Podcast appearances and mentions of The Christian Science Monitor

The tragic shooting of children at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota comes after the assassination of a state legislator earlier this summer. The incidents have revealed divides over how to reduce gun violence – as well as a universal desire to emerge from the turbulence stronger. Also: today's stories, including how some religious leaders and volunteers are standing with immigrants at court hearings; how the U.S. and China are racing to build humanoid robots capable of performing many daily tasks; and how the end of tax exemptions for small parcels entering the U.S. is affecting the Indian diaspora. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

The shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis was the third such tragedy involving a Christian school in as many years. Security has long been top of mind at Jewish and Muslim schools; now there are growing efforts within Christian school communities to fortify their institutions. Also: today's stories, including how sending a U.S. naval force off the coast of Venezuela has revived regional anxiety over U.S. militarism, how laws protecting asylum-seekers in Europe are under fire from the public, and what changes Trump's ‘Big Beautiful Bill' will bring to colleges and students. Join the Monitor's Harry Bruinius for today's news.

Brazil has the world's second-largest rare earth reserves. The country is trying to rewrite the rules of global extractive industries. In today's stories, we also write about in-person summer schools in Ukraine, a job-creating but environmentally risky project in Spain, and we share our favorite books of August. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

Among all the shortages in war-ravaged Gaza, clean water is one of the most critical. Already facing the perils of famine and a new Israeli military offensive, families must engage in a daily hunt for water that often is barely usable. Also: today's stories, including the latest on U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to oust Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board; how a Syrian comedy renaissance is blooming in Damascus; and how some states are attempting to impose campaign spending limits. Join the Monitor's Kendra Nordin Beato for today's news.

A lawsuit by the Trump Department of Justice is unprecedented in that it sues all the federal District Court judges in Maryland at once. At stake is a case involving deportation, rights of habeas corpus, and the Constitution's separation of powers. Also: today's stories, including how the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) might spur an international aid response in Gaza, how a Boston neighborhood and a college cope with a housing crisis, and a ballet school showing Kenyans that dance is for everyone. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina threatened to snuff out the spirit of New Orleans. Two decades later, our reporter and photographer chronicle the city's healing journey. Also: today's stories, including how carmakers like Ford are focusing on EVs; how Syrian seamstresses are bringing an ancient craft to life; and our columnist's visit with his son to the Equal Justice Initiative's sculpture park in the wake of President Donald Trump's order to review America's museums. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

FBI Raids John Bolton. Ukraine Summit. But No Ukraine Progress. Troops in DC. Gerrymander Fight. Epstein Not Going Away. Smithsonian/Slavery. With Katherine Doyle, White House Reporter for NBC News, Linda Feldmann, Washington Bureau Chief and White Correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor and Kirk Bado, Editor, The National Journal Hotline. Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Teachers. More information at AFT.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beyond wrangling over whether sending thousands of federal troops to Washington, D.C., is needed or even legal, residents and crime experts say real community investment – not a show of force – is the better anti-crime strategy. Also: today's stories, including why some Russian observers believe Russia is content to wait out a peace deal with Ukraine; how foreign leaders are adjusting their diplomatic strategies to a more personal approach when dealing with U.S. President Donald Trump; and how one social media influencer tries to shed light on deportation - and showcase the unexpected joys of making a fresh start. Join the Monitor's April Austin for today's news.

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

An era of abundant low-cost imports faces a reckoning – but not necessarily an end – as the Trump tariffs take hold. America's long pivot from thrift toward consumption is deeply engrained. So is the economics of global supply chains. Also: today's stories, including how film can bring together India and Pakistan, how two historic Black churches share one vision of freedom and a review of Alix Morris' book “A Year with the Seals: Unlocking the Secrets of the Sea's Most Charismatic and Controversial Creatures.” Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. Published in more than forty countries, her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among other accolades, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities, universities and schools as “One Book, One Read” selections. Christina divides her time between New York City and Maine. While PLEASE DON'T LIE is her first thriller, she has a penchant for writing characters who meet untimely ends.Anne Burt's debut novel, The Dig, was an ABA IndieNext pick, the Strand Book Store's top mystery selection for spring 2023, and IndieNext's lead “Thrills & Chills” reading group title for summer 2024. Anne is also the editor of My Father Married Your Mother: Dispatches from the Blended Family and coeditor, with Christina Baker Kline, of About Face: Women Write About What They See When They Look in the Mirror. Her essays and fiction have appeared in numerous publications and venues, including Salon, NPR, and The Christian Science Monitor; she is a past winner of Meridian's Editors' Prize in Fiction. Anne graduated from Yale University with a BA in history, and from New York University with an MFA in creative writing. She lives in New York City, Weston CT, and the dark corners of her own imagination.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #christinabakerkline #anneburt #amazonpublishing #thomasandmercer

Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. Published in more than forty countries, her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among other accolades, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities, universities and schools as “One Book, One Read” selections. Christina divides her time between New York City and Maine. While PLEASE DON'T LIE is her first thriller, she has a penchant for writing characters who meet untimely ends. Anne Burt's debut novel, The Dig, was an ABA IndieNext pick, the Strand Book Store's top mystery selection for spring 2023, and IndieNext's lead “Thrills & Chills” reading group title for summer 2024. Anne is also the editor of My Father Married Your Mother: Dispatches from the Blended Family and coeditor, with Christina Baker Kline, of About Face: Women Write About What They See When They Look in the Mirror. Her essays and fiction have appeared in numerous publications and venues, including Salon, NPR, and The Christian Science Monitor; she is a past winner of Meridian's Editors' Prize in Fiction. Anne graduated from Yale University with a BA in history, and from New York University with an MFA in creative writing. She lives in New York City, Weston CT, and the dark corners of her own imagination. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #christinabakerkline #anneburt #amazonpublishing #thomasandmercer

Christina Baker Kline is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of eight novels, including The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World. Published in more than forty countries, her novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among other accolades, and have been chosen by hundreds of communities, universities and schools as “One Book, One Read” selections. Christina divides her time between New York City and Maine. While PLEASE DON'T LIE is her first thriller, she has a penchant for writing characters who meet untimely ends. Anne Burt's debut novel, The Dig, was an ABA IndieNext pick, the Strand Book Store's top mystery selection for spring 2023, and IndieNext's lead “Thrills & Chills” reading group title for summer 2024. Anne is also the editor of My Father Married Your Mother: Dispatches from the Blended Family and coeditor, with Christina Baker Kline, of About Face: Women Write About What They See When They Look in the Mirror. Her essays and fiction have appeared in numerous publications and venues, including Salon, NPR, and The Christian Science Monitor; she is a past winner of Meridian's Editors' Prize in Fiction. Anne graduated from Yale University with a BA in history, and from New York University with an MFA in creative writing. She lives in New York City, Weston CT, and the dark corners of her own imagination. Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #christinabakerkline #anneburt #amazonpublishing #thomasandmercer

School meal debt has been rising. Now, changes to SNAP and Medicaid could reduce automatic eligibility for free and reduced price meals. How are schools responding to prevent hunger and save their budgets? Also: today's stories, including how the demise of USAID has fractured communities, how a female Hindu priest is defying norms, and how the end of Assad's leadership allows Syrians to read previously banned books. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked into the Oval Office on Monday to confront an essential question: Will his country, Ukraine, remain Ukrainian? In today's stories, we also look into Trump's crime crackdown in D.C., massive anti-war protests in Israel, and the worries of Afghan asylum seekers in the U.S. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

Since the fall of Kabul four years ago, about 200,000 Afghans have arrived in the United States, many of whom supported U.S. war efforts. Now, some Afghans are questioning whether their status in the U.S. is secure, while they also try to bring more family here. Also: today's stories, including how ‘docufiction' helped director Kate Beecroft capture wild horses, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's reunion in their new film “Highest 2 Lowest,” and our essayist's birding journey. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares for his summit with President Donald Trump on Friday, his refusal to countenance a ceasefire in Ukraine before peace talks could pose a stumbling block to negotiations. Also: today's stories, including how the current political fight in Texas over redistricting is a sign that hard-nosed politics are now the norm; why some Pakistanis aren't thrilled with a budding U.S.-Pakistan friendship; and how one artist is painting New Orleans' many contrasts, from struggle to rebirth. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Akira Kurosawa is one of the world’s most revered directors, his films often cited as inspiration amongst other auteurs. Sometimes that inspiration has led to full-on remakes of Kurosawa’s films, such as Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest (2025), an adaptation of Kurosawa’s High and Low (1963). Other adaptations of Kurosawa’s work include Seven Samurai and Yojimbo. Kurosawa himself liked to adapt pre-existing stories. Many of his films are interpretations of Shakespeare plays. Even High and Low is based on a novel. So how does one go about adapting and remaking a film by a great director like Kurosawa? How is the story updated for new audiences? And what kind of films lend themselves to adaptations? Today on FilmWeek, we discuss Hollywood’s attempts to remake some of Kurosawa’s most beloved films and what makes a good adaptation. Joining Larry Mantle is Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor, Tim Cogshell, film critic for LAist, Alt-Film Guide and CineGods.com, and Charles Solomon, film critic for LAist, Animation Scoop and Animation Magazine. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency!

As Ukrainians field swarms of destructive Russian drones, the world is watching modern warfare unfold. Here is what Russia's summer drone blitz in Ukraine says about the future of war. Also: today's stories, including an Israeli women's group protesting war in Gaza; why Democrats' are poorly rated despite President Donald Trump's similarly low approval ratings; and how Trump can negotiate between Russia and Ukraine. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

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 ›

In Russian-controlled parts of Ukraine, a battle is on over national identity, as teens face intense efforts to convince them that their real identity is Russian. In today's package, we also explore how schools are bracing for absenteeism among immigrant children, how China is making gains in the AI race, and why France is cracking down on ‘ultrafast' fashion. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

President Trump, citing high crime, said Monday that he is placing the District of Columbia police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard. But the move comes as statistics show violent crime in the city at a 30-year low, and is stirring controversy. Also: today's stories, including how a new diploma gives Indiana students the option to earn different “seals” depending on whether they want to go straight to work, serve in the military, or head to college; how abductions have become a weapon in Sudan's civil war; and how one pending federal rule could provide safety guidelines to keep outdoor workers safer in high temperatures. Join the Monitor's Erika Page for today's news.

While Black Lives Matter protests may not have brought lasting reforms nationwide, in Sanford, Florida, the town where Treyvon Martin was killed in 2012, change has taken root. Also in today's stories: the people fighting to keep local news alive, the stand-up comics testing free speech in India, and the role of Monopoly in rescuing POWs from German prison camps. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

TX Dems Stand-up. CA-NY-IL Dems Fight Back. Epstein Still. Selling the BBB. GOP Town Hall Problems. Trump: Obama Committed Treason. Treason Claims=Epstein Distraction. Tariff Price Hikes are Here. With Allan Smith, Political Reporter for NBC News, Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent for 19th News and Cameron Joseph, Senior Washington Reporter for the Christian Science Monitor.Today's Bill Press Pod is supported by The American Federation of Government Employees. More information at AFGE.org.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Russia's military presence on a narrow sandbar controlling a major Black Sea access point has badly disrupted Ukraine's economy. What can Kyiv do about that? Also: today's stories, including how Trump may reach a peace deal between the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, why Italy's far-right premier wins plaudits from European neighbors, and an impression of Provence, where the Tour de France took place. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

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 ›

Japan is the only country in the world to have experienced nuclear war. As the country marks the 80th anniversary of the United States' bombing of Hiroshima, some activists wonder if the city is as committed to disarmament as it once was. Also: today's stories, the Trump administration's tariffs take effect on dozens of nations, our Paris correspondent takes a dip in the Seine, and British painter David Hockney's glorious art book that captures his 60-year career. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

In Florida, National Guard troops were activated to support Immigration and Custom Enforcement officers in nine cities. The move is part of a larger escalation that expands the military's involvement in immigration operations. Also: today's stories, including residents rebuilding after a volcano eruption in the Canary Islands, aid matchmakers filling the gap left by USAID funding cuts, and the wider impact of Corporation for Public Broadcasting's shutdown on the media landscape. Join the Monitor's Yvonne Zipp for today's news.

Famine is threatening tens of thousands in Gaza. To avert it, humanitarian assistance must ramp up fast, experts say. Also in today's stories: why young Indonesians remain discontent with the job market despite a new tariff deal, how sea food arrives on your table, and how young people in Massachusetts are working to protect an endangered turtle species. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

While elite institutions shaped the pandemic response, critics say they sidelined dissenting views, deepening distrust and contributing to Donald Trump's reelection. As the pandemic divided the United States, could a full accounting help the nation heal? Also: today's stories, including European and Arab governments making diplomatic progress towards peace, an artist pulling her work from the National Portrait Gallery, and a national opera house serving as a bomb-shelter cathedral in Ukraine. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

The international community has unified around the question of Palestinian statehood, diverging from the U.S. and Israel. But will it make a difference? Not since the mid-1950s under Dwight Eisenhower has a U.S. president held such sway over Israel. Also: today's stories, including how Sudanese women exiled by war are finding freedom from female genital mutilation; why Europeans have been pushing back on cruise ships; and a photo essay from Massachusetts' famed Brimfield Antique Flea Market. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

Growing global outrage over the hunger crisis in Gaza has many asking if Israel had a deliberate policy of starving civilians. Israelis say that was never the case, but an ignorance of Palestinian suffering allowed an inconsistent government policy to lead to a calamity. Also: today's stories, including how the president has recently touted a trade deal with the EU, but the overall economic outlook is uncertain, how staff are working to help patrons stay connected to reading, education, and daily life, and how Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for years. But that doesn't mean Finns are a smiling, perky people. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

President Trump's tariff threats are in some cases turning into tariff deals. The details of the broad agreements are yet to come and may determine whether the U.S. comes out ahead. Also: today's stories, including how Europeans feel in the wake of a new U.S.-EU trade deal; why Argentines are struggling economically despite efforts to tackle inflation; and a look at how volunteerism in Japan has surged in the decades following the devastating 1995 Kobe earthquake. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

The Trump administration faces pressure to release additional files from investigations of sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein. Here's what's known from two decades of lawsuits and what could come from efforts to reveal more. Also: today's stories, including a look at the effects of Syria's drought crisis, the Monitor's Francine Kiefer's farewell letter to readers and a new generation of journalists, and how the ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia could help hundreds of thousands of displaced people return home. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

Bobby Lewis, CS, from Buena Vista, Colorado, USAYou can read Bobby's article in The Christian Science Monitor.

A spirit of “We're in this together” colored the early days of the pandemic in the United States. But that frayed as debate over what steps to take became increasingly politicized. Also: today's stories, including how a third of the enclave's 2.3 million people are not eating for multiple days in a row, how the truth-telling folk singer Patty Griffin was thinking about hanging up her guitar, and our global progress roundup this week: how California's Yurok tribe doubled its land holdings. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

Robert Witney, CS, from Boston, Massachusetts, USAYou can find the Christian Science Monitor podcast, Why We Wrote This, as well as a wide range of other audio content, at christianscience.com/audio.

Amid sectarian violence in Syria, in which hundreds of Druze were killed, Israel struck Damascus and issued a warning to the new government. Israeli Druze are mourning the deaths, but are divided over whether Israeli military action is the wisest course. Also: today's stories, including a look at how some communities in the U.S. are grappling with federal cuts for flood preparation; how a populist surge on the right is gaining ground in Japan; and a Q+A with Nigerian Afrobeat artist Mádé Kútì, grandson of Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kútì. Join the Monitor's Linda Feldmann for today's news.

President Trump's new AI policy, which includes promoting private investment in AI, reflects growing bipartisan concern that China is rapidly eroding America's lead in artificial intelligence. Also: today's stories, including volunteers rallying around Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, a book review about vanilla, and Texas Republicans are meeting this week to redraw the state's congressional map. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

Trevor Yates, CS, from New York, New York, USAYou can read Trevor's article in The Christian Science Monitor.

As President Donald Trump pursues his goal of the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history, his administration has tapped an unusual range of government agencies to aid the effort. Also: today's stories, including how President Donald Trump finds himself in the middle of an uproar within his base over his administration's handling of the “Epstein files,” how Arabs and Kurds in Syria are working with one another to secure areas of the country, and how there are now concerns about a return to the days of media owned and dominated by oligarchs, political parties, and the state. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

The Trump administration argues that the police officer who shot Breonna Taylor should be sentenced to just one day in prison. The recommendation comes amid efforts to reverse policies meant to reduce police violence against minorities. Also in today's stories: how Guatemala's anti-graft president might lose support from Indigenous voters; how soccer is bringing together the West African community; and how the federal government can influence U.S. universities. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.

Now that the Trump administration has the money to significantly expand its mass deportation efforts, the question is how quickly it can reach its goal of deporting 1 million unauthorized immigrants a year, following historic levels of illegal crossings under former President Joe Biden. Also: today's stories, including how Armenia's government is facing off against its ancient church as the former tries to forge a peace deal with the country's long-time enemy, how artists throughout Baltimore are remembering Freddie Gray through their creative works, and how the nonprofit Greenagers in western Massachusetts employs crews of local high schoolers to help maintain trails. Join the Monitor's Christa Case Bryant for today's news.

By one estimate, 233,000 people, including 19,000 Americans, have lost their jobs either with the U.S. Agency for International Development, as USAID is formally known, or with its contractors. The Monitor looked at two people who found fulfillment serving their country by serving others. Also: today's stories, including how long-distance trains running late is a pivotal test for Germany's new government; how one Maine town is moving away from its Industrial Revolution era dams in favor of healthier New England rivers; and how South Koreans are rushing for one last look inside Seoul's version of the White House: the Blue House. Join the Monitor's Ira Porter for today's news.

As we approach the half-year mark into President Donald Trump's second term, it's worth considering this question: Could Americans and U.S. businesses see better times ahead despite the uncertainty and “tax” that Mr. Trump's tariff policies have imposed? Also: today's stories, including Ukrainian mobile anti-drone units as an indispensable defensive line, Elon Musk's announcement of the America Party, and how Ken Griffey, Jr., is restoring the legacy of Black baseball. Join the Monitor's Kurt Shillinger for today's news.