PODCAST

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.

news & politics

All Episodes

Thursday, January 23, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Organized religion provides space for worship and spiritual study. But in the case of the Los Angeles fires, organized religion can also provide a built-in system of caring and an active faith.Also: today’s stories, including commentary on whether Trump’s second administration is the end of western liberalism; a boon in Ukraine’s book publishing amidst war; and how the head of the Los Angeles Public Library System is responding to both wildfires and book challenges. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins

en-us

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/22

The first Israeli hostages freed in the ceasefire are starting to come home. Today, Dina Kraft explores a profound moment in the nation’s history. Our stories also include what’s next for TikTok in the US, Georgia’s President Zourabichvili telling the West to stop ignoring Russia, and America’s egg prices soaring again – with no end in sight. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

en-us

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/21

President Donald Trump signed a historic number of executive orders on Day 1. The Monitor’s Sarah Matusek, Laurent Belsie, and Henry Gass dive into what he’s done – or has so far avoided – that reflects his priorities going forwards. Also in today’s package, the advice Ukrainians have for Donald Trump’s mission to end the war, Donald Trump’s mental calculus regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, and a group of blacksmiths turning guns into gardening tools. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ali Martin

en-us

Friday, January 17, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/17

On Monday, Jan. 20, President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. Linda Feldmann, the Monitor’s Washington Bureau Chief, previews the opening act of his second term.Also: today’s stories, including responses to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas; a reflection from West Coast Bureau Chief Francine Kiefer on visiting Altadena after the Eaton fire; and a look ahead at how Trump may handle Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's

en-us

Thursday, January 16, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/16

As talks of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas sweep through Israel and Gaza, Israelis and Palestinians are taking to the streets to celebrate. But a deal may only bring momentary pause in fighting — not long sought-after peace.Also: today’s stories, including how presidential scholars believe President Joe Biden’s legacy will be remembered; how refugee groups are preparing for President-elect Donald Trump’s second term; and a new Pew study on America’s loneliness epidemic. Join the

en-us

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/15

Amid an expected wave of deportees from the U.S., Mexican civil society is mobilizing to lay out a more positive reintegration. The Monitor’s Whitney Eulich looks at the efforts of NGOs, social media influencers, and families helping to prepare for that reintegration. Also in today’s package, why Donald Trump’s hints at acquiring Greenland by force, if necessary, should ring alarm bells in European capitals, a generational political rupture against Mozambique's regime, and ‘Sesame Street’ begins

en-us

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/14

As President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary faced a confirmation hearing, leaders of the fight against sexual assault in the military are raising alarm over his views on women in the armed services. Today’s stories also include Democrats squabbling over immigration stance as Trump returns to power, ‘Paw partners’ stepping in to aid overwhelmed animal shelters, and how a small town in Georgia sees the inauguration. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Stephen Humphries for

en-us

Monday, January 13, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/13

American police often use force to manage unruly crowds. Simon Montlake and Alfredo Sosa look at the reforms from Europe, which emphasize talking to protesters that some U.S. police departments are giving a try. Also in today's package, the question of safety between the incoming Trump White House and “sanctuary” jurisdictions, the vanishing of the gender gap in Christian church attendance, and stories of resilience among the flames in Los Angeles. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor

en-us

Friday, January 10, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/10

A political scientist in Dina Kraft’s story about the Israeli police defines politicization as “ending the notion of expertise.” What that means, she says, is that “One cannot be a professional.” Instead, “You are always being asked, ‘Which side are you on?’” Today’s stories also include the Palestinian Authority tackling West Bank militants with an eye on Gaza, why it’s hard for Trump to acquire Greenland, and one reporter’s journey reporting on animals and learning about love. Join the Monitor's

en-us

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/09

On Friday, the Supreme Court will weigh in on a controversial law that would ban the Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok — and the outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for First Amendment rights. Our reporter Henry Gass explains.Also: today’s stories, including Monitor West Coast Bureau Chief Francine Kiefer’s firsthand account of escaping the Eaton fire in California; looming questions over Venezuela’s contested 2024 election; and how foreign leaders are courting the

en-us

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Thousands have evacuated as wildfires threaten populated areas near Los Angeles. The Monitor’s Francine Kiefer looks at how the region’s gusty Santa Ana winds are exacerbating the wildfires. Also in today’s package, Elon Musk’s efforts to influence European politics, the mental health impact of Russia’s strikes in Kharkiv, and shifting attitudes in France to the Charlie Hebdo massacre. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Troy Sambajon for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for

en-us

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/07

Today’s Daily reminds us why the Monitor matters. Stephanie Hanes shows intimately how one Florida town speaks to the changes being wrought by fiercer storms worldwide. And Kate Okorie gives us a glimpse of what the world can be when resilience is met with an embrace. Today’s stories also include how Gazans in flimsy shelters experience a winter of sorrow and loss and how McDonald’s launches a value menu as other restaurants close. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for

en-us

Monday, January 6, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/06

Congress on Monday certified President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory as part of the peaceful transfer of power that has marked every U.S. presidential election – except one. Scott Blanchard and Jacobe Turcotte examine how Americans feel four years later. Also in today’s package, Canada’s Justin Trudeau steps down, Indian-Americans shift right, and an unlikely love story blossoms in Colombia. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit

en-us

Friday, January 3, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/03

Navigating rules around immigration visas will test Donald Trump’s skill as both politician and leader. The Monitor’s Laurent Belsie and Patrik Jonsson dive into the H-1B visa system and its effect on the amount of highly skilled foreign workers in America. Also in today’s package, Mike Johnson narrowly achieves reelection to speaker of the House, Donald Trump’s plan to abolish the Department of Education, and how one mother turned the pain from a son lost to gun violence into action and purpose

en-us

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2025/01/02

The New Year’s Day attacks in both New Orleans and Las Vegas confirmed the gravity of official warnings that risks from political violence are rising. Patrik Jonsson and Henry Gass examine the diversification of terror threats for American cities. Also in today’s lineup, black radio icons in the era of podcasts and TikTok, the history of Ukrainian cuisine as a form of cultural defiance, and the tight margins that the GOP must work with in the House of Representatives. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins

en-us

Monday, December 30, 2024 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2024/12/30

Throughout his life, President Jimmy Carter would define his faith as “inextricably entwined with the political principles [he] has adopted.” Today, Harry Bruinius looks at his religious beliefs, while Linda Feldmann dives into his relationship with the Christian Science Monitor. Also in today’s package, Yemen’s Houthi rebels renew their attacks, nicotine bans in Massachusetts, and the Christian Science Monitor’s best books of the year. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Stephen Humphries for

en-us

Friday, December 20, 2024 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2024/12/20

As this is our last Daily before Christmas, we thought we would make it something of a Christmas gift. We start with a cover story from the Weekly magazine in which staffers speak of memorable gifts. Today’s stories also include how addressing an awful truth can help Syria heal, whether Biden succeeded in transforming the federal judiciary, and a guide to conversing through the winter holidays. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit

en-us

Thursday, December 19, 2024 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2024/12/19

With Bashar al-Assad's fall, ket parts of Iran's “Axis of Resistance” are diminished or defeated. Scott Peterson dives into what is left of Tehran’s expensive strategy for regional dominance. Also in today's package, Kash Patel's historical comparisons to J. Edgar Hoover, a musical serving as a better informer than the news, and homeowner light displays building human connections in California. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Brooke Holder for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily

en-us

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2024/12/18

Sophie Hills’ story, the first in her new role as our faith and religion writer, offers a fascinating look at the growth and evolution of “cultural Christianity,” and what that says about the United States and American religion today. Today’s stories also include what Turkey and Qatar want in Syria, how faith shaped Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ path in Congress, and a reporter hunting for ‘Carol of the Bells’ birthplace – in Ukraine. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news

en-us

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 - The Christian Science...

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast ·

2024/12/17

The worry of fentanyl coming over the U.S. border is a concern politicians have talked about for a long time calling it the ‘most urgent drug threat’ in America. But how is it really getting into the country? Also: today’s stories, including a lucrative African market up in flames, new holiday traditions in Sweden, and how cookbooks reflect broader societal trends. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Nate Iglehart for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

en-us

486 results

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Boletines RNE

RNE

BBC News

BBC World Service

برامج

مونت كارلو الدولية / MCD

Journal Afrique

RFI

要闻解说

RFI - 法国国际广播电台