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.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Monitor correspondents have often shared anecdotes about behind-the-scenes experiences with readers. Some are humorous, others surface the emotional and physical challenges of reporting. But while attending an annual gathering of international news editors, a darker and growing side of reporting came up: harassment. Also: a global report on the impact of US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and how Ohio is trying to help businesses and potential employees overcome obstacles posed by opioid use. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Eoin O’Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Monday, May 21, 2018
More than 50 million US households don’t pull in enough income to cover basic necessities. One possible path forward: Partnering with others who share your values, including such areas as housing. Also, a look at compassion in the opioid fight, ingenuity in Zanzibar in countering climate change, and the cultural broadening of a popular literary genre. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Friday, May 18, 2018
They met in the middle: Ordinary people from Texas and Mexico waded into the shallows of the Rio Grande. The Voices From Both Sides festival is part family reunion, part protest picnic. Also, a look at why the US might take another run at regime change, coping with a US labor shortage, and Arctic power plays. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Tuesday, May 15, 2018
'Tis the graduation season, a time to celebrate educational achievement – especially among those who really persisted. Also: a look at resilience in Hawaii, the ethics of a healthcare strike in Nigeria, and Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg as pop star. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Monday, May 14, 2018
New York State’s schools are considered some of the most segregated in the United States. In looking for ways to change that, education policymakers recently asked students to weigh in. Also: navigating Middle East peace, tackling persistent social issues, and making the most of an economic crisis. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Mark Sappenfield for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Friday, May 11, 2018
It was a week of active diplomacy – and signs that more of it is needed. What else? It was also a big week for the triumph of earnest opposition. Also: a look at the enforcement of legal and social standards, emboldened thought in France and China, and language politics at a European song competition. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Thursday, May 10, 2018
A young fundraiser in Pennsylvania recently wanted to help cash-strapped libraries in his county. He set up a lemonade stand, squeezed the lemons, and raised about $100 in donations. Ulysses Stoutenburg is 5 years old, and is already figuring out what it’s like to do a job. Also: how countries move forward after armed conflicts, how tackling domestic issues takes constant reevaluation, and a visit with some timeless literary sisters. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Eoin O'Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Wednesday, May 9, 2018
The glitz and glam of an event like Monday’s Met Gala in New York, known as “fashion’s biggest night out,” are hard to ignore. But what really caught our attention was a recent announcement by one of its hosts. Also: insights on a likely summit between US President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Peter Ford for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Did Trump pull out of the Iran deal with the same finality as leaving the Paris climate agreement? Or, is this another NAFTA revise or North Korea play? Also: why Russia’s path to security means cutting military spending and how Puerto Rican moms are finding empowerment in rebuilding after the hurricane. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Monday, May 7, 2018
In her 67 years at a New York law firm, Sylvia Bloom was known for taking the subway to work every day until she retired at age 96. What no one – including her family – knew, was that she amassed more than $9 million on her secretary’s salary. That secret came out recently when her estate made a posthumous $6 million donation to a local charity that offers college scholarships to needy students. Also: a look at the pull of populist thinking, the hope of a Baghdad renaissance, and the debate over what art actually is. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
