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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 Politics & Government
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  • Saturday, May 16, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Saturday, May 16, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    May 16 2026
    Beyond the flattery and pomp, the Trump-Xi summit underscores the narrative that China has risen to peer status with the United States, with Xi Jinping ever more confident that his long-game strategy is paying off, while U.S. leverage is shrinking. Also: today’s stories, including why Tuesday’s GOP primary in Kentucky could test President Donald Trump’s power; how Labour Party challengers could push the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer out of power; and our reviewers’ favorite books of May. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.
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  • Friday, May 15, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Friday, May 15, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    May 15 2026
    Talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday struck a positive tone, as Mr. Trump avoided sensitive issues and focused instead on business. Also: today’s stories, including how Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will navigate surging inflation and pressure from President Trump; how consumers worldwide are adapting to economic strains; and one reviewer’s take on Jayne Anne Phillips' memoir "Small Town Girls." Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.
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  • Thursday, May 14, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

    Thursday, May 14, 2026 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily
    May 14 2026
    With an unfinished war in Iran – which is also unpopular at home – President Donald Trump is in Beijing this week looking for a big political win. But it’s China that holds many of the cards in this complex relationship. Also: today’s stories, including how the Make America Healthy Again movement and President Trump’s hold on the Republican party may depend on how GOP Senator Bill Cassidy fares in Louisiana's primary; why France is trying to bolster its fading influence in Africa; and how libraries are reinventing themselves as foundational spaces for teaching democracy. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.
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