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Global National with Dawna Friesen

Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories. Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day. Global National has news bureaus and correspondents in every

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29:39

New U.S. tariff hike; Canada's new border bill; Lost...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/04

U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling pre-existing tariffs on American steel and aluminum imports from 25 to 50 per cent. How Trump is justifying his decision; how soon the hike will take effect; and how Canadian officials are reacting. The federal government introduces a bill aimed at cracking down on migrants and fentanyl trafficking. How the legislation gives new powers to border officers, police, Canada Post workers, and even Health Canada. Also, Melissa Ridgen explains why frustration is

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29:14

Premiers' pitch to Carney; Wind affects Prairie...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/03

Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Canada's premiers. What was on the agenda; the big projects premiers want to make a reality; and the pressure to speed up the approval process. How shifting winds are affecting the wildfire fight across the Prairies; and the frightening situation one group of firefighters faced. The investigation is underway into a heinous attack at an Israeli rally in Colorado. What's known about the suspect, and what he was armed with. Plus, what might be in store for all

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29:36

Terror attack in Colorado; Gazans killed while...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/02

The FBI investigates what it's calling a terror attack during a demonstration in Colorado. Plus, mourning in Gaza following an attack near an aid distribution centre that reportedly killed over two dozen Palestinians. And Canadian shoppers say farewell to Hudson's Bay, on the final day of liquidation sales for the historic company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:10

More Prairie communities flee fierce wildfires; Trump...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/01

More communities across the Prairies are ordered to evacuate immediately, in the midst of an aggressive start to the wildfire season in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Plus, a U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows Trump to ramp up his nationwide immigration crackdown, dumping temporary protection for more than 500,000 migrants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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30:20

Fast-moving wildfires across Prairies; Trump doubles...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/31

As wildfires rage across the Prairies, we'll look at what's fanning the flames; what's complicating evacuation efforts; the air quality concerns; and how some communities are looking after firefighters. Hours before announcing yet another tariff increase, U.S. President Donald Trump held a public sendoff to Elon Musk, who's exiting the White House. The promise Musk failed to deliver; and what this means for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). A proposed plan for a ceasefire in Gaza is on

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29:44

Thousands across Prairies flee wildfires; Trump's new...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/30

Wildfires are racing through parts of the Prairies, which means residents are rushing to escape. The states of emergency now in place; and whether any relief is in the forecast. A dizzying legal saga is unfolding over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. First, a trade court blocked them, then an appeals court reinstated them. We'll look at what happens now, and how Canada is reacting. Israel has approved its expansion for illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. How the plan is being

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30:27

Manitoba's state of emergency; Carney's 1st question...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/29

Manitoba has declared a provincewide state of emergency over widespread wildfires. Where evacuees are being advised to go. What Prime Minister Mark Carney faced in his first question period; and what's missing from his spending plan. The new clue in the case of two Nova Scotia children missing for almost a month; and what police are asking the public to do. Plus, game faces: the Edmonton-area pastor who looks an awful lot like the Oilers' head coach Kris Knoblauch. Learn more about your ad choices

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28:48

King Charles hails ‘strong and free’ Canada in...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/28

King Charles made an historic throne speech in parliament, where he reaffirmed Canadian sovereignty amid tension with the United States. While King Charles III doesn't typically interfere in politics, the monarch's whirlwind tour of Canada was clearly intended as a strong show of support for this country's borders. Although, just hours after the King and Queen wrapped up their royal tour, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Canada is "considering" an offer to become the 51st state. Plus, Hudson's

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29:17

King Charles makes first visit to Canada as monarch

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/27

There was much fanfare and festivities today, as King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in Canada -- marking Charles' first visit to the country as monarch. How he is subtly affirming Canada's sovereignty ahead of delivering Prime Minister Mark Carney's throne speech in Parliament tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:42

Canada's federal leaders set political priorities...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/26

Ahead of Canada's Parliament heading back to session this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre address their caucuses. How they're setting priorities for the country and their respective parties, and why they share common ground. Plus, five years after police murdered George Floyd and sparked a racial reckoning, Americans reflect on what's changed and what hasn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:28

Russian strikes Ukraine amid prisoner swaps; RCMP...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/25

At least 13 people in Ukraine have been killed in a major attack by Russia. The coordinated strike on the capital of Kyiv threatened the second day of a prisoner exchange between Ukraine and Russia. Plus, Canada’s federal police force is asking the federal government for a boost to its budget. It says the funds are needed to better protect Canadians amid rising levels of online hate, youth radicalization and increasing fears of domestic terrorism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:16

Job action disrupts Canada Post; Trump targets...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/24

The prospect of another mass Canada Post shutdown has been avoided for now, but stalled labour negotiations have sparked the first round of job action from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers. Plus, in the United States, a federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to ban Harvard from recruiting international students. But some Canadian institutions are benefiting from the Trump administration’s attack on top U.S. universities.Learn more about your ad choices

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29:11

Deadly shooting outside Jewish museum; Deadly plane...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/23

What's known about the Israeli diplomats shot and killed in Washington, D.C. outside the Capital Jewish Museum, and what the suspect shouted while he was in police custody. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launches a blistering attack against Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Why he says the trio is on the "wrong side of humanity," and what he says they're guilty of. A small plane crashed overnight in a San Diego

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29:48

Netanyahu's defiance; Should Canada join "Golden...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/22

While Israel says it has allowed 200 aid trucks to enter Gaza this week, the United Nations says that aid hasn't reached the people who desperately need it. What the UN is blaming for the delay; how domestic and foreign critics are increasingly calling for Israel to do more in solving Gaza's deepening hunger crisis; and how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains defiant. Prime Minister Mark Carney has confirmed Canada is in talks to be part of U.S. President Donald Trump's planned "Golden

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29:49

Gaza's deepening crisis; Pressure piles on Israel;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/21

Pressure is mounting on the Israeli government over its war on Hamas in Gaza, which critics say has turned into an unconstrained attack on civilians. What life is now like in the Gaza Strip; what UNICEF is warning could happen; and the rumours the U.S. is considering relocating up to one million Palestinians to Libya. As Canada Post faces money problems and another strike, Heidi Petracek looks at the changes the Crown corporation may have to make to survive. And George Wendt, best known for playing

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28:27

Trump's call with Putin; Biden's prostate cancer...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/20

How U.S. President Donald Trump tried again to jumpstart Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin; how Trump says "some" progress is being made; and the growing pressure on all sides to find a path forward. How there's hope for former president Joe Biden after his prostate cancer diagnosis; the potential treatment; and the possible reason why it wasn't caught earlier. Israel has allowed five aid trucks into Gaza, which the United Nations calls a "drop in the ocean." How

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28:32

Carney attends Pope's inaugural mass with global...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/19

Sunday marked a new era for the Catholic church, as Pope Leo XIV held his first inaugural mass at the Vatican -- attended by thousands of Catholics and world leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney was also among them, as international politics also unfolded behind the scenes. Plus, tragedy at New York's Brooklyn Bridge, after a Mexican navy ship's deadly collision with the iconic landmark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:14

Prime Minister Carney visits Rome with EU allies,...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/18

In his first overseas trip since being elected, Prime Minister Mark Carney held crucial meetings with world leaders in Rome, who have gathered there for Pope Leo's inauguration. How the event is a prime opportunity to strengthen ties with Canada's allies, ahead of the G7 summit in Alberta next month. Plus, the stars kicked out of Major League Baseball for betting on their own sport -- and how the league is now showing them forgiveness after death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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29:11

New twist at Hockey Canada trial; Hudson's Bay's...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/17

There's a new, legal twist at the Hockey Canada sex assault trial. Why the jury has been dismissed; how the case will proceed; and the details we can report after a publication ban was lifted. As crews fight Manitoba's raging wildfires, we'll tell you why the rain is not providing relief. Plus, how a problematic online portal frustrating people trying to join the Canadian military. And what's in store for Hudson's Bay? Dan Spector reports on the optimism about the brand's future as it rolls on with

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29:16

Wildfires spark state of emergency in southern Manitoba

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/05/16

There is a state of emergency in southern Manitoba, as wildfires rage across the province, forcing evacuations and claiming lives. The harrowing accounts from one community, where two residents didn't make it out in time. Plus, a story decades in the making: A Nova Scotia man meets his Dutch half-sister for the very first time -- connected by their father's service in World War II. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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