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, December 2, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
There are questions behind the questions that rarely get asked – probing the mental models beneath the news that are essential to rightly identifying and addressing the world’s problems, whether in Central Asia, Europe, or the United States. Also, today’s stories include the omicron variant, Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy, and genocide in Namibia. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, December 1, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Arnez Merriweather is the kind of neighbor you hope lives nearby. When a fire started Monday in the St. Louis apartment building next door, Mr. Merriweather ran to help. Also: today’s stories, including a look at local officials who bear the brunt of voter anger, military families facing food insecurity, and Gambia’s upcoming presidential election. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
We hear a lot these days about emotional support animals. While on a reporting trip to South America, Howard LaFranchi found a posse of his own personal ESAs in the cats of Parque Kennedy in Lima, Peru. Also: today’s stories, including the state of Libyan elections, how Americans can bridge divides on education, and a difference maker in East St. Louis. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, November 29, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Paul van Zyl has little patience for slackers. When it comes to global solutions, he’s all about helping people and organizations accelerate and deliver. Also: today’s stories, including whether offensive comedy should be reined in, how a census can help South Sudan build back, and why climate change has historians rushing to save a WWI Alpine bunker. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Inviting a friend or coworker to the family Thanksgiving dinner is nothing new. You may even have heard about Wanda Dench who, six years ago, mistakenly texted a Thanksgiving invitation to Jamal Hinton, a perfect stranger. The two, usually with family from both sides, have spent Thanksgiving together ever since and even have occasional get-togethers in between. Also: today’s stories, including a look at the rise of armed protest, air travel during the holiday season, and immigrant resilience in London. Join the Monitor's Trudy Palmer and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Given all we have been through – what we have learned about the preciousness of life, the amazing diversity of our humanity, the fleeting joys and persistent struggles – is it possible that we are essentially renovating our societies? Also, today’s stories include how Fort Bragg pulls off Thanksgiving, culinary controversies during the holiday, and a centenarian’s approach to life. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, November 22, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Little Amal is a larger-than-life puppet representing a 9-year-old refugee. Amal traveled from Turkey to England over the past few months as part of an art project aimed at “changing the conversation and bringing people together” around migration. Also: today’s stories, including the debate on “refunding” the police, how the world should pay for climate change, and whether U.S. courts can be compassionate. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, November 19, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
All across America overcrowded animal shelters are looking for fosters to provide temporary shelter for homeless dogs and cats. How would you like to host a furry guest this holiday season? Also: today’s stories, including why President Biden’s infrastructure bill is so divisive, the ethical concerns behind betting in the NFL, and an ancient solution to modern weather extremes. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, November 18, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
So much of news is the story of society wrestling with different notions of how to best express those qualities – and the disagreements that result. This issue of The Christian Science Monitor Daily offers insight on a value that is just as crucial but often less talked about: responsibility. Today’s stories include the future of Donald Trump and the GOP, electric cars in Oxford, and a movie review of “King Richard.” Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For a long time, the football team at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside, was a perennial loser. For seven straight years, they struggled. Opponents would often harass them over their hearing loss, too. Until now. This season the Southern California high school team is undefeated. Also: today’s stories, including a look at Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s role in the Build Back Better bill, Peruvian youths defending democracy, and what tree rings say about the climate. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
