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, June 6, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Climate scientist Patrick Brown admitted in a Free Press interview that he framed his findings not to reflect the truth, but to fit within what he described as the climate alarmist storyline. Climate advocates skewered his critique of the culture surround his work. Also: today’s stories, including how rising sea temperatures are affecting the earth’s climate, how childhood is shaped by war in Mozambique, and Bangladeshi rickshaws get a digital upgrade. Join the Monitor's JJ Wahlberg and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
School districts nationwide are struggling financially, with challenges including everything from expiring pandemic financial aid packages to declining birth rates. No matter what decisions school districts take to stay afloat, one issue remains the same: a lack of trust.
Also: today’s stories, including a preview of this year’s European Parliament elections, a look inside the Al Mawasi tent city in Gaza, and how knitters and crocheters worldwide are remembering D-Day through their love of craft.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Cameron Pugh for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
At a funeral for a Hezbollah commander, fighters share thoughts on the Israel-Hamas war — and the high price they and their families are willing to pay to defeat Israel.
Also: today’s stories, including a look into India’s election by the numbers, why some low-income, treeless communities distrust efforts to plant trees, and how Paris is attempting to make the city more accessible to Paralympians and visitors with disabilities.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit CSMonitor.com/Daily for more information.
Monday, June 3, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Israel’s sense of isolation is deepening as its war against Hamas in Gaza drags on. Its liberal residents not on board with Netanyahu's policies keep up their protests. Also: today’s stories, including Mexico’s new president has her work cut out for her, South Africa is led by a new government for the first time since Apartheid, and a Dr. Fauci hearing reveals partisan divides in congress. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Alex Ip for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, May 31, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
With November elections just five months away, Donald Trump’s conviction Thursday will test voters’ tolerance for the former president’s actions, as well as public confidence in American justice. Also: today’s stories, including Vermont’s first-of-a-kind climate law, a “Punjabi wave” in international music, and a storied 45-year Monitor career. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, May, 30, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Former President Donald Trump has been found guilty by a New York jury of 34 counts of falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal in an effort to influence the outcome of the 2016 election. The guilty verdict has sent the 2024 election — and the larger political world — into uncharted territory.
Also: today’s stories, including how Ukrainian farmers are supplying half of the World Food Program with its grain, Europe’s far-right parties make gains ahead of EU elections, and how Indian journalists are using YouTube to evade new laws that curb press freedom. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
One police department in LaGrange, Georgia is rethinking its approach and building trust with citizens. Officers are taking cues from social workers and injecting humanity back into the profession. Also: today’s stories, including South Africa’s long dominant political party once led by Nelson Mandela is losing support, a Boston nonprofit helps pets and their owners in disadvantaged areas, and Russia’s war economy prevails despite Western sanctions. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Mexico’s election is about to shatter the ultimate glass ceiling. Also: today’s stories, including media coverage of the Trump trial, a history of the border patrol, and a once-in-221-years appearance of cicadas. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Friday, May 24, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For the first time, college athletes involved in the NCAA and college conferences will receive compensation for ticket sales, broadcast rights, and sponsorships. Likewise, U.S. track and field gold medalists will now receive prize money in this year’s Olympics. But will potential monetary gains impact amateurism and the Olympic spirit?
Also: today’s stories, including a look into pro-democracy protests in Taiwan after increased intimidation from the Chinese government,
why three European countries’ respective histories may have led them to support Palestinian statehood, and a preview of this week’s “Why We Wrote This” episode on trust in elections.
Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit CSMonitor.com/Daily for more information.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
A U.S. community is trying to rebuild civic trust one volunteer at a time. Also: today’s stories, including Europe’s struggle with political violence, respecting fallen soldiers in Ukraine, and surprising results from a congressional committee charged with investigating the pandemic. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Noelle Swann for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
