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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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29:00

Mark Carney wins Liberal leadership race, to become...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/10

After the Liberal leadership race that saw him dominate in public support, Mark Carney has claimed victory to succeed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to lead the party and Canada. What's next for the former Bank of Canada governor with a federal election on the horizon. Plus, we look back at highs and lows Trudeau's legacy in office, after 10 years at the helm.

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28:57

Who will replace Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader?

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/09

It's the eve of the race to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of Canada’s Liberal party. Just weeks ago, the party didn't have much of a fighting chance to win a looming federal election, but fiery rhetoric and economic threats from south of the border have put a spring back into the party's step, and, it seems, into the campaign of one candidate in particular, Mark Carney. The family of one of the victims of a Winnipeg serial killer received long-awaited news that remains found at a

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29:07

How Gene Hackman, wife, died; Federal support during...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/08

The federal government's $6.5-billion aid package during the trade war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose new tariffs. The new details about how actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died in their New Mexico home. What's in store for the Hudson's Bay Company as it files for creditor protection. The action Trump is considering taking against Russia to pressure it into making a peace deal with Ukraine. Ottawa's new online passport renewal system, and its 30-day guarantee to

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29:24

Trump changes mind, imposes temporary tariff reprieve...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/07

How Canada's not off the hook after U.S. President Donald Trump lifted some tariffs until April 2. The challenges stores face in ditching American products. Justin Trudeau's thoughts in his final days as Canada's prime minister. Russia's warning if European and Canadian peacekeepers are deployed to Ukraine. Plus, size matters: one man's $100,000 catch at a Manitoba ice fishing derby.

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29:35

Trump slams brakes on auto tariffs - temporarily

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/06

How the auto industry is getting a temporary exemption from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the steps you can take to protect your finances during the trade war. How fast Canada needs to ramp up defence spending if the U.S. is no longer a reliable ally. How Ukraine has lost more support from the Trump administration. Plus: ruffled feathers: who won a fight between an American bald eagle and a Canada goose?

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29:32

Trudeau says Trump's tariffs are 'very dumb' as trade...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/05

The frustration of both Canadians and Americans as U.S. President Donald Trump officially launches his trade war; and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's tough words for Trump. The fears among auto, steel, and aluminum companies. How Canadians are uniting as they fight the tariffs. Plus, how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to salvage his relationship with Trump after that infamous Oval Office shouting match.

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29:34

Counting down to Canada-U.S. trade war

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/04

How U.S. President Donald Trump is spinning his tariff plan, how Canada will respond, and what it could mean for your wallet. The U.K.'s four-point plan for peace in Ukraine; and how Canada could be involved. Southern B.C. gets rattled by an earthquake for the third time in two weeks. Are the quakes related, and is it a hint of what's to come? Plus, how 'Anora' won big at the Oscars, and how Canadians helped make the movie a huge success.

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27:35

European leaders agree to provide security guarantee...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/03

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and at least a dozen European leaders attended a major defence summit in London and showed unequivocal support for Ukraine. Leaders agreed to create a 'coalition of the willing' to provide security guarantees for a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine. The meeting marked a shift in tone after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's tense meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the Oval Office on Friday. Plus, the Trump

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29:02

Europe backs Zelenskyy as Ukraine crisis talks begin...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/02

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London today following the fallout from Friday’s extraordinary on-air exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance. Starmer told Zelenskyy, ‘We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take.’ As European leaders grapple with the Trump administration over the best path to peace, the war in Ukraine continues unabated. More missiles and bombs fell Saturday night, including one on

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29:54

'You're gambling with World War III!': Trump's...

Global National with Dawna Friesen ·

2025/03/01

Fire and fury: hear how U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance yelled at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as their meeting at the White House went off the rails while cameras rolled. Where this leaves relations between the two nations; where this leave peace talks; and the reaction to the stunning moments pouring in from Canada and around the world. It's a group calling itself "The Canada Way": meet the Canadian veterans volunteering to deliver supplies in war-torn Ukraine

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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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