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Global National with Dawna Friesen
Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s 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 major…
Episodes
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump's threat to Germany; Spirit Airlines no more; B.C. glaciers in danger
The U.S. president vows to pull thousands of troops out of Germany, after the country's chancellor slams the war with Iran. Plus, discount airline Spirit…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Father charged with murder; Rising gas prices; Banksy's new surprise
A Calgary father is accused of murdering his two young children. As Coleen Christie explains, the victims' bodies were found in the man's vehicle yesterday…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Voter list investigation; UN's dire warning; Law & order: money unit
The personal information of millions of Alberta voters has been made public. Bianca Millions reports on the list that was allegedly obtained illegally before…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Tumbler Ridge families sue OpenAI; Airline anger; Generic Ozempic
More than two months after one of Canada's worst mass shootings, some families in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. are now suing OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. As Catherine…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Spring fiscal update; the Trumps vs. Kimmel; Swift vs. A.I. misuse
The federal government unveils its spring economic update. David Akin reports on the unprecedented strategy to beef up the skilled trades workforce, what's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
White House lashes out at media; Rogers buyouts; Push to protect kids online
Charges have now been laid in Saturday night's alleged assassination attempt against U.S. President Donald Trump. Heather Yourex-West reports from Washington…
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Trump escapes gunfire; Manitoba's social media crackdown; Push for women in trades
Another alleged assassination attempt on U.S. President Donald Trump, this time at the White House Correspondents Dinner. What we're learning about the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S.-Iran peace talks collapse; Alberta drivers stranded in snow; Summer climate warnings
U.S. President Trump cancels the American delegation's trip to Pakistan where they would have negotiated with Iran. What it means for the war and global oil…
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Pipeline expansion approved; Michael Jackson biopic backlash
The federal government has approved a $4-billion natural gas pipeline expansion project. David Akin explains where it'll be located, and what it means for jobs…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Initial findings of LaGuardia crash; Dating advice in 'manosphere'
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report into last month's deadly collision between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Jet fuel crisis; Terrorism charges against Que. man; U.K. smoking ban
The Iran war has dragged on way longer than U.S. President Donald Trump initially said it would, which has caused jet fuel prices to double. Heather…
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Canadian witnesses Mexico shooting; Slopaganada; Passengers vs. WestJet
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for security to be stepped up at the country's popular archaeological sites after a Canadian woman was killed…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Canada's inflation jump; Ford's private jet reversal; Robot racing record
Canada's inflation rate jumps again, as the Iran war and the resulting energy crisis drives up living costs. Plus, why the Ontario premier is reversing course…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Eve of peace talks; Airlines scale back; Ontario jet flip-flop; Monkey love
High-stakes talks on ending the war on Iran will get underway tomorrow in Islamabad. Candice Cole reports on what U.S. President Donald Trump says he's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Strait of Hormuz closed again; China benefits from war; Future women in medicine
Iran shutters the Strait of Hormuz again amid new violence and the U.S. blockade in the war in the Middle East. Plus, how China is benefiting from the global…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Strait of Hormuz reopened; Canada's arctic sovereignty; AI resurrects Val Kilmer
Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for now, in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Why the U.S. blockade of the vital oil supply route is complicating the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Turbulence ahead; Moon mission reflections
A 10-day ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Redmond Shannon reports on what both sides are agreeing to do, what Israel is refusing to do…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Food suppliers pass the buck; 'Looksmaxxing' dangers
As food and fuel costs rise, several major food suppliers are now adding a fuel surcharge to their deliveries. Jillian Piper looks at what this could mean for…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Ottawa's gas relief; Carney's majority gov't; Toronto Tempo players
After landing a majority government, Prime Minister Mark Carney's first act was to suspend the federal excise tax on gas, diesel, and aviation fuel. Mackenzie…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Liberals projected to win majority gov't; Trump insults Pope Leo XIV
Three pivotal byelections sent some voters in Toronto and Quebec to the polls today, and Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals are projected to win a majority…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Iran peace talks collapse; Hungary votes out Orbán; Artemis II reflections
What's ahead for the U.S. and Israel's conflict with Iran after peace talks in Pakistan fail. Plus, Hungary's longtime leader Viktor Orbán concedes defeat in…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Artemis II crew discusses inspiring journey; Wildfire worries ahead of summer
The Artemis II crew recounts their record-breaking voyage to the moon, as their mission inspires the next generation to shoot for the stars. Plus, the wildfire…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Houston, we have splashdown! Artemis II crew returns to Earth
After an exciting and historic trip around the moon, the Artemis II crew is back on terra firma. Mike Armstrong reports from NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Israel vows to keep attacking Lebanon; Carney defends Gladu addition
Israel says yes to peace talks with Lebanon, but no to a ceasefire with Lebanon. Redmond Shannon reports on how new bombardments are threatening the fragile…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Fragile ceasefire; Another floor-crosser; Carney talks to Artemis II crew
The stability of the Middle East ceasefire is already in doubt, as Israel keeps up intense attacks on Lebanon. Redmond Shannon looks at the situation on the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S., Israel, Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
After making an ominous threat to wipe out Iran's "whole civilization," U.S. President Donald Trump has now declared a ceasefire with Iran. Jackson Proskow…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Artemis II crew makes history; Trump threatens Iran; Soaring airfares
NASA's Artemis II crew goes boldly where no one has gone before. Eric Sorensen reports on the astronauts' journey into record books; and the tearful tribute to…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S. airman rescued; Trump's explicit threats to Iran; Artemis mission's lunar approach
The second U.S. airman shot down in Iran is rescued in a risky operation, as U.S. President Trump posts a profanity-laced threat to Tehran. Plus, Artemis II's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Race to find U.S. airman in Iran; Auto-tariff anniversary; Planting ideas around the moon
The high-stakes race to find the downed American airman in Iran as the Middle East war rages on. Plus, the impact and uncertainty of U.S. auto tariffs, one…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Iran shoots down 2 U.S. warplanes; KitKat looking for break in mystery
For the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, Iran has shot down two American warplanes. Vincent McAviney reports on the downing of…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump's new threat; 194-year-old tortoise caught in crypto scam
U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Age." Jackson Proskow reports on Trump's latest threat, and what he's now saying about…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
We finally have liftoff! NASA's Artemis II blasts off to space
Four astronauts, including Canada's Jeremy Hansen, are now in orbit after the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on the Orion spacecraft. This is…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump's oil message to allies; Gas price impact; Remembering Stephen Lewis
U.S. President Donald Trump is telling allies who are not helping him in the war on Iran to "get your own oil" as they face oil shortages amid Iran's blockade…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Air Canada CEO retires; Housing pledge; Afghan TV channel defies Taliban
Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire in September amid heavy criticism for his English-only condolence video after two of the airline's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
NDP's new leader; Iran war's peculiar propaganda; Artemis crew prepares for launch
The NDP chooses Avi Lewis as its new leader, as the party seeks to rebuild following their decimation in the 2025 election. Plus, the online war of memes…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Houthis join Middle East war; Tiger Woods out on bail; Sperm whale discovery
Houthi rebels in Yemen join the fight as the war in the Middle East enters its second month. Plus, golf superstar Tiger Woods is out on bail after being…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump delays Iran deadline; Liberal MP apologizes; Mikaël Kingsbury's last run
U.S. President Trump's threat to attack Iran's energy infrastructure is put off again, as the regime tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Canada meets NATO goal; Olympics ban trans women; MLB's new challenge system
After years of lagging behind, Canada meets its NATO commitment on defence spending. Plus, why trans women can no longer compete at the Olympics. And the new…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Landmark verdict in social media addiction lawsuit; Iran rejects U.S. peace plan
A jury in a landmark trial has found Meta (which owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp) and Google (which owns YouTube) intentionally built addictive social…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
LaGuardia findings; N.L. snowstorm; Quadruple amputee accused of murder
Investigators have revealed some of the failures that may have contributed to Sunday night's deadly collision between an Air Canada flight and a fire truck at…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump's ultimatum to Iran; Tackling rising gas prices; Hockey's 200th anniversary
U.S. President Donald Trump sets a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to unleash more strikes. Plus, as the war sends gas prices…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S. ramps up attacks on Iran; Conflict's costs on Canadians; Smart watching your heart
The U.S. military ramps up attacks and deploys reinforcements, to weaken Iran's stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, how Canadian consumers are paying…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Iran attacks Gulf neighbours; 2 Que. men blocked from donating sperm
Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours, hitting energy facilities. Redmond Shannon reports on the effect on oil and gas prices, as calls amplify to end the war…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Canadian school threats thwarted; Gabbard grilled; Venezuela's historic victory
Two teenagers are accused of plotting attacks on schools in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Marney Blunt reports on how Canadian police were tipped off by the FBI…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S. anti-terror chief quits; Self-taught Canadian golfer on PGA Tour
Joe Kent has resigned as the director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center over President Donald Trump's war on Iran. Jackson Proskow explains why Kent…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump's NATO warning; Reality check on Ottawa promise; Layoffs and A.I.
U.S. President Donald Trump is pressuring allies to help police the Strait of Hormuz as his war on Iran rages on. Candice Cole reports on Trump's warning to…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
No end in sight for Middle East war; Carney's middle-power push; Long COVID awareness
No talks, no trust, and no off ramps between the U.S. and Iran, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week. Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
New bombardments on Iran; Conflict sends flight prices soaring; B.C. feline postmaster
With a new wave of U.S. bombardments on Iran's military sites, along with a fresh deployment of troops, U.S. President Trump deflects questions on how far the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Refusing to back down; Canada's job losses; Pothole patrol crowdsourcing
As the U.S.-Israel war on Iran enters its third week, no one is showing signs of backing down. Candice Cole reports on the new strikes hitting Iran and…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Khamenei's threat; Religion in war; New police powers; Life in Death Valley
Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has released his first public statement since taking over. Jackson Proskow explains what Khamenei is threatening…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Another floor-crosser; IEA's crude decision; Iranian man risked it all
Chalk up another one for the federal Liberals. David Akin explains why Nunavut MP Lori Ildout left the NDP to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's government; how…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
'Most intense day' of strikes; More mixed messages; N.S. premier says sorry
The U.S. continues to relentlessly launch air strikes on Iran, which is also retaliating despite losing key members of its regime. Redmond Shannon looks at how…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Unrelenting attacks in Middle East; Reaction to Iran's new supreme leader
The U.S. and Israel are not easing up on their intense attacks against Iran. But Iran isn't backing down either. Redmond Shannon reports on the unrelenting…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Iran's new supreme leader; Middle East war's global impact; Challenges for women in politics
Iran names its new supreme leader as bombardments escalate in the Middle East conflict with the U.S. and Israel. Plus, from threats to drinking water, to…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Middle East conflict confusion; Canadians flee from war; Americans divided in morality survey
Questions swirl about who's in charge in Iran, as leadership apologizes for attacking neighbouring nations despite continued bombings. Plus, Canadians arrive…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Iran pressed to surrender; Disturbing claims against Trump in new Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump says no deal is possible to end the attacks on Iran, unless Iran makes an "unconditional surrender." Mike Armstrong reports on the…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Trump on Iran's next leader; Air travel tips amid war; Punch's prime mates
As Iran is hit with new bombs and missiles, Jeff Semple reports from Van, Turkey, near Iran's northern border, on how the U.S. and Israeli strikes are fuelling…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
White House's ominous warnings; Iranians flee; Vancouver's big bang
There are ominous warnings the U.S. attacks against Iran are only going to escalate. Jeff Semple is at the Turkish side of Iran's northern border speaking with…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
U.S. set to intensify Iran war; Mixed messages about reasons for attack
The war in the Middle East is only widening. Jeff Semple reports from Istanbul about where this leaves the people of Iran. Jackson Proskow explains how there's…
- Global National with Dawna Friesen
Middle East war expands; What is Trump's endgame?; Rising oil prices
The U.S. and Israel's airstrikes on Iran have triggered a war that's quickly spreading through the Middle East. Redmond Shannon looks at how several other…