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, September 27, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Colorado, the fifth-largest crude oil producer in the United States, has around hundreds of orphaned oil and gas wells that may emit methane and contaminate groundwater. At a media event in Colorado yesterday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland touted the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $4.7 billion meant to help states plug these environmental hazards. In today’s stories, we also look at the formal impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden, the presidential election in the Maldives, and housing frustrations on university campuses. Join the Monitor's Sarah Matusek and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Monitor’s Americas bureau chief is traveling the world, hunting for stories. She shares how sometimes, the most challenging thing about a story can be just getting there. In today’s stories, we also look at the complicated feelings that Texans have towards irregular immigration, President Biden’s visit to union picket lines, and Armenians fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan’s invasion. Join the Monitor's Mark Trumbull and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 25, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Hollywood writers got their deal today, but what happens next? Today’s stories also include Georgia’s quest for EU membership, how low-income residents struggle to access disaster-relief loans, the challenges of Tunisian beekeepers, and a look at a new animated series inspired by a Black father learning to style his daughter’s hair. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 22, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In 1946, nighttime broadcasts of “race music” on a Tennessee radio station were motivated largely by profit — but slowly provided a path towards desegregation in the South.
And with the United Auto Workers striking for pay raises, pension, and retiree healthcare, questions over how much the union can gain in a time of sky-high car prices remain.
Also, today’s stories, including: a new Minneapolis eatery centering Indigenous food, and a look into the creation of urban, self-sustaining “pocket” forests. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 21, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Mayor Rolando Salinas Jr. of Eagle Pass, Texas, was finally left with no option but to sign an emergency declaration Wednesday, after 4,000 unauthorized immigrants had crossed the Rio Grande into his city in the previous two days. The declaration is the culmination of a crisis building for more than a year as illegal border crossings in the area have grown dramatically. Today’s stories also include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Washington, Lebanon’s economic meltdown, and collegiate Esports. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Polls show that most New Yorkers say they support state efforts to house and expedite work permits for migrants. But with the most sudden major influx of migrants in modern history, the city is struggling to meet demand. Also, hear about the growing number of school districts with a four day week, how Haiti’s gang violence is reshaping the nation, why Dutch universities may cut back on international students, and how consumers are grappling with the growing tipping culture. Join the Monitor's Francine Kiefer and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
New York is buzzing this week as diplomats from all corners of the globe congregate for the United Nations General Assembly. Over 100 world leaders are expected to attend what is slated to be one of the most high-profile sessions in years. In today’s stories, we also look at GOP candidates’ shifting stances on abortion, Azerbaijan's invasion of Nagorno-Karabakh, and genocide reparations in Namibia. Join the Monitor's Kendra Nordin Beato and Lindsey McGinnis for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 18, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Today, five Iranian-Americans will begin their long journey home after being released by Iran. While critics worry about the lifting of U.S. sanctions, others remain hopeful of what the prisoner swap could mean for future negotiations. In today’s stories, we also look at Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempts to unite fractious House Republicans on a spending agreement, an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, and Rosh Hashanah celebrations in Uganda. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Jing Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 15, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Senator Mitt Romney of Utah has begun his farewell to elective office, after announcing Wednesday that he would not run again. Mr. Romney’s decision reflects a desire for younger leadership, but also the deep divisions within the GOP. In today’s stories, we also look at India’s planned trade corridor, the flooding in Vermont, and the upcoming documentary on the Wrexham soccer club. Join the Monitor's Kendra Nordin Beato and Linda Feldmann for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 14, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Libya, along with the rest of North Africa, is warming at a rate nearly twice as fast as the rest of the world, on track to warm by 4 degrees Celsius by 2050. The rising sea levels, eroding shorelines, and worsening drought that this region is witnessing exposes poor governance and a lack of government response. In today’s stories, we also look at labor disputes in the auto industry, violence in the oldest Palestinian camp, a 30-year-old Saudi-Israel peace deal, and a community recording studio in Boston. Join the Monitor's Mark Trumbull and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
