Best The Christian Science Monitor Podcasts (2025)

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Saturday, July 12, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Even as emergency responders continue to comb through debris a week after a flash flood surged on the Guadalupe River north of San Antonio, Texas, an analysis is beginning on how similar tragedies could be avoided in the future.Also: today’s stories, including how rebuilding after Syria’s civil war is a potentially lethal task, how anyone can make …

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Friday, July 11, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Floods, fires, raids, protests, and now lawsuits. Our reporters take a look at how Los Angeles is faring with this drumbeat of challenges, including the recent pressure from the Trump administration, and what the path forward might look like.Also: today’s stories, including President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Night – F1 – Bring Her Back 16:01

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Thursday, July 10, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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As Texas experiences torrential floods leaving more than 100 dead, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s ability to provide timely aid to states is essential. Just weeks earlier, President Donald Trump pledged to eliminate the agency. Also: today’s stories, including the impact of Israeli buffer zones on Gazan lives, Canada is ramping up effort…

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Nations have until August 1st to make trade deals with the United States, the Trump administration says. But having heard President Donald Trump’s bark before, some world leaders may be losing their fear of his bite.Also: today’s stories, including how Brazil’s push for global cooperation butts up against new Trump tariffs; a historic agreement bet…

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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As Texans continue to process one of the deadliest natural disasters in state history, the unity around a will to recover remains unquestioned.Also: today’s stories, including unity between Trump and Netanyahu despite differences on Gaza and Iran, the work of a Pakistani non-profit to normalize reporting child abuse, and how the new “Superman” movi…

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Monday, July 7, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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In March of 1925, the state of Tennessee passed a bill banning the teaching of evolution in public schools. A century later, the Scopes “Monkey Trial” still resonates in modern cultural debates over religion, education, and parental rights.Also: today’s stories, including questions over the future of nonproliferation after the U.S. and Israel’s bom…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Scarface 15:09

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Thursday, July 3, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The Middle East may be on the cusp of historic change. United States President Donald Trump has called for a 60-day truce in the war in Gaza while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks to establish diplomatic ties with Syria and Lebanon. Also: today’s stories, including how changing eligibility requirements for Medicare could derail those…

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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President Donald Trump is touting Florida’s effort to build an immigration detention facility at an old airfield in the Everglades. The new site points to a wider effort underway to find spaces to hold people involved in the administration’s mass deportation campaign.Also: today’s stories, including how Finns are pulling out of a treaty because the…

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Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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In the New York mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani demonstrated a remarkable crossover appeal for a Democratic Socialist. Mr. Mamdani – who could become the city’s first Muslim mayor – won large majorities of voters from conservative outer boroughs to majority Black neighborhoods.Also: today’s stories, including how a small Spanish town became a micr…

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Producer Spotlight: Alpaca Farming with Christian Davies & Dr. Rachel Friedrich 46:59

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Send us a text This month we sit down with Christian Davies (of C&M Acres Alpacas and Fiber Mill) and his veterinarian, Dr. Rachel Friedrich from Iowa State University's Veterinary Field Service. Christina and his wife, Michele, raise alpacas and operate a fiber mill in Maxwell, IA. Dr. Friedrich not only provides veterinary care for C&M Acres but …

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Monday, June 30, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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On Friday, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump Administration to limit the power of federal judges to issue nationwide procedural rulings. While some see the decision as necessary to curb nationwide injunctions, others are worried it presents an “existential threat to the rule of law.” Also: today’s stories, including Iranians in Europe left in …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: 28 Years Later; Bonjour Tristesse; The Annihilation of Fish 16:14

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Holy Cow – Mountainhead – Friendship 16:24

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The Phoenician Scheme; Misericordia; When Fall is Coming 16:21

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: A Desert – The Cinema Within – The Day the Earth Blew Up 16:31

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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New Cities in an Old City’s Orbit

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Nairobi is like many cities. It’s vibrant but chaotic. Well-functioning here, showing cracks in its infrastructure there. In this episode we go behind writer Erika Page’s reporting of a tale of two (satellite) cities outside of Kenya’s capital, part of a growing constellation of such centers of life and commerce. And we talk about how a reporter ke…

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Range Sheep and Guardian Dogs with Dr. Jake Thorne 39:53

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about genetic evaluations, parasite management, and livestock guardian dogs with Dr. Jake Thorne, Assistant Professor and Extension Sheep and Goat Specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research Station in San Angelo, TX. In this episode, Dr. Thorne discusses methods for genetic evaluation of sheep with a speci…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Pee-wee as Himself; Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story; One to One: John and Yoko 16:24

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Jane Austen Wrecked My Life; Henry Johnson; Vulcanizadora 16:44

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The Surfer; Sharp Corner; The Ugly Stepsister 16:19

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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A Sustainable, High-Tech Life

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A lot of technology, including some that ultimately makes us “greener,” calls for extractive practices and carries upfront costs. Its use slurps resources. But it also makes us productive and provides essential support for modern lives. Climate writer Stephanie Hanes joins host Clay Collins for a conversation about data centers and rare earths – an…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: La Cocina; Drop; Havoc 16:00

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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Producer Spotlight: Linda Detwiler & her Suffolk sheep 41:08

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Send us a text This month we are testing out a new type of episode where we will sit down with a veterinarian and one of their exceptional producers to dig into how their relationship benefits the livestock they care for. Our first guests are Dr. Linda Detwiler and her veterinarian, Dr. Jon Higgins from New Jersey. Linda raises Suffolk sheep for br…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The Shrouds; Most People Die on Sunday; The Dark Money Game 16:01

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Sinners; Warfare; October 8 15:57

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Seven Veils; On Becoming a Guinea Fowl; The Assessment 16:07

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Oh, Canada 15:36

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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C-section Survival with Dr. George Elane 28:44

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about doe and kid survival metrics based on different sedation and anesthesia protocols with Dr. George Elane, Assistant Professor of Equine Soft Tissue Surgery at Texas A&M University's College of Veterinary Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Elane discusses the decision-making process for choosing between sedat…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Thank You Very Much; Bring Them Down; Holland 15:51

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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To Russia, With Hope

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How does a Saskatchewan farmer dreaming of a better life end up in rural Russia? In this episode, the Monitor’s Fred Weir, a Canadian journalist with 40 years in Russia, talks about how he found and profiled a new kind of invited Western expat: one who has warmed to some aspects of Vladimir Putin’s Russia, seems somewhat oblivious to others, and ap…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Last Breath; McVeigh; My Dead Friend Zoe 15:56

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Black Bag; Control Freak; Eephus 16:01

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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‘The Work Is Mysterious and Important’

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What does the hit Apple TV+ show that could be thought of as “Black Mirror” meets “Office Space” tell us about perceptions of workplace culture and Generation Z trends like “boreout”? About work with purpose and meaning? On the eve of the Season 2 finale of “Severance,” culture writer Stephen Humphries takes us inside the making of his report on a …

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Mickey 17; Chaos: The Manson Murders; Picnic at Hanging Rock 15:56

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›

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David Sterritt is a film critic, author, teacher and scholar. He is most notable for his work on Alfred Hitchcock and Jean-Luc Godard, and his many years as the Film Critic for The Christian Science Monitor, where, from 1968 until... Read More ›