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.

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast is a news podcast hosted by The Christian Science Monitor, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

The Christian Science Monitor hosts The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast, a news show with 10 episodes published.

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  Wednesday, September 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

  Sep 30, 2026—

  Where and how to cut wasteful government spending is an enduring debate among politicians and voters. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has been a focus for Republicans, and new requirements for states already appear to be having a ripple effect on recipients. Also: today’s stories, including how America’s role in the Middle East and beyond is shifting; why an Israeli rabbi sees settler violence as a full-blown “moral crisis”; and the Monitor’s reviews of the best fiction and non-fiction books of September. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.

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  Tuesday, September 29, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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  Along Route 66, as in the rest of America, cities and towns often see their economic pillars flourish and fade, driving them to seek new ways to thrive. As wind energy produces more electricity, it spurs the creation of jobs that are needed to sustain a growing industry. Also: today’s stories, including how colleges are grappling with a call to action from the federal government; why a rare sign of unity in the U.N. could make island nations the general assembly’s real winners; and a look at a former bureaucrat trying to keep Tibetan calligraphy alive. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

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  Saturday, September 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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  There were no concrete breakthroughs on trade, AI, or Taiwan. But Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington was an opportunity for him and President Donald Trump to strengthen their rapport. Beijing also used it to promote more people-to-people ties. Also: today’s stories, including why Russia is showing confidence in its position on the battlefield as peace talks grow more likely; why public attention on jurors raises concerns for the U.S. justice system; and a look at the new Presidential Military Spouse Commission, which aims to support service families in the U.S. Join the Monitor's Mackenzie Farkus for today's news.

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  Friday, September 25, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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  President Donald Trump’s muscular approach to presidential power aimed to score big wins for his agenda. Polls suggest voters are largely dissatisfied, from the Iran war to the economy. Also: today’s stories, including why Europe is opting for a safe and steady course in the AI race; a look at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s U.N. speech; and how lawmakers are reassessing road rules for e-bikes. Join the Monitor's Matthew Bell for today's news.

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  Thursday, September 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

  Sep 24, 2026—

  The competition between the U.S. and China around AI is about more than technology. It’s about soft-power influence. The Monitor investigates what messages China's increasingly popular AI models are promoting. Also: today’s stories, including how Vivek Ramaswamy’s platform of shared ideals is playing in a party roiled by debates over diversity; why graduate’s earnings mean their schools could lose access to federal student loans; and a look at a key cohort to mobilize in Brazil’s coming presidential election, voters over 70. Join the Monitor's Chris Sherman for today's news.

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