The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

Unity is on display at the GOP convention after a chaotic year for the Republican party. Also: today’s stories, including the Democrats’ ongoing rhetorical challenge, the weight of housing woes in the presidential election, and Chinese citizens’ rising pessimism about the economy. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Before the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life, there had been rising incidents threats of violence against public officials. Can America dim the specter of political violence?

Also: today’s stories, including Donald Trump’s VP pick, the GOP’s changes to their party platform, and how women led a dramatic about-face on FGM in Gambia.

Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Cameron Pugh for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Former President Donald Trump has just survived an assassination attack. Today, he announced his running mate, Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. Both could largely change the trajectory of the presidential election. Also: today’s stories, including urgent questions regarding political violence, Justice Amy Coney Barret creating her own identity, and African women travel bloggers redefining travel in their countries. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Heading into the Republican nominating convention next week, the Democratic Party is still roiled over whether to rally behind the president or quickly find a replacement. Thursday’s press conference didn’t settle the matter.

Also: today’s stories, including Portugal’s success battling drug addiction, how Paris Olympic preparations are affecting the city's homeless people, and a folk musician who hears American singing.

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

Ever since Hamas triggered the calamitous war in Gaza, questions have swirled. Among them: How could it win? Today it sees victory at hand, and its ambitions are soaring.

Also: today’s stories, including decriminalized cocaine and heroin in British Columbia, homeowners insurance made more difficult and expensive by the specter of extreme weather, and a film about theater program in a New York prison.

Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and April Austin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

This morning, we learned that Christa Case Bryant’s coverage of Washington has won a Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists. ​​It’s a wonderful recognition not only of the Monitor’s quality, but also of our commitment to seeing the world differently. Also: today’s stories, including how Portland police and activists teamed up to fight addiction, Democrats affirming support for Biden, and Ithaca, New York’s climate goals.

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

As U.S. President Joe Biden’s candidacy comes under nationwide scrutiny, Vice President Kamala Harris has an opportunity to reintroduce herself to the American public after a rough start to the past four years. Also: today’s stories, including the NATO summit in Washington D.C., questions surrounding the U.K.’s electoral system, and the return of panda bears to the United States. Join the Monitor’s Amelia Newcomb and Angela Wang for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In the weeks following President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, the nation wonders: Will the president stay in the race? Monitor writer Sophie Hills recounts this weekend’s campaign rallies with Mr. Biden, who insists he won’t back down. Also: today’s stories, including the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a 40-year-old precedent, a compromise needed in France, and the latest on the Iranian presidential election. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

As wildfire season looms, some Canadian residents aren’t waiting for government help.

Also: today’s stories, including Americans’ perceptions about the economy, Europe’s worries about the U.S. presidential debate, and bird illustrators that help science soar.

Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Caitlin Babcock for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

If you could choose one word to describe the very best of the United States this Independence Day, what would it be? The one I’ve been thinking about recently is “together.” Also: today’s stories, including the four remaining ATMs in the Gaza Strip, Immigrant’s stories and the American Dream, and Conservative’s likely loss of power in the July 4 UK elections.

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