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The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

The Christian Science Monitor Daily Podcast

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The editors of The Christian Science Monitor take you beyond the headlines with the ideas driving progress in this 15-minute news briefing. The Monitor Daily Podcast is available each Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET. For more information on the Daily or The Christian Science Monitor, visit csmonitor.com. Send your comments, suggestions or thoughts to podcast@csmonitor.com.© 1980–2026 The Christian Science Monitor Hourly Politics & Government
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  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jun 30 2026
    In a pair of rulings, the Supreme Court expanded the president’s ability to fire officials at agencies with purview over things like nuclear technology and consumer safety, while preserving the independence of the Federal Reserve. Also: today’s stories, including how the U.S. House of Representatives may pass legislation to protect kids online; why South Korean leaders are looking to expand their horizons beyond the country’s reliance on the U.S.; and a look at how the Mexican sport of padel is growing among Britons. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.
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  • Saturday, June 27, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jun 27 2026
    The authorities in Venezuela say that foreign search-and-rescue teams are arriving to help with the aftermath of two major earthquakes. But Venezuelans are relying on one another right now, because many are skeptical of their government’s ability to respond. Also: today’s stories, including how Russian studies are coming back at some Ukrainian universities under the philosophy of “to defeat a stronger enemy, one needs to fully understand them”; a look at the stories of two close friends facing difficult decisions to repatriate or stay in South Africa last month amid growing threats of violence against migrants; and how reenactors in Massachusetts are seeking out artisans with mastery of historic garments for America’s 250th anniversary. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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  • Friday, June 26, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    Jun 26 2026
    In a pair of immigration rulings Thursday, the court held that the law permits the government to turn away asylum-seekers on the Mexico side of the U.S. border and end temporary protected status for Haitians and Syrians living in the United States. Also: today’s stories, including a look at cultural exchange during the World Cup; our columnist’s examination of Britain’s governability after the ouster of Prime Minister Keir Starmer; and how the Philippines is reconsidering nuclear power. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.
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