The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

Can a Civil War-era provision barring insurrectionists from public office mean Donald Trump can be kicked off presidential primary ballots? The U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments – and concerned more about the future than the past. Also: today’s stories, including a London experiment to get commuters to greet each other on the train, what Northern Ireland’s lasting peace can teach us about the Israel-Hamas war, and what’s behind America’s political divide. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

To hear it from Tucker Carlson or his Russian fans, his soon-to-be-aired interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is an exercise in journalistic parity. What's in it for the Kremlin? Also: today's stories, including how the historic Trump v. Anderson case will test the Supreme Court, why Portugal attracts U.S. expats, today's U.S. Senate vote, and a look at what it means that a court held a parent responsible for their child's mass shooting. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

With a border security bill looking unlikely to pass, experts say the president can take some steps to stem a surge in crossings. Also: today’s stories, including Boeing aims to rebuild trust with consumers, indigenous Mohawk language preservation becomes priority of northern New York school, and Iran, US inch closer to war. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Noelle Swan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Trump lawsuits: Some get delayed. Some prove costly. But high-dollar civil judgments seem likely to have a real impact on his personal finances. Also: today's stories, including how war has hardened Palestinian views in the West Bank, how the Netherlands became Europe's startup hub, and our cultural commentator's walking tour of the Harlem Renaissance. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The Swedish concept of “lagom” promises not too much and not too little, but just enough for everyone. But some wonder if, in practice, that balance is getting lost – and whether it can be revived. Also: today’s stories, including a US economy exceeding expectations, a historic Supreme Court ruling, and a moment of connection that transcends borders. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Clara Germani for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

El Salvador embraces democracy. But as Salvadorans head to the polls next week, how will they handle the balance between a president who has strengthened security and his authoritarian methods? Also: today’s stories, including Benjamin Netanyahu’s fight for political survival, the challenges of getting aid to Gaza, and how cryptocurrency might bring more – or less – trust to the financial system. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ali Martin for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Israeli Druze, who for decades have served in Israel’s security services, say the graphic Oct. 7 attack and ensuing war has been a turning point in Druze-Jewish relations, with the shared threat and an outpouring of support binding the two communities like never before. Also: today’s stories, including: Thailand provides free menstrual products to solve ‘period poverty,’ private companies race to complete lunar landings, and an inevitable Trump-Biden rematch tires voters. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Ira Porter for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

The world is increasingly questioning what it owes victims of state genocide, enslavement, and policies of exclusion. Germany’s atonement after the Holocaust shows a path. Also: today’s stories, including the Kremlin's campaign to push social conservatism, American shrimpers face extinction due to overseas competition, and Miles for Freedom, a Texas non-profit, offers the formerly incarcerated a new lease on life. Join the Monitor's Mark Sappenfield and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Israel’s twin war goals in Gaza of rescuing hostages and defeating Hamas have been hard to reconcile. As the United States and others try to mediate a new cease-fire/hostage deal with Hamas, do Israelis know what victory looks like? Also: today's stories, including drone attack tests U.S. efforts to contain Middle East conflict, China's birth rate slump, and a look at Argentina's broad reforms in a challenging political reality. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and JJ Wahlberg for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

Monitor reporters witnessed a shooting attack by West Bank settlers on Palestinian shepherds as an Israeli army jeep stood by. Officials and diplomats say the attacks further a campaign they’ve warned of for years: to push Palestinians off their lands. Also: today’s stories, including the Biden administration’s forgiveness of thousands of dollars of college debt, a high-stakes lawsuit against Donald Trump, and a deeper look at Evangelical congregations. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Stephen Humphries for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.