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 – Monday, April 30, 2018
At a time when the world’s economies are more open and collaborative than at any point in human history, we see stories like that of Sajid Javid, new home secretary for Britain. An economy wants to grow, and it needs people, wherever they’re from. Also: three efforts to find mutual religious dignity, one city's efforts to push the boundaries of water conservation, and the man who has donned the mantle as defender of the liberal world order. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Friday, April 27, 2018
It’s far too soon to declare peace in our time on the Korean Peninsula. But with a handshake – then one leader’s step – across a concrete curb of demarcation, the two Koreas appeared to shift rapidly into a more conciliatory era today. Also: two forms of political adaptation, two pursuits of high aims, and one ambitious bid to use history to heal. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Thursday, April 26, 2018
When Americans talk about memorials in the South, they’re usually talking about Confederate statues. Today, a new memorial is opening – one that those who have seen it say is unlike any that has come before. Also: our five stories of the day, including the examination of the very different messages underlying mass protests in two countries. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Stories this week from Kauai, Detroit, and around the US highlight an important point - division is largely a matter of choice. Unity can seem an elusive ideal these days. But it is not, really. Also: the hope of an American dream, new faces of enthusiasm in politics, and a school where truly no student is allowed to be left behind. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Tuesday, April 24, 2018
A Toronto police officer did not shoot the man suspected of killing 10 people Monday by driving a van down a crowded city sidewalk. Why is this newsworthy? When reason and wisdom prevail over fear and base instinct, justice is truly served. Also: a closer look at relationship-building between nations, a test of US Constitutional legal boundaries, and how one man taught a nation to appreciate its natural wonders. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Monday, April 23, 2018
There's nothing new about gerrymandering. But gerrymandering plus big data creates a brand new – and potentially more dangerous – equation. Will the Supreme Court make it harder for districts to redraw their lines? Also: five stories intended to help you see justice, democracy, and compassion at work. Join the Monitor's Marjorie Kehe and Eoin O’Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Friday, April 20, 2018
#MeToo is challenging views of power that objectify and exploit women and the vulnerable. For many faith communities, it points to a need to look inward. Also: a different perspective on environmentalism, diversity that gets beyond quotas, and the Monitor's decade-long journey with a remarkable woman. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Thursday, April 19, 2018
The constant glow of our electronic devices is not dimming, nor are concerns about everything from addiction to safety. But is our well-being really in jeopardy from technology? Also: today’s five stories, which focus on hope, diligence, and perseverance. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Eoin O’Carroll for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Wednesday, April 18, 2018
As a high school senior in 1979, Tammie Jo Shults wanted to fly. One retired colonel informed her there were no professional women pilots. This past Tuesday, a lot of people flying to Dallas were very glad Captain Shults chose not to accept that as the final word. Also: a look at Mike Pompeo, Vermont’s iconic, down-home sugar shack, and giant strides in curbing microbeads. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
The Christian Science Monitor Daily – Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Russia may resent and object to the US military presence in Syria. President Trump says he’s ready to pull troops out. But there’s a growing realization in Moscow that a path to a lasting peace needs US diplomatic cooperation. Also: a look at ingenuity in Puerto Rico, the bitcoin quest for global trust, and why Americans are surprisingly supportive of paying taxes. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com.
