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, June 9, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Many Americans are looking deeply into why the nation seems so fractured. This week, with the news of the assassination of a former judge in Wisconsin and an apparent attempt to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, that question is only more urgent. What have we become? Are things spinning out of control? Also: today’s stories, including a rundown of the upcoming Jan. 6 hearings, how Indigenous peoples see their North America, and an inspiring youth soccer team. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Dustin Johnson and five other golfers resigned this week from the PGA. Is Mr. Johnson being disloyal to the tour – and the corporate sponsors – that spawned his career? Also: today’s stories, including a look at public education and the way it connects to America’s future, the effects of China’s ‘zero-Covid policy,’ and India’s living bridges. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Perhaps no photo has captured the terrors of modern war, and of the Vietnam War in particular, more than the image of a group of South Vietnamese children running in horror from a napalm bombing. Associated Press photographer Nick Ut’s image, “The Terror of War,” was taken 50 years ago tomorrow. Also: today’s stories, including why Liz Cheney is staking her career on Jan. 6, how European educators are supporting Ukrainian students, and how a Canadian volunteer patrol is keeping Indigenous women safer. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, June 6, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Joaquin Ciria spent 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. Mr. Ciria’s nightmare ended on April 20, when he was released. His was the first case reviewed by the Innocence Commission, an independent panel of experts set up by San Francisco’s district attorney to correct wrongful convictions. Also: today’s stories, including a look at whether the gun has become a sacred object in America, how advocates are working to spotlight the unresolved cases of missing and murdered Native women, and a new project that celebrates birdsong. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Laurent Belsie for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, June 3, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
This week, I discovered BTS. OK, stop laughing. BTS, I now know, is a K-pop supergroup – seven South Korean lads who have sung and danced their way into billions of hearts. Their success – and fan devotion – rivals that of the Beatles. Also: today’s stories, including a look at shifting geopolitics in Latin America, how farmers are adapting to extreme weather in Canada, and how social media is connecting poets with new audiences. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, June 2, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Lucy Harper wants Americans to think about their country differently. She has taught classes and led workshops from Florida to Illinois, all to instill the conviction that America is not a political prize to be fought over, but an idea to be fought for. Also: today’s stories, including a look at increasing diversity in the GOP, why people are turning to cryptocurrency, and what the end of Roe would mean for U.S. servicewomen. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
New Orleans often showcases overcoming adversity (hurricanes) and exemplifies jubilation (Mardi Gras). In that sense, one graduation class is a mirror of its hometown. Also: today’s stories, including a look at how election distrust affects local officials, contrasting political responses to the Partygate scandal, and how Mexican and U.S. journalists are providing guidance to migrants through a newspaper. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Over the past few days, songwriter Jesca Hoop hasn’t been able to stop thinking about the victims and survivors of the school massacre in Uvalde, Texas. Also: today’s stories, including a look at why the Ukrainian Orthodox church is striking out on an independent path after 350 years, a new plan to rename Army bases, and grassroots solutions to flooding in New Orleans. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Erika Page for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, May 27, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Defending people’s freedoms should not be at odds with protecting lives. Today’s stories explore various potential solutions to gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, May 26, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When a student hurled an antisemitic slur at Rabbi Shlomo Litvin, the rabbi took the opportunity to have a friendly conversation with the young man about the history of antisemitism. “The lie has to be countered,” Rabbi Litvin says. “But the whole conversation doesn’t have to be a condemnation.” Also: today’s stories, including a look at China and the U.S.’s Taiwan strategy, the rise of eco-fascism, and our review of “Top Gun: Maverick.” Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
