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.
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.
Monday, September 9, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Ukraine is now occupying Russian territory in the Kursk region in what many view as a propaganda victory, boosting morale on the homefront. But how much sense does it make from a military standpoint?
Also: today’s stories, including the stakes at play for the upcoming Harris-Trump debate; what French President Emmanuel Macron’s new prime minister pick means for an increasingly divided France; and how East African countries are responding to the stigma of mpox.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 6, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Nationwide responses to school shootings in the U.S. have differed in their approaches, from preventative measures like finding potential shooters before they shoot, to reactive measures, like school safety training in the wake of violence. A recent school shooting in Georgia shows the successes and failures of both approaches.
Also: today’s stories, including how Guatemala’s move to indict human traffickers could impact the U.S.-Mexico border; a look into a maternity ward for displaced mothers in Congo; and commentary on the film “1992” and America’s cycles of race conflict and rebellion.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 5, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Parenting has always been stressful. But modern anxieties around parenting have caused some U.S. health officials to declare parental stress an urgent public health issue.
Also: today’s stories, including a look at issues plaguing college campuses as school resumes, from artificial intelligence to financial aid; how governments around the world are using criminal justice laws to curtail social media; and the movement to make Barcelona more pedestrian-friendly.
Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In many of Russia’s most recent missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, energy and civilian infrastructure are the targets. Our reporter takes a look at how Ukrainian forces are racing to keep the lights on.
Also: today’s stories, including how authorities in Colorado are dealing with the alleged presence of a Venezuelan gang; how parents in France are using the Paralympics as a teachable moment; and how some states are seeking to combat rising hate against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders by turning to the classroom.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
