Episodes

  • Saturday, February 28, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Saturday, February 28, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 28 2026
    For former President Bill Clinton, who left office 25 years ago, the impact of the Epstein scandal may only further damage his image, particularly among younger Democrats, amid changing mores around sexual misconduct by powerful men. Also: today’s stories, including, how in Boston, a Monitor reporter set off to find out what cities do with an abundance of snow; how India has increasingly used cricket as an extension of its foreign policy with Pakistan; and how a contributing writer finds respite in his postcard pastime despite living in a digital world. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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  • Friday, February 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Friday, February 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 27 2026
    President Donald Trump has issued executive orders on voting, and his administration is suing states that have refused to turn over voter rolls. Congress has taken up legislation that would require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Last month, the FBI raided an election center in Georgia as part of a criminal investigation into the 2020 election. Also: today’s stories, including how students in Iran have courageously protested for days despite leadership claims; how in a politically red Texas, Democrats have hope in the upcoming primaries; and how the misconduct investigation into the former Prince Andrew is putting the British monarchy under a harsh glare. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.
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  • Thursday, February 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Thursday, February 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 26 2026
    President Donald Trump’s brief mention of Iran in his State of the Union address was still short of a complete argument for how and why striking Iran, which would risk a wider Middle East conflict, would further U.S. interests. Also: today’s stories, including how U.S. President Donald Trump’s new retirement plan builds on a bipartisan model; what Trump’s view of U.S. military power could mean for Iran-US talks; and how some prominent U.S. universities are paring back campus spending in response to endowment tax hikes. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.
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  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 25 2026
    The United States has amassed the largest force since the war in Iraq. Iran threatens an all-out response to any attack, even if limited. As they prepare for nuclear diplomacy in Geneva to avoid conflict, each side appears to be misreading the other. Also: today’s stories, including how as the world fights over Greenland, its people double down on their own values; a look at space-based data centers; and how mobile libraries are upending the belief among many Pakistanis that reading is a pastime reserved for the elite. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.
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  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Tuesday, February 24, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 24 2026
    President Donald Trump tried to respond boldly with new tariffs to counter a Supreme Court ruling that went against him. But the White House’s economic calculus is in flux as global leaders reconsider trade deals. Also: today’s stories, including how violence that often follows the takedown of a drug cartel leader is a public reminder that peace might not be imminent; how some economists see income taxes as a drag on productivity; and how one Monitor reporter fell in love with the roses in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.
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  • Saturday, February 21, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Saturday, February 21, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 21 2026
    The hostages, living and dead, are home, yet the war in Gaza is unfinished business for Israelis. As the country pivots toward election-year politics, how is Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to authorize an independent state inquiry into Oct. 7 playing? Also: today’s stories, including why the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s use of an emergency economic law to set broad tariffs; how schools that support undergraduates’ basic needs are reporting better retention and achievement rates; and our reviewers’ favorite books of February. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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  • Friday, February 20, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Friday, February 20, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 20 2026
    Artificial intelligence is developing so rapidly that some industry insiders fear safety concerns aren’t getting enough attention. That’s sparking conversation about how to balance innovation, competition, and safeguards. Also: today’s stories, including how recent internet blackouts in Iran, Uganda, and beyond highlight a new front emerging in conflicts around the world; how missing the Winter Olympics podium can be the motivation athletes need to do better next time; and how a great “de-risking” is underway among some of the oldest allies of the United States, writes our columnist. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.
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  • Thursday, February 19, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Thursday, February 19, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Feb 19 2026
    President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is convening amid doubts about this approach to diplomacy. Muslim and Arab countries, hoping to influence Gaza’s path forward, have signed on. Western democracies, wary of further weakening international institutions, are staying away. Also: today’s stories, including how refugees in Minnesota are challenging the Trump administration; a look at some Democratic U.S. governors emerging as top contenders for their party’s 2028 presidential nomination; and how India wants to shape the AI era – not just service it. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.
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