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, September 23, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The widening conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine continue to hold the world’s attention. But numerous other conflicts garner far less attention as they grind on around the globe. Today, we look at how the dead are honored in forgotten conflicts. Also in today’s package, we dive into America’s seafood industry, the rising use of “dumbphones”, and New York’s Greenwich Village. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 20, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In an age of global migration, Tunisia offers a window into key stressors driving migrants from their homes: political instability, inequality, and climate change. Also: today’s stories, including a Republican mayor endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for president, cellphones as both distractions and lifelines in school, and the thrill of watching and competing in historic sports car racing. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 19, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Nothing serves journalism better than being there, reporting with a sense of place, and speaking with people whose stories have yet to be told. Jackie Valley explores the costs of acidic political rhetoric in Springfield. Today’s package also includes how Project 2025 became a liability for Trump, European countries closing their borders, and why Putin’s nuclear saber-rattling is different this time. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In Lebanon, exploding pagers and booby-trapped walkie-talkies are believed to be set off by Israel. In our first story, Dina Kraft looks at what they might portend. Also in today’s package, we examine how the Fed's rate cut may boost Harris's prospects, economic growth in an overlooked Maryland county, former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori’s divisive legacy, and a bittersweet farewell to Missouri. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Some Parisians wish to put the Olympic season behind them while others try to preserve the memory. Mayor Anne Hidalgo hopes to make the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower permanent.
Also: today’s stories, including Donald Trump’s delayed sentencing, former Pakistani prime minister facing court, and details of Trump’s second assassination attempt.
Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 16, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Following a second attempt to assassinate former president Donald Trump, Christa Case Bryant explores the investigation into the Secret Service for failing to stop the first. In today’s package, we also take a look at Trump joining the crypto boom, how the U.S. power grid really works, and Argentine artists making tango accessible for all. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 13, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As polls show Harris and Trump in a close race, Democrats try to focus on pulling more weight to their side through legislation and community outreach. But will the political payoff be enough?
Also, today’s stories: Ukrainians grapple with either, facing Russian soldiers or fleeing their homes, a chance for communities to go back to college, and a look into the Toronto Film Festival. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Laurent Belsie for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
About every three days, a child in the United States dies from an agriculture-related injury
Today, contributor Patricia Leigh Brown introduces us to a Nebraska woman who helps instill in young farmers knowledge of tractors. We also take a look at parental liability after school shootings, Ukraine's Azov Brigade, Moscow receiving Iranian missiles, and Monitor commentary on climate resilience in Bangladesh.
Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news.
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
One of the most pivotal nights in the election season, the presidential debate, has come and gone. Cameron Joseph’s report today sheds light on how each candidate fared. In today’s package, we also take a look at non-citizens voting in US elections, nomadic classrooms in Kashmir, and Black artists creating a new relationship with the sea. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The U.S. armed forces struggle periodically to fill their ranks. Anna Mulrine Grobe’s report today shows how big the challenge is, and explores efforts to bridge the gap. In today’s package, we also look at Jewish extremism in Israel, how to encourage students to read, and the iconic voice actor James Earl Jones. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
