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 26, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Where do seals go on vacation? Also: today’s stories, including the future of the Republican party in Arizona, an earth-saving asteroid mission, and Black Italians staking a claim to their country. Join the Monitor's Sara Lang and Peter Grier for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 23, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Amid widespread protests against the police death of young woman, the Iranian people question the legacy of their government’s oppressive regime. Also in today’s stories: Trump faces high-stakes legal trouble, a popular politician with fascist ties rises in Italy, and New York looks to make a pandemic dining installment permanent. Join the Monitor's April Austin and Stephen Humphries for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 22, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Before there was Brown versus Board of Education, there was Mendez versus Westminster. In the 1940s, a group of Mexican American families waged a pioneering battle against the sorting of children by ethnicity. Also: today’s stories, including a look at why political blame trading over migrants persists, what advocates and experts are doing to improve our schools, and how elections in Mexico became among the world’s most trustworthy. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Luke Cregan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As the Russian military faces setbacks in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin finds increasing skepticism from his closest allies. Also in today’s stories: Biden takes the stage at the United Nations, Russia mobilizes, and a new sitcom rooted in the troubles of today brings humility to the small screen. Join the Monitor's Trudy Palmer and Ali Martin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Joshua Curry knew little about Ukraine when Russia invaded. He just knew he had to get there. The risks are undeniable, but it’s a matter of living by his values. Also: today’s stories: what the war in Ukraine changes about Russia and China’s ties, why constitutional rights have become political third rails, and a film that remembers a Jewish community long after the Nazis wiped it away. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Luke Cregan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 19, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A cautionary tale about the anti-democratic – and thus, anti-press – forces gathering strength globally. Also: today’s stories, including a new age amid economic difficulty in Britain, Governor Ron DeSantis’ political moment, and climate optimism. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 16, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In London, lines to see the queen lying in state reach 11 hours. Also: today’s stories, including a Monitor reporter’s connection to Ukraine, American directors’ domination of French screens, and a first-person essay on honoring life lessons. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
An intriguing link between butterflies and capitalism. Also: today’s stories, including the education debate in Arizona, mourning the queen as an immigrant, and Viola Davis stars in the new film, “The Woman King.” Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When California began experiencing record high temperatures last week, the state wasn’t sure if power would remain in households due to demand on the state’s power grid. A plea issued to all citizens with a cellphone to ‘conserve energy’ proved effective. Millions of Californians worked together to decrease their electricity use and avoid rolling blackouts. “Unity proved possible,” writes the Monitor's Ali Martin. Also: today’s stories, including a look at why China is willing to cooperate on U.S. stock audits, a rundown on architects rediscovering old-school ways to stay cool, and reviews on 10 of September’s best books. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Luke Cregan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
As Ukrainian troops advance with lightning speed across Russian lines east of Kharkiv, it is worth turning to the loudly heralded, if slower-moving, Ukrainian assault on Kherson in the south. Also: more of today’s stories, including a look at the sentiments in former colonies following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, an Indiana forest grown to supply wood to the USS Constitution, and NPR’s Nina Totenberg’s long-standing friendship with Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Join the Monitor's Mark Trumbull and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
