The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

The big question on many people’s minds, both in the United States and abroad, concerns what President-elect Donald Trump is actually going to do. Today, Ann Scott Tyson asks just this question. Today's stories also include euphoria over Trump’s win among Israeli settlers hoping to annex the West Bank, temporary protected status for immigrants facing new challenges, and post-Soviet states looking back to Russia. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The first election of Donald Trump fueled major protests, including the Women’s March. This time around, the self-dubbed “resistance” movement looks less energized. Also: today’s stories, including the inner lives of animals, recurring power outages in Cuba, and historically Black colleges and universities seeing record increases in enrollment. Join the Monitor’s Mary Tabor reading for Amelia Newcomb and Clara Germani for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Poachers, fires, and illegal logging threaten the forest community of Olum, Nigeria. Contributor Saint Ekpali reports today on a remarkable band of women who choose to protect the forest they love. Other stories in our package include the ICC issuing an arrest warrant for Netanyahu amid Gaza food shortages, whether Trump can bypass the Senate to ram through controversial nominees, and what’s dividing nations at a UN climate change conference. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Nate Iglehart for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Last month, after a lengthy court battle, the United Kingdom handed the Chagos archipelago over to the African island nation of Mauritius, which said the islands had been stolen from it at independence. Today, Lorraine Mallinder dives into the plight of the Chagossians, many of whom were forcibly evicted from the island over five decades ago, and their desire to return to the island. Also in today's package, a flurry of diplomacy is not dispelling the notion of post-election Palestinian disarray, a mask ban in North Carolina, and a new musical with a twangy Nashville score. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As each side of the Russia-Ukraine war continues to take steps towards escalation: What does this mean for the future?

Also: today’s stories, including Hong Kong’s attempt to censor pro-democracy activists, what high-speed internet can do for rural towns, and how oil harvests in Gaza are a symbol of resilience.

Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

One thing jumps out from our first two stories today. The Trump administration is looking like it will take a blowtorch to business as usual in Washington, from health to immigration and beyond. The election gave Donald Trump a mandate to do it. Today’s stories also cover a Myanmar nonprofit cleaning up ‘ghost gear’ that kills sea life and a tiny village that makes most of Kyrgyzstan’s yurts. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As Donald Trump continues to announce plans for his presidency one issue in particular has sparked conversation: Will January 6th felons be pardoned?

Also: today’s stories, including barrages in Northern Israel, a surge of women in construction, and a review of John Lewis’ new biography.

Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Two weeks ago, the Monitor’s Howard LaFranchi was the rare reporter to get into Pokrovsk, Ukraine, which is facing a tough Russian onslaught. It’s still hanging on. Today’s stories also include Trump’s eye-popping Cabinet picks, worries over a Trump ‘warrior board,’ and how Trump leaves European allies fearing for their future. Join the Monitor's Ali Martin and Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As American politics shows us, the fight against climate change has its advocates and its detractors. In her story today, Stephanie Hanes reveals the limits to that sentiment. It’s not that people don’t care. It’s that they care about other things more. Also in today’s package, South Dakota Sen. John Thune becomes Senate majority leader, Kemi Badenoch becomes Britain’s Conservative party leader, and Lebanon’s faith in Hezbollah begins to waver. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

United States presidents have taken to signing stacks of executive orders on Day 1. Donald Trump has vowed to take rapid actions affecting border security, energy prices, and what he contends is a biased federal bureaucracy. Also: today’s stories, including world leaders preparing for Mr. Trump’s arrival on the global security scene, the world gathering for the COP29 climate summit, and Ukrainian writers-turned-soldiers and soldiers-turned-writers. Join the Monitor’s Clay Collins and Nate Iglehart for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.