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, May 11, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In high school, when I started dating the woman who would become my wife, I was immediately attracted by her hilarious, off-color quips. And she totally got my wry jokes. Neither of us would make it on the stand-up comedy circuit. But a shared sense of humor, according to a new dating app, is key to a good relationship. Also: today’s stories, including a look at what motivates American veterans to help Ukrainians, why Finns are ready to embrace a NATO alliance, and a bakery that’s giving employees with a criminal record a fresh start. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
“We, the undersigned Princeton women of ’72, have been deeply shocked by the leaked Supreme Court draft authored by our classmate Justice Samuel Alito.” So begins a letter to be published Wednesday in The Daily Princetonian, the university’s student newspaper. Also: today’s stories, including a look at how Ukrainian refugees and Central American asylum-seekers are treated at the U.S. border, climate-smart agriculture in Somaliland, and how young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental health. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, May 9, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
We love the wild. But just how wild do we want it? With mountain lions making a comeback in urban Southern California, many residents are asking that question. Also: today’s stories, including the constitution ripple effects the Supreme Court’s draft decision on abortion could have, misinformation in Brazil, and keeping the lights on in Puerto Rico. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, May 6, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Monitor’s Erika page thought that in high school, she had a fairly good sense of the big problems facing society. She had been trained to critique the status quo, but rarely asked to think deeply about where to go from there. Also: today’s stories, including the legal warfare surrounding abortion rights, people’s responses to China’s zero-COVID-19 regime, and an update from Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, May 5, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
American states have always had their differences, but if the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as the leaked opinion suggests it will, how deep will those divides get? Also: today’s stories, including the midterm consequences of the Roe decision, production vs. protectionism in Argentina, and the Marcos Family’s return in the Philippines. 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, May 4, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Lest there was any doubt, Donald Trump still has “it” – the ability to shape the outcome of a hot political race. Before the former president endorsed J.D. Vance for the open U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, the author of bestseller “Hillbilly Elegy” was languishing in third place. Then, boom: Last month, Mr. Vance got the coveted Trump nod – and rode that to yesterday’s primary win with 32% of the vote, good enough in a crowded field. Also: today’s stories, including a look at how Ukrainian troops are faring on a new battlefield, how inflation is affecting the economy, and what Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter could mean for free speech. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, May 3, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What is it that keeps us engaged in a tragedy, even when we know it’s going to end tragically? Hope. Also: today’s stories, including a look at what overturning Roe could mean for the U.S., the resilience of Ukrainian refugees living in Poland, and how farmers in Canada are diversifying food production. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, May 2, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
People want to know: Aren’t Russians feeling it? The Monitor’s man in Moscow finds out. And the answer might surprise you. Also: how downtowns across the U.S. are rebounding from the pandemic, how the president of Georgia views the war in Ukraine, and five books to make you a better gardener. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, April 29, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A new study out this week from scientists who have long studied dog genetics finds that breed heritage has far less influence on canine personality than we think. Also: today’s stories, including a look at why Congress is debating Title 42, the European Union’s new check on tech companies, and what Muhammad Ali’s conviction can teach us today. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A tearful farewell to retiring Justice Stephen Breyer from Chief Justice John Roberts gives hope in polarized times. Also: today’s stories, including Germany’s moral foreign policy, weapons powered by artificial intelligence, and a trip to Michael Flynn’s corner of the GOP. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Erika Page for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
