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.
Monday, July 3, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
An encounter with a park ranger taught our Mark Trumbull a valuable lesson for this independence day. Also, today’s stories including: Protests and rioting erupted across France after police killed a teen from an immigrant community last week. Debate over how fast to transition to clean energy is gaining urgency, as a proposed EPA emissions rule stirs concerns about electric grid reliability. Experts say the ivory-billed woodpecker is probably extinct while others think they’re wrong – and that the natural world still holds some surprises. Join the Monitor's Mark Trumbull and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, June 30, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For many, reparations are not a big-fix payoff with an endpoint. Often, reparations are not financial, but an acknowledgment of – and education about – the cascade of damage sent down the centuries by slavery. Also, today’s stories: the Supreme Court’s rejection of Biden’s student loan plan; reparations in California; and beach reads for this summer. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
At a book fair in Kyiv, revived this year to showcase Ukrainian resolve, the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi got an up-close look at that country’s enduring values – not to mention a glimpse of its celebrated, T-shirt-wearing leader. Also, today’s stories, including: California’s window on life after affirmative action, How mutiny fizzled but put Putin on the back foot, and a Monitor Breakfast with President Joe Biden’s top economic adviser. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Beware the oil shortage. No, not that oil. Olive oil. Weather problems have caused concern on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, a drought, the worst in decades, has devastated the olive crop in Spain, the world’s largest producer of olive oil.
Also: today’s stories, including: $1 billion? Why the Sioux won’t put a price on land, Have Iran’s hard-liners lost battle over headscarves?, and Brazil has more gun owners – and a rising gun culture. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Troy Sambajon for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
There are few modern-day rap groups with the power and charisma of the Migos. On Sunday, during the BET Awards, the remaining two rappers took the stage together for the first time since Takeoff’s passing to remember him in tribute. Also, today’s stories, including: What’s preventing Syrian refugees’ return home? Distrust of Assad. The Supreme Court strikes down the “independent state legislature” theory in setting federal election rules. Last weekend's mercenary mutiny against Moscow is prompting doubts in Beijing about how reliable an ally its northern neighbor really is. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Angela Wang for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, June 26, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The headlines about India and Russia last week could not have been more dissimilar. But amid the pomp for one and military showdown for the other, related stories in both countries were obscured: the ongoing detention of journalists. Also: today’s stories, including Wagner mercenary revolt: Could it help Ukraine, Meet the women fighting for dignity in Congo’s conflicts, and The pricey pursuit of a perfect coffeepot. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, June 23, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Is it time for the Supreme Court to have a detailed, binding code of ethics? That’s a question sparked by the recent report from ProPublica that in 2008, Justice Samuel Alito took a luxury fishing trip to Alaska on a billionaire’s private jet. Also: today’s stories, including One year after Dobbs, US abortion landscape transformed; Guatemala’s presidential vote underscores waning faith in elections; How to fight bullying? Teach the value of kindness. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, June 22, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
You don’t have to be a film connoisseur to know the Potemkin steps in the Black Sea port city of Odesa are the setting for one of cinema’s greatest scenes. Last week, I found myself at the top of the Potemkin steps. But with an air raid siren wailing and a Ukrainian soldier ordering me back, I had less than 10 seconds to take it all in. Also: today’s stories, including Signing off social: Meet the teens with no time for TikTok, Religion and public education: New charter school tests law; and Behind children’s rescue in jungle, a key collaboration. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Lindsey McGinnis for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
At the first minute of summer, high in the Canadian Arctic, our Sara Llana found herself present for an auspicious moment – when a wildlife organization finally became officially known by its Indigenous-language name. Also, today’s stories, including: How to make artificial intelligence safe, Israeli Arabs look for government help amid rising violence, and Why the Pakistan army is targeting Imran Khan’s party. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Erika Page for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When a CBS reporter signed up to visit the Titanic on an OceanGate Expeditions voyage, he read aloud one key part of the waiver: “an experimental submersible vessel that has not been approved or certified by any regulatory body.” That experimental vessel is now missing in the North Atlantic. Also, today’s stories, including: Behind Ukraine’s front lines, a battle to manage expectations, ‘Candid’ US-China talks, have experts seeing hope for stability, and What’s in Hunter Biden’s plea deal and what happens next? Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Troy Sambajon for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
