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Global National with Dawna Friesen

Global National with Dawna Friesen

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 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 major Canadian city, as well as Washington and London. The multiple award-winning Global National has been voted Best Newscast by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) of Canada and by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (Gemini Awards).Property of Corus Entertainment Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Trump's lecture at UN; NYC threat thwarted; BC ostrich farm arrests

    Trump's lecture at UN; NYC threat thwarted; BC ostrich farm arrests
    Sep 24 2025
    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 several apartments. Arrests have now been made at a British Columbia farm at the centre of a fight to save hundreds of ostriches from being culled. David Akin explains how the federal government's gun buyback program will work. Heather Yourex-West updates the search for a missing 5-year-old boy in Alberta. Mike Armstrong has the new details about the case of a 15-year-old boy who was shot to death by Quebec police over the weekend, and how his heartbroken family is demanding answers. And Heidi Petracek explains how a baseball fan in Nova Scotia struck up a friendship with his favourite MLB player, Ted Williams, and ended up with a bat signed by acting legend Robert Redford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • France recognizes Palestine; Trump's advice to pregnant women

    France recognizes Palestine; Trump's advice to pregnant women
    Sep 23 2025
    France joins Canada and other countries in recognizing Palestinian statehood. Mackenzie Gray reports from the United Nations headquarters in New York, and looks at how Israel and the U.S. are responding. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Ottawa's Gaza visa program is still failing Palestinians in Canada and their families. Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are drawing a link between Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism - despite a lack of evidence. Back in Ottawa, David Akin explains how Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree was caught criticizing the federal government's gun buyback program. Also, ruling out dining out: Mike Armstrong explains why fewer Canadians have an appetite for eating at restaurants. Plus, fired up over fireworks: Neetu Garcha explains why Canadian outdoor apparel brand Arc'teryx is apologizing for a huge fireworks display in the foothills of the Himalayas. And game-changers: Eric Sorensen explains why the CFL is moving the goal posts - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Recognizing Palestinian statehood; Charlie Kirk remembered

    Recognizing Palestinian statehood; Charlie Kirk remembered
    Sep 22 2025
    Mackenzie Gray reports on Canada formally recognizing Palestine as a state, and the condemnation from the federal Conservatives, Canadian Jewish groups, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Candice Cole reports on the memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Felicia Parrillo introduces you to an autism advocate in Quebec who's also a music composer and hoping to improve mental health services and education for people living with autism and other disabilities. Katherine Ward reports on the free private jet service for low-income people who need to travel far to access health care. And Heidi Petracek explains why one Canadian brewery is phasing out bottled beer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
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