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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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26:00

Blue Jays hope to take World Series title; U.S....

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/11/01

The Toronto Blue Jays look to capture their first World Series title in decades, as millions of fans across Canada rally to their cause for Game 6 against the L.A. Dodgers. Plus, the turbulent times at America's airports. A look at the delays and the dire staffing from the U.S. government shutdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:38

Prince Andrew loses title, home; Blue Jays are one...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/31

A further fall from grace: Prince Andrew is stripped of his honours and titles. Dawna Friesen explains what else he's losing. Back in Canada, the Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of winning the World Series. Jeff Semple looks at how the Jays crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers last night, and the excitement building for tomorrow's Game 6. U.S. President Donald Trump orders nuclear tests in his country to resume for the first time in decades. Jackson Proskow explains why, and looks at the potentially

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26:24

Hurricane Melissa's destruction; Hoekstra's tirade...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/30

Hurricane Melissa is one of the most intense storms to ever hit the Caribbean. Jackson Proskow shows you the trail of devastation left behind in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba; and tells you where the storm is headed now. The Bank of Canada slashes its trendsetting interest rate again. Anne Gaviola explains why, and whether more cuts are coming. Prime Minister Mark Carney had dinner with U.S. President Donald Trump in South Korea. The meal was hosted by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. So how did

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26:12

Hurricane Melissa's landfall; Israel strikes Gaza;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/29

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica, with winds that neared 300 kilometres per hour. Jackson Proskow reports on the havoc the storm is wreaking, the fears of flash flooding and landslides, and hears from two Montrealers caught in the crosshairs of the storm. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell looks at how Melissa compares to some other strong hurricanes. The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire is now on even shakier ground as both sides accuse each other of violating their agreement again

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26:39

Doug Ford not backing down; Alberta teachers forced...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/28

U.S. President Donald Trump has cancelled all trade talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney because of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's anti-tariff ad that ran in the U.S. Dawna Friesen looks at how Ford is making no apologies, and who is supporting him, while Mackenzie Gray looks at whether trade negotiations can be salvaged, and where this leaves Carney. Back in Ottawa, David Akin reports on some of the measures being promised in the federal budget, including a tax credit for workers and funding for

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26:40

Canada seeks trade alliances in Asia; Louvre jewelry...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/27

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches new trade alliances at the ASEAN summit in Asia, after U.S. President Donald Trump terminates trade talks and raises tariffs. Plus. French police arrest suspects for that brazen daytime heist at the Louvre. But have they recovered the stolen crown jewels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:21

Trump slaps tariff increase on Canada; Blue Jays...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/26

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a tariff increase for Canada, as he remains angry over an Ontario government ad condemning his trade war. It's all happening as both he and Prime Minister Mark Carney land in Asia for a high-stakes summit. Plus, the Blue Jays crush the start of the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers, sending Toronto into a tizzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:30

Trump terminates trade talks with Canada; Blue Jays...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/25

U.S. President Donald Trump cancels trade negotiations with Canada again, angry over an Ontario government TV ad that condemns tariffs through the words of a former president. Plus, the big day for the Blue Jays. The excitement in Toronto and across Canada, for game 1 of the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:25

Special contact lenses, X-rays: FBI busts gambling...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/24

The NBA and multiple notorious Mafia families have been hit by the FBI's sweeping allegations of illegal sports gambling and rigging of poker games. Jeff Semple looks at who's been arrested; and the allegations that include special contact lenses and X-rays in what FBI director Kash Patel says is "tens of millions of dollars in fraud and theft and robbery across a multi-year investigation." Back in Canada, the federal and Ontario government are shelling out a combined $3 billion to build four small

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27:06

Russia strikes Ukrainian kindergarten; Carney's...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/23

Ukraine's retaliation against Russia could ramp up. Dawna Friesen tells you about the weapons Ukraine can now use to hit back at Russia, and Jackson Proskow reports on Russia's deadly strike on a kindergarten, and the meeting U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech tonight that broadly outlined his economic plans for Canada. Mackenzie Gray reports on what Carney revealed; and Anne Gaviola looks at the projections the federal

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26:09

Blue Jays joy; Canada Revenue Agency criticized;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/22

Batter up! The Blue Jays are headed to the World Series, ending a 32-year drought. Eric Sorensen looks back at how last night's Game 7 unfolded, and the countdown to Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers; and Nicole Di Donato hears from elated fans, and looks at how much tickets are going for. In Ottawa, David Akin reports on Defence Minister David McGuinty's ambitious plan to beef up defence spending. Jillian Piper reports on Auditor General Karen Hogan's findings that the Canada Revenue

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25:56

Amazon not on cloud 9; Landowners in limbo; Missing...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/21

An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) broke a huge chunk of the internet today. Heidi Petracek explains what caused it, and what the world needs to learn from it. Some homeowners in Richmond, B.C. are in limbo over the B.C. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Aboriginal land titles. Neetu Garcha explains the fears some residents could lose their homes. Heather Yourex-West speaks with the mother of Darius Macdougall, the little Alberta boy who vanished a month ago. Meagan Bernicky tells Heather what

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26:28

Gaza ceasefire on thin ice after strikes; Brazen...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/20

Israel unleashes new airstrikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. The violence and disputes pushing the truce to the brink. Plus, how did thieves break in and steal jewelry from the Louvre, the world's largest museum, in broad daylight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:16

'No Kings' protests rally against Trump; Carney...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/19

Millions of protesters across the U.S. and around the world march against the Trump administration. We look at the second round of 'No Kings' demonstrations, driven by fears of authoritarianism in America. Plus, elbows drop. Why Canada has quietly reversed more counter-tariffs on the U.S. and now China as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:46

Canada beefs up border security; Prince Andrew loses...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/18

The federal government unveils its ambitious new plan to crack down on border crimes, with hundreds of new officers. Plus, Prince Andrew is a duke no more, as he remains plagued by scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein. And the new initiative helping non-violent Indigenous offenders with the power of ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:44

Feds' crime crackdown plan; Palestinian state dreams;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/17

Prime Minister Mark has unveiled his plans to make sweeping changes to Canada's criminal justice system. David Akin explains how Carney is promising to get tougher on violent criminals, repeat offenders, sexual offenders, and retail thieves; and what an accused person will have to do if they want bail. In the West Bank, Jeff Semple reports on the new development crushing dreams of a Palestinian statehood. Jackson Proskow explains how U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the CIA to conduct

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26:12

Stellantis shifts gears; N.L. turns Tory blue; Blue...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/16

Stellantis has decided to move some production from Canada to the U.S., leaving thousands of jobs on the line. Jillian Piper reports on how American tariffs are being blamed, and the threats of legal action. The results are in from Newfoundland and Labrador's election, and the province has become Tory blue for the first time in 14 years. Heidi Petracek reports on the challenges ahead for Progressive Conservative Premier-designate Tony Wakeham. Redmond Shannon reports on the rising concerns about the

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26:48

Gaza ceasefire cracks; West Bank's future; Repairing...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/15

Cracks are showing in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Redmond Shannon explains why Israel is still restricting aid into Gaza, and what U.S. President Donald Trump is warning could happen if Hamas doesn't disarm; and Jeff Semple travelled to the West Bank to speak with residents about the territory's uncertain future. The Pentagon has issued an ultimatum to journalists. Dawna Friesen explains the restrictive new rules and why most news organizations are rejecting them. Canada is on a mission

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26:00

Israeli hostages, Palestinian prisoners freed;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/14

Israeli's surviving hostages are finally experiencing freedom after their excruciating 738-day ordeal. Jeff Semple reports on the celebrations in Tel Aviv. Redmond Shannon reports on how Gazans are celebrating the return of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who were held by Israel without charge. Jackson Proskow explains what factors could determine whether peace lasts in the Middle East. Jillian Piper looks at Canada's potential role in Gaza's future, as well as the moment between Prime Minister

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25:54

Final hours before Israel-Hamas hostage exchange;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/13

A surge of humanitarian aid enters Gaza, as Israel counts down to the release of the remaining hostages. The U.S. president travels to the region, to seal the deal. Plus, an underwater mystery in Manitoba. Who left a graveyard of vehicles in the Red River? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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