The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

As our Washington bureau chief watched President Donald Trump battle reporters on Wednesday, her thoughts turned to the baseball player Juan Soto. Also: how impeachment resonates in a Virginia battleground district, an interview with the Ugandan rapper who would be president, and the decline of the hockey “goon.” Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Clay Collins for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

The woman in front of Brandt Jean had killed his brother. Outside the courtroom came chants of “no justice, no peace” over the 10-year sentence given to the white, off-duty police officer. But Mr. Jean asked to give Amber Guyger a hug. Also: our five stories, including a broader perspective on President Trump’s Ukraine dealings, rust belt puzzlement at talk of an economic slowdown, and an examination of what political contrition truly looks like. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

One year ago, Jamal Khashoggi walked into the Saudi embassy in Istanbul to get documents for his wedding. He never emerged. The journalist’s murder by an assassination squad – and its blatant daylight circumstances – shocked the world. Also: our five stories, including a look at diverging views of democracy, fairness in college admissions, and the equalizing effect of cafe culture. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

California is famous for its earthquakes. On Monday, we saw the first cracks of a seismic shift in college sports: fair pay for athletes. Also: our five stories, which explore what’s driving change in Hong Kong, Trump’s influence over his party, how gun-control politics shifted in one state. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Samantha Laine Perfas for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

Is there a kinder, gentler capitalism to be had? The Business Roundtable recently caused a stir by asking firms to “continue to push for an economy that serves all Americans.” Also: our five stories, which tackle solutions to a decline in local news, questions about Ukraine and the Biden family, and assumptions linked to identity politics. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

Our lead story today explores sentiments around the country on the impeachment inquiry. Also: a civil debate over an old Moscow beer plant, and how culture shapes our perception of music. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann and Noah Robertson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

The first impeachment of a US President in 1868 sheds light on the present impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Also: how the Taliban see peace, new models of change emerging in Mexico's feminist protests, and goodness on the silver screen. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Eva Botkin-Kowacki for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

Do societies value married people more than those who are single? Research is documenting the strengths of single people and the benefits of single life, according to experts. Also: the role of moderate Democrats in impeachment, President Donald Trump’s multilateral approach at the U.N., corruption’s shadow over auto workers, and how climate change is altering the oceans. Join the Monitor's Kim Campbell and Ken Kaplan for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

Locking a pet in the car on a hot, or cold, day in the U.S. is illegal in at least 28 states. Even so, last year, 58 pets died in cars. Also: the resiliency of the Hong Kong protests, Canadian voters’ views on Trudeau and racism, and a delightful comic about going to Mars. Join the Monitor's Dave Scott and Rebecca Asoulin for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.

The weekend was bookended by a climate strike and today’s action summit. Urgency can bring out fighters, but hope is a motivator too. We also look at how shifting political norms test the Constitution, where multinationalism is spurned and sought, and promises around social equity. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Molly Jackson for today's news. For more information, visit csmonitor.com/daily.