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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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29:27

Montreal groom says Mexican resort 'ruined the best...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/28

So it is March 4 after all: how U.S. President Donald Trump is justifying his decision to slap a 25 per cent tariff on most Canadian goods in just days. What's at stake for Ontario's political parties as voters head to the polls. The reaction from families of two Indigenous women after possible human remains are discovered at a Manitoba landfill. What Canadian travellers are demanding after dozens say they fell ill at a Mexican resort. Plus, the mystery of Gene Hackman's death, and how he emerged as

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29:54

Are Trump's tariffs hitting Canada on March 4? Or...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/27

The new confusion about when U.S. President Donald Trump says he will hit Canada with tariffs. The doubts about the rare minerals deal that Trump claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to, and what Zelenskyy says is a dealbreaker. The mounting concerns about measles in Canada, after the first confirmed death in a Texas outbreak: the advice to people who got vaccinated years ago. Plus, how a B.C. farmer is being hailed a harvesting hero for providing food security to Black

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29:01

Poll reveals federal Liberals gaining traction

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/26

The new Ipsos poll showing the federal Liberals gaining momentum, as four candidates hold their first English debate in the race to replace Justin Trudeau. Why Andrew Furey is resigning as premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the blunt way he described U.S. President Donald Trump. What Indigenous leaders are accusing the RCMP of in a landmark lawsuit. Plus, the power of forgiveness: a grieving Quebec father's path to peace after one of Canada's deadliest disasters.

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28:40

Hopes that Russia's war on Ukraine is in final chapter

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/25

World leaders mark three years since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, as Ukrainian refugees in Canada reflect on how their lives have changed since. What Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging, and the hopes this is the war's final chapter. How Pope Francis is doing, and how he's still carrying out some Papal duties from his hospital bed. How the Alternative for Germany (AfD), which came in second in the election, is pushing to be a part of that country's coalition

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28:58

Pope suffering from 'complex' lung infection, 'mild'...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/24

Pope Francis is spending another night in a Rome hospital, suffering from a complex lung infection and what the Vatican describes as mild kidney failure. Still, the Pope’s condition has not significantly worsened. Exit polls in Germany show the centre-right Christian Democratic Union party will come out on top in today’s snap federal election, with almost 30 per cent of the vote. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz is poised to become the new German Chancellor, but he will need to form a coalition,

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29:08

Pope Francis in critical condition after health...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/23

Pope Francis’ health has deteriorated after more than a week in hospital. The Vatican now says the 88-year-old Pontiff is now in critical condition. In a statement, the Vatican said “The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical and that he suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity which required the administration of high-flow oxygen. The Pope is not out of danger”

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28:42

Canadians celebrate pivotal hockey victory against...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/22

It is a sport tied to our sense of national identity – and on Friday, Canadians woke up with a new reason to feel proud. One of hockey’s brightest stars scored the winning goal against the U.S. in an overtime thriller at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament -- amid heightened tensions over a U.S.-Canada trade war.

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28:43

How Trump appears to want to exploit Ukraine

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/21

The deal U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make with Ukraine, as Russia launches fresh attacks. What's behind Dennis King's sudden resignation as premier of Prince Edward Island? The frustration from stranded air passengers, as flights in and out of Toronto Pearson International Airport are disrupted after Monday's crash. Plus, patriotism on the line and the ice: the hopes Team Canada gets revenge against the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

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30:04

Trump parrots Russia's lies about Ukraine

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/20

How U.S. President Donald Trump is repeating Russia's lies about Ukraine, deepening the rift between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls plans for a new high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City a game-changer. Why critics wonder if it's just a political train to nowhere. Plus, what the Vatican is saying about Pope Francis' health, as he battles double pneumonia.

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29:28

'Beyond thankful to be alive': Passengers recall...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/19

What survivors are saying about the Delta Air Lines flight that flipped over at Toronto Pearson International Airport; how flight attendants and at least one passenger are being hailed a hero; and the growing concern about air travel safety. The mounting international worries about Ukraine being shut out of the U.S. and Russia's peace talks. What could Presidents Trump and Putin end up doing? A preview of the 4 Nations Face-Off final, and how Canadian and American hockey players are calling it the

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27:56

Passenger plane crashes at Toronto Pearson...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/18

What's known after a Bombardier plane operated by regional airline Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, crashed and flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport; and what may have contributed to the incident. How people in Ontario and Quebec are digging out of the season's biggest snowstorm. How not all European leaders can agree on how to help Ukraine. Plus, how Canada punched its ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.

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29:06

Winter whiteout in Ontario and Quebec

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/17

Ontario and Quebec get another onslaught of snow. The headaches for drivers and air travellers, and what's next in the forecast. The U.S. prepares for peace talks with only Russia. The amplifying demands Ukraine and Europe be included. The campaign to buy Canadian is ramping up. The challenges companies face, and the nuances in labelling that customers need to know. Plus, "Saturday Night Live" is turning 50 years old, like the sketch comedy show's recurring character Sally O'Malley. The Canadians

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28:03

Conservatives pivot in the face of Trump's threats,...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/16

Hundreds packed a convention hall in Ottawa on Saturday to hear Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lay out his party's new focus, 'Canada first.' The shift comes as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up threats against Canada and the Liberals gain ground in the polls, challenging what was once a strong Conservative lead. Meanwhile, despite severe weather warnings, Montreal hockey fans braved the conditions to watch Team Canada take on the U.S. in the NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off Tournament. But with

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28:47

Ukraine pleads for peace; When bitter and litter mix...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/15

What Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says needs to happen before he has peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. With U.S. President Donald Trump talking about tariffs and taking over Canada, more Canadians are avoiding travelling to America. We'll look at the ramifications of an increasingly complicated relationship between the two neighbouring countries. Plus, when bitter and litter mix for a good cause. On this Valentine's Day, Heidi Petracek reports on a campaign called "Love

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29:01

U.S. cozies up to Russia and shuns NATO allies,...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/14

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy demands to be involved in peace talks, as U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin get closer. The new shots Trump took at Canada, and how U.S. defence secretary Pete Hegseth is warning NATO members Trump won't allow "anyone to turn Uncle Sam into 'Uncle Sucker.'" Trump's latest global tit-for-tat tariffs, while Republicans ramp up his plan to acquire Greenland. Ontario and Quebec get their biggest snowstorms of the season. Plus, how

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31:03

Team Canada at White House to tackle tariffs

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/13

The cautious optimism among Canada's premiers who visited the White House to try to stop U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. What Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin could mean for Ukraine's future. What's driven down auto thefts in Canada, and why there's still lots of work to do. Plus, how an Indigenous man's friends and family are determined to make sure his legacy lives on.

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29:35

Premiers in DC to try to stop tariffs; Musk gets more...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/12

How Canada's premiers are in Washington, D.C. trying to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that tariffs will be terrible; and what to know about Canada's newly-appointed fentanyl czar, Kevin Brosseau. How Elon Musk has been given more power to reduce the U.S. government's workforce. Why Trump's Gaza resettlement plan risks destabilizing the Middle East. How the family of Jon Wells family is desperate for answers, five months after the Indigenous man died following a short, violent interaction with

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29:10

Trump puts 25% tariff on Canadian steel, aluminum

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/11

Why U.S. President Donald Trump's impending 25 per cent tariffs all foreign steel and aluminum imports could hit Canada the hardest. How the brains of London cab drivers are helping researchers in developing artificial intelligence systems as well as treatments for Alzheimer's disease. Plus, how a therapeutic teddy bear went from Quebec's South Shore to the Louvre in Paris.

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28:19

Trump's new tariffs and new annexation threats...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/10

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports on Monday, including those from Canada. This announcement follows a recent interview with Fox News, where Trump, once again, expressed a desire to make Canada the 51st state. It all happens as Justin Trudeau is in France for what may be his final overseas trip as Canada’s Prime Minister, attending a summit focused on artificial intelligence -- overshadowed by America's economic threats.

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29:08

Justin Trudeau begins final European tour as Prime...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/02/09

World leaders and dignitaries, including Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, paid tribute to the Aga Khan, the 49th hereditary imam of the Ismaili Muslims, during a private funeral service held in Portugal. The funeral marked Trudeau's first stop on a significant European tour, likely his last before leaving office, where he aims to engage with European and NATO leaders on various issues, including tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. A federal judge has issued a ruling blocking Elon

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