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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.

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/04/09

Immigration and the economy are top concerns of voters ahead of the 2024 U.S. election. But political talking points don’t tell the whole story. Also: today’s stories, including an uptick in brazenly pro-government Bollywood movies, a community’s post-earthquake response, and events that are worth missing school for. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, April 8, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor...

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2024/04/08

In a country seemingly fractured about most things, on Monday, Americans came together under one sky. Also: today’s stories, including a point of tension between the US and China, growth for women’s sports, and how community colleges are offering students a second choice. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Friday, April 5, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor...

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2024/04/05

In response to an increase in illegal border crossings, Texas is trying a new, confrontational approach to using its National Guard. We look at how National Guard use has evolved. Also: today’s stories, including local humanitarian workers in the Gaza Strip, an innovative way to preserve elephant populations, and what the Baltimore bridge collapse means for local residents. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more

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Thursday, April 4, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/04/04

Six months after what Israelis see as the worst day in their history, civil society’s response to Oct. 7 is planting the seeds of a new political class. That’s one of few hopeful changes believed to be taking place. Also: today’s stories, including moms in government defy expectations and rats in Washington prove hard to eradicate. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/04/03

The challenges Gazans face to observing Ramadan are immense. But the holy month’s tradition of charity is sustained, and sustaining. Also: today’s stories, including African journalists investigating military corruption, a birth control pill that’s accessible without a prescription, and the force of faith in peacemaking. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/04/02

Many Estonians appear deeply invested in their country’s e-government programs, which were developed over decades to make life easier and more secure. How did the government build this trust? Also: today's stories, including why NATO still matters, New York City's new $15 congestion toll, and what you need to know about the April 8 eclipse. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, April 1, 2024 - The Christian Science Monitor...

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2024/04/01

The man regarded by many as Palestinians’ Mandela looms larger than ever amid the devastating Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Could Marwan Barghouti hold the key to a lasting peace? Also, today’s stories, including Pakistan’s shifting stance on trade with India, watching the stars in Madrid, and Beyoncé’s boundary-breaking approach to the new album “Cowboy Carter.” Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Friday, March 29, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/29

Transportation spending surges to historic levels. Will the US get historic results? Also: today's stories, including the hard choices that low birth rates force on societies, Argentines brace for radical change, what a reporter learned about listening to Trump, and a review of the new 'Steve! (Martin)' documentary. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Thursday, March 28, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/28

Israeli communities near Gaza are being urged to start getting their lives back on track, safely. But that will depend on how much they trust government assurances and their neighbors over the border. Also: today’s stories, including democracy in Senegal, what the loss of Key Bridge means for Baltimore, and Moldova’s resilience to Russian interference. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/27

In the United States and beyond, declining birth rates are triggering societal shifts. Some experts blame economic pressures on families and the uncertainty couples often face when trying to budget for child rearing. Also: today’s stories, including: the collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore raises questions of safety, Canadians no longer trust their immigration policies, and cultural beliefs help Indian sacred groves stay unharmed. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/26

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the best polling third-party presidential candidate in 30 years, announced his running mate today. Democrats have a plan. Also: today's stories, including the Supreme Court justices and the issue of "standing", how community support helps people aging in rural areas, and a look at why the U.S. hasn't succeeded in deterring Yemen's Houthis. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more

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Monday, March 25, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/25

Last Friday’s horrific slaughter at Crocus City Hall has jolted Muscovites out of the sense of complacency they’ve enjoyed, even throughout the war in Ukraine. How will it change the rules Russia plays by? Also: today’s stories, including Kenya’s police intervention on the other side of the world, Donald Trump’s cash crunch, and an innovative solution to the U.S. child care crisis. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more

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Friday, March 22, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/22

For some migrants originally bound for the U.S. border, dream opportunities have been found in Mexico. Whitney Eulich and Alfredo Sosa dig explain why.Also: today’s stories, including how the media continues to wrestle with how to assess former President Donald Trump’s impact on the political environment, and a look into Senegal’s sole woman candidate for president. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/21

Tension is common at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque, a space for worship that can be jolted by extremists. What’s the climate now, during Ramadan, with nearby Gaza inflamed? So far, so good. Also: today's stories, including a look at the vortex Mike Johnson is riding, Spain's approach to trans youth, Hungary's prime minister, and how one teen trusted that college wasn't his path. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/20

The legal drama unfolding around Texas’ new immigration law points to the uncertainty surrounding a state attempt to use authority traditionally reserved for the federal government. Also: today’s stories, including peace activists in Ethiopia, hurdles for third-party candidates, and support for young caregivers. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/19

Faced with shaky Western support for Ukraine and NATO, European leaders are taking steps to demonstrate they can defend themselves, even if less aid flows from the United States. Also: today’s stories, including challenges to political cooperation in India, resourceful nurses in Ukraine, and a legal settlement that is changing real estate. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Monday, March 18, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/18

As the pressures grow on President Joe Biden to restrain Israel in Gaza, his administration’s rhetoric has gotten tougher. Is the pressure having an effect? Also: today’s stories, including the aftermath of Alabama’s IVF controversy, Pakistan’s crackdown on media freedom, and mixed results for Donald Trump’s many legal proceedings. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Friday, March 15, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/15

Barring the unforeseen, Vladimir Putin is certain to win Russia’s presidential election, which ends March 17. Given the lack of real competition, it’s become common to dismiss the whole process as a meaningless charade. Also: James Foley’s mother has a new book on forgiving her son’s killers, the people of China retain faith in their institutions, and Brazil’s President Lula struggles to protect the Amazon. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit

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Thursday, March 14, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/14

Across the Gaza Strip, frustrations with Hamas are on the rise. How will Palestinian civilians make themselves heard? Also: today’s stories, including some universities reinstating their standardized testing requirements, Miami’s spring break crackdown, and women in the lead at this year’s Carnival. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 - The Christian Science...

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2024/03/13

Mortgage rates are down a full point since peaking last October – raising hopes that an extraordinarily tough housing market is finally about to ease, allowing millennials to tiptoe towards a better chance for home ownership. Also: today’s stories, including how Russian elections became a futile exercise for opposition, Congress takes a swing at TikTok, and how the nation's capital is a symbol of wider challenges facing many U.S. cities in redefining their future. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield

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