Best The Christian Science Monitor Podcasts (2025)

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Friday, September 26, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Part of the Trump administration’s immigration clampdown involves encouraging unauthorized immigrants to “self-deport” by offering cash and other incentives. A growing number are deciding to leave the U.S. on their own.Also: today’s stories, including how a quick look behind the curtain of the United Nations General Assembly finds cooperation, dial…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Spinal Tap II: The End Continues – The Baltimorons – Listers: A Glimpse into Extreme Birdwatching 15:59

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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, September 25, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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More food is reaching Gaza now but barely enough to stave off famine amid the chaos of forced displacement, which was ordered by the Israeli army.Also: today’s stories, including how one Monitor writer’s new hometown shows resilience amidst federal government cutbacks and other challenges; how current drama around TV host Jimmy Kimmel being taken o…

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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As the United Nations General Assembly opened in New York, President Donald Trump told member states that immigration and green hoaxes are the key threats to international peace and prosperity.Also: today’s stories, including whether the rebranding of the Defense Department comes alongside other interventionist moves, where money from settlement cl…

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Gaza's high school graduation exams are seen as far more than an individual academic accomplishment. They are a step into adulthood, carrying both your dreams and your country's. The war has made that transition nearly impossible. Also: today’s stories, including how Tamir Rice’s mother wants to provide a cultural map for young people; how Chinese …

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Saturday, September 20, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Funding the government is ultimately a must-pass priority for Congress. But with votes from both parties needed, it’s also an opportunity for the minority Democrats to seek leverage. And pressure from their base is pushing them toward taking a hard line.Also: today’s stories, including Russia’s new rival to Eurovision; one Monitor writer’s reflecti…

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You Can’t Sneak Up on a Wolverine

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We’re back from our hiatus! In this episode, we talk with Mark Sappenfield, the Monitor’s former top editor turned roaming Europe reporter and watcher of global trends. Find out what that shift has been like, and what went into the framing of his highly readable recent story on Finland’s grassroots defense strategy – a talker in the newsroom and be…

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Friday, September 19, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The sidelining of comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show could signal a wider chilling effect on free speech, under pressure from President Donald Trump and regulators under him. But the move also comes as media companies are facing a difficult financial environment.Also: today’s stories, including how a French-Saudi initiative supporting an indep…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Robert Redford, 1936-2025 16:05

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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, September 18, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The Federal Reserve’s mission, outlined by Congress, is to spur job growth while keeping inflation under control. Its objectives have grown trickier this year amid political pressure from the White House, a slowing job market, and still-high inflation.Also: today’s stories, including how moves to codify religious draft exemptions to Israeli militar…

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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Republicans have long railed against “cancel culture” and blamed the left for seeking to curb free speech. Now, they are catching criticism on the same grounds in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination – and potentially going further by having government officials involved.Also: today’s stories, including how Charlie Kirk’s allies are vowing to c…

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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By 2027, the hard right could govern economies worth roughly half of European GDP, the Economist said earlier this month. “It’s about time the government listened to what the British people want,” one hairdresser tells the Monitor.In today’s stories, we also look at the new U.S.-China deal on TikTok, a strike by bar advocates in Massachusetts, and …

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Saturday, September 13, 2025 - The Christian Science Monitor Daily

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The U.S. has entered a new age of political violence, evidenced by the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Those who work in conflict resolution say Americans need to engage in the hard work of seeing those we disagree with as fully human and worthy of respect.Also: today’s stories, including how the U.K. is grappling with the cont…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: The Roses; The Thursday Murder Club; She Rides Shotgun 15:59

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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: Heritage Sheep Breeds & On-Farm Research with Richard Marlar 43:41

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Send us a text This month we sit down with Richard Marlar, a physician and president of the Navajo-Churro Sheep Association to talk about heritage livestock breeds - specifically the Navajo-Churro - which have been integral to the settlement and development of the US. Richard also discusses Split Upper Eyelid Disorder (SUED), a developmental disord…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley; Honey Don’t!; Caught Stealing 16:03

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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: Relay; Night Always Comes; Caught by the Tides 15:58

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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: Highest 2 Lowest; Superman 15:02

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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: East of Wall; Weapons; Harvest 15:45

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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 Naked Gun; Together; Dangerous Animals 15:49

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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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Dairy Goat Sustainability with Jenn Bentley 31:00

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Send us a text Join us for a discussion about a collaborative research project currently in the works headed up by Iowa State University. Jennifer Bentley, a dairy field specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, discusses the aims of the current project including assessing prevalence and treatment options for common diseases aff…

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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Materialists; Sovereign; The Musicians 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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David Sterritt with Films in Focus: Eddington; Sorry, Baby; The Ballad of Wallis Island 15:40

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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 Life of Chuck; My Mom Jayne; Death & Taxes 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: Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight; 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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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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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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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 ›