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, May 4, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Through the grainy eye of a surveillance camera, a drone descends toward the heart of the Kremlin and explodes. Ukraine intended to kill President Vladimir Putin with American help, Russian authorities say. Nonsense, Ukrainians and Americans respond. So, what really happened? Also today’s stories, including: Local officials in Ukraine are restoring vital services in liberated areas of Ukraine, where many had pro-Russian sympathies. At a critical juncture in their relationship, the United States and China distrust each other and talk little. Their ability to take responsibility for shaping a path forward matters deeply to the world. The ability to criticize the government without retaliation lies at the heart of the First Amendment. What happens when it’s a corporation doing the criticizing? Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for the Monitor’s Daily podcast.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
It was the first time in 19 years that the Maple Leafs made it even this far. The crowd was exultant, their faces smeared blue as they cheered on their Maple Leafs amid the high-rises of downtown Toronto. Also: today’s stories, including Israel marking its 75th Independence Day, security clearances in the United States, and how a traditional music rhythm unites people in Uruguay. Join the Monitor’s Sara Miller Llana, Clara Germani, and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Sophie Hills wrote in today’s Daily – on porch culture – from a place of deep experience. In today’s introduction, she recalls a special man whose gift was having an open heart for the humanity around him. Also, today’s stories including: To ease its pivot to Asia, the U.S. largely outsourced diplomacy in Sudan. Now, faced with the threat of worsening violence and instability, it must reassess its priorities. Can it achieve both peace and democracy for the Sudanese people? Nikki Haley, could be uniquely positioned to unite the GOP’s warring factions but all she needs is for the front-runners to fail. Why do some people view a doorbell ringing as a threat? Meet the Americans embracing porch culture and trying to keep a sense of neighborliness alive in a society with an epidemic of loneliness. Join the Monitor’s Ali Martin and Troy Sambajon for today’s Christian Science Monitor Daily.
Monday, May 1, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Twenty years ago today, President George W. Bush famously announced the end of major combat operations in Iraq aboard the U.S. aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln beneath a banner that declared “Mission Accomplished.” Also: today’s stories, including a look at recent bank failures in the U.S., what motivates foreigners to fight for Ukraine, and views on nuclear power. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, April 28, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The grown-ups who cover President Joe Biden don’t get rewarded with a trip to the Oval Office when they shout a question. But off 10-year-old Nina went, her stunned dad left behind. Also: today’s stories, including U.S.-Philippine military drills, a listener’s openness to the culture of giving, and China’s wave of temple visitors. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, April 27, 2023 -The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Tulare Lake in California presents an interesting challenge. The waist-deep water reservoir in California’s Central Valley is expected to double in size from the Sierra Nevada’s packed snow melt, asking how can such “big melts” be managed? Also, today’s stories including: A series of high-profile shootings for seemingly mundane things – ringing the wrong doorbell, turning into the wrong driveway – reveal an on-edge society, India is the most populous nation with new geopolitical clout and economic potential. Has the country’s time really come? And street foods often offer a window into a time and place. Uganda’s rolex tells a story about the East African country – and its global connections. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today’s Christian Science Monitor Daily.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The French ambassador’s residence is one of the grandest diplomatic homes in Washington. Still, no foreign diplomat’s life is just a string of parties. Also: today’s stories, including China’s return to normal life post-pandemic, the relationship between Nashville and the rest of Tennessee, and how African animators create new kids’ shows for the continent. Join the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi, Laurent Belsie, and Ken Kaplan for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Harry Belafonte, who died today, would name his memoir “My Song.” There are soul-stirring commentaries that represent an unquenchable desire for life and liberty. Also, today’s stories, including: Voters are exhausted by the idea of a rematch between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden but polls indicate Biden has the lead. The world could be on the doorstep of a new era of nuclear proliferation, how should the U.S. respond? Congress never formed a commission to evaluate the U.S. COVID response – including what went wrong and why. So this group of experts took it upon themselves. Join the Monitor’s Clara Germani and JJ Wahlberg for today’s Christian Science Monitor Daily.
Monday, April 24, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy was waiting for us on a simple chair, sitting sideways with an arm slung over the top while he pecked at his phone with the other hand, writes the Monitor's Congressional correspondent, Christa Case Bryant. Also: today’s stories, including a look at if Kevin McCarthy can meet the moment, honesty in Russian opinion polls, and a civil lawsuit against Donald Trump. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, April 21, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For all those who celebrate, tomorrow, April 22, is not only Earth Day but also National Beagle Day. And in Peter Grier's household, they will celebrate. Also: today’s stories, including Supreme Court ‘standing’ and mifepristone, A story that may reshape climate debate, and Reefs and rangelands of renewal. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
