The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

Inflation is becoming a top-of-mind public concern, some polls suggest. That raises what may be an important question of balance in the world’s largest economy. Also, today’s stories, including an essay on the current state of Haiti, how Gen Z is writing its own rules for finances, and how ‘Roadrunner’ brings Chef Bourdain – and his wanderlust – to the big screen. Join the Monitor's Laurent Belsie and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

If you’re afraid of swimming in the ocean – or maybe even getting into the bathtub – because of the movie “Jaws,” Valerie Taylor wants to apologize. She’s the diver who filmed great whites for Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster. Also: today’s stories, including Millennials learning financial prudence, the Federal Trade Commission under Lina Khan’s leadership, and a space race to the moon with new goals. Join the Monitor's Stephen Humphries and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Today we launch a new podcast about how women have navigated the pandemic titled “Stronger”. Also: today’s stories, including the history of how America’s policing has evolved, how a Japanese fishing town waits to thank the Olympics, and how a rumored hidden creek inspired a Baltimore pastor’s peace park. Join the Monitor's Ken Kaplan and Amelia Newcomb for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Can you spell ‘amazing’? That’s what 14-year-old Zaila Avant-garde was Thursday night when she became the first African American competitor to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Also: today’s stories, including tensions about the U.S.-Mexico border, the need for climate action amid record-breaking heatwaves, and a personal account of England’s Euro semi-finals victory. Join the Monitor's Peter Grier and Ashley Lisenby for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

What does the manner of the United States’ departure from Afghanistan say about its sense of responsibility? Also: today’s stories, including how Haiti deals with chaos following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, How to understand the conservative Supreme Court, the Key? Justice Clarence Thomas. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

When is less, more? In Iceland, the answer is fewer hours of work equal the same pay and the same or better productivity. And a shorter workweek means a better work-life balance, less stress, and more family time. Also: today’s stories, including how the NYC mayoral race may affect perceptions of ranked choice voting, police impunity in Tunisia, and what a cashless economy could mean for low-income Americans.

As far back as the 1860s, a small town in Michigan blurred racial lines despite laws that forbade it. In questioning why this town came to be there’s also the question of “why not?” Also: today’s stories, including why ‘defund the police’ has faltered in Atlanta, how the United States is related to the tragedies at Canada’s Native schools, and how this nonprofit based in Lagos is making strides to bridge educational gaps. Join the Monitor's Trudy Palmer and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

President Biden joined Florida and the nation to mourn with grieving families of residents of the collapsed residential tower. The visit was devoid of politics.

Also: today’s stories, including, French law tackles cyberbullying, a happy birthday to America, from a village in Bangladesh Afghans look for leadership, In whom can they place their faith? . Join the Monitor's Noelle Swan and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

When scientists use radio waves to peer under the ice cap at Mars’ south pole, they have no idea what they’re seeing. Is it water, or something much more peculiar? Also: today’s stories, including a blow to voting rights from the Supreme Court, rising nationalism on the Chinese Communist Party’s centennial, and a search for unity in Ethiopia after a pivotal election. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Jessica Mendoza for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The son of immigrants from Sierra Leone, Frances Tiafoe and his brother grew up living in a storage room at a tennis complex near Washington, D.C. Mr. Tiafoe (ranked 57th globally) is now emerging as one of the top American players. At Wimbledon, one of the biggest stages in tennis, Mr. Tiafoe defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas, the world’s No. 4 ranked player, in a major upset. Also: today’s stories, including the parallels between rising anger at Palestinian leadership and the Arab Spring, what Canada Day celebrations will look like after the discovery of the remains of hundreds of Indigenous children, and how a New York City storefront is showcasing local art.