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, April 2, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The world’s maritime nightmare is over: the Suez Canal is unplugged. People on the Internet can stop suggesting weird ways to free the Ever Given, or using it as a metaphor for other immobile problems of our times. But here’s a last comment on Suez news: You know who might have had something interesting to say about it? Abraham Lincoln. Really. Also: today’s stories, including why cities are experimenting with giving people cash payments, Russian and Chinese vaccine support in Latin America, and how land acknowledgements help indigenous peoples. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, April 1, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Justine Siegal dreamed as a girl of playing professional baseball. She never got to test that dream because of her gender. Instead, she became the first female coach in Major League Baseball. Why does this matter? The world of sports is both a reflection and a driver of cultural trends. Seemingly small changes send ripples of broader movement across society. Also: today’s stories, including whether or not a bullying comedy routine should be legal, how to defuse tensions between China and the U.S., and the second installment in a series about hunger in America. Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Why is giving so infectious? Social scientists have a name for the unique feeling of joy people get when they see acts of kindness. They call it “moral elevation.” That feeling, in turn, fosters more giving. And generosity can be a powerful community change agent. Also: today’s stories, including a path forward for college affordability, the face of hunger in America, and an essay on being Asian American in the U.S. today. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
For the past week, the world has gotten a glimpse of a spring campfire, Iceland-style. When the Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted, people did not flee in terror. They came by the thousands to watch. Also: today’s stories, including why Minneapolis activists are looking beyond the verdict, our latest “It’s About Time” podcast episode on how the clock became king, and classrooms that are oddly old-school in Germany. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Molly Jackson for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 29, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
What do you do when your democracy is struggling? The Monitor is reexamining this question with a series on democracy, kicking off today. While the 2020 U.S. presidential election and the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol have sparked deep concerns, there are also reasons to be optimistic. Also: today’s stories, including the implications of the Amazon union drive in Bessemer, Alabama, cooperation among West African countries in the fight against piracy, and a campaign to upcycle used tires to create playgrounds 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 26, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The classical music world is wrestling with how to build awareness of Black American contributions and foster greater diversity. For one scholar, that involves deeply exploring the legacy of a composer who was not even American. Also: today’s stories, including how Myanmar protesters are bridging religious divides, how Colorado is grappling with the legacy of mass shootings, and the possibility of an independent Russian internet. Join the Monitor's April Austin and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
President Joe Biden made plenty of news at his first press conference since taking office. But the focus was on today’s most pressing issues. Mr. Biden set a new goal of 200 million COVID-19 vaccination shots in his first 100 days. That’s up from 100 million, in keeping with a time-honored political strategy: underpromise and overdeliver. Also: today’s stories, including a look at filibusters, personal liberties during the pandemic, and how Canada is reckoning with its slavery history. Join the Monitor's Jessica Mendoza and Noah Robertson for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
The headlines proclaimed Evanston, Illinois, the “first US city to make reparations to Black residents.” Well, yes, and no. Also: today’s stories, including Biden’s no-win situation on the border, how schools are helping with student well-being, and how colorism affects Britain’s minority communities. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
When a gunman walked into a King Soopers supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, Monday, employees immediately began doing something for which they had no training: saving lives. Also: today’s stories, including our latest “It’s About Time” podcast on why we feel so pressed for time, a look at what happens when environmental priorities clash, and a German imam’s daily trek to prison to fight terrorism. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Molly Jackson for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.
Monday, March 22, 2021 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
Spring break crowds caused a melee in Miami Beach over the weekend, and the city had to crack down. But messages are mixed: Florida is also among the states racing to regain normalcy. Can we look to Indigenous cultures for inspiration when it comes to resisting unchecked individualism? Also: today’s stories, including Arab citizens' role in the March 22 Israeli elections, how people with disabilities are navigating the affordable housing crisis, and an essay on overcoming “the perpetual state of ‘otherness’” that Asian Americans face.
