The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

There are times when the news cycle delivers more than most readers can mentally accommodate. We’re in one of those now. In his Patterns column today, Ned Temko performs his usual role as master of the step-back, explaining why an almost “forgotten war” in Ukraine merits a slice of the world’s attention again now. Today’s package also includes FEMA confronting a flood of misinformation, Hurricane Milton reflecting growing climate disruption, and gardeners growing biodiversity with heirloom seed swaps. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Argentina was practically defined by brutal state-led terror from the mid-1970s to early 1980s, but has also modeled the healing work of delivering accountability. Howard LaFranchi investigates the question of whether Argentina’s narrative is now being given added nuance, or if it’s facing an assault on truth. Also in today’s package, we cover an Ohio Republican’s fight for reforming voting districts, Philippines “separation inequality”, and the role of young voters in this year’s election. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

With Israel a year into its war with Hamas, and recently exchanging fire with Hezbollah, how much sway does the United States really have in the Middle East?

Also: today’s stories, including balancing party lines with personal values, evacuating aquarium animals from Florida, and how senior centers are becoming more lively.

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

So often, the Middle East seems a textbook lesson in how divisions divide, often violently. The reminders since Oct. 7, 2023, have been stark. Today, all our stories look at the fallout from the past year. They include how Oct. 7 forever changed Israel and Gaza, how history shows a way forward for Israelis and Palestinians, and U.S. interfaith groups working for peace in a time of war. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Troy Aidan Sambajon for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

With North Carolina still recovering from Hurricane Helene, schools and parents wonder: What’s next for their children’s education? Writer Jackie Valley explores how extreme weather events are affecting today's youth.

Also: today’s stories, including each presidential candidate’s economic plans, California’s big step towards reparations, and a look inside a buzzing Bangladesh city.

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

Supreme Court terms always bring the potential for momentous rulings. Today, Henry Gass dives into what cases the Supreme Court are set to tackle once they are back in session. Also in today’s package we cover how likely restraint in the Middle East is to come about, the perils of being a president at prestigious schools, and the rise of women in Brazilian politics. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

After Iran’s barrage of ballistic missile attacks against Israel, the Israeli government is weighing its options on how to respond. But their response — and how Iran reacts — could decide the future of the Middle East.

Also: today’s stories, including a look at election integrity for the 2024 presidential election, reflections on the vice presidential debate, and the power of print news in war-torn Ukraine.

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

As the war in the Middle East intensifies, we take a look at what this next stage of escalation will bring for the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Also: today’s stories, including rescue efforts in North Carolina, port strikes across the United States, and how Japan’s new prime minister is trying to regain the trust of his citizens.

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

Preparing the Daily means making decisions about story order that imply a kind of hierarchy. That was hard today because it’s impossible to apportion empathy, to rank where understanding is needed most. Our stories include how Hurricane Helene prompted a wake-up call, Israel considering invading Lebanon, and how India’s crackdown transformed Kashmir’s politics. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

During the Trump and Biden administrations, young women lurched left on abortion, the environment, and guns, in contrast to young men. News events and Generation Z’s reliance on social media drove some of these shifts. Also: today’s stories, including acknowledging the need for subtler ways to allow veterans to grapple with wounds of war, an upsurge in bear sightings in Los Angeles, and pop-up comedy performances around the United States. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.