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, January 18, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The U.S. Supreme Court will make a historic ruling this year on whether the Constitution disqualifies Donald Trump from running for president. This month, the Monitor will be analyzing important questions the justices will be considering. Also: today’s stories, including the bond between Muslims and Jews in Kolkata, why a Black farmer is growing rice in Louisiana, and Europe’s leaders seek to Trump-proof policies. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Congress is once again struggling to agree on a comprehensive budget that would avoid a government shutdown. Our reporter shares why the road to a less divided Congress will be hard — but not impossible. Also: today’s stories, including whether there’s still a chance for peace in the Middle East, a look at the future of offshore wind energy, and how one historically Black college resurged in the face of declining enrollment and financial difficulty. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
After Taiwan's election this past weekend, how closely does the island, with its strong democratic institutions, want to be aligned with mainland China? The clear message was for independence. Also: today's stories, including Trump winning big in Iowa despite low voter turnout, the strong message behind an inauguration in Guatemala, and how Denver met a goal to shelter 1,000 unhoused people. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Laurent Belsie for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, January 12, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
During the Trump era the Republican Party has transformed, with its politics now dominated by non-college educated voters. That has big implications for this year's election. Our reporters talked to Des Moines locals ahead of the Iowa caucuses. Also: today’s stories, including what Palestinians see in the genocide hearings, a look at 'The Nikki Giovanni Project,' and fighting fatigue with focus on our Mideast desk. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In “the year of the election,” around 2 billion voters worldwide will go to the polls. But different countries use elections for different purposes. Will democracy prevail? Also: today’s stories, including the Supreme Court’s suddenly blockbuster term, why Iowa results may face a skeptical GOP electorate, and how one African eye doctor is making a difference in her community. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, January 10 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Texas is among the many states struggling with a surge in fatal overdoses from fentanyl. One writer looks at how the state attempts to balance a punitive legal approach with calls to recognize fentanyl addiction as a public health issue.
Also: today’s stories, including one Palestinian writer’s escape from central Gaza to Rafah, and a Los Angeles-based artist’s rogue art installations amidst urban blight. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Iowa caucuses begin next week, and with it, the start to the 2024 election season. Questions over the GOP’s future remain.
Also: today’s stories, including the latest round of medical staff strikes against the United Kingdom’s National Health Service, and this week’s Points of Progress roundup.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, January 8, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Black voters, like many Americans, show only tepid support for President Joe Biden. What if a segment of voters the Democratic Party has long counted on is growing less attached to the party overall? Also: today's stories, including how Gaza's war tests Israel's stamina, one South Carolina district's story of gerrymandering, and how community restored a Compton bakery after street takeover. Join the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb and April Austin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, January 5, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Three years after the Jan. 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol, diverging views of the riots may influence the political path ahead and trust in government. Also: today’s stories, including why foreign policy is no longer in Biden’s ‘win’ column, the 2023 US homicide rate, a reporter’s tactics and tales from the campaign trail, and a look at yesterday’s Monitor breakfast with Shalanda Young. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and Kendra Nordin Beato for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, January 4, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The question of whether a second Trump term would result in the collapse of U.S. democracy has gripped pundits and political insiders. What’s bluster and what’s believable? Also: today's stories, including a look at why charges of plagiarism stick, why Houthis pose a tough challenge to the US in the Red Sea, and what the Russian Expo says about Putin's vision for the country. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
