The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

Sweeping U.S. Supreme Court rulings that boost Donald Trump, combined with his debate performance being far less scrutinized than Joe Biden’s, have left many Democrats feeling back on their heels.

Also: today’s stories, including the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, the renewed prominence of regional armies in Latin America, and four picture books that help children learn to be resilient and brave.

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

The Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump immunity in Trump v. United States, a decision particularly influential and significant in the lead-up to the 2024 elections. Also: today’s stories, including France’s second round of elections with the far-right ahead, Scottish independence on the rise while Scotland’s National Party is likely out ahead of this week’s election, and artists in the fight to preserve horseshoe crabs. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Alex Ip for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

On a sweeping Supreme Court day, a trio of rulings will affect millions of lives.

Also: today’s stories, including the fallout from last night’s presidential debate, a global snapshot of LGBTQ+ rights, and what’s behind a big drop in murders in Boston.

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

There are so many contentious borders in the news. You’ll hear one talked about in tonight’s U.S. presidential debate. Borders are necessary protectors of sovereignty, or barriers to better lives, or both. Also: today’s stories, including why DEI backlash gains momentum on campus and in boardrooms, the Supreme Court ruling on abortion rights, and why Kenyan protests continue after the president ditches tax hikes.

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

Are President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump ready for their first debate this Thursday in Atlanta?

Also: today’s stories, including a Supreme Court ruling on misinformation and free speech, the threat of another conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and the revival of Islamic extremism in Russia.

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

In Britain, a lack of response from political parties on Israel’s war in Gaza is bringing Muslims to favor independent candidates. The Muslim Vote, a six-month-old British organization, hopes to shape Muslim voting. Also: today’s stories, including a Q&A before kicking off the U.S. presidential debates this Thursday, Colombia’s capital Bogotá working to bring attention to women caregivers and redistribute services more evenly among men and women, and an elementary school in Las Vegas that created a pilot program to help students build independence. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In New York, a new conservative and religious avante-garde is emerging, raising the question: what does creative counterculture look like in 2024? Also: today’s stories, including hope in small Ukrainian villages, the growing role of drones in war, and a feminist shrine in Tunisia. Join the Monitor’s Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today’s news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

In an 8-1 decision Friday, the Supreme Court set the outer bounds on the constitutional right to bear firearms after decades of expansion.

Also: today’s stories, including how Lebanese children are affected by war, women’s recent gains in sports, and Haitian schools that offer a promise of stability.

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

Israel’s tactics in Gaza in response to the Oct. 7 cross-border attack by Hamas militants have pushed civilians there to the brink. Monitor editors continue to talk about what international law says about war’s “collateral damage” and about “the principle of proportionality. Also: today’s stories include the passing of baseball center fielder Willie Mays, President Joe Biden’s push for Black votes as Black church attendance declines, and rugby offering an alternative for youth from Colombian guerrilla groups.

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

As President Joe Biden announces a second immigration-related action this month, he faces criticism from a divided nation, a hot topic this election season. Also: today’s stories, including French President’s call for a snap election at the end of the month, athletes speaking out politically during current elections, and how people and organizations are altering their conservation practices amid climate change. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.