https://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/The-Christian-Science-Monitor-Daily-PodcastThe 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.https://images.csmonitor.com/csm/2026/01/1117126_3_Monitor%20Daily%20Podcast%20Logo_standard.jpghttps://www.csmonitor.com/Podcasts/The-Christian-Science-Monitor-Daily-PodcastTue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 EDT© 1980–2026 The Christian Science Monitoren-useditor@csmonitor.comtechnical@csmonitor.comepisodicChristian Science Monitorpodcasts@csps.comThe Christian Science MonitornoTue, 20 Oct 2026 13:23:51 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261020The latest round of student protests in France reached a new peak after peaceful Saturday marches turned violent overnight. Though political leaders are trading blame for the rioting, it is clear that the French public is broadly unhappy with the state of their country. Also: today’s stories, including why the AI industry's race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash; the possibility of holding a new constitutional convention; and how cities in India are responding to tech firms building AI-ready data centers. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261020The latest round of student protests in France reached a new peak after peaceful Saturday marches turned violent overnight. Though political leaders are trading blame for the rioting, it is clear that the French public is broadly unhappy with the state of their country. Also: today’s stories, including why the AI industry's race for influence includes $100 million in campaign cash; the possibility of holding a new constitutional convention; and how cities in India are responding to tech firms building AI-ready data centers. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261017No one is likely to be happier about President Donald Trump’s latest apparent fallout with Ukraine than Russia. But the Kremlin is taking the shift with a grain of salt, even as it hopes the war might have permanently turned a corner. Also: today’s stories, including what the Iran war reveals about the successful use of power; a look at the gourd growers raising giant pumpkins in New England; and a review of Yiyun Li’s historical novel that examines the nature of ambition. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.Sat, 17 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261017No one is likely to be happier about President Donald Trump’s latest apparent fallout with Ukraine than Russia. But the Kremlin is taking the shift with a grain of salt, even as it hopes the war might have permanently turned a corner. Also: today’s stories, including what the Iran war reveals about the successful use of power; a look at the gourd growers raising giant pumpkins in New England; and a review of Yiyun Li’s historical novel that examines the nature of ambition. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261016As U.S. leaders become increasingly open about patronage-style politics, Mexico is trying to shed its longtime system of clientelism. Its experience shows that transactional relationships evolve rather than fully disappear. Also: today’s stories, including how US intel and Starlink outages leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack; why the US government is tightening the flow of highly skilled foreign workers in the tech industry; and how perseverance drives Angel Reese – and the WNBA – into the 2026 championship. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261016As U.S. leaders become increasingly open about patronage-style politics, Mexico is trying to shed its longtime system of clientelism. Its experience shows that transactional relationships evolve rather than fully disappear. Also: today’s stories, including how US intel and Starlink outages leave Ukraine vulnerable to Russian attack; why the US government is tightening the flow of highly skilled foreign workers in the tech industry; and how perseverance drives Angel Reese – and the WNBA – into the 2026 championship. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261015The Jerusalem holy site known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has been governed for many years by an understanding between Israel and Jordan. That long-standing arrangement is now at risk of falling apart. Also: today’s stories, including why President Trump finds his hands mostly tied while trying to curb soaring fuel costs; how Minnesota could serve as an example as New York considers changing its sexual assault law; and what’s behind the raid on the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261015The Jerusalem holy site known to Jews as the Temple Mount and to Muslims as the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound has been governed for many years by an understanding between Israel and Jordan. That long-standing arrangement is now at risk of falling apart. Also: today’s stories, including why President Trump finds his hands mostly tied while trying to curb soaring fuel costs; how Minnesota could serve as an example as New York considers changing its sexual assault law; and what’s behind the raid on the home of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261014The Houthi attacks on Saudi airports that killed Muslim pilgrims and shut down air travel to the kingdom represent the first real threats to Saudi civilians’ sense of security in many years, and have led to rising calls for decisive military action in Yemen. Also: today’s stories, including why thousands of students in France are protesting about what they see as a failing education system; how Thunder Bay is emerging as a symbol of Canada’s drive to strengthen its economic independence; and a look at the impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force after one year in Memphis, Tennessee. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261014The Houthi attacks on Saudi airports that killed Muslim pilgrims and shut down air travel to the kingdom represent the first real threats to Saudi civilians’ sense of security in many years, and have led to rising calls for decisive military action in Yemen. Also: today’s stories, including why thousands of students in France are protesting about what they see as a failing education system; how Thunder Bay is emerging as a symbol of Canada’s drive to strengthen its economic independence; and a look at the impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force after one year in Memphis, Tennessee. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261010In Afghanistan, courageous teachers and students are finding ways to educate girls right under the Taliban’s nose. These underground networks reflect Afghans’ hopes for a better future. Also: today’s stories, including the recent issues that are reigniting debate over the role of the death penalty in the U.S. justice system; how an ICE shooting in New York highlights the varying levels of cooperation that immigration officials have achieved across the United States; and a look at one mechanic-turned-wood-carver in Taiwan who found creativity amid crisis. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.Sat, 10 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261010In Afghanistan, courageous teachers and students are finding ways to educate girls right under the Taliban’s nose. These underground networks reflect Afghans’ hopes for a better future. Also: today’s stories, including the recent issues that are reigniting debate over the role of the death penalty in the U.S. justice system; how an ICE shooting in New York highlights the varying levels of cooperation that immigration officials have achieved across the United States; and a look at one mechanic-turned-wood-carver in Taiwan who found creativity amid crisis. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261009Some members of Congress have been criticized for staying on the job so long that they lose touch with issues affecting many Americans. Retirements and other departures, however, are opening the door for younger lawmakers who may prioritize different issues. Also: today’s stories, including why Russian gas isn’t getting pricier, but is getting harder to buy; why an alleged sexual assault at Cornell ignited a cultural firestorm; and a look at a Boston artist inviting neighbors to speak for the trees. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261009Some members of Congress have been criticized for staying on the job so long that they lose touch with issues affecting many Americans. Retirements and other departures, however, are opening the door for younger lawmakers who may prioritize different issues. Also: today’s stories, including why Russian gas isn’t getting pricier, but is getting harder to buy; why an alleged sexual assault at Cornell ignited a cultural firestorm; and a look at a Boston artist inviting neighbors to speak for the trees. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261008AI agents are being given more autonomy. A new report says that companies need better tools to see what their digital workers are doing – or stop them if things go wrong. Also: today’s stories, including how three young families in Ukraine are striving to live full lives amid Russia’s military invasion; a look at Memphis as a case study for how redistricting in the south is playing out; and a Monitor journalist’s visit to a site that’s been called Saudi Arabia’s Stonehenge. Join the Monitor's Mackenzie Farkus for today's news.Thu, 08 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261008AI agents are being given more autonomy. A new report says that companies need better tools to see what their digital workers are doing – or stop them if things go wrong. Also: today’s stories, including how three young families in Ukraine are striving to live full lives amid Russia’s military invasion; a look at Memphis as a case study for how redistricting in the south is playing out; and a Monitor journalist’s visit to a site that’s been called Saudi Arabia’s Stonehenge. Join the Monitor's Mackenzie Farkus for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261007Driven in part by a shared hostility toward the U.S.-led international order, Russia and Iran have cultivated a full-spectrum partnership through an exchange of tactics and technology, benefiting each country in their respective conflicts. Also: today’s stories, including why Europe struggles to put military power to work as the Iran war widens; how Harvard resisted Trump’s pressure while making reforms on antisemitism and free speech; and how renovated motels offer a solution to New Mexico’s housing shortage. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261007Driven in part by a shared hostility toward the U.S.-led international order, Russia and Iran have cultivated a full-spectrum partnership through an exchange of tactics and technology, benefiting each country in their respective conflicts. Also: today’s stories, including why Europe struggles to put military power to work as the Iran war widens; how Harvard resisted Trump’s pressure while making reforms on antisemitism and free speech; and how renovated motels offer a solution to New Mexico’s housing shortage. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofullhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261006In election after election, conventional wisdom holds that the economy is the most important issue for American voters. But in these midterms, voters are feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy choices on their pocketbooks. Also: today’s stories, including how some Supreme Court justices are reacting to lawsuits in state courts to hold energy companies accountable for climate change damages; why a runoff presidential election in Brazil may come down to which candidate voters reject least; and a look at the dramatic new strategies some are calling for as reservoirs on the Colorado River reach new lows. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:30:00 EDThttps://www.csmonitor.com/Daily/2026/20261006In election after election, conventional wisdom holds that the economy is the most important issue for American voters. But in these midterms, voters are feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s foreign policy choices on their pocketbooks. Also: today’s stories, including how some Supreme Court justices are reacting to lawsuits in state courts to hold energy companies accountable for climate change damages; why a runoff presidential election in Brazil may come down to which candidate voters reject least; and a look at the dramatic new strategies some are calling for as reservoirs on the Colorado River reach new lows. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.The Christian Science Monitornofull