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.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Can soccer help El Salvador turn from terror to trust? One community in El Salvador is turning to soccer to help overcome divisions sown by years of brutal gang violence and impunity. Also: today's stories, including American's increasingly positive views on the economy, jeepneys adapting in the Philippines, and Why Boston’s wealthy Back Bay said yes, in our backyard. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Israeli forces have moved into Rafah, where more than one million displaced Palestinians now live. Concern among world leaders — even those supportive of Israel — is growing.
Also: today’s stories, including a rising minimum wage and this week's Points of Progress. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, February 12, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
On paper, court fees and ticket fines help balance local budgets. But a deep dive suggests the harm they cause far outweighs any revenue raised. Also: today’s stories, including GOP isolationism on Ukraine, George Santos’ special election, and how food can bridge divides within families. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, February 9, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The war in Ukraine is at a pivotal point, after a disappointing counteroffensive and a halt of U.S. aid. To help shore up Western support, Ukraine must now demonstrate a clear strategy. Also: today’s stories, including a call for empathy in Poland, a controversial vote in Pakistan, and Las Vegas’ transformation into a pro sports hub. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, February 8, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Can a Civil War-era provision barring insurrectionists from public office mean Donald Trump can be kicked off presidential primary ballots? The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments – and concerned more about the future than the past. Also: today’s stories, including a London experiment to get commuters to greet each other on the train, what Northern Ireland’s lasting peace can teach us about the Israel-Hamas war, and what’s behind America’s political divide. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
To hear it from Tucker Carlson or his Russian fans, his soon-to-be-aired interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is an exercise in journalistic parity. What's in it for the Kremlin? Also: today's stories, including how the historic Trump v. Anderson case will test the Supreme Court, why Portugal attracts U.S. expats, today's U.S. Senate vote, and a look at what it means that a court held a parent responsible for their child's mass shooting. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
With a border security bill looking unlikely to pass, experts say the president can take some steps to stem a surge in crossings. Also: today’s stories, including Boeing aims to rebuild trust with consumers, indigenous Mohawk language preservation becomes priority of northern New York school, and Iran, US inch closer to war. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, February 5, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Trump lawsuits: Some get delayed. Some prove costly. But high-dollar civil judgments seem likely to have a real impact on his personal finances. Also: today's stories, including how war has hardened Palestinian views in the West Bank, how the Netherlands became Europe's startup hub, and our cultural commentator's walking tour of the Harlem Renaissance. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, February 2, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Swedish concept of “lagom” promises not too much and not too little, but just enough for everyone. But some wonder if, in practice, that balance is getting lost – and whether it can be revived. Also: today’s stories, including a US economy exceeding expectations, a historic Supreme Court ruling, and a moment of connection that transcends borders. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
El Salvador embraces democracy. But as Salvadorans head to the polls next week, how will they handle the balance between a president who has strengthened security and his authoritarian methods? Also: today’s stories, including Benjamin Netanyahu’s fight for political survival, the challenges of getting aid to Gaza, and how cryptocurrency might bring more – or less – trust to the financial system. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
