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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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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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25:57

Gaza ceasefire holds; Trade tensions; Teen vs. thief;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/12

A tense calm is holding in Gaza, where Palestinians are returning to devastated neighbourhoods as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds. Jeff Semple reports from Tel Aviv, where the countdown is on for the next critical steps in the fragile peace process. U.S. President Donald Trump is ratcheting up his trade war with China. Jillian Piper reports on the rift and how Canada could fit in; while Mackenzie Gray reports on how Prime Minister Mark Carney is faring with Canada's trade talks with Trump. In

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27:14

Ceasefire in Gaza; Help for lower-income Canadians;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/11

A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza is now in place. Vincent McAviney reports on the thousands of Palestinians finally heading home, and the preparations in Israel to care for the hostages once they're freed. In Ottawa, David Akin has a sneak peek at the federal budget, and the help on the way for lower-income Canadians. Heather Yourex-West explains where measles cases are rising, where an outbreak has ended, and the status Canada could lose in a few weeks. Heidi Petracek explains how the Canadian

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26:19

Middle East jubilation; Israel detains 6 Canadians;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/10

There are celebrations in the Middle East where both sides have longed for peace. Jackson Proskow reports on the deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, what Israel and Hamas have agreed to, and the huge obstacles still ahead; and Vincent McAviney has reaction. Heidi Petracek reports on the pressure Israel is under to release six Canadians detained on a Gaza aid flotilla. Mackenzie Gray reports on the federal government's three-point strategy to boost Canada's economy. Neetu Garcha explains

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26:07

1st phase of Gaza peace deal; Canada's most wanted;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/09

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his Gaza peace plan. Dawna Friesen explains. Back in Canada, find out how police are using a unique tactic to track down the country's 25 most wanted fugitives. In Ottawa, David Akin explains how pressure is piling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to strike a trade deal with the U.S; and why Carney believes reviving the Keystone XL Pipeline may be key to the negotiations with Trump. Mackenzie Gray reports on how the

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27:07

Carney and Trump's meeting; Oct. 7 victims honoured;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/08

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump meet once again at the White House. Mackenzie Gray reports on the optimism for a deal, and what came out of the meeting. Israel honours the victims of the Oct. 7th attacks. Vincent McAviney reports on the day of reflection, and how two years on, the push continues to free the remaining hostages. Back in Canada, Eric Sorensen reports on the responses from the federal and Ontario governments as Marineland pleas for public funds to save 30

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26:47

Gaza peace talks; Abandoned baby; Alta. teachers on...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/07

Negotiations are underway between Israel and Hamas over U.S. President Donald Trump's peace proposal. Vincent McAviney reports on the cautious optimism among Palestinians. Alberta teachers are on strike. Heather Yourex-West hears from parents on how they're coping with cancelled classes. Trump has issued yet another tariff threat - this time, on the eve of his White House meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Mackenzie Gray reports from Washington, D.C. A baby has been abandoned on the doorstep

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26:18

Carney heads back to Washington; U.S. protests...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/06

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads back to Washington to talk trade and tariffs, as auto and steel industries warn of mounting job losses. Plus, the mass protests in the U.S. as the White House deploys more troops to major cities. And the Toronto Blue Jays make a playoff gamble with a rookie move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:33

Optimism and skepticism over Trump's Gaza peace plan;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/05

There is renewed optimism in the Middle East, as both Israel and Hamas show signs of warming up to U.S. President Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza. Why concerns remain that it won't take much to derail the proposal. Plus, the playoff excitement in Toronto as the Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:04

Hamas partially agrees to peace plan; Parents'...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/04

Hamas has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's peace proposal. Candice Cole explains what the group has agreed to, and what it still wants to negotiate. In England, there is anger over Thursday's deadly rampage at a Manchester synagogue. Vincent McAviney explains how one victim did not die at the hands of the attacker. Back in Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney is getting ready for another meeting with Trump at the White House. David Akin explains what we can expect. Many Canadian parents are

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26:39

Synagogue attack; Gaza flotilla stopped; MP's push to...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/03

Two people have been killed in an antisemitic rampage at a synagogue in Manchester, England on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year. Vincent McAviney reports on the suspect takedown, and the quick actions that saved worshippers. Eric Sorensen reports on the worldwide outrage over Israel intercepting an aid flotilla destined for Gaza. David Akin reports on Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc's confidence that trade deals with America can get done. In Quebec, police are on high alert

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27:57

Pipeline dreams; Philippines quake; AI-generated...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/02

Alberta unveils its goal to build a pipeline to British Columbia's coast. Heather Yourex-West explains the plan, the pushback from B.C. Premier David Eby, and why some experts believe the line will never get built. Mackenzie Gray reports on Ontario Premier Doug Ford's meeting in Toronto with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer about U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war. A deadly, powerful earthquake has rattled the Philippines. Vincent McAviney reports on the panic, the damage, and the fears of

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26:06

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation; Pending...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/10/01

Canadians marked the fifth National Day for Truth and Reconciliation today. David Akin reports on the ceremony in Ottawa; and the message from Canada's first Indigenous governor general, Mary Simon. Melissa Ridgen looks at how some people are in denial over the reality of Canada's residential schools. And Neetu Garcha meets with two Indigenous entrepreneurs who are reclaiming their culture through cuisine. In the U.S., hundreds of American military leaders were abruptly summoned to Virginia for a

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26:57

Trump's Gaza peace plan; Steelmaker gets lifelines;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/30

U.S. President Donald Trump unveils his 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza. Jackson Proskow reports on what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to; and the pressure on Israel's far-right and on Hamas to accept the plan. Mackenzie Gray reports on the government loans Canadian steelmaker Algoma Steel is getting as Trump's trade war rages on. Also, lights, camera, potential action: Mike Armstrong looks at the confusion and anxiety over Trump's renewed threat to slap tariffs on

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26:01

Gunman sets fire to Michigan church; Russia bombards...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/29

A gunman in Michigan attacks a Mormon church, setting fire to the building. What's known so far about the victims and a possible motive. Plus, Russia launches one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine. And the United Nations marks a major milestone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:52

Carney defends Canada Post overhaul; Canada falls...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/28

As postal workers go on strike, Prime Minister Mark Carney defends the major overhauls to the Crown corporation. What will it take to get the mail moving again? Plus, Canada's women's rugby team comes up short in the world cup. Why it still has reason to celebrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:31

Canada Post workers strike again; UN members walk out...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/27

Canada Post employees walk off the job again to protest the government's overhaul to the company's operations. Plus, dozens of diplomats walk out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, as he rebuked countries recognizing Palestinian statehood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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26:50

Canada Post strike and revamp; Bail reform push;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/26

Canada Post is set to deliver an overhaul of itself. Touria Izri reports on the major cutbacks coming, which service will be stamped out for millions of Canadians; and the backlash from the union. David Akin reports on the push to make it tougher for violent criminals to get bail. Colin D'Mello reports on the Ontario government introducing legislation to ban speed cameras. Heather Yourex-West looks at the unique methods crews are using to find 6-year-old Darius Macdougall, who vanished near

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26:31

Privacy breach against PM; Super Typhoon Ragasa;...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/25

A former RBC worker is accused of improperly accessing the bank of account of Prime Minister Mark Carney and others. Touria Izri reports on the criminal charges and the stunning privacy breach. Jackson Proskow reports on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning about what Russia could do unless it is stopped; and the confusion over U.S. President Donald Trump's stance on Russia's war. Mackenzie Gray reports on Carney's whirlwind final day in New York meeting with international leaders, and

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26:39

Trump's lecture at UN; NYC threat thwarted; BC...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/09/24

U.S. President Donald Trump took on the world at the United Nations today. Mackenzie Gray reports from New York on the commander-in-chief's wide-ranging lecture and his sharp criticism of allies. Mackenzie also looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his attention on the Ukrainian children Russia has abducted, and on Canada-China relations. The Secret Service says it has busted a threat to cripple New York City's entire cellphone network. Jackson Proskow explains what agents uncovered inside

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