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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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Friday, April 3, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor...

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2026/04/03

Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired on Thursday by President Donald Trump. Her dismissal comes on the heels of Kristi Noem’s firing from the Department of Homeland Security. President Trump has now pushed out two Cabinet members – both women – as he faces growing challenges over the Iran war and the economy.Also: today’s stories, including how Venezuela is still waiting for meaningful change after the capture of Nicolás Maduro; a look at two investigations underway at Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/04/02

As more ground forces head to Iran, shifting threats and end goals could either baffle opponents and lead to success, or pull the United States into another forever war.Also: today’s stories, including why Saudi Arabia says it’s ready to take “all necessary measures” to defend itself from Iran; why there's a push in Haiti to place children with relatives or in foster care; and how Supreme Court justices sounded wary of the government’s argument that the Constitution does not guarantee birthright

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Thursday, April 2, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/04/02

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/04/01

The U.S. and Israel aimed vast destructive power at regime targets in Iran. But the Islamic Republic’s true believers in the Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij militia are operating diligently – and without known defections – to intimidate any Iranian who might heed the call to rise up.Also: today’s stories, including why the Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump’s effort to reinterpret birthright citizenship; why suspicions of impropriety with traders have sparked a wave of

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/31

In stark contrast with residents of other Arab countries in the Gulf region, Saudis exhibit a decidedly blasé attitude toward the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. Conversations focus on jobs and the economy and reveal a calm faith in their government’s ability to provide security. Also: today’s stories, including why Pakistan is leading the charge to bring the United States and Iran to the negotiating table; how allegations of sexual abuse against Cesar Chavez, coming decades after his death, profoundly

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Saturday, March 28, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/28

Fuel shortages are speeding a shift toward green energy and nuclear power across many countries, as the Iran conflict creates new urgency around energy security.Also: today’s stories, including what’s behind the global push to ban social media for kids; how in the southern U.S., the arrival of newcomers — mostly from the midwest — are changing how locals speak and live; and how a professor's unconventional solution to texting in class turns discipline into something tender. Join the Monitor's Clay

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Friday, March 27, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/27

President Donald Trump is urging a 15-point proposal for ending hostilities with Iran. But with the two sides far apart, he is also seeking leverage through threats against power plants, or the potential seizure of strategic Kharg Island with U.S. troops who are heading to the region.Also: today’s stories, including how, under the cover of the Iran war, settler extremists have increased violent attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank; how taking care of those who can't afford essentials has

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Thursday, March 26, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/26

Keeping quiet about foiled plots that threaten Americans’ safety could prevent unnecessary worry. Or it could make the public more vulnerable.Also: today’s stories, including how Beijing's muted response to the war reveals a degree of disillusionment with Iran; commentary on the arrival of the MLB’s Opening Day; and a look at the upcoming return of shellfishing to Boston Harbor. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/25

If Iran's regime falls, it might be only a temporary setback as the country tries to outlast attacks by the U.S. and Israel, then emerge emboldened.Also: today’s stories, including what Iran’s military’s destructive capacity means for ending the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran and its aftermath; why legal sports gambling is flooding broadcasts with ads during major sporting events like March Madness; and how AI is developing so quickly that it’s raising questions of safety and control. Join the

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/24

While markets welcomed the possibility of talks to end the Iran war, Asian nations are set to bear the brunt of what might be the worst oil crisis in more than 50 years. Also: today’s stories, including how Germany is handling energy shocks in the wake of the Iran war; a look at the U.S. Supreme Court case that could affect late-arriving mail-in ballots; and how activists and experts in Mexico have restored local monarch butterfly populations. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

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Saturday, March 21, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/21

The U.S. military is the most powerful and best-funded in the world, but sea-mine defense has become an example of how key capabilities can be lost or neglected. Now, the Navy must scramble to address minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz.Also: today’s stories, including why more than 2,000 U.S. Marines are headed toward Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf; how six states are considering legislative proposals that protect the First Amendment rights of student journalists; and how our essayist practices

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Friday, March 20, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/20

After decades of conflict, Iraqis have enjoyed increased political stability and a promising future, even embracing a unified national identity. But attacks by Iran, the United States, and homegrown militias are tugging at the divides that had held Iraq back.Also: today’s stories, including how MAGA voters are throwing their support behind the Iran war, despite strident criticism from some conservative commentators; how government UFO records and films exploring out-of-this-world connections are

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Friday, March 20, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/20

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Thursday, March 19, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/19

President Donald Trump has been pressuring the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. But the Iran war and surging oil prices are complicating the economic picture, prompting the U.S. central bank to hold rates steady. Also: today’s stories, including a look at how U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees are seeking relief during another funding shutdown; how U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is assessing the Iran war; and how a growing court backlog is

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/18

Israel’s claim to have killed Ali Larijani, a pivotal Iranian leader, served only to escalate the crisis atmosphere that Iranians are feeling: How to cope and envision a future, while facing crushing U.S.-Israeli attacks and a rigid regime that sees protesters as “just like the enemy”?Also: today’s stories, including how Israelis acknowledge war fatigue’s toll even as they want arch foe Iran to be defeated; how U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have had wide impacts on the Middle East — and the U.S

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/17

Iran has shown they can do a lot of damage to United States and Israeli assets – and regional allies in the Gulf – via missile and drone attacks. But one country can offer its deep experience on how to counter such a blitz: Ukraine. Also: today’s stories, including why President Donald Trump’s appeal for assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz has not been well-received by allies; how a leadership change is underway at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at a critical time for the agency;

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Saturday, March 14, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/14

The Persian Gulf region is a vital source of oil and gas for the global economy. But the war in Iran is putting scarce water resources for the parched populations there in jeopardy, too.Also: today’s stories, including how Asian countries are forced to make do with oil supplies; our critic’s take on which films should be nominated for an Oscar; and a Monitor contributor's tale of her family car and the milestones it has seen. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

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Friday, March 13, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/13

If the United States expected Iran to capitulate by now, it refuses to do so. Instead, it is pursuing a survival strategy of fighting on and selecting targets to raise the war’s costs so high that the U.S. and Israel would think twice before attacking again.Also: today’s stories, including how the disruption of oil-tanker traffic is becoming increasingly urgent for the global economy; how a bipartisan bill aimed at addressing housing affordability that passed through the U.S. Senate could hit a

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/12

American farmers are seeing fertilizer prices spike as supply is choked off by Iran’s threats to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, in response to attacks by the U.S. and Israel. It’s a sign of how the war is affecting the global economy – including spring planting.Also: today’s stories, including how African students in Iran are finding themselves increasingly affected as the conflict widens; how higher education institutions are tightening their fundraising practices in the wake of the Epstein

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Thursday, March 12, 2026 - The Christian Science...

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2026/03/12

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