospect of new freedom for Saudi women, and the enduring burden of student debt. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
If you’re looking for clarity, or a shift in public opinion, little was added to the record during Wednesday’s five-hour testimony by Robert Mueller. But the political parties may get some “highlight clips” for the 2020 campaign. Also: cultivating innovation on farms, busting the one-child stereotype, and finding a beacon of hope in Montana. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
America may be closely divided – but in many states, the majority party has all the power, leaving the other side without a voice. How does that affect a place? Also: Iran crisis reminds UK of a cost of Brexit, can Louisiana’s bayou be saved, and how to help children understand migration. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Frustrations with government policies and elites can spur a retreat to hard lines – even if it’s unclear where that will lead. Also: shifts in diplomacy between Canada and China, new potential in the outcome of the Ukranian election, and the progress of decreasing high school dropout rates. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Thomas Shults for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, July 19, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Saturday marks 50 years since Neil Armstrong took “one giant leap for mankind.” Millions of people watched live back on Earth as the Apollo 11 crew made history. Now, five decades later, the first moon landing has become one of those where-were-you-when moments. Also: listen as two astronauts describe the wonder of space, explore the usefulness of political dialogue away from public glare, and consider the ethics of technological augmentation. Join the Monitor's Eva Botkin-Kowacki and Thomas Shults for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As people watched young protesters storm Hong Kong’s legislature, many found it hard to understand. Brian Leung – the only protester to remove his mask and address the media – talks about that night, his generation’s politics and identity, and what comes next. Also: we take a look at the rising demand for women leaders, Europe’s role in rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and what happens when people defy society’s expectations about retirement. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Justice Stevens was retired when the Monitor’s Henry Gass began covering the Supreme Court. But on hearing the news of Mr. Stevens’ passing Tuesday, we reached out to Henry to ask what he had learned about him since. Also: how fast politics can change, the most overlooked and intriguing recent U.S.-Russia story, and how Israel is grappling with a dramatic part of its history. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Moral resistance to racism – the attempt to sow false divisions – is baked into most legal systems. On Monday, a U.S. federal judge illustrated how justice combats racism. Also: we take a look at Apollo 11 at 50, the motivations of Honduran migrants, and stewardship in Africa. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Hannah Harn for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Monday, July 15, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Children often bring out the storyteller in adults. But when Matt Zurbo met his new daughter, Cielo, that phenomenon rose to new heights: He decided to write 365 books in 365 days for her. Also: our fives stories, including the normalization of harsh political rhetoric, the cool calm of New Orleans amid Hurricane Barry, and Canada’s indigenous reconciliation efforts. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
Friday, July 12, 2019 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Could President Trump lose Texas in 2020? The state Republican Party is warning he could. Also: we’re covering shifts in the U.S.-Iran confrontation, perceptions of sexual abuse allegations against the wealthy, and what it’s like on-scene at the southern border. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Sarah Matusek for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
