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, March 22, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
I stopped at the gas station the other day and shelled out $72.19. Thought No. 1: I’ve never, ever paid $70 to fill up a car. Thought No. 2: Wisconsin. Also: today’s stories, including a look at why foreign fighters are heading to Ukraine, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation process, and how Americans feel about shouldering higher prices at the pump. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 21, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When the early 1970s brought the OPEC oil crisis, gas prices soared and many American drivers embraced a wave of mostly Japan-made economy cars that affected trends in car ownership for decades. But today many Americans still need or want big vehicles. Last year’s top three sellers: all full-size trucks. Also: today’s stories, including a look at the autocratic style of leadership, how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine threatens global food supply chains, and volunteers stepping up to clean up France’s dirtiest city. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, March 18, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Roiling global oil markets have led to the fast rise and not-so-fast fall of gasoline prices. One community effort in San Diego is helping those who feel the pinch most acutely. Also: today’s stories, including the United States Senate voting unanimously this week in favor of daylight saving time, Syria’s attention towards Ukraine’s resilience in the face of Russia’s military onslaught, and a review of the latest Pixar movie about puberty and identity. Join the Monitor's Clayton Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, March 17, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Bloomberg and CNN have both shuttered their operations in Russia as President Vladimir Putin cracks down on independent media. But the Monitor’s Fred Weir is staying put. We talk about how and why. Also: today’s stories, including the agonizing decision whether to flee Ukraine, a very important element called Lithium, and how communities are saving affordable housing. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Lindsey McGinnis for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In his compelling video address before a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ended by addressing President Joe Biden directly. Also: today’s stories, including how the U.S. Federal Reserve may manage the challenge of preventing a recession while slowing price hikes, why many fear that Moldova may soon be the next nation to be invaded by Russian troops, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine proving awkward for Beijing. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The app Ukraine Take Shelter, created in record time by two Harvard University freshmen, connects Ukrainian refugees with people around the world ready to house them. Also: today’s stories, including a look at how sanctions against Russia are affecting residents, what constitutes fair competition for transgender athletes, and how native speakers of Yaakunte are reviving the language. Join the Monitor's Trudy Palmer and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 14, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Talking about Ukraine’s art treasures might not seem the most pressing issue as Ukraine throws its all into fighting Russia’s invasion. But art was at the heart of a conversation the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb had last week with Martin Kuz, who has been reporting in country for several weeks. It was prompted by eye-catching pictures of volunteers and officials of Lviv’s Andrey Sheptytsky National Museum taking time to protect their artistic heritage even as their world was being upended. Also: today’s stories, including residents in the bunkers of the besieged Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, more diverse buyers shifting firearm culture, and a look at same-sex marriage in India. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, March 11, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Monitor’s former Moscow correspondent recalls her visit to the grand opening of the first McDonald’s in Moscow in 1990 in light of McDonald’s decision to shutter all 847 Russian locations in response to the invasion of Ukraine last week. Also: today’s stories, including a dispatch from the frontlines in southern Ukraine, the Ukrainian diaspora in Brazil, and the moral quandary of a no-fly zone. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, March 10, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Will sanctions against Russia put the squeeze on President Vladimir Putin? Could they backfire? The Monitor’s Moscow correspondent gives his view. Also: today’s stories, including reflections on two years of the pandemic, Russophobia, and pro hockey’s response to the invasion of Ukraine. 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, March 9, 2022 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
This week, our daily columns are answering questions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Today, it’s about culture: Why is music so important at moments like this? Also: today’s stories, including Gulf states’ reluctance to help out on the Ukraine crisis, how an octogenarian app developer is making sure fellow seniors aren’t left behind, and how effective and sustainable the global campaign of sanctions against Russia will be. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
