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.
Friday, October 1, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When Harry Bruinius was a student learning the profession of journalism over two decades ago, he had to report and write stories on deadline that illustrated such topicless themes as “altered states” or “remembrance of things past” or “overcoming obstacles.” These exercises emphasized the necessary sinews that hold stories together as recognizable human experiences. Also, today’s stories, including a look at Emmanuel Macron’s leadership in Europe, how Dar Williams is using her music to promote optimism, and an organization that is opening doors for the formerly incarcerated. Join the Monitor's Ken Kaplan and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 30, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Monitor reader and friend Duncan Newcomer, says, “Breaking out of COVID isolation never felt so good or valuable. Something different, not consumerist capitalism, some spiritual economy was suggested.” Also, today’s stories include name, image, and likeness rights for NCAA athletes, a debut for the The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and how under government attack, Salvadorian judges seek international remedy. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Dr. Joshua Miele lost his eyesight at age 4. But as an adult, he’s been finding ways to help blind and visually impaired people perceive the world through touch and sound. On Tuesday, Dr. Miele was among the 25 people, including artists, poets, historians, and scientists, selected for a $625,000 MacArthur Fellowship, the annual “genius grant.” Also: today’s stories, including how a rural community in Newfoundland is rebounding, a quest to save a forest of longleaf pines, and a new book that challenges European concepts of beauty. 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, September 28, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Roots of Progress aims to offer a vision of the possibilities for solving problems such as poverty, climate change, pollution, job loss, and pandemics. Also, today’s stories include the identity of Republicans in a post-Trump world, the link between vaccine mandates and being “pro-business,” and Chattanooga’s inequitable urban planning. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Sam Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 27, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Misinformation does more than arm dinner-table combatants with dubious talking points. With social media reach it bolsters false narratives, sways political constituencies, and influences policymakers on issues from abortion to climate science to vaccines. Also: today’s stories, including the Pentagon’s role after Afghanistan, how rural New Mexicans are meeting drought with a culture of water sharing, and talking about race head-on with neighbors. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ashley Lisenby for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, September 24, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Republican-backed review of the 2020 election in Arizona’s largest county, Maricopa, probably did not come out like former President Donald Trump wanted. But it may still have accomplished some of its main goals. Also: today’s stories, including why Congress is bringing the US to the brink of default, why carbon offsets are stirring controversy, and how creative solutions have kept high school sports going during the pandemic. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Ashley Lisenby for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, September 23, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The country is catching up to what has always been true: Love bridges racial differences. That’s true among friends, parents and children, husbands and wives. Also, today’s stories include, Afghans’ moral dilemma, energy efficient buildings, and ‘mudlarking’ on the River Thames. Join the Monitor’s Trudy Palmer and Dave Scott for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
In the United States, California has led the way with an ambitious zero-emissions goal: By 2035, all new passenger cars and trucks bought in the state will be electric or hydrogen-powered. No fossil-fueled autos. Zero. Also: today’s stories, including a look at the Peace Corps as it returns volunteers to the field, how the rift between France and the U.S. will affect cooperation on China, and the need for greater power grid resilience. 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, September 21, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The Harvard chaplain stories fed concerns that an elite, liberal university was pushing its secular agenda onto faith-based campus organizations. But the story turns out to be quite different. Also, today’s stories include Palestine’s changing global relations, missionary work going virtual, and a Sri Lankan papermaker who uses elephant dung in his products. Join the Monitor's April Austin and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, September 20, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Until recently, if visitors walked the Walnut Street Bridge in Chattanooga, Tennessee, they likely would be unaware of its troubled history. But yesterday, that changed – in a way many hope will promote reconciliation. Also: today’s stories, including how Angel Merkel changed Germany and the world, how employers are handling faith-based vaccine exemptions, and the battle to save Earth’s largest tree from California wildfires. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Clay Collins for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
