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, August 8, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Summer equals ice cream. And a town in Colorado knows this well: the local council revived the long-awaited ice cream truck tradition. Also: today’s stories, including a focus on Purdue’s approach to student debt, a photo essay on refugee firefighters in Mauritania, and a commentary on the place of Belarus in times of war. Join the Monitor’s Laurent Belsie and Samantha Laine Perfas for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, August 5, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
With airports tangled and gas prices sky-high, is train travel proving itself a comfortable, affordable, and even joyous bright spot for many American vacationers this summer? Also: today’s stories include NATO’s response to the war in Ukraine, ending Columbia’s cycles of revenge, and Beyonce’s revolutionary new album.Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, August 4, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Fair to whom? Such a question may apply in many debated situations. And with NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson’s suspension, the issue of fairness is once again brought to the surface. Also: today’s stories, including a focus on judiciaries around the world, an analysis of Russian media in times of war, and a commentary on Oman’s mediation skills. Join the Monitor’s Dave Scott and Ali Martin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Heat waves in the headlines – from Texas to Taiwan – renew climate change calls to action. Beyond personal pledges, there’s interest in more systemic contributions from cities, which are disproportionate polluters of greenhouse gasses. Also: today’s stories, including libraries for more than books, women embracing wheelchair basketball, and commentary on Jordan Peele’s latest blockbuster, “Nope”. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Chris Ajuoga for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, August 2, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When massive rains struck eastern Kentucky, residents of the mountain region did what they could to keep themselves and their families above the rising waters. The natural disaster came as a reminder that, as grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events will call for fresh thinking, wisdom, and preparedness. Also: today’s stories: the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a consideration of how 9/11’s legacy resonates after the death of one of its architects, and an appreciation of the life of NBA legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell. Join the Monitor’s Mark Trumbull and Aubrey Hawke for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, August 1, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What experience in your life most shaped your view about abortion? That question can be a debate stopper and a conversation starter. Also: today’s stories including America’s new climate change deal, how a computer glitch sent hundreds of British postmasters to jail, and the perseverance of Delhi’s artist colony. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, July 29, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
It’s become clear that the United States is edging closer to a confrontation unprecedented in the nation’s history: the criminal prosecution of a former president by the administration of his successor.Also: today’s stories, including Ukranains thinking about rebuilding despite the war, a Nigerian school with the radical idea of educating Boko Haram kids, and a look at how when church convenes at the rodeo, these cowboys say they feel welcome – and respected. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, July 28, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The U.S. economy in 2022 is not the best of times or the worst of times. It’s sailed instead into a weird patch of ocean, roiled by the deep waters of the pandemic and the gales of war. Many Americans are left wondering, are we in a recession? Also, today's stories, including why Ohio’s redistricting fight matters, what Ukrainian millennials are feeling amid war, and El Salvador’s crime crackdown. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, July 27, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Tour de France's return for women cyclists caught the eye of one of today’s readers. The premier cycling event is holding the first official women’s race in 33 years. Yes, it’s shorter and less lucrative than the men’s race, but it’s still progress. Also: today’s stories, including the tale of a fallen Ukrainian warrior, another Ukrainian story about the preserving workers keeping the country’s railroads working, and look at a Cold War practice that could come in handy today. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In Mexico, a debate about uniformity vs. culture begs the question: How does a city define order? Also: today’s stories, including how the overturning of Roe v. Wade affects men, why Sri Lanka needs immediate economic assistance, and what the Uvalde police officers show us about the nature of courage. Join the Monitors Mark Trumbull and Ali Martin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
