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, April 20, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Say the words “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” and many women may recall just where they were when they first heard about the coming-of-age book by Judy Blume, published in 1970. Also today’s stories, including: The Republican Party won a victory in overturning Roe v. Wade, but it may have put itself in a more precarious position politically. The Arab Spring is turning over as autocrats throughout the region solidify their power. Washington faces a difficult but familiar choice – to back democracy or stability. What would the end of affirmative action mean for students and their families? And how will colleges and universities pivot from what has been an entrenched status quo? Join the Monitor’s Kendra Nordin Beato and Clara Germani for the Monitor’s Daily podcast.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Tax Day, meet Earth Day. Earth Day, this is Tax Day. Maybe it’s because The Monitor’s Mark Trumbull edits stories about both the economy and the environment, but this year he couldn’t help but notice the proximity of these two days on the calendar. Also: today’s stories, including a look at Israel’s public turning on Netanyahu, seeking justice in a country that sees journalists as terrorists, and Fox settling with Dominion. Join the Monitor's Mark Trumbull and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Real love for nature is respect for nature, says retired resource specialist Laura Cohen. That love keeps Laura at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park even after retirement. Also: today’s stories, including the aftermath of infighting in Sudan, Britons’ feelings about the new King Charles III, and why some students are pursuing trades instead of higher education. Join the Monitor’s Clara Germani, Ali Martin, and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, April 17, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Few things say spring has sprung in Boston like Marathon Monday. This year, the annual Boston Marathon carries added significance as the city marks 10 years since two young men detonated makeshift bombs near the finish line on April 15, 2013. Also: today’s stories, including press freedom amid Fox News’ defamation case, how Brazil is trying to protect the Amazon from illegal mining, and a Las Vegas coffee shop employing people with disabilities. Join the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb and Clay Collins for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, April 14, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been incarcerated in Russia for more than two weeks, and the outward appearance is grim. But at least one thing has been going right: the ability of Journal editors and fellow journalists to keep Mr. Gershkovich’s plight in the public spotlight.
Also: today’s stories, including Israel failing to stop vandals harming Jerusalem security, From civil wars to gangs: Central America seeks healing, and The worst of war violence versus the best of humanity. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, April 13, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Jack Ma, the powerhouse creator of the e-commerce site Alibaba, is back in China. What does that tell us about Beijing’s evolving relationship with entrepreneurs? Also: today’s stories, including How pandemic money could help sliding math scores, Biden's target of two-thirds electric vehicles by 2032, and Why one Black mayor sees an American ‘apartheid’. Join the Monitor's Kendra Nordin Beato and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Covering the war in Ukraine is more than an assignment for Martin Kuz. It’s a “full investment of head and heart,” says the Monitor special contributor. Also: today’s stories, including Ukrainians striving to remember their history, retirees teaching in Israeli schools, and an Indigenous language making its way into Mexican music. Join the Monitor’s Noelle Swan and Ken Kaplan for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When San Francisco city officials tried to clamp down on a Little Free Library, a community rallied to defend the book repository. The city recently informed Susan and Joe Meyers that their Little Free Library required a $1,402 “Minor Sidewalk Encroachment Permit,” reports The Wall Street Journal. Also: today’s stories, including the leaking of U.S. intelligence documents, the ethics of the Supreme Court, and a library quenching the thirst for verse. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, April 10, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Gun violence is a sad, deadly recurrence in America today. It leaves behind a trail of tears – and sometimes, resolve. Also: today’s stories, including Taiwan leaders’ visits to the U.S. and China, Donald Trump’s post-indictment fundraising, and how Philippine fishing communities are working together after an oil spill. Join the Monitor’s Peter Grier and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, April 7, 2023 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The word “unprecedented” was used in news a lot this week. Mostly it preceded the word “indictment,” as outlets ran extensive coverage of former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in New York on charges related to hush money payments. Also: today’s stories, including a look at an open marketplace holding value, responsible stewardship with water scarcity, and urban dirt biking. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
