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, March 20, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The legal drama unfolding around Texas’ new immigration law points to the uncertainty surrounding a state attempt to use authority traditionally reserved for the federal government. Also: today’s stories, including peace activists in Ethiopia, hurdles for third-party candidates, and support for young caregivers. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Faced with shaky Western support for Ukraine and NATO, European leaders are taking steps to demonstrate they can defend themselves, even if less aid flows from the United States. Also: today’s stories, including challenges to political cooperation in India, resourceful nurses in Ukraine, and a legal settlement that is changing real estate. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 18, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As the pressures grow on President Joe Biden to restrain Israel in Gaza, his administration’s rhetoric has gotten tougher. Is the pressure having an effect? Also: today’s stories, including the aftermath of Alabama’s IVF controversy, Pakistan’s crackdown on media freedom, and mixed results for Donald Trump’s many legal proceedings. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, March 15, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Barring the unforeseen, Vladimir Putin is certain to win Russia’s presidential election, which ends March 17. Given the lack of real competition, it’s become common to dismiss the whole process as a meaningless charade. Also: James Foley’s mother has a new book on forgiving her son’s killers, the people of China retain faith in their institutions, and Brazil’s President Lula struggles to protect the Amazon. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, March 14, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Across the Gaza Strip, frustrations with Hamas are on the rise. How will Palestinian civilians make themselves heard? Also: today’s stories, including some universities reinstating their standardized testing requirements, Miami’s spring break crackdown, and women in the lead at this year’s Carnival. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Mortgage rates are down a full point since peaking last October – raising hopes that an extraordinarily tough housing market is finally about to ease, allowing millennials to tiptoe towards a better chance for home ownership. Also: today’s stories, including how Russian elections became a futile exercise for opposition, Congress takes a swing at TikTok, and how the nation's capital is a symbol of wider challenges facing many U.S. cities in redefining their future. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As more Palestinians in Gaza edge toward starvation, law and order is breaking down across the besieged strip. Also: today’s stories, including a Monitor Breakfast with Poland's Foreign Minister, the pandemic’s impact on education, and the adaptation of a beloved indie album for the stage. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 11, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
New England is on the verge of becoming the first region in the United States to go coal-free. What lessons does the last coal-fired plant in New Hampshire hold for the rest of the country? Also: today’s stories, including the shift to electric vehicles in Africa, how to rebuild trust in U.S. politics, and a season of peace in a time of war. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, March 8, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A firsthand look at an airdrop of aid into Gaza, with all its heart and heartbreak, as Monitor correspondent Taylor Luck reports from 3,000 feet above Gaza in a Royal Jordanian Air Force plane. Also: today’s stories, including Biden's State of the Union address, 'The Lily Gladstone effect', and Senegal's filmmakers who want to tell a different story. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Laurent Belsie for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, March 7, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Israeli raids on West Bank camps have intensified in response to the expansion of armed youth brigades that attack settlers and the Israeli military. Also: today’s stories, including: Europe contemplates the best way to fund the Ukrainian war effort, a Utah town works with immigrants to promote self-reliance, and state flags get a redesign nationwide. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
