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The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

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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.© 1980–2025 The Christian Science Monitor Politics & Government
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  • Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jul 16 2025
    By one estimate, 233,000 people, including 19,000 Americans, have lost their jobs either with the U.S. Agency for International Development, as USAID is formally known, or with its contractors. The Monitor looked at two people who found fulfillment serving their country by serving others. Also: today’s stories, including how long-distance trains running late is a pivotal test for Germany’s new government; how one Maine town is moving away from its Industrial Revolution era dams in favor of healthier New England rivers; and how South Koreans are rushing for one last look inside Seoul’s version of the White House: the Blue House. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.
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  • Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jul 14 2025
    As we approach the half-year mark into President Donald Trump’s second term, it’s worth considering this question: Could Americans and U.S. businesses see better times ahead despite the uncertainty and “tax” that Mr. Trump’s tariff policies have imposed? Also: today’s stories, including Ukrainian mobile anti-drone units as an indispensable defensive line, Elon Musk’s announcement of the America Party, and how Ken Griffey, Jr., is restoring the legacy of Black baseball. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.
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  • Saturday, July 12, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Saturday, July 12, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jul 12 2025
    Even as emergency responders continue to comb through debris a week after a flash flood surged on the Guadalupe River north of San Antonio, Texas, an analysis is beginning on how similar tragedies could be avoided in the future. Also: today’s stories, including how rebuilding after Syria’s civil war is a potentially lethal task, how anyone can make a difference with courage and persistence, and how stories about childhood memories underscore summertime as a season steeped in nostalgia. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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