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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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29:14

Whistleblowers' allegations; Airport bomb threats;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/07/04

Whistleblowers are making allegations about what it's like to work for the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program. Carolyn Jarvis reports on the claims the $50-million initiative was more playful than professional. Bomb threats were made at six Canadian airports today. Nathaniel Dove reports on the turbulence and the ripple effects. More Palestinians waiting for food have been killed. Redmond Shannon reports on the new evidence they're being targeted by U.S. contractors and Israeli troops. As people

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29:55

Vaccine injured speak out; Diddy trial's split...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/07/03

Some Canadians injured by vaccines say the government broke its promise to help them. Carolyn Jarvis brings you a Global News investigation into a $50 million federal program. Also, it's not easy being green. David Akin explains why automakers say Canada needs to hit the brakes on electric vehicle targets. Redmond Shannon looks at where things stand as Hamas considers a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. Heather Yourex-West tells you about the mixed verdict at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, and

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29:53

Canada Day amid Trump's threats; Brother carries...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/07/02

Happy birthday, Canada! David Akin looks at how people in Ottawa marked the nation's 158th birthday in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats, and Kevin Gallagher reports on the Stratford Festival's patriotic pushback. Trump, meanwhile, claims Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza. What he's urging Hamas to do - or else. At the same time, more than 160 non-governmental aid organizations say the U.S.-and-Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a food

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29:19

Tax off, talks on; Gunman's murderous plot; Abandoned...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/07/01

With Canada dumping the digital services tax, trade talks are back on with the U.S. David Akin explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the decision, and how the White House is responding. People in Europe, including our own Redmond Shannon, are feeling extreme heat. He'll tell you how people are trying to stay cool under record-shattering temperatures. Heather Yourex-West reports on the battle in Alberta over gender-affirming care for minors. Seán O'Shea explains why CN Tower workers

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29:39

51st state rhetoric returns; 2 Idaho firefighters...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/30

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again talking about annexing Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains why, and reports on the new false claims Trump is making about Canada. A gunman has shot at crews fighting a brush fire in Idaho. What police believe the suspect did minutes prior to the deadly shooting. About 6.5 million Canadians don't have a family doctor, and finding one can be tough. Heidi Petracek looks at one province's prescription to fill the void. Also, extra paid time off and the payoff: Kyle

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29:23

Canada's trade showdown with the U.S.; Alberta's...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/29

Canada is once again facing an uncertain week, locked in a heated dispute with the U.S. over a digital services tax. Mackenzie Gray brings us the latest in a tenuous relationship between neighbours. The Trump administration meanwhile says it's ending legal protections for Haitians who've sought refuge from violence in the caribbean country. Candice Cole breaks down what the move could mean for hundreds of thousands now stuck in limbo. Immigration also an issue in Alberta, as the province's

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29:52

Trump terminates tariff talks; Raptors president fired

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/28

U.S. President Donald Trump has suddenly ended trade negotiations with Canada. David Akin reports on what Trump calls an attack on the U.S., what happens now, and why some experts are cautiously optimistic things will work out. Redmond Shannon reports on the new claims Israeli troops are being ordered to shoot at Palestinians near aid sites in Gaza. Masai Ujiri has been fired as the president of the Toronto Raptors. Jeff Semple explains why fans are crying foul. Plus, the entertainment world mourns

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28:54

U.S. insists it destroyed Iran's nuclear capability;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/27

The U.S. and Iran are pushing competing narratives about the outcome of the American bombing of Iran's nuclear program. How the Trump administration is doubling down on its claims of the Iranian facilities being destroyed, how Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is downplaying the damage done, and the fears of what Iran is still capable of. As the Israel-Iran truce holds, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now under renewed pressure to reach a ceasefire with Hamas. How Netanyahu

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29:25

Canada commits to NATO pledge; Rutte calls Trump...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/26

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members, including Canada, have all agreed to invest five per cent of their respective GDPs on defence by 2035. Mackenzie Gray explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet Canada's new $150 billion annual target, and how it could cost Canadians. There's a lack of clarity on how much of Iran's nuclear capability was destroyed by American bombs. Jackson Proskow reports on the disparity between U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of the program being

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30:00

Trump's f-bomb about Israel and Iran; "No Space for...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/25

The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding after U.S. President Donald Trump angrily and bluntly slammed both countries for briefly violating the truce. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump's influence over the Middle East conflict, what Trump says he's no longer interested in, and the questions about whether Iran's nuclear program was fully demolished. Mike Armstrong reports from Tel Aviv on how people are feeling about the truce; how foreign nationals are trying to escape; how both Israel

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29:20

Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire; SGA's historic...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/24

U.S. President Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total" ceasefire. Jackson Proskow reports on what's known about it. Canada strikes a new security and defence deal with the European Union. Mackenzie Gray reports on what this is supposed to allow Canada to do faster. The heat is on dangerously in central Canada. Touria Izri looks at how people are coping under the blistering temperatures. And Canadian hotshot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made NBA history by slam

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29:11

Tensions heighten over the Middle East after U.S....

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/23

The U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities puts the world on edge, as Tehran warns of 'everlasting consequences' for the attack. What happens next, and what it means for the Iranian regime and the Middle East. Plus, why some Canadian-Iranians are hoping the regime's days are numbered despite the escalation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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27:44

U.S. bombers attack Iran's nuclear facilities

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/22

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that American bombers have now directly attacked three nuclear sites in Iran. It marks a dangerous escalation in the Middle East crisis, pulling the western superpower into the growing conflict between Israel and Iran.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:43

2 killed in Alta. rockslide; Iran's possible path to...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/21

Tragedy has struck Banff National Park. A rockslide has killed two people on a popular hiking path. Jayme Doll hears from witnesses who watched helplessly, and reports on the warning to other hikers in the region. Israel's Iron Dome is showing cracks, as more missile strikes are fired and civilians are killed. What Iran is now saying about a possible path to peace. The House of Commons has passed the controversial Bill C-5, also known as the One Canadian Economy Act. Indigenous communities have

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30:39

Deadly rockslide near Banff; Keeping door open to...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/20

A hiker has been killed after a rockslide in Alberta. Skylar Peters reports from Banff. As U.S. President Donald Trump suggests there's still time for a diplomatic solution in the Middle East, we'll look at when he could decide on whether to join Israel's war against Iran; the Iranian missiles that hit an Israeli hospital; and what could happen next in Iran. Mackenzie Gray reports on what could happen next month if Canada doesn't resolve its trade war with the U.S. The sky's the limit: Anne Gaviola

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24:26

Missing Que. girl found; Trump's cryptic message on...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/19

The 3-year-old Montreal girl last seen Sunday has now been found alive. Dan Spector reports on where she was discovered, and what police are revealing. Both Israel and Iran are refusing to back down as their war escalates. Mike Armstrong reports from Tel Aviv on the fresh attacks; how people in Iran are getting more cut off from the rest of the world; how Israel is trying regain some normalcy; and how one Canadian man is now stuck in Tel Aviv. Jackson Proskow reports on U.S. President Donald

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30:19

Israel and Iran's intensifying war; Help for Ukraine;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/18

The war is escalating between Israel and Iran. The accusations of war crimes; U.S. President Donald Trump's rising rhetoric; and signs the U.S. is poised to get involved. More horror is unfolding in Gaza, as dozens of Palestinians trying to get food are killed. As Canada pledges billions in aid for Ukraine, Prime Minister Mark Carney makes a promise. Police are investigating the mysterious disappearance of a three-year-old in Quebec, as her mother faces charges. Plus, 23andMe's failures to protect

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29:42

Primer Minister Carney hosts world leaders at G7...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/17

What happened when Mark Carney met Donald Trump one-on-one, as G7 leaders gather in Alberta. Israel and Iran escalate their attacks with no signs of restraint. Plus, how police caught a Minnesota man accused of assassinating a lawmaker and plotting to kill dozens more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:29

World leaders arrive in Alberta for G7 summit;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/16

World leaders are converging on the foothills of the Canadian Rockies in Kananaskis, Alberta, ahead of the G7 summit kicking off Monday. How Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling out the red carpet as he prepares for high-stakes discussions with allies -- especially with U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, the latest on the damage being inflicted between Israel and Iran, as both countries escalate their tit-for-tat strikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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29:31

Fatal Minnesota shootings target U.S. lawmakers; 'No...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/06/15

Shock and sorrow in Minnesota tonight after a state senator is inured and a former house speaker is killed, in what police are calling an act of politically motivated violence. Plus, the 'No Kings' protests across the U.S. denouncing the Trump administration's policies, as the president holds a military parade in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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