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, November 2, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In England, Rishi Sunak’s conservative government wrestles with its centrist electorate, as Americans count down the days until an inevitable political shakeup of their own. Also in today’s stories: though it’s unlikely nations can enact policy quick enough to prevent the Earth from warming more than 1.5 degrees C, scientists and environmental leaders say we should still try. And a new installment in the Sherlock Holmes movie series shines a light on the detective’s prolific younger sisters. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and Ken Kaplan for today’s news.
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Grandma Brown’s baked beans have been a family tradition since Laurent Belsie married his sweetheart in western New York. Substantial regional fare, not syrupy like the national brands, the beans were always on the to-buy list whenever they returned to New York State. But after the pandemic, Grandma Brown’s shut down, and the iconic yellow, red, and brown cans disappeared from store shelves. Also: today’s stories, including a pastor and a football star running for Senate, a president facing a deeply divided Brazil, and authentic tortilla making. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, October 31, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What do you most want to improve about your own society and how? Teens tackle the question in the Heart of a Nation Teen Essay Competition. Also: today’s stories, including increasing threats against members of Congress, Russian society’s response to mobilization, and the Utah Senate race. Join the Monitor's Trudy Palmer and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, October 28, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Election season in Israel is testing the country’s faith in its own democracy. Also in today’s stories: Scientists at Cornell drill a deep hole in the ground to harness geothermal energy, a German director reckons with his country’s history of war in a new film, and in Latvia, young people see a unique military draft system as an opportunity for personal growth. Join the Monitor’s Peter Grier and JJ Wahlberg for today’s news.
Thursday, October 27, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Editor Ken Kaplan mostly watches the world these days from our international news desk. But he’s just back from a vacation in Spain. What stood out to him? It wasn’t just the architecture and the Andalusian olive groves. Also: today’s stories, including the challenges of reporting, discontent with the political status quo, and California focusing on mental illness to reduce homelessness. 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, October 26th, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Americans head into a consequential election season with inflation high on their minds, leading to trouble for Democrats. Also in today’s stories: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak grapples with an economic crisis that started with Brexit, a Ukrainian psychologist fights through ingrained Soviet stoicism to help her traumatized patients, and funding equality falls flat in America’s historically Black colleges. Join the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today’s news.
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As the effects of pandemic lockdowns on education become clear, an authors ponders America’s failure to act within the best interests of its children. Also in today’s stories, Ukrainian civilians reflect on the horrors of Russian occupation, Toronto’s soaring housing costs reach a boiling point, and an Indian newspaper tells the stories of the country’s 18 million street children. Join the Monitor’s Kim Campbell and April Austin for today’s news
Monday, October 24, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Political debates hold a special place in American history. But for more than a decade, the debate tradition has been in decline, a sign of the eroding norms of democratic engagement. Also: today’s stories, including Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the 2024 campaign quietly underway, and the ascent of Xi Jinping loyalists. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, October 21, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As American Latinos become a more powerful voting demographic, Latino scholars attempt to define Latino identity. Also in today’s stories, a dramatic political is materializing in the Rio Grande Valley, Britons look towards a new leader in the wake of Liz Truss’ resignation, and a small Indonesian island sues a Swiss concrete manufacturer for its detrimental effects on the islands ecology and tourism. Join the Monitor’s Noelle Swan and Stephen Humphries for today’s news.
Thursday, October 20, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Yesterday, Philadelphia embraced the start of “Avogeddon.” A nonprofit named Sharing Excess is giving away 1 million free avocados through Friday in Philly’s FDR Park. First come, first served. Bring your own tortilla chips or plates of toast. Also: today’s stories, including Britain regaining voter’s trust, the housing search after Hurricane Ian, and finding a sense of community at a laundromat. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
