The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

When massive rains struck eastern Kentucky, residents of the mountain region did what they could to keep themselves and their families above the rising waters. The natural disaster came as a reminder that, as grappling with increasingly frequent extreme weather events will call for fresh thinking, wisdom, and preparedness. Also: today’s stories: the impact of Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, a consideration of how 9/11’s legacy resonates after the death of one of its architects, and an appreciation of the life of NBA legend and civil rights icon Bill Russell. Join the Monitor’s Mark Trumbull and Aubrey Hawke for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

What experience in your life most shaped your view about abortion? That question can be a debate stopper and a conversation starter. Also: today’s stories including America’s new climate change deal, how a computer glitch sent hundreds of British postmasters to jail, and the perseverance of Delhi’s artist colony. Join the Monitor's Clara Germani and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

It’s become clear that the United States is edging closer to a confrontation unprecedented in the nation’s history: the criminal prosecution of a former president by the administration of his successor.Also: today’s stories, including Ukranains thinking about rebuilding despite the war, a Nigerian school with the radical idea of educating Boko Haram kids, and a look at how when church convenes at the rodeo, these cowboys say they feel welcome – and respected. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Jingnan Peng for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The U.S. economy in 2022 is not the best of times or the worst of times. It’s sailed instead into a weird patch of ocean, roiled by the deep waters of the pandemic and the gales of war. Many Americans are left wondering, are we in a recession? Also, today's stories, including why Ohio’s redistricting fight matters, what Ukrainian millennials are feeling amid war, and El Salvador’s crime crackdown. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The Tour de France's return for women cyclists caught the eye of one of today’s readers. The premier cycling event is holding the first official women’s race in 33 years. Yes, it’s shorter and less lucrative than the men’s race, but it’s still progress. Also: today’s stories, including the tale of a fallen Ukrainian warrior, another Ukrainian story about the preserving workers keeping the country’s railroads working, and look at a Cold War practice that could come in handy today. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In Mexico, a debate about uniformity vs. culture begs the question: How does a city define order? Also: today’s stories, including how the overturning of Roe v. Wade affects men, why Sri Lanka needs immediate economic assistance, and what the Uvalde police officers show us about the nature of courage. Join the Monitors Mark Trumbull and Ali Martin for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

How and why do first-person essays catch the reader’s attention? In a recent Monitor example, integrity was the key. Also: today’s stories, including a focus on inflation, an analysis of Tunisia’s democracy, a look at Pope Francis’ visit in Canada, and a commentary on Russia’s relationship with the African continent. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and Samantha Laine Perfas for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In a personal letter to her young children, the Monitor’s Johannesburg-based Africa Editor Monica Mark, explains what Mandela Day, celebrated this week, means to her and her white South African husband. Also: today’s stories, including a look inside the modern economics of a rock band and a conversation about our Jan 6 coverage. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The partition of India in 1947 deeply divided a subcontinent that has a shared historical and linguistic background. Also: today’s stories, including a look at electoral strategies, a focus on gas in Europe, and a roundup of points of progress over the globe. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Samantha Laine Perfas for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The Northern Hemisphere is hot this week. Very hot. In London, temperatures climbed above 104 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time in recorded history. It was enough to melt the runway at a British air force base. In southwestern France, wildfires rampaged. In Portugal, the health ministry attributed 700 deaths to heat. Also: today’s stories, including how in the face of crime spikes and thinning police ranks across the U.S., women are being welcomed in greater numbers as officers.how a Black town is fighting a highway and a look at how some Ukrainians see Russia as a haven from warJoin the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.